Pat Sloan's I Love To Make Quilts: 15" blocks

*** A few things! ***

I'm announcing

The next free Sew Along that starts in late June
And details on the June Quilt your own quilt Challenge to go with our daily Video prompts
AND I announced my next fabric line!! Sneak peek at the end (it arrives in stores in early October so ask your favorite shop to order it for you)

This way you can order all you need for both at the same time

Let's get to it!

*** JUNE Daily Challenge ***

In June the running challenge for the month will be to practice quilting your own quilt using a panel.

These are the basics you need. I quilt with pretty much this. I don't use any other tools. We are sticking to the basics.

Teach me to Quilt Book https://amzn.to/3dPwnvv with Kindle Option (as it comes back in stock at the other places I'll list it
A Panels - If order I suggest getting a couple to use in June.
Thread - I will use Aurifil 50wt and talk about other weights https://shrsl.com/28r44
Batting https://shrsl.com/2a8q9 Pick up the great sample for Happy cloud while you are there
Backing - pick up a basic that is on sale http://shrsl.com/1wp3w
70 or 80 needle, same one you use to piece .. I prefer schmetz https://shrsl.com/2a8qd you might want to try the microtex they are very nice
Basting Spray that I use https://amzn.to/3cDKl3D
Or basting pins https://shrsl.com/2a8qa other options at https://shrsl.com/2a8qj

Watch my Daily Videos HERE with closed Caption

*** Details ***

We are 'Going on a Picnic' ... It's time for an Easy Breezy Summer Sew along!

The blocks are a mystery until I publish them. Find the details, Supply List, Fabrics thoughts, and a link to each block when it is published are all below.

Details

RUNS: June 24, 2020 to Sept 9, 2020
Blocks: 15" finished
SIZE: Lap size 61" x 78"
TIMING - Wednesday around 7:30am EST. Email notice goes out noon-ish in my time zone, EST. The email is NEVER when the block is published.
Technique - All Easy Pieced. Each block will be named and a story/memory about a Picnic item. Could be a recipe, could be a location.. I'll mix up the topics each week to keep it fun!
- NOTE: The Block does NOT LOOK like the topic of the week. This is not a pictorial quilt. I do a topic as it is way more fun than just plopping out a block. I love the memories and sometimes research that goes into the topic. That keeps my Sew alongs fun and unique.

TO DO:

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Download 2020 Pat Sloan Going on a Picnic Supply list

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*** The Fabric ***

I'm going to let you pick a Fat Quarter (FQ) bundle that you love! Right now fabric is moving out of store at the speed of Light. Also to keep employees safe during this Coronavirus world wide Pandemic, less people are working at one time in the warehouses, so the supplies are shipping slowly to shops and out of shops to us.

That means we'll keep it simple. I have 3 suggestions above. I will be using the middle one, Goldenrod. As these sell out I'll change to other fun options.

Fabric Options

Hometown America https://shrsl.com/2a94v scroll the page this is clearance so once it's gone that is it
Goldenrod https://shrsl.com/2a11o I will use this one
Agatha Garden https://shrsl.com/2a94z is so cozy, you'll have a great fall quilt when done!
Summer breeze https://shrsl.com/2a980
Wit & Wisdom https://shrsl.com/2a987
Modern Farm House https://shrsl.com/2a98q
My Bonnie Lane bundle is a great mix of 16 FQ + 2 additional 1/2 yd pieces. Pick up another piece or add from your stash https://shrsl.com/2a9es
FleaMarket is so pretty https://shrsl.com/2aadr
MORE GREAT Fat Quarter bundles at https://shrsl.com/2a94p and https://shrsl.com/2a94r

Supply list - this is in the download above as well

1 Fat Quarter bundle of 23 pieces or more .. a few less will be ok.
2 yds of background
2 yd for border
1 yd for sashing
5 yds backing

You can of course use your collection to create a gorgeous group or use another fabric line be sure to give yourself a variety by having 23 or so FQ for variety

Background Options

Check out the Basics of the Month http://shrsl.com/1wp3w

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