SandraC Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Good morning... I was just reading a recommendation on trying Pam Clarke's stencils so I went on her web-site. So much to look at! I was wondering if any of you have tried her products and what would you recommend to start. I was thinking of one of the stencil/book combos...maybe the "curved square"? Love to hear your input on this....thanks.... Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Sandra - Hi , I took a Pam Clarke class 4 years ago. Her classes are great if you get to MQS, she always has these freebee demos that are wonderful. I bought her Basic 8 for chalking a block. I also bought her Grid lines for dividing up a sashing or border so everything is the same size. I still use these 2 things regularly just to keep my proportions correct. I also like her Design With Lines workbook, lots of examples and stitch sequence. It is a beginner-intermediate book and worth the $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi Sandra, I just took 2 of her classes at MQX. She's a great teacher and I have used her stencils for several years. I like just marking the lines to divide up a block or border, then freehanding the designs. Sometimes I have to stop and think of where to start so I can make it into a block and back out all in one continuous line. I really like the stencils and her books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I love all of her stencils and own most of them. I would say that the lines I use the most with the block grid coming in 2nd. I just got a new chevron style one and 3 new books at MQX! I have to stay away from her booth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have "Quilting Inside The Lines" book, and 2 stencils. I took 2 classes from her last year, and learned a ton!! I have the 2" line stencil and the radiating lines stencil. Love them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Pam is a great teacher, so patient!! Her products are very good to have. I have several of her stencils and use them often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have some of her stencils. I use the line stencils and the radiating lines a lot. Most of the time I use them just to mark the quilt so that I can keep my designs consistent. I have some of her books and they are full of great ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianne Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi there, I have her radiating lines - great for dividing up quilt blocks and all of her grid line stencils - those are fabulous for borders to help even designs out. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Ok...the radiating lines ~ is that the "basic 8" and I'm curious about the grid you are talking about to keep the spacing in a border even, but I can't seem to see it on her web-site....maybe I'll send her a quick email in the morning. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 her DVDs and workbooks are fantastic...and it's really reassuring to watch her...she's not perfect and everything looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I have had the pleasure of meeting Pam in person at her store in Spokane and at also took classes at Innovations with her last year. You will not go wrong buying any of her products. She puts a great deal of effort into making products to help make quilting easier. I have her jumbo sized kit that included all of her videos and corresponding stensils and workbooks. If you purchase one of the kits you will have everything you need to practice the skills she teaches in the videos. You will find yourself using her stensils for every custom top that you quilt as they will allow you to fit the motifs you want to use into the space that is provided in the quilt blocks. Try her techniques they are liberating. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I volunteered at MQS in 2008 and was a helper in one of her classes. As a result, I got to pick out any book/DVD she had. I love watching her work. So many ideas and great "tricks" to follow the piecing for designs. I've always wanted to make one of her samplers---stained glass style--but, alas, it's freehand, and you know me, I'm chicken! I'm not giving up, mind you, just delaying the project a while. I've used her theory to avoid bulky seams and intersections. If you have the opportunity, you won't be disappointed with her teaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pam Clarke is a great teacher. A very patient woman....exactly the kind of teacher I need I have her books and DVDs, don't watch them, but I probably would if I had a tv in my quilting studio. As a teacher she is great...very encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pam is the most generous teacher you'll ever meet! And if I could just bottle her energy, I'd be sitting on a beach somewhere sipping Pina Coladas! I would recommend you start with Pam's Fearless Beginnings DVD, the 8 Line stencil, book and DVD. Using her methods, you can do custom quilting FAST and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 If it wasn't for Pam I would still be just stippling and meandering quilts.....she really is the one who told me that the sky is the limit, and if I didn't reach for it, I was the only one to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Ditto all of the above. I too have been to and talked to her in her shop in Spokane (a must if you're in the area) and she is such a giving person. I have the line and radiating stencils and use them. Also several of her DVD's. Great info and very good beginner to intermediate quilting info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I bought some of her stencils, took 3 classes from her at MQS last May. She is a good teacher and her method showed me how to make more money doing faster custom quilting. Pam is highly recommended as teacher. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 so glad to hear all the rave reviews, as I recently ordered her Starter Kit with a DVD for Longarm machines. Can hardly wait for it to get here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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