Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: My Secret Garden Block 4

My block this month is named for the Garden that started the whole idea of having a garden theme, Keukenhof Garden in Holland When you read my story at our download page, you'll learn why... and look at that BLAST from the past photo.. wowzer! Can't believe the SIZE of my glasses! I went through my photo album to find some pictures from that trip. In the video this month I show you how to figure out directional fabric for the blocks corners, like in the blue version. So be SURE to watch it! Here at my site I'm giving... Read more →

Pat Sloan: BEST rotary cutter and why you need to clean it!

You can either call this a public service announcement or 'Reality Quilting'.. either way.. I'm about to show you real life happening right in my studio.. are you ready?.. it might get a little.. scary.... Sometimes we just do NOT take the time to be sure our tools are in the best condition. You are cutting with your blade that you KNOW is dull, it is hard to push, it must have a nick because you are cutting places it missed, and you .. just.. keep .. using it... DISCLAIMER -- names have been changed to protect the innocent.. I... Read more →

Pat Sloan: The perfect use for your charm packs is found!

When Carrie Nelson was on my podcast Monday we talked about fabric lines and how to combine them (listen to us here). She sent over a photo of a quilt that I can't get out of my mind! It uses charm packs.... those adorable piles of 5" squares that I have. Yes... I have a few.. this is just SOME of them! That one on the top.. Lil' Red... so much cuteness I can't stand it! Here is the quilt I can NOT get out of my head! Go gather up your charm packs.. maybe you want to use up... Read more →

Listen, Learn, Sew with Pat Sloan - How to shop for a sewing machine, charity quilts and mood boards

Error: Please contact the site admin. ITUNES subscription available - Subscribe HERE MY Podcast Guest List! GET the APP to listen on your Android *** Free patterns at the END.. guests Abreu, Carrie Nelson, and Kimberly Jolly! Each month this year Mary Abreu of Confessions of a craft addict is joining me so we can talk about in depth on topics we quilters want to know about! This month we have two, how to use search terms to find other quilters and fun things online, and how to develop a checklist to help you pick a new sewing machine. And... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Spring Chick, a pattern FREEBIE from me!

All kinds of spring projects are popping up at my Facebook group, so fun to see! I'm sharing again my Spring chick, make 1, make several... it's such a quick fun applique project! I cut into my precious stash of Kate Spain fabric for the background. This blue and white is so fresh and clean! And yellow dots.. oh the dots!! A perfect chick right? The original pattern is a table runner, which gives you 3 places to find and use awesome chick fabric. But I already HAVE a runner (ahem.. my pattern.. and all that jazz) So a single... Read more →