Isabel Paterson has a longstanding career in the Library Service where she also acts as a Union Representative. She is Treasurer of Makepeace Quilters and administers Makepeace Workshops.

Isabel is a gifted singer much in demand at local events. A comparative newcomer to quilting, she has quickly established herself as a creative and effective needle-woman and works to commission.

 

An interview with Isabel.

What is your favourite colour?
Blue. I have to force myself to look at other colours.

Books, fabrics, gadgets ... on what do you spend your
money?
Can't tell you ... my husband might be reading this!

If you could travel anywhere in the world to inspire a
new quilt, where would it be?
Africa. I love leopard prints.

What is your favourite block?
Carolina lily, although I haven't used it yet ... one day!

What is your most inspiring book?
I like doing Sashiko, so I love the Japanese books.

If you were producing 'I'm a celebrity - teach me to quilt', who would be at the top of your guest list?
Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Nicholas Cage ... yes, they're all men!

If you were on 'Desert Island Disks' what piece of quilting equipment would you take with you?
Rotary cutter ... useful for all manner of things!

What is the most bizarre place you've found yourself quilting?
Unison Conference at Bournemouth

What has been your most inspiring class ?
Lillian Hedley, North County Quilting. Designed a whole cloth ... not done anything with it yet!

What is your top quilting tip?
Hide your fabric!

What is the most helpful/unhelpful comment your husband has made about quilting?
As he has just decorated/fitted out a room for me to quilt in, I have to be very nice about him!

Which quilt show has been your favourite so far?
Alsace.