What Pen do I use to make quilt labels? Getting things done, & Secret lives #42

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[@helenpeddycord2241]

We all SO appreciate you & Greg Pat! Please, do take time for yourselves to enjoy one another, enjoy your gardening and your family as much as you are able. Don’t forget to R-E-S-T and be kind to your bodies. Much love Dear One. ♥️🙏🏻❤️

[@dawnbarry2985]

When you put a notice on your blog, "No Video Today", include a link to your You Tube channel. Then people who need a "Pat Sloan fix" can choose an older video that they may be interested in. Yes, I know the link is on your blog, but some people are less computer savvy and need a little help. Great tips on using the pens, I had to learn the hard way. I love the micron pigma pens.

[@debbielovell8695]

Take any time off you need, you are loved and appreciated!

[@barbaravickroy7563]

YES!

[@ginacalvello6403]

❤You Pat.. So Great full for all You have done and all You Do..Please Take Time for You. Take care of You and Greg. SEW We Can Continue to Learn Amazing Quilting from You the Amazing, Genuine , SweetHeart of a Woman that You Are..🙏❤🙏

[@viviajohnson696]

OMG!!!!! Pat IS human!!! I just LOVE seeing and listening to you, but I have wondered how you do this EVERYDAY !!!!!!! I think you are great. You are such a genuine for real person. LOVE 🥰YOU!

[@stephaniesmith2575]

Good choices for Norm.

[@janetj3072]

I like the border choice of the black and green dot for Norm!

[@plcouch]

Bless your heart! You need to do what you need to do to stay healthy…physically and mentally. Personally, I don’t know how you do all you do. Know that it is appreciated but everyone deserves a ‘sick day’ now and then! You are loved!

[@marieerickson9695]

Thank you for all the information you share! I have learned so much and try to watch first thing every morning! To be honest… first thing is my coffee…then Pat’s video! Have a lovely day and take care!!

[@jackylandis8657]

I've just discovered your channel and have learned a lot. I've subscribed and rewatched several videos several times. Sometimes it requires a few takes to get the info down!!! Glad your older videos are available. Seeing your projects and fabrics "here and there" makes me feel like my sewing room is pretty typical.

[@rlgillette]

Perfect selection for Norm!!! : )

[@rethamoore4282]

Pat, you look extra beautiful today . Must be that lovely red top showing off your beautiful complexion! Love red and your studio is one of my favs. We all love and appreciate you my dear.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🌹🌹🌹🌹😀

[@PatSloan]

Oh thank you!

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

Good for you to take a break when you're not feeling well, we all need a break sometimes. I love what you decided for the Unicorn panel and your fabric choice for Norm is perfect. I broke my left wrist a few years ago and thinking I should be doing exercises too. My mom showed me how to do the same kind of label. I always write on it before attaching to the binding, especially if it's a longer message. That way if I make a mistake, I can simply cut out another piece of fabric. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us

[@teresamarler8444]

I teach a label class and have tested many pens. I really like the Pigma pens because they are acid free and archival quality. Sharpies are not. The Pigma pens will fade if washed many times. They work great for wall hangings and show quilts that may never be washed and I can trust that they don't have chemicals that will be bad for the fabric. Thanks for sharing about pens. I enjoy your videos.

[@GiGi-si9mo]

Thank you so much for your explanation about why you wouldn't pick the color purple for the Norm quilt. Helped me a lot. The Ukraine quilt is so beautiful. Someone will truly be blessed when they receive your quilt. Be good to yourself.

[@leeannroberts9019]

Lol. I say I’m going to call in well. Lol Love the way you used the panel. Thank you.

[@kathrynford795]

I like to iron a piece of freezer paper behind the label fabric to make it more stiff and easier to write on it. The fabric doesn’t bunch up while writing on it.

[@lisah2208]

Thank you for this tip Kathryn. I will give this a try when making and writing on my next label. 🙂

[@Loriann3616]

Love you Pat!! Thank you for ALL that you do 💕💕💕

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I'm so glad you are planning to pace yourself, and I will search for one of your previous videos to watch for my 'fix'!!! They all offer things to learn! I love your choices for Norm; he's going to be so handsome! Now, I'm off to a couple of OH My Stars rather than staying on KZbin today! All the best!

