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A great way to get great fabrics and save money.
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Partridge & Pears
Just in time for the Christmas holiday!
Sale Price: $10.00
(Regular Price: $12.00)
Click here to purchase this pattern.
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Beam N Read Personal Light
Last month we announced that if you told us who you would give a Beam N Read light to, and why, you would have a chance to win a light.
The winner of our random drawing is Linda B. Here is what she said:
"If I win this light I would give it to my mother-in-law who is 89 years old. She has been my mother-in-law for almost 47 years and has macular degeneration. She no longer can quilt or do embroidery but I believe this light will help her to see things better."
And we are sure it will help her, too. Congratulations, Linda and best wishes to your mother-in-law.
We were touched by many of the emails we received. Between poor eyesight and poor lighting many people are struggling to see what they need to see. Your compassion and consideration of others is heart-warming.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughtful wishes with us. And thank you to ASF Lightware Solutions for sponsoring this give-away. Visit their website for even more low-vision aids and to enter for a chance to win at other websites during November.
This handy little light hangs around your neck, is battery operated, and provides extra light just where you need it as you applique, read, or do other tasks requiring extra light.
A new, updated, model was just shipped to us! Click here for more details and to buy yours now, $29.50.
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| AUNANI CHONG | | |
INTEGRATED HOLISTIC MEDICINE
 In August, Nancy's daughter, Haunani, graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, receiving a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She has now set up her practice in San Diego at the Good Vibrations Acupuncture Clinic.
"Because YOU are amazing, and being balanced, feeling great, & expressing yourself authentically allows you to share your unique talents & gifts with the World!
People deserve to be treated as people, not their disease, pain or illness!"
If you are in the San Diego, CA, or north county area, and are looking for yoga, acupuncture, or other natural treatment opportunities we hope you will contact Haunani. You will be glad you did!
(An un-paid advertisement from her very proud Mom and Auntie!) |
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 Greetings!
The most important thing we can say this month is
We can never tell you enough how much we appreciate you. Your faithful patronage means that we can continue to provide you with the applique patterns and supplies you love.
As we count our blessings, and give thanks for every one of them this month, know that we give special thanks for you.
E komo mai! Nancy & Janice |
| PARTRIDGE & PEARS | | |
2 Fabric Applique Quilt
A Partridge in a Pear Tree is the first gift in the poem "The 12 Days of Christmas". A poem which many of us learned as a song. The origin of the written poem dates back to 1780  in England. However, because the French red-legged partridge commonly perches in trees, and the English grey partridge typically does not, it is believed the poem originated earlier in France.
The poem may have been a memory game of the memories and forfeits type. A leader says a verse, and all the players repeat the verse; the leader adds a line and each player must repeat the new line with all of the preceding ones. The first person to make a mistake must forfeit, or pay a penalty. Penalties were light, perhaps giving a kiss or sharing a sweet with the other players.*
 Nancy designed this particular pattern to make a quilt that could be, but does not necessarily need to be, a Christmas holiday quilt. Just by choosing different colors this quilt can be any bird in a tree, at any time of year!
Partridge & Pears, 24" x 36". Normally this pattern sells for $12.00, for a limited time it is ON SALE for just $10.00. Click here to get your pattern now.
We have a variety of Fabric Packs for you to make your Partridge & Pears quilt. Click here to see them.
*Source: Wikipedia, "The Twelve Days of Christmas (song)"
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Hawaiian Quilt Bounty
 When we give thanks at this time of year we always celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest. Although, the fruits and nuts in this Hawaiian pohopoho-style quilt are likely to bloom and present their bounty at varying times of the year.
Top row: Ohelo Berry and Macadamia Nut
Middle row: Pineapple & Coconut and Lilikoi
Bottom row: Lychee and Mokihana
Being in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, Hawaii had a limited plant population when humans arrived. Today we think of Hawaii as a lush, verdant island group with a huge variety of plants. But most of those plants were brought to Hawaii aboard ships from all over the world. Our quilt, Tropical Fruit & Nut, is a blend of endemic and introduced species.
Native to Hawaii are the Ohelo (Island of Hawaii) and Mokihana (Island of Kaua'i). Macadamia is a native of Australia, Pineapple came to Hawaii from South America, as did the Lilikoi (or Passion Flower). Even the Coconut Palm is believed to have been carried to the Hawaiian islands aboard voyaging Polynesian canoes.
On our last visit to Kaua'i, May 2010, we were thrilled to see this Lychee tree in full fruit on the grounds of the Grove Farm Homestead. Introduced to Hawaii from southeast Asia, these are huge trees, with abundant, edible fruit.
TIP: Use the individual blocks to make placemats and put two, three or four together for a tablerunner, or narrow wallhanging.
Tropical Fruit & Nut: Six 21" block patterns. $12.00 Buy It Now
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING | | | Gift Guide
Gift-giving can be tricky, or not. What can make it tricky is trying to select a style, or colors that the recipient will like. But, you can avoid that by choosing gifts where color and style are not factors. Here are our easy gift ideas. Least expensive items are listed first, they get more expensive as you go down the list. Click on the blue words to find the items on our website.
Of course, if you are brave, our patterns and fabric packs, or hand-dyed fabrics make great gifts, too!!
Gift Certificates always fit, never expire, and there are no fees.
TIP: Forward this email, using the green box at the left, to the Santas in your life (sweetheart, daughter, son, sister, brother, friend) and be surprised by what they select for you. Or, print the list, mark what you need, or want, and let them do the rest!
Janice has helped many a confused husband pick just the right thing for his lovely bride. She will be happy to help your husband, too.
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Nancy's Whereabouts:
If you want to take a class from Nancy during November or December, book a few days in her studio for private lessons!
Looking ahead to 2012:
- January 9 & 10, Foothill Quilters, Auburn, CA
- January 13 & 14, Quilting at the Lake, Lake Havasu City, AZ. Hawaiian Applique workshop, and a 2 Fabric Applique Quilts workshop. Sign-up now!
- Feb 18-25, Cruise the Hawaiian Islands with Nancy while you learn to design your own Hawaiian quilt! See our Calendar for the link to C.P. Trips for all the details and to reserve your space now!
- March 16-18, Quilters Anonymous Quilt Show, Monroe, WA. Both Nancy and Janice will be at this show with all our goodies for your shopping pleasure!
- March 27-29, Des Moines Area Quilters Guild, West Des Moines, IA
- April 25-26, Valley Quilt Guild, Yuba City, CA
- May 4-5, Mountain Star Quilters Guild, Medford, OR. Nancy will be the Featured Quilter and we will have our booth at this show!
Register early for classes. They can fill quickly, or be canceled if not enough people register in advance.
Click CALENDAR for details and contact information.
Nancy is booking classes, shows and events for 2012 and 2013 now. If you would like her to come to your area to teach, let your quilt shop, quilt guild, or show organizer know. Print Nancy's Brochure and pass it along.
QuiltUniversity.com
If you do not live where you can take a class from Nancy in person, then perhaps a class at Quilt University would work for you.
"No tests. No grades. No Pressure. New classes open every weekend from January until the end of October. Students receive a password to an online classroom with a teacher-led Discussion Forum and Student Gallery. A typical class consists of three or four lessons."
Watch the QuiltUniversity website for the upcoming 2012 class schedule. |
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Thank you for spending a little of your precious time with us, we really appreciate it. Remember to send us your stories, pictures, questions, or suggestions. We love to hear from you.
A hui hou,
Until next time,
Nancy & Janice |
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