Mosaic Piecing- Pat Durbin's Quilt "Majestic Redwoods"

Capt'n John - "Ever since I noticed how many fabrics David Taylor used in making a fence post, I have looked at the fabric details in quilts. I have always been a fan of Pat Durbin's work, and when I walked by this quilt at Houston 2017 I knew it was hers. Take a look at the fabrics that create the rough, mottled texture of the trees. Then see the fabrics that create the Mosaic quilting surrounding the trees, and finish by looking at the threadwork around the plants. (I often wonder what the bolt of fabric looked like that the small piece came from.) All this effort gives the quilt a feeling of being alive." See Pat's techniques in Show 2103.

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#4 Arlinda A 2017-12-15 21:11

I don't know Ms. Durbin but had heard her name in a quilt shop in Eureka, next door to Arcata. My Hubby is working in Eureka temporarily as we are from Fla. I have seen the redwood forests and she captures the color and structure perfectly! Beautiful work.

#3 Barbara M 2017-12-15 10:25

AMAZING! It captures the magnificence of those beautiful trees. You can feel the coolness of the air and hear the crunch of leaves underfoot looking at it. What a delight!!

#2 Diana 2017-12-15 09:25

Fantastic!! How did she make it look so real you want to reach out and touch the bark? And is that a tiny little bear cub I see sitting at the bottom of one of the trees?

#1 rosehillann 2017-12-15 08:08

Beautiful and looking at the quilt I am transported into the redwood forest. The only thing missing is the wonderful fragrance in that forest.

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