Pat Sloan
It’s always a pleasure to run into Pat Sloan at Quilt Market each season, as she always has something exciting and fun to share. From her fabric lines to her participation in our new Stash Books title, Modern Blocks, to her daily blogging and teaching schedule, Pat is certainly an industry “mover and shaker.” I recently tuned in to The American Patchwork & Quilting Radio Show which Pat hosts and I love it! It’s so fun to get the backstory on your favorite quilters, so I just had to get the backstory on Pat…and she graciously gave me an interview.
C&T – How did you get your start as an internet radio show host?
Pat – This is such a Cinderella story. I was approached by Tammy, a quilter I know. She was a webmaster for another lady. Her client was starting up an “All Women Network” internet radio station and Tammy decided that her client needed a quilt show and suggested they talk to me. Now to say I was surprised is an understatement. I didn’t know anything about talk radio shows, running a radio show, or had ever thought about being a host. But it sounded appealing as, well, if you know me, you know I love to talk! And I love to talk quilting even more! The “All Women Network” never came about, but I went merrily on my way with my weekly one hour all-quilting radio show! Earlier this year I partnered with American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine. This has been such an excellent partnership as I love APQ and the people there are so full of wonderful ideas and resources that our show is growing by leaps and bounds!
Being an internet radio show, you can listen live, or you can get the recording as a podcast after the show. We are on iTunes so you can subscribe to the feeds and listen on your computer or download to another type of player (like an MP3 or iPad). Showtime is every Monday at 4pm ET (1pm PT).
C&T – What kinds of guests do you have on the show?
Pat – All my guests are involved in the world of quilting in some way, either as designers, teachers, shop owners, historians, collectors, or hobbyists. I don’t focus on one style either. We talk traditional, art, mixed media and everything in-between! I often find out how and why they started quilting and we chat about their work, past and present. Most people also have something they are passionate about and I love to learn what that is and have them share it. Plus many guests have a cool, nifty, or brilliant technique to tell us about!
Pat has invited several C&T Publishing authors to share their stories on her show, including Joen Wolfrom, Jean Wells, Jen Eskridge, Monique Dillard, Alissa Haight-Carlton, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. Click here to listen to their interviews in the APQ Radio Show archive.
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