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Patricia is a quilter, teacher, designer, lecturer and writer. Many of her designs have appeared in
various quilt magazines. She has been drawing quilt patterns, principally applique ones, for over 50 years.
A Note from Pat:
Several years ago I wrote a book on applique, which is my great love. It was the third book in a contract with the publisher. The first two books were written and published without too many hassles. Then, #3, and the one I most wanted to do, had so many obstacles thrown in its way that it was canceled. I was very disappointed, to say the least.
A number of things have changed since then and the disappointment has become just a dull ache. My husband's health has precluded my traveling to shows so I have decided to try to do some writing on my website.
Another idea I had for a book was “A Touch of Christmas” which would have a Christmas theme for each project using all the different techniques: applique, embroidery, stained glass, Hawaiian, crazy quilting, Baltimore style patterns, Broderie Perse, Rosemaling, Teddy Bears, Santas, Angels, plaid fabrics, flowers, ets.
I would spotlight each idea or technique in the month to come with tips on making the pattern.
I was not able to sell the idea to a publisher so instead I am going to put some of these ideas on the website. Some may have tips on how to do them and others may not. There will be patterns available if possible.
A Note from Pat: March 10, 2015
Last summer when I was teaching in Exeter, England, we had an exhibit of 30 of my Japanese inspired guilts and some of those made by my English students from my patterns. 150 people paid the entrance fee and seemed to enjoy the works displayed.
I have been teaching a class of Japanese women for over 30 years here in Minneapolis. Most of them are only here for a year or two while their husbands are pursuing various educational or business goals. The core members of the group are either married to Americans or their husbands are here semi-permanently.
Many of the Asian fabrics are beautiful to my eyes and I am fascinated by the asymmetrical designs of the Japanese. Years ago a book depicting Japanese crests was published and this has been a source of inspiration for my designs.
My Japanese students are only interested in making American patterns and do not seem to understand why I like the Asian fabrics so much.
Last winter, 2014 which was a long one, I decided to make a series of panels using wrens.
It was the 25th anniversary of my mother's death and her favorite bird was the wren.
I made four panels, one for each season. I used a lot of Asian fabrics and was pleased with the results.
Mary Jane Carr Quilt
Mary Brown Quilt
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