Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: How to make Scrappy Quilt Binding

We are having a super lively discussion OVER HERE and how to make scrappy Quilt binding came up. I so happen to be finishing a UFO with scrappy quilt binding.. so I thought I'd share what I do! x I am doing single binding, straight of grain, cut 1.5" wide. BUT you can do this with any width binding. I am using random lengths. I do happen to have more of the paisley fabric. So I have cut that into chunks so they will be set every other one with the other fabrics. I don't want a whole SIDE of... Read more →

Meet the owner of Riley Blake fabrics, hear an amazing story + a pretty great rolling cart deal!

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies Cindy Cloward, Kathy Flowers & my Q&A on Chat with Pat! WEEKLY DEAL at the end! SHOW #356 Talk Show with Pat Sloan LISTEN to THIS show right at the player above. ITUNES subscription available - Subscribe HERE GET the APP to listen on your Android Prior Shows can be Listened to at MY Podcast Guest List page! Cindy and Bret Cloward are the owners and amazing team to bring us Riley Blake Fabrics. Starting just about 10 years ago, they have a diverse selection of fabric style and share wonderful technique and process... Read more →

Charity Sew Along Block #10 & Sewing Bee idea!

After this block for the Charity sew along there are only two more! I'll do a 'reveal' of my whole quilt next month. And today I also have the Spelling Bee post. The Fat Quarter's shop quilt is so beautiful... soft and pretty. Block #10 is 'Country Roads' and mine are made with My fabric and a navy solid I hope you will join me, the Fat Quarter Shop and Moda Fabrics as we sew this darling quilt to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation! For each block, we encourage you to donate just $5 for the use of each pattern! Fat... Read more →

Fall Leaves with the Button Club & my Free Pattern!

I had loved designing with vintage looking fall fabrics this month for my mini quilt to showcase year 2 of the Button Lover's Club! The fall Button collection has darling pumpkins, a chunky acorn, cute sunflower, and an OWL!! I love owls! The classic leave blocks is really fun and fast to make, now I want a whole quilt of leaves. I'm posting the pattern PRIOR to the buttons arriving from the club, that way you are ready to just stitch them down when you find them in your mailbox. Each month I'm using a layer cake. This vintage fall... Read more →

Fabulous Friday... On a Thursday Giveaway!

Article continues below this Ad I have another project on the calendar for Friday, so my Fabulous Friday Giveaway is on Thursday! I am hosting TWO giveaways each month, because life is more fun this way! This time I've partnered with one of my talk show guests and I am delighted with this prize, it's SO COOL!!! I love meeting and getting to know people who are passionate about making quilts. I found that in Patricia Belyea of okanarts. Patricia opens her about page with this “Every quilt is a gift to the world. For the maker, it’s a creative... Read more →