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Whether you have received our e-Newsletters from the beginning, or are a new subscriber, did you know that you can access every past issue on-line in the Archive? Yes, you can! Here is the link.
A few suggestions of things you may want to read about:
This is just a tiny sampling of the many topics we have written about in the past three years. Browse the archive list to find other interesting and helpful topics.
TIP: You can find the link to the past issues of our e-newsletters on every page of our website, too. Look for the link on the left side of every page, at the bottom of the navigation list. |
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about our new book & DVD:
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We are so excited to be receiving emails like this one, that came in earlier this week:
"I cannot believe it! I just ordered the "Design Your Personal Hawaiian Quilt" book and DVD a couple of days ago. I received it yesterday and read the book and watched the DVD in one day. I tried a few paper patterns and knew I was getting close to what I wanted. I woke up this morning, looked through the pictures in the book again, and found the solution to my design. I sat down and cut it out in less than 5 minutes! Now I have the pattern to the exact quilt I've always wanted. I never thought this was possible - or that I could do this! I am so excited to make this for my husband! Thank you Pacific Rim Quilt Company!"
-- from a happy quilter in Lacey, Washington.
Buy your copy now, and design the quilt you have always wanted!
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Send us your photos
If you have photos of quilts you have made from our patterns that you have not sent to us, please do send them. We want to add them to the photo Galleries on our website! Janice will be adding photos to our on-line Galleries in July and August, and we want to include yours!
We will be starting a new Gallery for the quilts you are designing with the help of our new book and DVD (Design Your Personal Hawaiian Quilt) - so send us photos of your paper cut-outs, or your basted applique top so we can show those off, too!
Seeing quilts done in different color combinations, set in different ways, or uniquely embellished are great inspiration to others.
Mahalo for sharing your photos.
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Last month we told you we would not be shipping orders for about a week at the beginning of July, but we were a bit obscure about the reason. The photo above shows the
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Proud parents with the bride.
Warren, Haunani and Nancy |
reason. Nancy's daughter was married on Kaua'i on July 4. The whole family was there, so no one was left behind to ship orders. What a delightful week we all had.
We have been back over a week now, and while our To Do lists are still longer than our Ta Dah lists, we have missed talking with you. We will be brief this month, because there is a lot planned for next month's newsletter, and we need time to get it all ready.
Remember to visit with Nancy and shop in our booth at one, or more, of these three quilt shows on the beautiful Pacific coast in August and September:
- August 3 & 4 in Newport, Oregon
- August 18 & 19 in Crescent City, California
- Sept 15 & 16 in Gold Beach, Oregon
E komo mai,
Welcome,
Nancy & Janice |
| BIRD OF PARADISE - 2 Fabric Applique Quilt | | |
Not a bird, a flower!
 I must have hundreds of photographs of tropical flowers, maybe thousands. Each time I return to Hawaii I tell my self "Enough! I don't need one more picture of a tropical flower." But, I can't stop myself. I see these beautiful flowers, and have to bring their pictures home with me. Such was the case on this recent trip to Hawaii. This Bird of Paradise posed so graciously, I had to take its picture.
 The Bird of Paradise flower resembles the head of a bird, giving this unusual flower it's name. But, one reason I like this photo is that it shows the details of the veins in the broad, paddle-like leaves. This should give you a good idea for how to quilt the inside of the leaves on your quilt.
To celebrate our recent trip, we offer our Bird of Paradise 2 Fabric Applique Quilt pattern as the current Internet Special.
Bird of Paradise: 24" x 36". Normally, $12.00, for a limited time this pattern is available for just $10.00. Buy It Now.
 Make your quilt from bold colors to remind you of a tropical paradise. Choose from any of our 2FAQ Fabric Packs to make your quilt fit your decor. Click here to choose your fabric.
See dramatic variations of this pattern in the 2FAQ Gallery on our website. Scroll down the page to find the Bird of Paradise photos. You will be amazed. |
| TROPICAL FLORAL - Hawaiian block patterns | | |
Six in one
 See the Bird of Paradise in this quilt? It is the purple block in the lower right corner.
Block sets are wonderfully versatile. Use all six blocks to make a rectangular wall hanging, or lap quilt; add more blocks or borders for a large quilt; use individual blocks for placemats, tote bags, or on garments; add sashing between the blocks, or leave it off; three blocks make a table runner. Wow, the possibilities are endless!
TIP: When using multiple colors for your applique blocks, choose colors of similar value for the best look. If you mix pastels with darker colors the overall look may appear unbalanced, as the lighter colors will recede.
Tropical Floral: six 21" blocks, $12.00. Buy It Now
For more examples of quilts using multiple blocks visit the Hawaiian Quilt Gallery on our website.
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Nancy's Whereabouts:
Here are opportunities to take a class from, or enjoy a presentation by Nancy at a quilt show, guild or shop. Most guilds welcome visitors, so don't be shy.
Upcoming Shows, Classes, and Events:
- July 26-29, vist the Quilt Passions booth and the Forget-Me-Knots booth at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA to see a few samples of our quilts and to purchase patterns. Say "Aloha!" to Robert and Michelle from us!
- August 3 & 4, Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild Show, Newport, OR - Nancy will have our booth at this show for your shopping pleasure!
- August 18 & 19, Lighthouse Quilters Guild Show, Crescent City, CA - Come visit Nancy and shop at our booth for all your applique needs.
- Sept 15 & 16, Gold Beach Quilters Quilt Show, Gold Beach, OR - One more opportunity to meet Nancy and shop at our booth.
- Sept 20-21, Twin Rivers Quilters Guild, New Bern, NC
- Oct 11-13, Oregon Coastal Quilters, Newport, OR
- Nov 1-4, A Quilters Gathering, Manchester, NH - This is a popular event, register now for Nancy's classes!
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.
Schedule Nancy now for your show or event in late 2012, 2013 and 2014. 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."
Nancy's up-coming classes begin:
- July 27, Hawaiian Quilting 101
- August 17, Two Fabric Applique
- August 31, Baltimore Basics
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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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