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What Other Quilters Say About Pat Heitmann
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JOYCE RITTER
SUE VAN VOORHEES
PAM WILSON GWEN HARTONG SHARON SMITH
Pat is our unofficial "welcomer." Watch her. If a new face shows up and doesn't latch onto a group, Pat will draw her in, make her feel comfortable and get her going until the newcomer is brave enough to reach out to others on her own. How do I know this? I was welcomed by Pat.
Pat is so willing to share her knowledge of quilting--all you need to do is ask! She quickly assesses what you are struggling with, and either draws a picture, sends you to a Web site, or provides her own ideas in an email. I owe Pat huge thanks for her Crazy Cuts pattern and her advice on 45-degree stripped borders. I am in awe of her talent!
I met Pat at the last quilt show before I joined FCQ. I especially recall her soft brown eyes, her white-gloved hands, and her enthusiasm for applique quilts. I recently asked Pat to share a whimsical pattern called "Tweet Tweet." Not only did she give me the pattern at the next meeting, but she handed me a dozen pieces of brightly colored fabric from which to make the quilt. It was my pleasure to get to know Pat better as I wrote this interview.
Pat is such an asset to our quilt group. She is always so friendly and helpful. One of her most impressive contributions is making dozens of quilts for the homeless simply because "someone asked her to do it."
I believe that Pat has made several "I Spy" quilts. One day at a meeting, she asked, "Does anyone want any pieces that make a nice 'I Spy' quilt?" I said, "Sure, I'd like some," and she gave me ALL of them. Some were already sewn together and others were cut. She told me that I could just put them together and there would be enough to make a quilt.
An Interview with Pat Heitmann
Photos of some of Pat's favorite quilts