Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: The zoom mode, and how I deal with it...

The last week or so have been a 'must focus and get it done' time. I have to get into ZOOM mode... And sometimes my brain is done and moved on..but.. oh wait.. the project isn't done! So what do I do? I am a list maker (read about it HERE) so I made a list of the things that had to be done ... NOW.. yesterday was preferred. That list I put that group into priority THEN i focused so I can zoom them to completion. I find lately that a killer to completion is fractured time. What does... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Super fun round up with a deal and a freebie!

Geezzz.. today I had one of 'those days' were even the most simple of things goes haywire! I had a text document.. that blinked.. Yes.. Blinked.... the entire document Blinked Like a flashing light at a railroad crossing.. We finally got most of the blinking to stop.. except the bullet points.. which half blink... full bullet half bullet... repeat What is THAT all about? Sent to the person saying 'please excuse the blinking bullet points... sigh...... And there was more boring work stuff that didn't go smooth... or fast... or smooth AND fast.. either would have been good. So let... Read more →

Pat Sloan I'm featured .. not just once... but in a FEW places!

It is time for Row 5 of my American Patchwork & Quilting Mystery!!! This row is in the October 2016 issue which will be getting to you any day. If you are looking for my Batiks, You can find some HERE The cover of this issue has my long time friend Lisa Bongean on it with her antique quilt collection.. love this photo! Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting so you NEVER miss an issue! Photo Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine. ©2016 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. I don't own a lot of antiques.... so when... Read more →

Listen Learn Sew - An All Quilting Talk Show with Pat Sloan + Free pattern!

Error: Please contact the site admin. ITUNES subscription available - Subscribe HERE MY Podcast Guest List! GET the APP to listen on your Android *** Free pattern at the END.. guests are the really fun American Patchwork & Quilting Editors! On this week’s American Patchwork & Quilting Talk Show the fun editors of the magazine (who ALL quilt) are giving out VIRTUAL HIGH FIVES to celebrate the magazine readers’ big (and small) accomplishments, love this!! The are sending out encourage to everyone to keep our online quilting communities a safe place for quilters to share their projects, ask questions, and... Read more →

Pat Sloan Block Stand Winner, and unique ways to use them!

I have Winners of the THREE Stands.. all have been emailed... and I'll list them below.. PLUS I want to share some of the creative ways you are going to use your Block stand to display! The Winners are Bonnie Definitely would display this in my sewing room and move it to the dining room table when I have book and quilting clubs! Might even put it near the front door to greet visitors as they come in--especially during the various seasons and holidays! Beth F I would put this stand in the corner of my kitchen desk to hide... Read more →