Pat Sloan's Blog

Are you ready to quilt your Tulip Fest? Enter the Giveaway!

On this gorgeous May day I'm so excited to have a new purple tulip wall hanging! I also have 2 videos for you on the quilting of it and some other tips. This has been so fun to do! Do you remember my debate when we started? I made a few options when I announced the sew along and needed to pick one to work on. I'm so happy I went with the 4 block tulip wall hanging from my 'Celebrate the Seasons' I was debating with myself and I'm happy this quilt won. I have a perfect spot in... Read more →

Tulips!

Today I have My purple tulip top with a tip on auditioning the stripe, and a Fantastic Site Wide 20% off coupon, if you were thinking of a die cut machine, this is the time to do it! Let's get started... Article continues below this Ad For my 4 block tulip wall hanging from my 'Celebrate the Seasons' I added an outer border 2" wide. The star in the center is with a strip and created doing 'sew and flip' . Let me show you that TIP: Place your squares on all for spots Fold back to see the direction... Read more →

Tulipfest Sew Along - Gnomes and Tulips are darling!

Let's make TulipFest blocks this week! But FIRST I have fallen in LOVE with this quilt from my good friend Sandy of American Jane! My kit arrived, I'm thinking I need to make the flag first.. or...maybe get one of the basket made as a "May Day" basket.. mmm. decisions decisions... ** BUY The pattern or Kit HERE ** I've made my 4 purple tulip blocks. I still think I'll do this one with just the 4, but I could change my mind, we quilters are like that! This Weeks Assignment If you are making the full quilt make the... Read more →

TulipFest - Tips for Making blocks!

Let's make TulipFest blocks this week! I'm going for a 4 block purple quilt. So this week I'll get at least another block done. I really do love the yellow and gingham so I'm keeping that to think on what to do! I have tips on Sew and Flip and HST this week. If making the full quilt make 6 blocks this week. ...or start.. or do the table runner.. or the placemats. For the sew and flip I want to share with you how the amazing Frixon pen line will iron away. These pens are great for this task... Read more →

TulipFest - Make a block!

Today for my TulipFest Sew Along it's time to make a block. I just got my quilt back from my publisher and went outside to take this photo, just in time for today! During this sew along you can make the quilt. Either this size, smaller or larger! Or you can make a table runner. I LOVE how this turned out and the quilting my friends Cindy & Dennis did for me is perfect. Maybe you want to add some placemats? They are one of my favorite things to make to change out the seasons! The main quilt has 3... Read more →