A 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.

Empty 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 !!
I'll be there session II Mar 4 - 9 2016
Email : info@emptyspoolsseminars.com  for registration info

SAQA 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

THE MARKETING DIRECTOR OF STUDIO ART QUILT ASSOCIATES (SAQA)  just sent me this note:

your video is live on YouTube. ;-D 

New SAQA 2015 Benefit Auction art work video! http://buff.ly/1cJaHCd

or 

click here to go direct to the UTUBE video 

Route 66 Exhibit... traveling through 2015

Thanks to the wonderful work and creativity of our contributing artists, this exhibit remains a hit and is still in demand! August 2012 was it's first outing at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival. We said back then we hoped it could travel as long as 3 years which would mean it could retire this summer... but... we still have 5 requests on the books... one in May 2015  w/ Spinning Spools, 1 in June 2015 with NQA in Arkansas,  2 in October 2015, 1 tentative in November.  We think we need set end of 2015 as our exhibit retirement so we can return quilts to owners. 

 ATTENTION Contributing ARTISTS... we need your help to get mailing and or email updates that have occurred after submission in early 2012. Contact: Lisa ....lisa@jukeboxquilts.com with updates. Would even be good to confirm with Lisa if all remains the same.

Everywhere this exhibit travels, we hear wonderful things. I'm sure you have too.  So cool!!!!  

PHOTO FINISH in Feb. Quilter's Newsletter

For the second time in my quilting career,my work has been honored by Quilters Newsletter.  The Feb 2014 issue of QN will feature the last page PHOTO FINISH image as my 2013 quilt titled Best Friends. Sorry I can't show the whole page... That would be wrong . It's their magazine.

But I can post my own photo of same. 

This piece is from a photo approved for  my interpretation in ink.

  Reference photo by Tomas Spangler. 

A winner at Houston International 2013 and Road To Calif Jan 2014

I 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.  UPDATE:  My little snow bunting piece took 1st place at Houston International.  

 "Photo by Tony Ruppe. Courtesy of the

 International Quilt Association."

In Jan. 2014, it also took first place at Road To California. I'm incredibly honored. My message to self... Make sure what I'm creating really touches me deeply.  It seems to help! 

Double click on photo for enlarged view.

Teaching Session III ASILOMAR 2014

MARCH 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!   go to http://www.emptyspools seminars.com.  click here    http://www.emptyspoolsseminars.com .
Contact    info@emptyspoolsseminars with questions.  I hope to see you there. Notice... At this session only, Del Thomas' collection of art quilts by world reknowned artists.

Registration Open For May 2014 Retreat

PLEASE 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

S.A.Q.A. Membership Discount fom me to you!

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:  PBW.  

http://www.saqa.com/membership.php?ID=1661 (click here)

and check out their upcoming affordable on line art quilt auction later this year (September) ...at

http://www.saga.com/auction (click here)

More auction quilts will be added as time goes on. :-)

Europe's Patchwork & Quilt Journal includes Patt's work.

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."
 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.
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!!

View Free Episodes on TheQuiltShow.com

Dear Quilting Friends

International Quilt Day is just around the corner, and as a featured artist on a past episode of The Quilt Show, (www.thequiltshow.com) I wanted to let you know about a gift that Alex and Ricky have put together for quilters around the world.

Beginning on 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. 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 now.

You can also enter the TQS prize drawing with prizes from companies we know and love like Bernina, Gammill, Superior Threads, AccuQuilt, C&T Publishing, RJR Fabric, and Ricky and Alex will have gift baskets to give away too. The grand prize is a new Bernina 550QE sewing machine!

I wanted to make you aware of this amazing event so you can take advantage of everything this exciting weekend has to offer without leaving home and all for free.

Don’t 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. And feel free to post an abbreviated version of the details on your Facebook page. I want everyone to know about this amazing 3-day celebration of all things quilting.

So check in at www.thequiltshow.com on Friday, March 15, and enjoy the shows and exploring The Quilt Show website and all it has to offer! I’d love to have you view my show, episode #510.

Patt ;-)

The ROAD to PANAMA 2014

We 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.

Click here to go to  .....http://worldofquiltstravel.com/roadcruise.htm   for more information about registration, cabin options, costs.

Route 66 Exhibit at Road To California Jan.24-27 2013

I spent New Years Day and the day after blog posting pics of all 50+ quilts and related exhibition panels ( includes the 66 foot map from Chicago to L.A.).  The  quilts are spectacular and need to be seen up close to appreciate the intricate quilting as well as imaging. I hope you might get to the Road To California Quilt Show at Ontario California Convention Center. Jan 24 - 27, 2013.
Click here to see quilts at http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com
Click here for information about the  Road!!! Quilt Show.

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.

"My Gentle Giant Ben" honored at Houston..Update: Ben Won Master Award for Machine Artistry

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!!!!

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Appearing at The Grand Galleries

What 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.

My piece... My Kind Of Dragon" will be there.

Click Here for to go to www.atthegrand.org Click Here to go to www.cafiberartists.com (I'll get my info on soon)

MQU 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.

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Cruisin' the British Isles In August

Does this sound fun or what???? I immediately said yes to this teaching cruise. I have 2 fresh/new classes I'll be offering aboard ship on at sea days. Classes are included in cruise fare.

Click Here to go to http:www.worldofquiltstravel.com

A Caribbean DEAL March 2012

World of Quilts Travel has contracted me to teach next March 18 - 28 on a 10 day cruise of the Caribbean. Beginning in Miami... cruising to 6 ports, 3 days at sea classes... all that for $999.00 Egads...

Click here to check it out!

Upcoming honor from IQA

I'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 .

EXCITING ROUTE 66 EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY for YOU

Hang on to your Hat... cause this should be GREAT FUN!
I am co curating a traveling exhibit with Kelly Gallagher-Abbott of jukeboxquilts.com.

Here's a yet to be quilted look from the beginning in Chicago.

All information identifying rules/intent to enter/ entry forms/ approved for use photos, etc are available through the link below.
Please click here 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. Check it out!