
1. Pat, you are a wonderful designer, seamstress, quilter, and crafter, how long have you been sewing and how did you initially become interested in this wonderful craft?
Thanks for the "wonderful" part! Truth is, I was only 9 years old when I threaded my first needle… and couldn't stop since! I've always been into arts and crafts of many sorts (including home improvement, now that's an art!), although I never went for a formal art education. Everything I know today is a result of experimenting and just overall pure passion for sewing, fabrics and design.
2. There are so many aspects of sewing, designing, creating, what aspect of sewing is your favorite?
Sewing is such a wonderful experience! The fact of creating something from scratch is double-rewarding; on one hand, you get to keep the brand-new project for yourself (or maybe use it as a gift for someone special), and, on the other hand, you get that feeling of satisfaction and self-realization that no one can take away from you. So I'd have to say that the actual creation part is my most favorite.
3. When you are designing a project, what is the process that you go through to achieve the final design?
Every single project has a common starting point; I sit down with my team and think "What does the modern woman need and want in a bag/quilt/garment?".
In every project I try to combine both functionality and style to create something that the sewer can find not only useful but also beautiful. For example, if I'm going to create a project for a tote bag, I think "Where is she going with this bag?", "How many pockets will she need?" "What items will she carry?", so by taking this questions as a starting point, I can then decide what fabrics and notions go well with the type of project.
4. When your fabric company broke into the quilting industry, you had some of the most unique and beautiful fabric out there. The quality, colors, and designs are gorgeous. Can you tell us a little bit about your company and how it came to be as well as the process that goes into making your gorgeous fabrics?
Thanks again for all the compliments! Well as I told you before, I've always been into arts and crafts, so designing fabric for me was a natural process…
My first steps as an entrepreneur though, were into embroidery, believe it or not. I used to do all sorts of home decor, kitchen and bath items and sell them at home parties… it was so much fun! But then I started getting into hand-painting… and what did I paint? Fabric! I started experimenting with different techniques and colors, and a couple of years later, Art Gallery Fabrics was born.
The making of the fabric is such an extensive and fascinating process! Once the print is designed, it is sent to Asia where the printing process begins; screens are made specially for each design, and, once the exact color is achieved (to get to the right color, workers mix tones by hand until reaching perfection), the fabric is painted through the screens, and after some finishes, the fabrics is fresh and ready to go.
5. Personally, I have always wondered how long it takes to make one single fabric design, from its beginning design process to the time it takes to get that design onto fabric and out to the consumer. Can you explain how it all works?
Well, the time it takes always varies. As a designer, I always use a color palette as a starting point for a new collection; until I haven't decided the colors, I can’t really do anything else! Once I have the colors, I then start letting my imagination flow… I can be working on a print for couple of days or… more than a month until I achieve the design I have in mind!! My inspiration is always a balanced mixture between the trends for the season, and my own instinct and likes that drives me to create a new line of fabric. I always think that every print has to work for sewing as well as quilting… hope it's working so far!

6. You also have a line of threads with Signature that coordinate with your fabrics. I own them all and use them on my long arm on customer quilts. They are wonderful colors! What inspired you to come up with a line of threads and can you explain the process?
As you may have noticed by now, I'm a total color-freak! Color is such an important aspect of each and every one of my designs, that I thought it would be a shame not to have the right color of thread to match them… As a fabric designer, quilter and sewer I've found myself very limited as far as the variety of color threads available in the market. I've seen the need for newer and fresher colors to bring my fabric designs to life, and I believe my palette for Signature threads does exactly that.

7. Where do you see yourself as a designer in 10 years from now?
10 years from now… Well, I hope that my designs can translate into other kind of products aside fabrics, and that many people can enjoy them the same way quilters and sewers do today. Oh!... and also hope to be able to get back to my sewing room like the old days!
I hope you all have enjoyed this interview!! Fantastic, thank you Pat for your inspiration!
Now for the giveaway, there will be 2 prizes!! You have seen the wonderful photos throughout the post, right?
Well the first prize consists of a package of:
PURE ELEMENTS: The purest hues meet Art Gallery Fabrics' soft hand and superior quality. The line features 10 tantalizing colors, carefully selected to match most of our collections.


404 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 404 Newer› Newest»Of course I just had to hop over and visit Pat on her blog, too!! Thanks again for the chance to win!!!
Thanks for the interview! So fun to learn more. :)
The Art Gallery fabrics are beautiful. Fabric design is is a mysterious skill, and Pat's designs awaken creativity! I'd love to win either selection!
scrumpsious - or however you spell it - material. absolutely scrumpsious. and a chance to win some............WOW
Wow! What beautiful fabrics! Thanks for such a great interview. You asked all the same questions I've often wondered about.
Gorgeous fabrics!
I visited Pat's blog. Very nice.
