Pat Sloan's Blog

Fabric Organization - How to think about Scraps

I've wanted to do a series of challenges that will free us up to make more quilts, interested? Read on! *** Challenge #2 *** The main question everyone asks is 'what to do with scraps!' So let's talk about that In this article you'll find A video An Assignment Links to the books i recommend How I cut up pieces for scraps My Free Scrap busting quilts. AND Share a photo of what you are dealing with below! It's great to see your progress and keep yourself accountable. You can also share in my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ *** Video +... Read more →

Fireside Chat with Pat on where making a block can lead you

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! *** FIRST *** So I'm a HUGE dork at the end. I'll tell you that Nov 26 is MONDAY..it's NOT!! It's Tuesday... how can I mess up the day of my Birthday?? Which is TUESDAY the 26th! *** ABOUT *** Thank you for using my links, they support my small family business. Project updates and how making a hexie block led to finding my Waterford Crystal thimble. Feeling like you missed something? Enter... Read more →

Winter Wonderland Block #12 All Wrapped up in a bow!

*** About the Project *** Block 12 perfectly 'wraps up' this sew along! On Nov 22 we'll show off the full quilt! There is a gorgeous kit using the same fabrics I am using! Even if you don't start this year, grab a kit before they are gone! Details Below is a tip for fabric placement for the Sew And Flip ** CLICK FOR a KIT and book New? ENTER YOUR EMAIL to get the notices of new articles Article continues below this Ad *** The Best Helper *** Mark EVERYTHING with Alphabitties I am IN LOVE with this 14"... Read more →

Free Aurifil Designer of the Month November Sew Along Block

*** The Project *** Our November Aurifil Designer of the Month is my multi-talented friend Jenni Smith! I'm so excited for you to get to know her with our Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series! Each month when I interview the designer, they also create a block for our theme. Jenni's block is like Jenni, full of stories and meanings. My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come for my fabric picking tip! *** Thimbles *** Jenni sent me this Thimble a few years ago, I adore it! it sits on myself in my studio and... Read more →

Nov/Dec CHALLENGE - Fabric Organization

First... did you enter my $50.00 gift certificate giveaway? ** GO HERE *** I've wanted to do a series of challenges that will free us up to make more quilts, interested? Read on! *** Challenge #1 *** I'm pretty sure if we could easily find our fabric we will be even MORE motivated to quilt. So I'm on a quest to help everyone Tidy up their sewing area with a series of challenges. Then we'll work to keep it that way! After Fabric we'll tackle other things, but for most of you, Fabric is the bulk of what you have..... Read more →