[@susanlusk9584]

Love all that you do Pat. Info on marking pens was super helpful. Yes, we all know ourselves and know what can make us stall. I love all the new things, too, but, am working on clearing a backlog and looking forward to new starts just for me. Thanks for keeping fabric, patterns, and quilting fun and fabulous 🌈 🌻💜 🦋🦩

[@lindabiggerstaff7135]

Green, green 💚 The minute I saw the polkadot with green, that was it. I agree with what you said about colors like purple. The eye doesn't flow over the quilt. Like a red light! Also, I think the binding on the Ukraine quilt is perfect- o! Love all you do Pat. Take the day or whatever you need...we treasure you 🤗😁

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

I am definitely sewing Secret Lives all at once - it is way more efficient to select fabric and cut all at once, and then while I’m there, chain piecing is a breeze!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Glad you’re feeling better. ❤️

[@quiltcavequilter6952]

PAT….I have to be your enabler today…You should try the PENTEL GEL ROLLER FOR FABRIC…I have been using these for years and what I love about them is the tip is way thicker than the Pigma pens which makes it sooooo much easier to write on fabric and you don’t need to use freezer paper or even heat set it. I have posted pics of it on FB group when someone asks what to use to make labels.

[@jenniewren9351]

This is the one Lynne from Cotton Art Studio recommends, I just couldn’t remember the name of it, to put in the comments myself. I think here in England, especially where I live I’d have to get it from Amazon.

[@sew4lifeu55]

I agree that if you are not feeling well, take a day or two off! It will give your body a rest to heal and repair. I suffer migraines I am the same way that not every day can I do the things I want to or have to. The blessing is that my husband is now retired and if I can’t do something he sometimes can help me out.

[@barbseely3045]

I really like your top today it looks like a fabric print I have. You deserve a holiday and a day off. I would use those days to do recaps of all the great tips you give us. I want to start doing your 2.5” blocks. Light/dark. I also have the same problem of starting something new.

[@brendarithmire764]

I have been sewing all of the current color blocks at once for the Secret Lives of Color project. That has worked out really well for me. Pat you make sure and take time out for you and Gregg, everyone needs a day off every once in a while.

[@dis9168]

I appreciate you and your videos ❤️

[@brendamoss1935]

We love seeing you so frequently but take time for yourself. We love you.

[@judipease8536]

I have the Bernina software and use that to make all my quilt labels. I can create many different styles of writing and decorations to put on my labels and people seem to like it.

[@nancyandersen615]

Great choice for Norm🙂

[@tblack4719]

I’m the same way about stalled projects and when I look at my notes on an unfinished project, it’s like trying to decipher hieroglyphics , lol

[@jessiejewelljamar3051]

Thanks!

[@PatSloan]

thank you so much!

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

You deserve a vacation. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@giselaa6111]

Take some vacation and days off you need it and Greg too♥️

[@evelynfritz811]

So glad to hear you tell all ! I have many days I can’t even watch or listen. Thank you Pat

[@cynthiabell7049]

Now I remember the Martingale book name “Holiday Hoopla”. They did a video trunk show of your quilts in this new book coming out soon.

[@debbielovell8695]

Hello to all from California, this is an amazing group ❤️

[@dawnlunn2405]

Norm coloration is perfect! He will be so happy! Nice job!

[@kellydonohoe1607]

Perfect choice for Norm! ❤️Love your videos Pat. Glad to hear you will be taking time for you. You amaze me at how many things you get done! Thank you for all that you give to all of us.

[@kathylachman6803]

While I look forward to watching your video each day, you deserve to take time for yourself. Your health and care of you and Mr Gregg is very important! Plus I understand this is your job, so you deserve time off. I appreciate everything you and Mr Gregg do for us. We love you and want you to take care❣️

[@jeanridley4593]

Hi from Basel Switzerland. On vacation!

[@viviannolen36]

Good morning from Little Rock Arkansas I usually only watch the replay fun to see the chatting

[@misssassifras6605]

I ordered the first day of the sale, and I received my order already. Love all the different FQs. They have such wonderful fabrics, and this sale is one of my favorites.

[@joyscranfield5527]

Love the backing & border on the Ukraine quilt, looks like it's in a block too. Please remind me of fabric line cause I love blue! About today's color, isn't another name for this plant monkey grass? Inspiring vist to the Sloan Zone. I truly APPRECIATE you, Pat Sloan! See you tomorrow!