Lovely colors and I am thrilled there are threads in equally beautiful colors. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you for a chance to win a great giveaway.
Went to Pat's blog. Like the Girly Girl dress. It is adorable. Great Blog
That was a great interview & the fabrics look beautiful. I had never heard of them before, so thanks for telling us about them & thanks for an awesome giveaway.
-debby
Chester NY
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I did visit Pat's blog, but I couldn't figure out where to leave a comment. I wanted to tell her how beautiful her fabric is.
debby
Chester, NY
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Lovely fabric! One of the best interviews I've read.
I enjoyed visiting Pat's website. Wow what beautiful fabric!
Just visited Pat's website and left a comment. Wonderful fabrics.
What beautiful fabric, and I enjoyed Pat's blog also.
It waas a really interesting interview, thank you! And it would be superb to win some delicious fabrics :) I hope that giving my blog address will be enough to contact me.
I've also been over to Pat's blog!
That fabric is gorgeous! The Paradise collection is just...wow.
Would love to win it! (Either of them, but the Paradise is definitely on my 'if I can wrangle the budget' list now!)
And I've visited Pat's blog and have left a comment!
Hi Jackie, thanks for the chance to win some of Pat's gorgeous fabric. I enjoyed the interview.
I visited Pat's blog for a second chance to win. What gorgeous fabrics Pat designs. Thanks so much for sharing Jackie.
How many handsome! Eyes run.
Pat wrote a comment. Link on the left http://www.funny-adventures.blogspot.com/
I left pat a message on her blog!
This is the best giveaway ever. I made my daughter a quilt for christmas from the sugar range - it is the nicest and most vibrant quilt ever! I soooo love the art gallery ranges.
I would love to win. Beautiful fabric!
I've won some of Pat's fabric in the past & would love to win more so there's enuf for a whole quilt. It is the nicest quality (silky, soft & smooth)fabric I've ever seen.
I've been in love with her fabric for a while now, but I didn't know about her thread, thanks for the tip.
I went over and left a comment on Pat's blog, I already follow her, I wouldn't want to miss a thing she does. Thanks.
Thanks for the interview with Pat. I first used Art Gallery fabric in a small quilt for my niece because the fabric had just the right combo of being modern and stylish.
Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
Jackie - Enjoyed your interview with Pat. Would love to win some of her lucious fabrics!
-Beth in AL
bhambeth (at) gmail (dot) com
I adore the Art Gallery fabrics -- both the designs and colorways. So fresh and pretty!
Hi, Jackie! I left a comment on Pat's blog. Great interview, BTW!
I tweeted about the giveaway :D
Would love to win her fabric - the colors are gorgeous! Thanks! Teri Dingler - tdingler@bellsouth.net
Would love to win her fabric - the colors are gorgeous! Thanks! Teri Dingler - tdingler@bellsouth.net
I left a comment on Pat's blog - and for some reason my computer posted my first comment twice if you would kindly remove one of them! Thanks! Teri Dingler tdingler@bellsouth.net
Pat creates such lovely Easter egg colored fabrics- they would be perfect in a spring or summer quilt.
THanks for sharing some information about her talents and process of creating fabrics. I really like the paradise line too.
Regards,
Anna
I went to visit Pat's blog- it is always nice to discover what quilt designers do.
Thanks for the opportunity to win such pretty fabrics.
Regards,
Anna
Pat Bravo's fabrics are so beautiful. I have many of her lines in my stash. The quality is tip top. The feel of the fabric is as smooth as a baby's bottom, if you'll pardon the expression!
I've visited Pat's blog many times and love her tutorials and patterns. Love looking at her fabric lines, too!
Gorgeous fabrics! Oh I am dying here, just hoping my comment gets picked. Thanks for sharing the interview and giveaway with us.
spackattak7 at hotmail dot com
Also commented of Pat's blog. Thanks again.
Also commented of Pat's blog. Thanks again.
Oh my goodness...I love the fabrics and threads!
Jackie, thank you for making this giveaway possible. I visited Pat's blog and told her that you said "hello". Thanks!
Thanks for the great interview with Pat Jackie! I'm learning more about the fabric process.
I stopped over at Pat's blod and left her a comment!
just lovely fabrics...and they feel just as marvelous!
Great interview, Jackie. I'd love to have some of those yummy colors! Thanks for counting me in.
I've just been to see Pat's The Creative Blog. Enjoyed viewing her fabrics lines there.
I visted Pat Bravo's blog (already receive her newsletter) and left this comment. "Hi! I arrived from Jackie at CVQW. I already receive your newsletter and love your awesome photography of your gorgeous fabrics." Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I just left a comment for Pat. Thanks
mhtrkeller@fairpoint.net
What an interesting interview. Thank you for sharing. Her fabric lines are just beautiful.
I visited Pat's blog -- what a wonderful site she has. all her fabric lines are just wonderful, they make my heart sing.
