Pat Wys has a firm a belief that people are truly blessed when they have a passion for work that calls to them, challenges them, and grows with them every day. Quilting is just that for her. She's seen and felt firsthand the healing, comforting, and joyous power of quilting in the lives of many people. As a frequent speaker, Pat leads many workshops and is a member of an active monthly quilting club in the Atlanta area. These are wonderful inspirations and modern-day quilting bees. In 2005 she started her own design company, Silver Thimble Quilt Company, which offers a number of new designs each year.