tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26354986052421587442024-03-13T09:54:52.428-07:00Turn On The News!stuff about articles, quilt appearances, maybe me too.Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-8708192334625177632016-02-01T18:34:00.002-08:002016-02-01T18:34:33.760-08:00A Win at Road To California Patt's newest competitive piece "Summer Hunt" has ribboned at the 2016 Road To California Show. Third place in the apples to oranges compared wildlife category.. easily the most juried entries of any category. As the story goes... Patt loves big cats!! Contact patt if interested in purchasing this piece.<br />
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-79323075218196720312015-05-16T08:01:00.000-07:002015-05-16T08:01:00.235-07:00Empty Spools 2016... I'll be There !!!Registration has just opened for 2016 Empty Spool Seminars on the B E A U T I F U L Pacific Coast. above Carmel !!<br />
I'll be there session II <b>Mar 4 - 9 2016</b><br />
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<br />Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-30191587771600019662015-05-13T07:39:00.000-07:002015-05-13T07:41:16.987-07:00SAQA UTUBE Showcase of my to be auctioned Red Lion Check out the video link below to see a quilt begin as a canvas sketch, then oil painting that subsequently is printed Hi resolution on fabric... then quilted. It's a special piece I hated parting with but it is there for anyones taking on bid beginning Sept 18, 2015<br />
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-27669895520332452432015-02-03T20:01:00.001-08:002015-02-03T20:04:01.229-08:00Route 66 Exhibit... traveling through 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-18209673238829199482013-10-27T14:07:00.000-07:002014-01-25T07:23:26.561-08:00A winner at Houston International 2013 and Road To Calif Jan 2014I am so honored. My small piece " The Long Winter's Veil" is a painted surface category prize winner ( don't know what yet) at this years International Quilt Festival in Houston. I love the judging at this festival as they are not inhibited from honoring smaller pieces. Lucky me. <b>UPDATE: My little snow bunting piece took 1st place at Houston International. </b><br />
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-27681283564319495682013-07-11T11:29:00.001-07:002013-07-11T11:31:33.787-07:00Teaching Session III ASILOMAR 2014MARCH 14 -19 2014 .... 5 days of Painted Quilt Art- Step By Step on the shore of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Painting AND Quilting ... what great fun! <b> </b> go to http://www.emptyspools seminars.com. click here <a href="http://www.emptyspoolsseminars.com/">http://www.emptyspoolsseminars.com</a> . <br />
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-86946043075559592042013-05-27T15:59:00.002-07:002013-12-04T08:13:35.936-08:00Registration Open For May 2014 RetreatPLEASE click on the pattsretreats link on the side bar for info on May 16-19 2014 retreat in wine and horse country of Temecula, Southern California. Nov. 2013 Update: accepting wait list for May 2014<br />
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Calling all art quilt friends...! Internationally renowned Studio Art Quilt Associates (S.A.Q.A.) have authorized some teaching members (lucky me) to offer a membership discount. Check out S.A.Q.A. at their web site (SAQA.com). S.A.Q.A. has thousands of members all around the world with many exhibition and growth opportunities. Should you wish to give it a try, sign up using my authorized 10% membership discount code: <b>PBW. </b></div>
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-10894236859952461652013-04-06T21:46:00.001-07:002013-04-06T21:46:45.209-07:00Europe's Patchwork & Quilt Journal includes Patt's work. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Several weeks ago, I was contacted by a lovely quilt magazine editor Gabi Maier from Vienna. I was honored to have been recognized at all, and even more thrilled when asked if her German language magazine might include an article on some of my work. Pictures sent for her option to choose. Questions answered and low and behold, I learned there would be several pages dedicated to my work. It turned out to be 7, including 3 pages dedicated to one quilt: " My Gentle Giant Ben."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> The magazine arrived in my mail yesterday and what a shock when I opened the package. On the front cover... my piece "Proud Hertitage" which honored local friend and former Padua Hills Theater ( Claremont, California, U S A ) folk dancer: Margie Torrence.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Everything inside the magazine is in German. I feel pretty dumb. I can't read an article about my own work. I do know how I answered questions though so I imagine I pretty much know what it says... "somewhere in there anyway." What an honor! Thanks Gabrielle!!</span><br />
