Quilters are all about community. We quilt together, see quilts with each other, and we mostly love to support fellow quilters how ever we can. Today I have quite a few topic so watch my podcast, read about all the activities and download this week's pattern at the end! Today... Continue reading

Have you listened to Any of my Podcasts? Join me tonight at 8:00pm est for the LIVE chat portion, it's so fun!! When you watch my video check out my nails 🥰 I think the traumatized nail beds have finally grown out almost 10 months after I broke my wrists. So... I'm trying some nail polish to see how it does! Daily Podcast - making Block #3 with a few tips! Sign up for Schmetz needle talk Cross stitch update! Download my Alternate Layout Share you block photos at the end ***CLICK to Watch my Daily Video at 8:00pm MONDAY... Continue reading

how do you like that title? Blocks and chickens? Watch my podcast for all of that! Are you learning something new? I'm watching a video series on the history of K-Pop. I don't know much about K-Pop music, so it is really interesting to learn about the artists and how the music developed. Then to see how it became popular around the world. If you want to learn about it watch this Youtube original series https://www.youtube.com/playlistKPop Join Our wonderful Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ of 192,000+ quilters from around the world! Free Sew along Sewcialite Block Daily Video - see the Sewcialites... Continue reading

Do you have Cabin fever? I do have making these darling blocks with a log cabin in the middle! We might have Cabin fever in more than one sense! I'm anxious to get out in the garden but April keeps going back and forth with the cold and warm, and rain, rain... rain... rain.. I know I will stop soon and be lovely, but... I'm not patient! In my podcast today (watch below) I tell you about my 'work station' set up today and creating a habit, curious if you are like me? *** Serendipity Charity Sew along Week 3... Continue reading

It is all about Sweet Dreams for our 'Home Is' Block #15 And today I have several tutorials in this podcast, so be sure you watch it below! **** HOME IS BLOCK #15 **** Is your bedroom your sanctuary? or is it a bit of chaos? For the block today... Continue reading

Have you listened to Any of my Podcasts? Join me tonight at 8:00pm est for the LIVE chat portion, it's so fun!! Sunday was a picture perfect day! We went for a drive to see all the trees in bloom in our town, and did a little Starbucks drive through, so nice! This tree is in my Front yard. It is most beautiful right now, such gorgeous fluffy pink flowers! Daily Video - making Block #1 and the Friendship Bracelet blocks for Jolly bar 3 sew along Sign up for Schmetz needle talk Mill Creek Share you block photos at... Continue reading

Happy Friday!! Spring is HERE .. so very exciting! I'm working on a plan for my flowers, which I won't start getting for a few more weeks. April can be tricky, one day it's gorgeous, then that night it freezes. On my video I'm trying to decide binding fabric, chime in with your vote! Join Our wonderful Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ of 192,000+ quilters from around the world! Free Sew along Sewcialite Block Daily Video - see the Sewcialites blocks The layouts so you can be thinking about yours A easy breezy kit Solid Dot's panel and Share your blocks at... Continue reading

First..... yesterday there was a glitch and the email for the next block of Home Is did not send You can dowload and see my video and Download the block at https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/2021/04/-free-sewalong-home-is-block-14.html Here we are in April and I'm writing about my Word of the Year, this might be a record!! One BIG goal that I set for myself was to write about my word each month, woohoo! (be sure to watch my video below, it's part of my story today) ** Word of the Year Monthly Reflection ** My word of the year is 'Do'. I've joined Ali Edwards... Continue reading

let's get cozy today with Block #14 It's a small and easy block, which gives you time to get your setting strips sewn up if you have not started that yet **** HOME IS BLOCK #14 **** Where do you put your feet up? Download the pattern AT THE END... Continue reading

Join me MONDAY at 8:00pm est !! How is your April starting out? If you find it was bit bumpy, today is a great to call in a 'do over' .. Start fresh, we have a lot of April left. Am I the only one that thinks in 'months' like that? My goal to cross stitch each day is going pretty well.. one day I think I only did 2 stitches, BUT that counts!! I am also looking at how I want to plant this year. I am hoping my left wrist will be strong enough, but I may have... Continue reading

Happy Friday!! On the first Friday I set my intentions for the month and started using my tracking sheet. And I share a mess I need to organize, because doesn't it kind of feel good to see someone else's chaos? And I'm making a commitment to doing something everyday in April.. can I? Join Our wonderful Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ of 192,000+ quilters from around the world! Free Sew along Sewcialite Block #25 Daily Video- and a MESS A Darling project - Darling is same as Super cute! Tell me about how you use beeswax A GREAT desk set! and Share... Continue reading

All roads point.... in! Happy April 1st!! we made it out of winter.. or at least I hope you did too.. I'm feeling might springy here in Virginia. And today on my video I have some 'true confessions' .. the kind only a quilter can make! *** Happy April 1st! *** Watch my video below, it's where I have all the tips and information today At the end are all the links for downloads and the videos the Fat Quarter shop is doing for the Charity sew along ***Virginia Quilt Museum Virtual Events *** I want you to get in... Continue reading

What can lucky block #13 bring us today in our Home Is? BE SURE to watch my video today, I did a special segment while I was working to show you my process **** HOME IS BLOCK #13 **** It's all about our family message center, the Fridge!! I'd love... Continue reading