The fabric is so beautiful. Great interview!
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I left a comment for Pat on her blog. She has a great site!
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I tweeted about this giveawyhttp://twitter.com/#!/Terri6580/status/31585951566266369
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Love her creations - they look so lovely :)
Thanks for the chance!
I already follow her blog - just commented on the latest post :)
Live the timelessness of these fabrics..just lovely!
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Wonderful giveaway and such a nice interview :-)
Left a comment on Pat's site under Jan 22 I think it was.
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I left a comment on Pat's Blog!
Posted on Facebook about the giveaway and interview!
Jackie what a wonderful interview with Pat. Her fabrics are delicious. I can see many things with her beautiful colors. Thanks again.
Great interview Jackie. Thank you for the chance to win.
I visited Pat's blog!
Shared the link on fb
I was wondering how I missed this. Then I realized that I was on vacation and didn't get to read all my blogs.
Great interview
I love your giveaway. Hugs Jofrid
I left a comment on Pat's blog about her Pure Elements fabric and I said you sent me.
I have been over to pat wiushing her a happy week for a second entry. Hugs Jofrid
I have not seen this line at my LQS. I'll be searching them out and starting a collection now. They are beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway and the introduction.
Great interview. Thanks.
simply marvelous!
Thanks for the tip to visit Patricia. I learned somethings about needles that were new to me. I have a few of her pure elements line and love it. Still need to add though before I get started on anything.
Beautiful colors!
I went over and visited Pat and left a comment :)
What a great interview! I love this fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I am new to your blog and love it! What great fabrics. Thanks for the chance at a giveawy.
Went over to Pat's Blog and said Hello! What a great site!
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These are so gorgeous! fun to read about a designer's thought process too! Thanks for the chance to win.
I posted on pat's blog as well. hoping, wishing.....
Wonderful giveaway, thanks so much for the chance to win!
Just visited Pat too - what a beautiful blog. Thanks for sending me her way!
I love that fascinating shade of blue
I said 'Good Morning' to Pat
What a great interview!
Thank you
I've been to visit Pat and left a message!
Thank you for another wonderful giveaway.
I enjoyed reading your interview with Pat. I agree that the color of thread is just as important as the fabric itself. I get tired of just using neutral color thread on fabric just to make sure it does not look odd.
I had just visited Pat's blog. Love her blog, great information and love the color, so comfortable!
This is a wonderful giveaway!Please count me in, thanks!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I visited Pat's blog and left her a comment.
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I left a comment on Facebook (Paula Lemos)
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gorgeous fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win some. I'm working with solids now on a project and love how they look. These would be perfect to add to the ones I have!
Sandy A
scotty4me39 @ yahoo.com
Okay, I FaceBooked it.
Thank you! This is so nice of both of you. And the fabric is BEAUTIFUL. :-) joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
Checked out Pat's blog too. Eye candy. :-) joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
What a luscious color palette.
What a fun giveaway and what beautiful fabrics! Lovely!!!
thanks for the chance to win some of Pat's dreamy fabric
Love the lines, very sophisticated.
Loved Pat's blog - left a comment there too
Wonderful interview and super generous giveaway! Thank you for chance to win :)
Just left a comment on Pat Bravo's blog... can't wait to use this line a quilt!
OH MY! Who doesn't LOVE Pat Bravo and Art Gallery????
I didn't know Art Gallery fabrics or Pat, so thank you for introducing me. Love the colours and designs.
What great fabric. Thanks for the chance
Such beautiful fabric Pat!! Thanks for the chance to win Jackie! :)
I just popped over to her blog and said hello. :)
Love the fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway
I did go visit Pat (whom I already follow) and told her you sent us over.
Love those fabrics.
I visited Pat's blog.
It is always nice to meet the talented people who design the fabric we use. Love the colors and patterns.
I have loved the projects done in Pure - how fun to be able to have a bundle of Pure to play with.
I included your giveaway in my blog today:
http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-applique-finish.html
Beautiful fabric! So fresh and not winter like, lol. Thanks for another give away, and all the tutorials you share.
Thanks for introducing me to Pat's blog. I didn't know there were family run fabric companies! Naive, huh? I thought they were all big corporations! How cool is that? Love it.
What beautiful fabric these are. Thanks for the opportunity to win them.
Enjoyed the interview. Love the colors of fabric!
I visited Pat's blog and left a comment. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Thanks for the great giveaway. Love Art Gallery fabrics! :)
Posted on Pat's blog. :)
I am surprised at how patterns are intermingled and result in delightful eye-candy.
I blogged it here
http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/2011/01/art-gallery-fabric-giveaway-and.html
I visited Jackie too.
thanks for the introduction to Art Gallery fabrics. Just beautiful.
Went ove to Pat's blog and left a comment. Got to see some of her patterns too.
