Pam Rocco, whose work I have been admiring in numerous California quilt shows, came to Stitch Modern to teach a workshop “Quilting by the Seat of your Pants”. Enjoyed by all.
From Santa Cruz, she is the vice president of the South Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild. Besides being a sought after teacher, she has had a monthly column, Words to Quilt By in the Quilter’s Newsletter magazine. Her improv style is easily recognizable with her use of bright, bold and ethnic fabrics.
Pam has been quilting for more than 40 years and received her formative training when she was in Appalachia with the Teacher Corps in 1969 and met women who inspired her to learn how to quilt.
Pam’s quilts have been heavily influenced by other cultures and she feels that her best work is often ad libbed – made up on the spur of the moment using whatever is at hand. She sees quilting as a salvage art, incorporating both new and used materials to play with form and color. In her world, almost anything can be incorporated into a quilt once you learn how to see design possibilities everywhere you look.
Take a look at her work!
Pam Rocco with Darci Read at her workshop “Quilting by the Seat of Your Pants” at the 2016 Stitch Modern Exhibition at The Piedmont Center for the Arts
Metropolis by Pam Rocco, quilted by Tami Levin. 40″x62″. 2015
Metropolis by Pam Rocco, quilted by Tami Levin. 40″x62″. 2015
Tumblebirds by Pam Rocco, quilted by Tami Levin 39″ x 66″. 2015
Tumblebirds by Pam Rocco, quilted by Tami Levin 39″ x 66″. 2015
Circuit Board by Pamela Rocco, quilted by Louise Goodenough
Circuit Board by Pamela Rocco, quilted by Louise Goodenough
Tinnie Dell’s Window by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin, inspired by a photo on p. 12 of Gee Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt
Tinnie Dell’s Window by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin, inspired by a photo on p. 12 of Gee Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt
Cursive by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
Cursive by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
Hatchet by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
Hatchet by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
Striped Amish by Pamela Rocco
Striped Amish by Pamela Rocco
Mosaic by Pamela Rocco, Quilted by Susan Spencer.
Mosaic by Pamela Rocco, Quilted by Susan Spencer.
One-Corner Log Cabin by Pamela Rocco
One-Corner Log Cabin by Pamela Rocco
My Way by Pamela Rocco, Quilted by Susan Spencer
My Way by Pamela Rocco, Quilted by Susan Spencer
Deconstruction by Pam Rocco, quilted by Karen Foster
Deconstruction by Pam Rocco, quilted by Karen Foster
House Plan by Pam Rocco
House Plan by Pam Rocco
Basket Weave by Pam Rocco
Basket Weave by Pam Rocco
Bakuba Cloth by Pam Rocco
A Handful of Scraps by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
A Handful of Scraps by Pam Rocco, quilted by Linda Barbin
The Plaid Portico 
I love Pam and her work and this is a great sharing of that. Thank you!
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I’m a new fan. Thanks for introducing her and her works.
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Beautiful pictures, Carol! Thanks for sharing Pam’s work. I missed her workshop for Stitch Modern but will look for another one to attend.
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Thank you sew much! I have a big crush on Pam Rocco’s amazing style. Her work is original and brave and fabulous. A workshop with her is top of my bucket list.
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Amazing, inspiring work like no one else’s. Thanks for featuring Pam Rocco – I discover so many beautiful quilts and skillful innovative quilters from your blog!
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Absolutely wonderful to see you spotlight Pam’s work here, Carol! I find her a constant source of inspiration. Bravo!
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Thank you for sharing these. Pam Rocco is one of my favorite quilters! I think she is under-appreciated–I always learn something from her when I read one of her articles, and I am motivated to begin something new of my own, every time.
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