Join me MONDAY at 8:00pm est !! We are blowing out of March (March winds.. get it?😅 ) it has been an interesting month because it seemed to go whoosh right on by! I am itching to do some gardening but know it's a few weeks too soon for Virigina. So instead I got a suet feeder to try and attact some birds. My dad and one and the birds are crazy for it! So far mine seem to be very snobby and nobody is eating it. One blue bird sat on top for awhile, so maybe she will come... Continue reading

A finish that makes me giddy!! I took a lot of photos to share below of my Florida Quilt, which is DONE!! Watch my video for a Death defying finish.. haha! (as only a quilter would call it) Join Our wonderful Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ of 191,000 quilters from around the world! Free Sew along Sewcialite Block #24 Daily Video- with a first word problem My Florida Quilt Photos Tulips! A GREAT desk set! and Share your blocks at the end! ***Sewcialites Block #24*** A super darling tulip for our 'Abundance' Block, watch my video for you challenge today Made with... Continue reading

Today I have sounds... AND the Quilt Tops for Charity page! **** HOME IS BLOCK #12 **** it's all about the 'sounds' today on the Long and Winding road Download the pattern AT THE END IN PINK Quilt Photo Sharing: Share at my Facebook community or you can share your... Continue reading

Such a loaded question, but I'm going to make this easy on you! A lot of people keep their quilt scraps and I want to talk about your 'Scrap Quilt IQ' so you can decide the best way for you to store (or maybe not store) those scraps Read on! *** Take the Scrap Quilt IQ test *** Watch my video then read on! Do you currently Make Scrap Quilts? Yes - be honest here, do you really make them or is it just sometimes? this will help you know how much to keep Sometimes - when you make them... Continue reading

Join me MONDAY at 8:00pm est 😍 !! No.. it's not snowing today, but it was the day I took the photos! NEW free pattern today Plus a few questions for you on my video... the biggest one is about finding organizations that take quilt tops for charity. Watch my video tonight & read the whole article, loads of goodies! *** FREE Lollies Quilt Pattern! *** My Lollies quilt was made a few months ago... can you tell? Or maybe it's still snowing where you live Cindy and Dennis Dickinson quilted these roeses Aren't they gorgeous! This is a super... Continue reading

It is almost 'World Piece' Day! Tomorrow is 'World Quilt Day' and we will also be sewing the free pattern from the Fat Quarter shop called 'World Piece'. It is not too big so very doable to get done in a few days. Whatever you are sewing on Saturday March 20, share at my FB group, you can also share a photo here at the end! Join Our wonderful Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ of 191,000 quilters from around the world! Free Sew along Sewcialite Block #23 Daily Video- See the sashing I'm deciding on World Piece pattern Some great cross stitch... Continue reading

Happy St. Patrick's day! When everyone is just a little bit Irish. Our last name 'Sloan' is from an Irish gentleman many years ago that emigrated to the United States. On my mom's side of the family are a few Irish families so I know how my grandma got her... Continue reading

Be sure to watch my video today, I have things in it that are not in this post 🥰 I love this classic Old School Block of the Month from our March designer Jane's Block My Video My block with tips Share your block! ***2021 - FREE Old School Block of the Month *** Kim Lapacek of Persimmon Dreams invited me to be one of the designers for her Old School BOM (Block of the Month) This is my wonderful partner in crime Jane Davidson (better known as Quilt Jane) is our March designer! She is teaching us fussy cutting,... Continue reading

Join me MONDAY at 8:00pm est 😍 !! How was your 'PI' day?? Our Apple pie was super yummy (see it at https://youtu.be/Cue1xxHlEKc ) I decided on Saturday, about 3:30pm after my work was done, to take a nice long walk in the neighborhood. While I recovering from my broken wrists I didn't walk much, now I feel like I need to build back some endurance. It's nice to be able to get out again. My tiny baby daffodils are up, so cute! See you tonight at 8:00pm est World Quilt Day project! Daily Video = 2 reveals and a... Continue reading

Blocks, blocks and more blocks! Sometimes I feel like a block maker, and that's not a bad thing, just a fun observation, particularly today! Be sure to watch my video as that is where the block madness is happening. And I have some food for thought on creating habits. In a workshop I'm taking the guest artist Victoria of Victoria Marie designs https://victoriamarieblog.com/ gave us the monthly Word of the year challenge to create/explore a habit. It does not need to be daily and she encourages that it does not need to be serious like exercising or eating healthy. It... Continue reading

What a gorgeous day in Virginia, spring is popping up!! I have teeny tiny daffodils in my front garden, they are a ray of sunshine. And when I took a walk a blue bird landed on a branch right by the sidewalk. I had to stop and watch it for... Continue reading

I'm committed to living my Word of the Year each day (well.. most days) and to do a recap each month, no matter what. Having that One Little Word has the potential to change how you look at things. In the past, after a few months, I have stopped doing anything with my word This year will be different. And to help me make it different, I have done something new Read on! ** Word of the Year Monthly Reflection ** My word of the year is 'Do'. I've joined Ali Edwards One Little Word for almost all of the... Continue reading