Pat Sloan's Blog

Free Aurifil Designer of the Month August Sew Along Block

NOTE: if you are reading this in your EMAIL notice there are 3 individual posts today. Click the title to each one. Or click this one the use the navigation bar to scroll to the next.. it' looks like this photo when in a brozwer (not an app) Our July Aurifil Designer of the Month is the super talented Karen Miller of RedBird Quilt Co. This is my version of Karen's gorgeous block. Karen did hand applique and amazing Ruched flowers. I did fusible applique and below I'll show you how! Remember to make and enter your block at the... Read more →

Block 2 of the FREE Ultimate Beginner Quilt Along!

Are you ready for block #2... let's do it! Today is Block #2 of the Ultimate Beginner Quilt along, thank you for joining me and the Fat Quarter shop! Each week I'll have the FREE Patterns to download at the end it's in PINK The Video from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter shop Tips and tools I find useful All my tips and photos will be with my Bonnie Lane and I'm also make the Solid Version with the Kit and the Blue version with my friend Christopher's fabric. I love showing you the same quilt done in different fabrics!... Read more →

Block #6 - Witch's Night Out

Here we go for a Fun Witch's Night Out book Sew Along! THE book is in a new printing and will be back in stock soon Who has been waiting on the Kitty on the broom? me me me!! ** Be sure to see all the super cute blocks by YOU at the end! Share your Photos there MY TIPS: Use a board ... my biggest tip this week! it will save your butt on this one Mark your pieces too.I place an Alphabittie on each and used 1 & 2 as well. Don't be afraid to dig in your... Read more →

Do you want a tip on sub cutting strips?

I missed you last week, so let's get chatting! If you are reading this in an email, CLICK THE TITLE or the SEE MORE at the end to come to my website to watch my video! VIDEO will post about 9:10 pm Eastern time Thank you for using my links, they support my small family business. Enter my GIVEAWAY at the end This week I chat projects, how to get sewing organized and tips. I would love to answer specific questions on how to manage your sewing projects. **Enter your email to get my free newsletter SHOWN My Bonnie Lane... Read more →

Block #5 Hang a Wreath on it Winter Wonderland Sew Along

I'm can't believe how awesome the fabric kit is for the Winter Wonderland's books cover quilt, the Sleigh Bell Sampler! It works perfectly New? ENTER YOUR EMAIL to get the notices of new articles Block #5 is this darling wreath! It looks more complicated than it is, but you do need to be on your 'A' game and keep track of piece positions. Plus.. tiny pieces.. read on! **** ON SHARING PHOTOS at the end- I've combined the Winter Wonderland and Witch's Night out in the same as many of you are doing both! If you are on Facebook share... Read more →