[@PatSloan]

thank you!! the Ukraine quilt fabric I'm using is listed at the project page go to www.ilovetomakequilts.com/free-quilters-stand-for-ukraine-quilt-drive-fundraiser-for-ukraines-children-.html

[@jeanmclellan1823]

Folks can just watch an old video by pulling up Pats channel and picking one ou♥️

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

I agree with your choice for Norm. Lol

[@vrypreshus]

I wish I could do more projects at a time but I can’t start a new one until I finish what I am working on. My mind won’t let me lol. I want it done and finished so I can move on from it. Love your information and please take care!

[@jeancox4235]

Definitely use the fabric that makes your heart sing. That is why I quilt…because it brings my life joy. On another thought, I just watched the Martindale quilt show for your newest book, and I am in love with your snowman quilt. Talk about making your heart sing! It is a beautiful, fun quilt that I will be making. Thanks for all you do.💕

[@kathrynford795]

Good morning from Florida.

[@gamk8348]

We appreciate you so much Pat. I am amazed at how much you get done in a small amount of time. You deserve a break! Please take your sick days, (I take the occasional mental health day too). Thank you for all you do for us!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Thank you for the freezer paper tip for labels. It sounds like a better option than fine grain sandpaper. Let's finish our Words to Live By together! Because you are an enabler, I am working on a pieced back using the panel.

[@PatSloan]

That will be cute!

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

I couldn’t really comment on yesterdays video, Im one of those that jump to the worse scenario & my mind was wild with what could be going on with your health. I to have had diverticulitis & know something about what your going through & may have to deal with in the near future. I must say you are such a strong positive person. Between the infection & the medication I was so weak I could barely hold my head up. As always you & mr Sloan are in my prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you friend for being you❤️

[@dawnwyda7950]

Wow Pat...You deserve time off. We will miss you but you have a life too. Take care of yourself physically and mentally. Hugs!

[@cindypetersen3113]

Good morning from NE Illinois!

[@sannes7647]

Pat, a vacation doesn’t have to be a week or two weeks. A vacation (vacay) can be for three days. If you haven’t had a vacation since 2018, you are definitely due for a ‘vacay’. Please try to schedule your much deserved ‘vacay’ ASAP. We so appreciate your consistent videos but it’s time for some time off, don’t you think. From a loyal follower.😊

[@marlahanks7278]

Hi Pat! I really like the black you picked for the little border for Norm! And of course love the dots 😍I took my quilt to our little get together right out of town yesterday to show it off & of course got lots of Ooooh Aaaaahs!! Also one of the ladies brought some give away magazines/books. I immediately grabbed one that was "Fast-Forward Quilts" because of the red & white dots on the quilt on the cover. Went to sit down & turned the pages & there you were!! I didn't even notice your name on the cover 🤣 I squealed "It's Pat Sloan!! And this quilt is from her!!" I'm glad to have yet another book by you 💗

[@kaybella51]

I look forward to see you each day you bring joy into my life. Saying that I want you to take care of yourself if you need a day off please take it. Thank you

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@jenniewren9351]

Great choices for Norm. I love polka dots too. Thanks for the info re whip stitching the corners of the binding. Don’t forget to take time for yourself - self care days too (prevention is better than a cure).

[@susanhartley8207]

For Secret Lives of Color, I’ve been sewing 3 blocks at a time. Reading the chapters as we go along.

[@donnacardillo8304]

I had diverticulitis too. Very Painful but it doesn’t mean it will always comeback. Let’s hope!

[@dakind2011]

So happy to hear you are doing “self care”. 💖

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello, I just finished sorting a massive amount of Christmas fabric from a friend. I think I'll be busy making Christmas quilts for the next few months! I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing your video and for your talent.

[@maureenrogers4446]

Love the fabric choices for Norm!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Love Norm the Gnome - it's going to be a great quilt 🤩

[@suekadrmas4298]

I found one of those "to be completed " projects it was from 2007 Mcalls quilting magazine and there you were talking about the color pink gave me a smile!

[@susanhartley8207]

I love your choice for the Norm borders - makes my heart sing too!

[@huisuk]

Thank you 😊

[@gaylebenigar7883]

Really like your choices for Norm. He will like it too!

