I was lucky enough to take a two day class with Pat Pauly. Fabric was flying and Adrenalin was flowing as she challenged us to work without a lot of planning.
Pat talking about the inspiration for this quilt.
The purpose of the class was to teach us various ways to jump start an abstract design. One way Pat does that is by making small collaged “postcards.” These can later serve as quilt sketches.
Like this, with the sketch on the left and the quilt on the right.
And then the students tried it. Anita Krug had especially good results. Wouldn’t these make great quilt designs?
And Karol Kusmaul made a very interesting composition by cutting up and rearranging calendar pages.
Doesn’t this look like fun?
I’d say everyone in the room pushed well beyond their comfort zone. And we learned a lot!
If you ever get a chance to take a class with Pat Pauly, I highly recommend it.
Ellen Lindner
Looks like a great workshop!
Yes, Kristin. It really was.
Oh, Ellen, you made me so welcome in that class. I had a great experience, too. I could tell the level of talent was high, and that made it a pleasure to work with all. Not to mention that in the photos I look OK! I know we could have kept going for another day at least. Thank you for the kind words, and I’m happy you had a good time.
Pat
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Pat, because we all did! I hope we can have you teach for us again some time.