21 Aug Remembering…
Last Friday, along with Brenda, Dorie and Ginia, I attended the American Quilter’s Society show in Grand Rapids. I hadn’t realized that one of the special exhibits featured the quilts of Pat Campbell, who died earlier this year.
The first appliqué class I ever took was from Pat Campbell in 2004. I believe that Texas was her adopted home state, but she was feisty and fun and it seemed to fit her to a “T”. Pat had so much to teach us that day, I don’t believe I sewed more than one leaf, but I knew I loved it. I still use the needles she recommended and the wonderful roll full of YLI silk thread I splurged on. I remember thinking my husband would be shocked if he knew how much it cost me. I got over it pretty quickly 🙂
At the time, I hoped to be good enough at appliqué one day to make Pat’s Elizabethan Woods pattern. My taste has changed a lot since then, but I still admire this quilt. It was wonderful to see, in real life, so many of her beautiful quilts. Thanks for the inspiration, Pat!
(All images borrowed from Pat’s website)
Robin
Posted at 06:36h, 22 AugustDebbie: thanks so much for your moving tribute. Pat Campbell has been one of my "Quilting Heros" for many years. I am true admirer of her work. She set the bar for me and I adore applique to this day because of her books and patterns. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I truly feel her loss.