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on<strong><u> Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18, everyone who signs on
to The Quilt Show will have free access to over 140 of their internet shows,
including my episode #510.</u></strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong><u> </u></strong> </span>You can watch the
shows, check out the great tutorials, browse the gallery of over 19,900 member
quilts, visit the forum for answers to the most burning quilt questions and
lots, lots more. And if you missed my show, you can see it
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like Bernina, Gammill, Superior Threads, AccuQuilt, C&T Publishing, RJR
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everything this exciting weekend has to offer without leaving home and all for
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hesitate to share this information with your quilting friends, fellow guild
members, social networking friends and local quilt shops so that they don’t miss
out on this fun weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And feel free
to post an abbreviated version of the details on your Facebook page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want everyone to know about this amazing
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<strong>check in</strong> at <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.thequiltshow.com</span></a> on<strong> Friday, March
15</strong>, and enjoy the shows and exploring The Quilt Show website and all it
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Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-61420531509006394792013-01-03T10:55:00.000-08:002013-01-03T10:55:47.441-08:00The ROAD to PANAMA 2014We just need Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to make this trip complete. If you've EVER wanted to take a quilting cruise... this may be the one... Look at all the teachers, and ports. Click on flyer for enlarged view.<br />
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<a href="http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com/">Click here </a>to see quilts at http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com<br />
<a href="http://www.road2ca.com/">Click here</a> for information about the Road!!! Quilt Show.<br />
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I made a second quilt for the owner of Road to Ca. Carolyn Reese has vivid memories as a very young girl.... walking along the highway... and waving to WWII troops passing in trains. <br />
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<br />Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-15440185521653200942012-09-15T12:15:00.003-07:002013-04-06T21:49:19.753-07:00"My Gentle Giant Ben" honored at Houston..Update: Ben Won Master Award for Machine Artistry <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The judging for this years November show is done... and I have received notice that BEN has won a top award. I've waited to post this in case they called back to say oops... wrong number. ;-(. They have not so it looks like it's for real. My first thoughts.... ohhh... I have to write a speech, second thought.. I must go for shopping for a new outfit. I won't know what honor exactly til awards night preceding the preview Oct 31st. I'm humbled and honored. Yeah BEN!!!!<br />
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<br />Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-235821910897194822012-08-27T10:28:00.000-07:002012-08-27T10:28:48.676-07:00Appearing at The Grand GalleriesWhat a hectic and wonderful summer. I was recently asked to become a member of the California Fiber Artists, a rather exclusive group of 2D and 3D artists exhibiting together in Galleries. My first opportunity to participate is here already at the California Theater Center For The Arts in Tracy, Ca. Exhibition begins Sept 8th with a Gallery Talk and Reception planned for Sept 29th. There is a great deal of talent in this group. I hope you get to stop by. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.atthegrand.org">Click Here</a> for to go to www.atthegrand.org
<a href="http://www.cafiberartists.com">Click Here </a>to go to www.cafiberartists.com (I'll get my info on soon)
Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-59729231181342235932012-04-28T06:52:00.000-07:002012-04-28T10:22:13.535-07:00MQU Seasons Challenge May-June 2012 is out!This was a nice honor.... My piece titled Artic Winter ( an Artic Fox in snow) is showcased on both page 3 and the Season Challenge article beginning on page 26. This Magazine continues to thrill me as a reader as well. This month.. Caryl Bryer Fallert is the featured artist and always an interesting read. check out MQUmag.com regarding subscription. They have a sale going presently.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://worldofquiltstravel.com/Caribbean.htm">Click here</a> to check it out! Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-63817157531729738582011-07-26T11:24:00.000-07:002011-07-26T11:24:38.341-07:00Upcoming honor from IQAI'm thrilled. The International Quilt Association (hosts of international shows at Houston, Long Beach, etc.) have asked to honor my work in their upcoming quarterly Journal/Newsletter. Who would say no to that? I don't know the publish date but I'm looking forward to. Sadly for you... my picture will show up in addition to quilt pics and some background info and interview . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ioPHe-nFwkw/Ti8GMs8WIOI/AAAAAAAAC7c/girO8GSciz0/s1600/Patt%2BBlair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="302" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ioPHe-nFwkw/Ti8GMs8WIOI/AAAAAAAAC7c/girO8GSciz0/s400/Patt%2BBlair.jpg" /></a></div>Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-19778708834998223862011-06-22T16:52:00.000-07:002011-07-02T07:02:17.576-07:00EXCITING ROUTE 66 EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY for YOUHang on to your Hat... cause this should be GREAT FUN! <br />
I am co curating a traveling exhibit with Kelly Gallagher-Abbott of jukeboxquilts.com.<br />
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Please <a href="http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com">click here</a> to go to http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com where you will find info about our 2012+ traveling exhibit honoring the "Mother Road" of the U.S.A. You hopefully are looking to particpate. <b>Check it out!</b>Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-88908434323582213972011-02-17T07:43:00.000-08:002011-02-22T07:54:12.782-08:00North To Alaska Cruise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gXTRlKYBpS8/TWPb8v2_DII/AAAAAAAACZg/0JNXQzWxhF0/s1600/alaska1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gXTRlKYBpS8/TWPb8v2_DII/AAAAAAAACZg/0JNXQzWxhF0/s400/alaska1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576542600300530818" /></a><br /><br /><br />What are you doing late July/early August???? I've just been asked to co-teach a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fiber Arts Adventure Cruise to Alaska.</span> (Cruise Begins/ends in Seattle) 7 nights aboard ship includes meals etc, 3 days at sea of classes with myself , Ricki Bremer, all taxes and port fees included. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dates: July 29 - August 5. </span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pre March 28th deposits are refundable and secure a private classroom. If you think you'd like to go... get signed up! <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> Unlike other cruises ,<span style="font-weight:bold;">fee includes all port charges and taxes) $1349 double occupancy</span> ....$1479 ocean view.. Bringing a non sewing spouse or friend???? Ask John ( contact info below) about the reduced price.<br />Web site : connectiontocruise.com for details... Click on Special Group Tours, then click on Alaskan Fiber Arts Tour in DARK BLUE HIGHLIGHTED LIST:<br />http://connectiontocruise.com/cruises/default.asp?sid=11239&pid=46799<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I plan to offer 3 classes:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fun Faces in Ink..</span>. caricature portrait class where I bring sample heads, noses, mouths, etc that you can mix and match into a fun wacky portrait of whomever you like for inclusion in a quilt, wall hanging, placemat, etc. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Big Cats at Sea</span>... Closeup images of tigers and lions... or frankly, you can paint anything you really want. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Art Of Quilting</span>" .. Whether a quilter or a top maker, you'll learn how to plan the quilt line and thread choices. <br />NO machines required for my classes. Yeah! <br /><br />Contact John at Connection To Cruise 714 692-2210 or email john@connectiontocruise.com<br />Double click on photo for enlargement <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kL6698MF-_I/TWPbShXzCdI/AAAAAAAACZY/o96sN1xxME4/s1600/sc000a0593.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kL6698MF-_I/TWPbShXzCdI/AAAAAAAACZY/o96sN1xxME4/s400/sc000a0593.