Pat Durbin
Quilter/Fiber Artist…
“and she paints with thread”
Artist Statement:
Ah, fabric, thread, beautiful colors and patterns! The art quilt is my way to express the joy I feel observing creation. My medium is fabric and thread. Fibers add a texture depth to my art.
I have sewn clothes since childhood and now spend most of my sewing time making quilted art. My style is to machine quilt on my home sewing machine. Since 2005 I have been making “art” quilts that resemble paintings. I find this to be filled with challenges and rewards.
I make traditional quilts occasionally too. (Some folks don’t realize that). There’s nothing like a comfort quilt as a gift for family or friend.
I am a pastor’s wife and recently completed my first book, “Mosaic Picture Quilts”, published by That Patchwork Place.
Classes: Teaching others is always a joy. 1) “Free motion machine quilting” is a popular class that teaches the fundamentals; 2) “Landscape classes” using my Mosaic Picture piecing technique, gives you a head start on my book projects; 3) “Fabric painting and thread play” is just plain fun; 4) “Finishing techniques” make all the difference in your quilt, and most recently-; 5) “Family Stars” a more traditional quilt pattern that can have many family pictures inserted using photo transfer.
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Pat Durbin
