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Publications by Kathy
Ozark Varieties: I recently self-published an applique book
that features the quilt shown in the photo above. It has basic instructions for hand
and machine applique, the patterns for the quilt (nine blocks and a scalloped
border), and color photos of eighteen quilts made from these patterns.
The cost per book is $20 plus $5 for
shipping. To order copies of this book, send a check or money order to my
address listed above. Wholesale prices are available for quilt shops, guilds
and museums.
Protecting Tomorrow's Treasures Today:
This booklet discusses appraisals, caring for quilts, cleaning quilts and
information regarding buying and selling quilts. The cost is $5 plus $2 for
shipping.
Spring Special:
If you place an order for my book (Ozark Varieties) prior to May 1, 2009, I will include a
free copy of my booklet Protecting Tomorrow's Treasures Today.
2008 - Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for
Quilting Teachers
Jewel Pearce Patterson
was one of the founders of Quilts, Inc. and the mother of Karey Bresenhan
who is the current president of this organization. Quilts Inc. sponsors
three major quilt festivals and two quilt markets each year. In 1990, this
organization developed a schlarship for quilting teachers. Each year, one
teacher is chosen for this prestigious award. Previous winners have included
Pepper Cory, Jenny Raymond, Nancy Eha, Jackie Robinson and a list of other
well-known quilting teachers.
I applied for this scholarship by sending
in my resume which included a listing of the classes I teach, my teaching
schedule for the past five years, photos of my quilts and quilts by my
students. I also sent 42 letters of recommendation which were written on my
behalf by students, fellow teachers and quilt-related organizations and
businesses. Those letters were very uplifting to me and I will always
cherish the copies that I have of them.
I was notified in February 2008 that I had
been chosen as the 2008 recipient. I received my round-trip airfare, hotel
accommodations and paid tuition for classes at the 2008 Quilt Market and
Festival in Houston, Texas. My trip lasted 12 days and it really was a trip
of a lifetime. I learned so much in my classes. I can't thank Quilts, Inc.
enough for this opportunity. I was introduced at each banquet and the two
Bernina Fashion Shows and the awards ceremony.
This scholarship does have some strings
attached. I am now required to develop new classes, based on my experience
and what I learned in my classes. An exhibit of work by myself and my
students will hang at the 2009 Houston Quilt Festival. This exhibit is a bit
of a pressure. I hope we can finish the quilts by early fall so they can be
shipped to Houston.
There is a nice article about me and the
scholarship in the December/January 2009 issue of Quilters Newsletter.
Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson put my photo and the scholarship on The Quilt
Show web site click here and Jodie
Davis of QNNTV has a 30 minute interview with me on their web site which you
can watch.
click
here
I have put some new recipes on my web site as well as my
upcoming schedule for 2009 and 2010. I still have a few openings during the
next two years so if your guild or show is in need of my services, please
have them contact me.
Have a great year and keep making great quilts!
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