Pat Sloan's Blog

In the Studio with Pat see what I'm working on!

I'm getting ready to bind my Crossroads quilt that will be auctioned off for charity.. woohoo!! I took a few photos while I was getting things ready the other night and did a little slideshow for my classroom. You can Watch the Slideshow HERE. Learn more about the Crossroads Charity Sew Along Project Hosted by The Fat Quarter shop. I am also going to be 'one of those people' and do some hexies on the road using Helen Stubbings techniques and papers. The papers are SUPER thin, have a fusible on one side and you leave them IN the hexie...... Read more →

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

Free patterns!.. My guests today are Kori Turner, Kimberly Bourne, Amanda Niederhauser, and Andy Knowlton! SHOW #313 with Pat Sloan Your browser does not support the audio element. LISTEN to THIS show right at the player above. Prior Shows can be Listened to at MY Podcast Guest List page! ITUNES subscription available - Subscribe HERE GET the APP to listen on your Android I have friends that travel a lot, and some had stopped at Kori Turner’s shop, Olive and Grace. Then I saw her quilts at the trade show and was very excited she is able to talk to... Read more →

HomeTown Charm Sew Along 10 of 12 + a HUGE Sale!

FIRST the weekend sale has some great deals... These are my favorites!. There are so many great supplies on deep discount, the scissors are 40% OFF! Hurry to get some HERE Have you been wanting to try batiks? There are a TON of great kits and batiks fabrics at super prices to try them out. The one above is only $27.50 and there are more in that size to try out. SHOP ALL the TONGA Batiks HERE ALL discounted Kits HERE . Notions at super Discount HERE, Also Thread. blades & batting or grab a cute travel iron!. Fabric on... Read more →

Round up for deals and giveaways!

What a FUN weekend this will be, Black Friday when you really need it! All kinds of great things, i'll share a could of favorites below PLUS my extended discount for you, a chance to win fabric and thread from my favorite people, AND a free pattern I am in love with.. what a GREAT Friday this is!.. let's go! When you want a classic to make, a blue and yellow quilt says it all. This Carolina Blue kit is 50% off and that makes it a really sweet deal! The reproductions fabrics are the perfect shades of china blue... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Crossroads Charity Quilt For the Finish!

The next section of our Charity project 'Crossroads' is the Chain that beautifully sets the whole quilt! The Theme this year, Crossroads, is reflective. I love that about a project. Where each month I take a moment to think about things, think about what I'm grateful for. Listen to Joanna, who designed the quilt, talk with Kimberly Jolly of the Fat Quarter shop about how she designed the setting.Then the 2nd half of the video they show you several techniques including how to use triangle papers, which is fun to learn! The BEST NEWS is that we've met our initial... Read more →