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576541874857118162" /></a>Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-20963655695758952022011-02-09T05:57:00.001-08:002011-02-09T09:49:35.704-08:00Teaching April 3 - 8, 2012 at Asilomar<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TVKc1rmEoHI/AAAAAAAACWY/HX1IJ9YXMXc/s1600/asilo2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TVKc1rmEoHI/AAAAAAAACWY/HX1IJ9YXMXc/s400/asilo2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571688135060136050" /></a><br />Some months ago, I was asked to teach at Asilomar in 2012. I am thrilled to finally say the contract is signed and back in my possession. It's a go! I'm excited for at least 3 reasons...<br />1) Heck.... It's Asilomar... How great is that?!... on the beach in Monterey,<br /> California territory. Sweet! <br />2) It's 5 days of dedication to <strong>Painting AND Quilting </strong>the Arts. Heaven! <br />3) It's 5 days of time with quilters of like interest. That's always thrilling! <br />The date is April 3 - 8, 2012. I hope to see some of you there!!!<br />http://www.emptyspoolsseminars.comPatt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-82232196176229376302011-01-19T16:59:00.001-08:002011-01-19T17:01:23.834-08:002 Wins at Road To Ca 2011The judging is done and I've received great news!!!. Both pieces entered at this years Road To Ca have ribboned! Lucky/grateful me! First...A pictorial piece that had never been in competition and turned 2 years old this month.... was to be seen now or never as 2 years is the age limit on this event. I did this piece to assure students afraid of tracing and drawing, that if all else failed, there were plenty of royalty free clip art images ( example this one) that could be researched and painted. I fould these guys in a 'grown up coloring book of animals. I did quilt these fellows, but seem to have posted the original painted only version. Oh well! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TTeFI-st8HI/AAAAAAAACP0/f_rfsdGcuBk/s1600/Nov07-Apr08%2B063.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TTeFI-st8HI/AAAAAAAACP0/f_rfsdGcuBk/s400/Nov07-Apr08%2B063.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564062253955543154" /></a><br /><br />The important piece for me is this tug at my heart image from my 2009 trip to Ecuador. This little girl was playing in a box amongst filth in an open dirt market in Ecuador's capital. The painted/quilted version of my photo is titled "In Quito's Market" and won "Best Painted Surface Quilt" at the 2011 Road To California Show which officially opens tomorrow.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TTeGymHoJpI/AAAAAAAACP8/r_Tt3L98k_0/s1600/IMG_5145.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TTeGymHoJpI/AAAAAAAACP8/r_Tt3L98k_0/s400/IMG_5145.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564064068423657106" /></a>Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-91786874234397628692010-11-04T08:39:00.000-07:002010-11-04T09:05:16.241-07:002010 International Festival - 2nd Place<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TNLVu17lu-I/AAAAAAAAB-o/tFo1S-vJ5OE/s1600/10b-APS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TNLVu17lu-I/AAAAAAAAB-o/tFo1S-vJ5OE/s400/10b-APS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535721892719475682" /></a><br />In some competitive circles, 2nd place might be a disappointment... but not at IQA-Houston, easily recognized as the prominent International Competition for contemporary quilters creating both art and traditional work. This competition category is sponsored by Ricky Tims. "Thank you", Mr. Tims! IQA further honored this piece with a full page photo in the annual festival magazine called "QUILT SCENE!" (available at festival and magazine counters) <br /><br />Patt's newest art piece: "In Quito's Market" features a young Ecuadorian child in the dirt plaza market in the country's capital. There, some children play surrounded by filth and thievery as their parents work to support their children. Little Maria had 2 toys... an empty box and a twisted piece of paper.Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635498605242158744.post-63712600553842663472010-09-28T22:33:00.001-07:002010-09-28T22:35:26.188-07:00Oct 5th.. Featured on Thequiltshow.comWindsong is one of my favorite pieces (this was a beautiful horse)... and I'm told it will be featured on TheQuiltShow.com website on October 5th. Very nice honor. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TKLQCXHiVTI/AAAAAAAAB4s/UE9_ZgrnOig/s1600/Windsong_Unquilted.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 156px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MRglpfNKK1Q/TKLQCXHiVTI/AAAAAAAAB4s/UE9_ZgrnOig/s400/Windsong_Unquilted.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522204832093590834" /></a>Patt Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305281335024055555noreply@blogger.com0