Pat Sloan's I Love To Make Quilts

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 12 + a Deal!

Our last post for Block 12 of our 'Reboot' of the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month! Liz Hawkins & Beth Hawkins are sister-in-laws that design together. Liz is also now the amazing owner and chef at 'Mama Hawks Kitchen' in Hamilton Missouri! So when you go to Missouri Star Quilt Company and hit that amazing bakery, coffee & sandwhich shop for lunch, it's Liz you are talking to! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss or Aurifil 12wt, which is equally yummy. You can get my Hometown thread Kit which has a spool of each weight for you... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 11 + a Deal!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! This month it's SO DARLING! Emily Cier of Carolina Patchwork designed our November tree block! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss or Aurifil 12wt, which is equally yummy. You can get my Hometown thread Kit which has a spool of each... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 10 A Darling Pumpkin + a Deal!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! This month it's SO DARLING! Amanda Jennings gave us this SUPER CUTE Pumpkin embroidery..eep! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss or Aurifil 12wt, which is equally yummy. You can get my Hometown thread Kit which has a spool of each weight... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 8 blooms!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) My friend Bari J. designs beautiful fabric for Art Gallery (see it here) that is always filled with blooms! So her Bloom block is perfect! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss and a black and white... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 7 is Sum.. Sum... Summertime!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) We love that Sarah Fielke was a great sport and did a Summer block as in Australia it's not summer right now. This reboot is done stitched by Hilary Jordan, Aurifil’s Social Media Coordinator. We are making the... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 6 is a darling basket of flowers!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) Squeaking in on the last day of June... Our June block is designed by wonderful, polka dot loving Pam of PamKittyMorning! If you are on Instagram, follow Pam there, she creates darling things! We are making the blocks... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 5 is the May Pole!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) Our May block is designed by the talented Thimbleanna, the May Pole! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss and a black and white setting using AuriFloss, wooden spools, yummy colors.. yes please! Some designers used the... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 4 is April Showers!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) Our April block is designed by the amazing embroider wiz, Gail Pan! We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss and a black and white setting I am IN LOVE with the AuriFloss, wooden spools, yummy colors.. yes... Read more →

FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 3 is Lucky!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) Our March block is designed by my good friend the talented Victoria! She does the BEST chain stitch embroidery I've ever seen, and giving us a lucky shamrock to top it off! We are making the blocks again... Read more →

the Aurifil FREE Embroidery Block of the month, Block 2 is so cute!

I am the host of Aurifil's Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it's darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!) Our Februrary block is designed by the very talented Sherri Falls! I never tire of snowmen, and these 2 are little love birds. We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss and a black and white setting, I... Read more →