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“Begin each day with a grateful heart.” The advice printed on the selvage of Pat Sloan’s latest collection, Gratitude and Grace, is a beautiful reminder befitting the cheerful colors and prints. In celebration of the Gratitude and Grace fabric tour, we have a quilt to share and a special giveaway, too! Read on to find out more.

My name is Kate, and I’m part of the marketing team at Fat Quarter Shop. I’m excited to show you the Sunbeams Quilt that I made with this cute collection by Pat Sloan for Benartex fabrics.

The Sunbeams Quilt

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Norm and Nanette visited the beautiful botanical gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Nanette was looking a bit pale when she left home. I think it was all the chocolate she has been eating. It’s spring in Brisbane and all the flowers are starting to bloom in the garden. So much colour and texture all around. Even...

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Thursday is Mahjong day at my place so Norm and Nanette joined in and won nearly every game. Gnomes have a competitive side and they don’t take kindly to losing. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch of marigold quiche and succulent salad made by Nanette. Norm went into a chocolate coma from eating a packet...

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It’s a little-known fact that gnomes love to travel. Pat Sloan packed Norm off to tour the world with only the clothes he was made with and the anticipation of exploring new worlds. His first stop was Melbourne, Australia care of USPS airlines. Flying business class, he landed at Tullamarine airport and was greeted by...

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Mommy says she wants to get "back to blogging" and I want to help.

I am so purrrrfectly photogenic and I love Mommy's fabric and yarn. 

So I have taken over Mommy's blog today. 

This fabric is called 

Lady Bird by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics

 I love to watch the birds so I like this fabric. 

Mommy has had this fabric for awhile waiting for "the right project" she says. 

Mommy found this quit along on one of her favorite quilt blogs. 

Click on the link below for the pattern and stuff:

The Voice ...

Pat Sloan invited us to join her Bird Song Fabric Tour! This new collection has bright birds, flowing florals, and lovely colors making it the perfect choice for so many summer quilts! The designs have a folksy, cheerful charm we love. Read on to see what we made, and details for a special giveaway!

In celebration of her new fabric collection, Pat has organized makers to share their projects from July 11 through July 16, and today we’re sharing two quilts we made with it.

A Beautiful Morning for Bird Song

When we saw Bird Song by Pat Sloan ...

My lovely friend, Pat has designed a new collection and I am so grateful Pat has asked me to be part of the tour. Join me today to showcase Pat Sloan’s new collection Bird Song for Benartex ( @benartex_fabrics ). A delightful collection of birds, florals, dots and strips. Imagine a spring garden, heavily scented...

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We’ve been invited by Maureen Fiorellini to join her Blossom and Grow Blog Hop! In celebration of her new fabric collection, Maureen has organized makers and projects each day starting on June 20. There will be tutorials, inspiration, and some fun giveaways! We have a giveaway here for you, too! Read on to find out more and see the beautiful receiving blanket we made with Blossom & Grow by Maureen Fiorellini for Studio E Fabrics.

Maureen’s Blossom and Grow collection has bright rainbows, fluttering butterflies, and hopping bunnies making it the perfect choice to welcome a new baby!

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I’ve been invited by Pat Sloan to join her Tantalizing Table Toppers Book Tour! Pat Sloan’s Tantalizing Table Toppers Book is chock-full of table runners and toppers for every style and table. Pat has included 12 delightful designs to dress up your home!

In celebration of the book release, Pat has planned some fun book giveaways and I have one here for you, too! Read on to find out more.

I chose to make the Tea Time Table Topper!

Tea Time Table Topper

This tea-themed quilt was calling out to me. It’s beautiful and elegant, so it ...

Bright blue and yellow sunflowers are symbols we have come to know and identify with the incredible spirit of the Ukrainian people. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, the need to hold up these symbols and recognize what is happening is stronger than ever.

If you’ve been keeping up with current events lately, like us, you’re probably wondering what you can do to help those in the Ukraine. Quilters and cross stitchers are innately generous and ready to serve. We join others in lending support and donating where we can help. And we know that donations are ...

We were thrilled to receive an invite from Pat Sloan to join her Holiday Celebrations Book Tour! Pat Sloan’s Holiday Celebrations Quilt Book is chock-full of holiday inspiration for all the memorable moments throughout the year. Pat has included 17 patchwork and fusible appliqué projects for Valentine’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

In celebration of the book release, Pat has planned some fun book giveaways and we have one here for you, too! Read on to find out more!

Quilty staffer Kate chose to make the Sparklers Quilt, and she’s here today ...

Today I join Pat Sloan to give you an early Christmas present – our FREE block, The Glow of Friendship. Pat and I met years ago through the wonderful world of quilters and we have forged a friendship across the seas, an international dateline and opposite hemispheres. One of my favourite projects to work on...

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