Pat Sloan Knihy

Join the Splendid Sampler community with a comprehensive collection of 6-inch blocks created and shared by more than 80 of today's most innovative quilt designers.

Come join the fun as Pat Sloan takes you on a joyful journey through a year's worth of celebrations. Stitch welcoming lap quilts and table toppers, plump and pretty pillows, trick-or-treat totes, cozy Christmas stockings, and more. With 17 terrific designs at your fingertips, you can keep your home decor looking fresh and cheery as the seasons change.

"A very great deal is being Said and written nowadays about democracy and dictatorship. We repeatedly hear it said that democracy must be defended; and as an example of the kind of dictatorship of which we must beware the Soviet Union is often quoted. And yet, at the same time as this Soviet Union is described as a dictatorship, well-known people of different political views make statements which suggest that, in the Soviet Union to-day, there exists a system of government which possesses all the essential features of democracy."

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This book provides a sober and insightful analysis of contemporary Russia, examining its political, economic, and social realities. The author critiques common myths and misconceptions about Russia and provides a nuanced and balanced understanding of this complex and fascinating country. With clear and accessible language, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the study of politics or history.

Welcome to the fun world where the colors in your favorite photos can be turned into quilts! Use the photos you already have, or grab your camera and start snapping pictures of colorful things, places, or scenery. Shape and subject matter in the photos don't count at all--we're looking for colors that make you want to get quilting! Pat Sloan shows how she arrived at color choices for six projects using her photo-inspiration technique. 6 quilt projects: One Runner in Three Colorways (Ohio Flowerpots, Chinese Silk Robe, and Philadelphia House), Caribbean Buildings, Chinese Ribbon Dancers, Eat Dessert First, Farmer's Market, and Deep Blue Ocean.

Featuring a dozen enticing patterns, this book offers quick and easy projects for creating quilt table runners and toppers. Perfect for enhancing home decor, these small-scale designs are ideal for various occasions, making them both practical and memorable additions to any setting.

Step-by-step guidance on walking-foot and free-motion quilting techniques makes this book ideal for both beginners and experienced quilters. It offers straightforward instructions that enable first-time quilters to quickly start creating, while seasoned stitchers can enjoy the satisfaction of finishing their own quilts. The inclusion of simple and enjoyable practice projects ensures that readers can apply their newfound skills effectively.

In the fourth book in her popular "Teach Me" series, expert teacher and quilt designer Pat Sloan guides you through each and every step as you make your very first quilt. Pat's easy-to-follow instructions and more than 140 clear how-to photos make it fun to start, stitch, and finish nine classic blocks and nine simple quilt projects - even if you're an absolute beginner. Learn the basics, from selecting notions and cutting fabric to machine sewing to quilting and binding, all from a skilled instructor with a warm, patient teaching style. You'll be proud to finish your first quilt - the first of many!