[@jessiejewelljamar3051]

Love your program, you seem to know what we need each time. Sending love your way, Jessie Jewell

[@carolynmiller4763]

Thank you for explaining why you stitch the corner of the binding down by hand. Enjoy your videos

[@sonjadalglish6544]

I love the fabrics you chose for Norm’s borders. It is perfect! Also, I, too, love that lighter border on the Ukrainian star quilt. I have all the blocks cut for my ‘Words to Remember’ quilt. They are going with me to a quilt retreat in July. Loved seeing your blocks on the wall. Thank you.

[@hobbstamper]

I’m back from a short vacation to Georgia. It was hotter there than in Orlando!

[@ctfddftba]

One of the things I’ve done to help prevent creative/sewing stalling is that I’ve made a list of blocks I want to make and techniques that I want to try. I’ve given myself permission to make just one block/small project and that it’s okay to not like it. That way I’m not starting huge projects that I end up disliking and put off for ages. If I’m not feeling like sewing one of my wip then I look at the list to see if anything feels more interesting.

[@cynthiapitts9814]

Good for you! We all need a break. And yes you should take a vacation!

[@rebeccasewing]

I really like the choices you made for Norm!

[@deanekinsel7578]

I didn’t realize the numbers on the pigma pens were about the tip size I thought it was a color # good to know. Always learning from you.

[@gamk8348]

I ordered your new book from Amazon yesterday. I cannot wait to get it!

[@grammysharon66]

Hope you and Mr Greg take a vacation. As long as we know you are OK we won’t worry if you don’t post. We are spoiled because you are so consistent 😊👍❤️

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Hope you are feeling better. Diverticulitis is no joke, my Grandmother and Uncle had it. Can be extremely painful. You need to take care of yourself and Mr. Greg. We care about you, and will be here when your feeling better. ❤❤

[@patriciadrahos3956]

I totally understand "The Stall." Happens to me all the time. Am working on not starting something new until there is something else finished. It is VERY difficult.

[@daniellewilson4778]

I use the pigma pen. I find it writes better if I just put a little extra fabric behind it to make a little cushion for the tip of the pen.

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for sharing I enjoy you coming in n being with us but yes if you are sick or need time off please fill free to do that you are human as well yes we will miss you but you need to take care of you you come first always have a great day

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

Pat I'm still trying to finish the Winter Solstice and I just can't bring myself to finishing it. Even though it's a beautiful quilt. I will finish it. 😀

[@momdad8806]

Of course we will wonder where you are if you miss a video.....but you need to take care of yourself!!!! I don't know how you guys sew all day - I sat on Saturday to make a table runner and ended up with a horrible back ache - guess I won't be sitting/standing/sewing/crafting all day every day.........I'll have to remember to take breaks.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Pat, I have used the Sharpie before and it faded every time. It said permanent. I use the pigma now at 01. I will try 08 and see how it does. Thanks for the evaluation.

[@katherinewalsh785]

Diverticulitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. Usually in the lower part of the large bowel. Little “pockets” develop in the wall of the bowel and faeces can get trapped in these pockets which can ,over time, cause infection. So common as we get older. Easily manages so no panicking

[@gracielaguzman1448]

great for norman

[@judyriddell]

Thanks, Pat! Love the heliotrope color! I need to get this book💜

[@cathyveverka8094]

TFS the tips on the sharpie vs Pigma pens! I think my concern would be if they bleed thru on the backside of the label...

[@junehanson7865]

I use Viking to make my labels

[@karendvirnak5269]

New things are the most fun.....so that is why fi ished Tops far outnumber what feel like quilting!

[@debbierice1363]

Your followers will always be here. You should take some days off. I wondered if you never took off or maybe filed ahead…haha. Because you have always posted videos consistently. Take care of yourself and enjoy life. 😘

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Hey Norm! I missed you yesterday😂😂

[@AvivaHadas]

Just a recommendation... I've been rattling around youtube for a decade or more & only recently found out that viewers can search in the creators page - maybe a tutorial like you did on your page - for those who want content when you are not providing it. (I'm still gradually "catching up" so I will find a fabric line, book, or sewalong and search that & watch the content that youtube generates on that specific subject.)

[@candigordon3591]

The Ukraine quilt is beautiful.❤️🪡🧵❤️

[@PatSloan]

thank you!

[@dianaedgington8009]

Good morning@Suzzane Yerks

[@lindapryor8182]

It is very understandable to you missing one or few days. We depend on you each and everyday but you are allowed to live your life.

[@shirleywiltshire8434]

please take care of yourself! yes take a vacation!