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Pat is an experienced Patchwork and Quilter and
regularly gives talks and workshops. If you would like to book Pat to
talk at your event or group, please see the
booking & fees page. |
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Talks for experienced Piecers and Quilters:
- Pieces of my life
- Scraps from everywhere
- Quilts and flowers
Talks suitable for beginners and other groups:
- A Pieceful evening/afternoon
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Patchwork and Quilting within the social history of Great Britain
1. PIECES OF MY LIFE |
The growth of a quilter, from embroidery at the Convent school, to President
of the Quilters’ Guild and beyond. Illustrated with heaps of quilts to look
at and touch. This is the best talk to book if you have not heard Pat
before; it includes current work. |
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2. SCRAPS FROM
EVERYWHERE |
A patchwork talk of foreign interludes, friends, feedsacks,
funny stories, and plenty of quilts, including Pat’s latest work. |
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3. QUILTS AND
FLOWERS |
A talk, illustrated with slides, showing how the colours and structures of
the natural world can inspire beautiful quilts. Includes a section on Marie
Webster (one of the foremost quilt designers in America in the 1930s) and
her flower quilt pattern enterprises. |
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4. A PIECEFUL
EVENING/ AFTERNOON |
A short history of Patchwork and Quilting, illustrated with Pat’s work, and
some stories of her quilting life. |
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5. PATCHWORK AND QUILTING WITHIN THE
SOCIAL HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN: |
A history of patchwork and quilting in Britain, with insights into the lives
of those whose legacy we celebrate and share today. Illustrated with some
pieces of work. |
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