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Pat Sloan: Apparently I'm not that type of quilter

It's new years eve and I'm really enjoying all the year end review posts my friends, fellow designers and quilt shops are sharing. They are creating gorgeous collages of all the quilts they finished for the year... it's inspirational! But I don't seem to be THAT type of quilter. I don't have a project list for each year that shows all the quilts I finished (wish I did!) I don't number each one (I have made over 630 quilts now..) And I can't tell you how many pieces are in each quilt or give you any kind of stats at... Read more →

Pat Sloan: My Secret Garden FREE Mystery BOM - Block 1

I've had a few grey and gloomy days, so I'm MORE than ready for 'My Secret Garden' Mystery to start! Block 1 is.... The DC Botanic Garden! With both my Colorways Do you LOVE the big block size? I'm really excited about this! This might be my favorite photo taken on that day. The greenery was glorious and yes, that is the Capital right next door. On the download page I tell you about the garden. This is the inside with orange trees, luscious greenery, and gorgeous pops of red. Click the photo to see it a bit larger at... Read more →

Pat Sloan - UFO Busting Plan 2016

My UFO (Un-Finished Object) challenge of 2015 got side tracked a bit this year. For 2016 I've got a different approach to removing some UFO's from my collection. I would rather have a quilt done and used by someone, than have it taking up space on my shelves. Let me lay out the plan. Finishing UFOs DOES NOT mean I don't start new things. I am hardwired to create, and restricting myself to do ONLY old projects would suck the fun out of it for me! So if you are the same, do NOT give yourself that restriction because it... Read more →

Pat Sloan: A recap... a few tools that I can't live without

Do you review things as the year rolls to a close? I know some people are not crazy about that kind of thing.. but I kind of am! I'm going to start reflecting by sharing a few tools that help me survive! Sounds kind of dramatic right? But seriously... these things make it easier for me to do what I do, make it easier to enjoy what I do, and to have fun! My tablet!!!! Holy cow, I love tablets! What's on them? My Books, magazines, recipes, the internet (wheeeeeeeee!), Facebook with all my quilt friends, access to information, and..... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Merry Christmas!

It's time to put out the cookies, wrap the last present.... And spend a few days with my family. Gregg and I wish you a peaceful and beautiful Christmas article continues below ad Read more →