Nice interview......good fabric choices.....
Oh, what a wonderful way to begin a Monday. Love these gorgeous fabrics.
Oh would love to win this fabric.
Leona
What lovely fabric and interview.. thanks for posting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow, beautiful fabrics! I would love to win some of them.
Went to Pat's blog and left a comment. What wonderful fabric.
Leona
I visited Pat's blog, nice!
great interview and gorgeous fabrics! thanks!
left her some comment love!
This is a new designer to me, and I love the fabrics, thanks for a chance to win.
Have been over to Pat's blog and said Hi.
Great Fabrics!
Checked out Pat's blog. Excellent.
Great interview! Thank you and thanks for the chance to win such beautiful fabrics!!
I have loved Art Gallery Fabrics for a long time! Can't wait to see more! I visited Pat's Blog! Thanks for the link!
I'm new to your blog, too! Thanks again for sharing this interview with Pat! It was great!
Beautiful! Would love to win this fabric.
Lovely interview and great to meet Pat. Thanks so much for a chance.
I love Pat Bravo's fabrics - the designs, the colors, the hand of the fabric itself - scrumptuous!
I have also visited Pat Bravo's blog today! Yummy fabrics!
It's cold and been raining for days here but looking at the fabric makes me feel better already.
I have just discovered blogging and I look forward to exploring your wonderful quilt blog more.
Loved your interview. The fabrics are awesome, and anyone would be thrilled to win some. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
I visited Pat's blog and left a comment there. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
I went to Pat's blog and left a comment - I can't wait to explore. Lots of fun fabrics and ideas.
beautiful fabric I would love to win
I really enjoyed your interview with Pat. The colors of her fabrics are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win.
I visited Pat's blog and left a comment. I also subscribed to her blog.
Beautiful colours! Thank you for the giveaway!
I really enjoyed the interview, you asked some questions that I had. The fabric is awesome, thanks for the giveaway.
WOW! Thankyou for doing that interview and leading me to her blog!!!! WOW aren't the colours just magic!
Happy sewing everyone!
:-D
Vikki
Those are gorgeous colors!
I posted your giveaway link on my blog giveaway page:
http://quilting-tutorials.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html
Thanks for the terrific interview!
The fabrics are awesome & would be very happy at my house....
Thanks for pointing me to Pat's blog. Enjoyed reading more about her. Thanks for a couple of chances to win some of these beautiful fabrics!
Beth in AL
bhambeth (at) gmail (dot) com
Hoping chance two
Gooorgeous! Thank you for sharing the interview.
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I visited Pat's blog and commented there too.
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Hi Jackie, I'd just about given up entering contests, but I clicked on over to Pat's blog anyway and I'm glad I did. Really enjoyed it and I'm sure I'll be going back. Thanks a bunch!
Pat's fabric is beautiful. I love the rich colors. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
What a great giveaway.
Holly
hollydaycloset(at)yahoo.com
What a great interview...learned sew much!! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely give away!!
Paulette
The colors are glorious! I would have so much fun using this fabric!
Karen/Watertown
I love the colors that Pat Bravo uses. thanks for hosting such a great giveaway.
Cristina
Beautiful fabrics, and so enjoyed the interview. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
I would love to win some of Pat's fabric; enjoyed this post.
I just said hello to Pat over on her blog.
The fabrics are beautiful! thanks for sharing.
GREAT giveaway!
Went to Pat's blog and said hey. :D
I'd love a chance to win. that fabric is beautiful.
I will be posting your giveaway on Facebook
Those solids are too fantastic! Look good enough for a dessert plate. Since I can't have desserts I will have to buy some of those to play with. Thanks for the give-away.
What a terrific giveaway! Just started following your blog! thanks for the chance.
I love learning more about the designers behind the fabric. Thanks for introducing me! Her fabric is lovely.
Hi Jackie, I went over to Pat's blog. I left her a comment, signed up for her newsletter and printed off her pattern for her purses and the tutorial on needles.
Thanks for introducing her and her site. Liz
Love the fabrics, i think they would love to be added to my stash!
Visited Pat's blog---Gorgeous
Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity! I love Pat's fabrics -- i have some of the Paradise line already -- would LOVE to have some of the solids to coordinate!
I have blogged about your giveaway:
http://muchashilachas.blogspot.com/
Made it in the nick of time! Great fabrics!
crafts[at]oursideofthemountain[dot]com
Great interview and gorgeous fabric! Pat is a talented gal!!
Just visited Pat!
I visited and subscribed to Pat's blog. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
Lovely interview and lovely fabric. Thanks for a chance to win!
I just visited Pat's blog. Thanks for sending me. It is great!
What a lovely giveaway! Fabric is always appreciated among quilters. These look especially nice. Thanks!
I've just visited and commented on Pat Bravo's blog. Her solid colors are sure pretty!
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