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Issue: #72

March 2016

Thread Painted Lily by Connie Johnson Sayler

In This Issue

CELTIC HEART - 2 Fabric Applique Quilt: Spring and Love are in the Air

TROPICAL FLORAL - Hawaiian Block Pattern: Beautiful Flowers All Around

FOREST FINERY - Applique Table Runners and Quilt Borders: Creative Fabric Choices

CREATIVE MANIPULATION: 8th in Our Series

COMING EVENTS

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Celtic Heart

2 Fabric Applique Quilt

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I HAVE A NOTION

Our favorite notions:

Beam n Read

The Beam n Read hands-free task light is one of the most surprisingly useful notions we carry. This little wonder has been such a great aid for me. I can applique just about anywhere regardless of the lighting. And, this little light around my neck doesn't bother anyone else in the room!

Do yourself a favor and give one of these a try! You will not be disappointed.

To read more about the Beam n Read click here.

Beam n Read: $33.00
Purchase yours here.

CONFUSED ABOUT COPYRIGHTS

Q: I'm confused. Do I need your permission to display the quilt I made from your pattern in our guild's quilt show? What if someone wants to buy my quilt can I sell it?

We don't blame you! There is plenty of confusion about copyrights, but for a company like ours copyrights are very important and necessary.

We don't presume to be able to clear up all the confusion but we can tell you what you can and cannot do with our patterns, pattern instructions, videos, book, photographs and website, all of which are copyright protected by Pacific Rim Quilt Company.

You may make quilts from our patterns for your personal use or to give as gifts to your family and friends.

You may display quilts made from our patterns in quilt shows or donate them to a charity for fund-raising purposes, with proper credit. The label on the quilt, all promotional materials showing pictures of your quilt, and signs displayed with the quilt must include: The name of the pattern, Pacific Rim Quilt Company.

You may not sell quilts, or any other items, made from our patterns or using our designs.

You may not make copies of our patterns, or the instructions, to give to others. If you are teaching a class using our patterns, a pattern must be purchased for or by each student.

And, as it states at the bottom of every page on our Web site: "No part of this (our) Web site, the quilts, quilt designs, or the photos may be copied or reproduced, in any manner, without written permission."

If in doubt about what you can or cannot do with any of our PRQC products, or items made from them, please ask.

Here is where you can find this Copyright information on our website.

NANCY'S CLASSES ON ACADEMY OF QUILTING
On-line and on demand Nancy's online classes at Academy of Quilting are all "on demand." That means you can take any of Nancy's classes any time you want. Here is a listing of her classes. Check them out: Baltimore Basics Beginning Hand Quilting Celtic Knot Table Runner Hawaiian Quilting 101 Make Your Own Hawaiian Quilt Two Fabric Applique

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It is said in many cultures, that ladybugs are a sign of good luck, upcoming fortunes, plentiful crops, glorious weather and wishes granted. A stroll through our yard today blessed me with many ladybug sightings.

Spring is such a special time and a wonderful time to be Creative. Everything feels new and has a different look and feel when Spring arrives. Why not take a hint from nature and begin a new project or shake up an old one?

As we travel back from the Quilter's Anonymous Show in Monroe, Washington, I am feeling blessed and renewed. We met so many of our customers and saw some amazing quilts along the way. Thank you all for the kind words! I look forward to our next show "Quilts for all Seasons", April 1-2 in Kennewick, Washington. See you soon!

Mahalo,

Connie

CELTIC HEART: 2 Fabric Applique Quilt Pattern

Spring and Love are in the Air

Since ancient times, hearts have been symbolic of emotion, including love and affection.

The Celtic heart is among the most romantic of symbols, formed from one continuous line, representing the union of souls. And continuing faith and love as one travels through the journey of life together.

Our Celtic Heart pattern is a lovely representation of hearts being joined. The pattern design gives the illusion of a continuous line. The gently curving lines and minimal inside corners make this an appliquer's dream to stitch.

Celtic Heart, 2 Fabric Applique Quilt, pattern, 24" x 36". Normally this pattern sells for $12.00. For a limited time it is the Internet Special for just $10.00. Purchase yours here.

TROPICAL FLORAL: Hawaiian Block Patterns

Beautiful Flowers All Around

There are not many things that I enjoy more than a beautiful flower. Special things about spring include the arrival of flowers. They add a lovely bit of color and fragrance to our yards.

If you love flowers you will enjoy our Tropical Floral block patterns. With these block patterns the possibilities are endless. They can be used to make a wall hanging, tablerunner, placemats, pillows, quilt borders, or anything else you can dream up. My list could go on and on. It is a fun and simple way to dip your toe into the water of Hawaiian Quilting.

I spoke with a customer the other day who said she was working on a king size quilt using our block patterns. She said it was her portable project! :-) Who would have thought that a king size quilt could be portable?

Tropical Floral, Hawaiian Quilt block patterns, six 21" blocks. $12.00. Purchase yours here.

If you are new to needleturn applique, or Hawaiian Quilting you may benefit from our instructional DVD

Hawaiian Quilting with Nancy Lee Chong. Only $35.00, get your copy here.

FOREST FINERY: Applique Table Runners and Quilt Borders

Creative Fabric Choices

Forest Finery created using Janice's hand-dyed fabric

Forest Finery is one of those patterns where the design possibilities are endless. I have a couple of options here for inspiration. The first uses Janice's hand-dyed fabric. To make this we use one 2-yard piece of rainbow-dyed fabric; cut the background out of one length 15" wide; then flip the remaining fabric end-to-end to cut the applique piece. This reverses the colors creating the contrast. I love the effect this creates, don't you?

A very springtime option is to use lovely greens for your stems and leaves, with different colored flowers. This quilt was created by Diana Vilas.

I also love how this pattern looks in a variety of fall leaf colors.

Now, imagine it on a white background with green and red applique! Make one for every season.

For even more variety, this pattern includes options for a
13" x 38" short runner and two placemats.

Forest Finery, Applique Quilt Borders and Table Runners pattern. $12.00.

Purchase yours here.

CREATIVE MANIPULATION

8th in our series on Creativity

As we continue our Creativity series of it occurred to me that you may think creativity is only valid, or necessary, when starting with a blank slate and creating something completely unique from scratch. Au contraire, you engage creativity every time you make a decision to go in a unique direction. Deciding on colors, choosing fabrics, placement of values...all are creative actions. So this month we will consider several ways to add your creative touch to any project through manipulation.

To manipulate is to adapt or change something to make it your own; your unique creation. Whether you start with a blank slate, a commercial pattern, or something else, trying these manipulation techniques could be the stepping stone, or spring board to move your creation from good to great.

Think of your design or project and consider these options / variations:

Now think of your materials and consider these options / variations:

Enlarge / magnify
Reduce / minimize
Adapt
Duplicate
Pair
Reverse
Combine
Eliminate
Rearrange
Parody
Fantasize
Rotate
Add / subtract / multiply / divide

Cut
Pleat
Tear
Fold
Patch
Dye
Bleach
Wrinkle
Press
Fringe
Paint
Stitch
Embellish

Scared? Then play with samples. Wondering what would happen if you used bleach to lighten a specific area? Then bleach scraps of the fabrics to see if that's the look you want. Practice new stitches on scraps until you are satisfied with the look. Take photographs, or make photocopies of your design and manipulate that to see what will happen. Trace your design on blank paper; photocopy the tracing multiple times; then use colored pencils to try out different color schemes; or use scissors to try different arrangements. Ask yourself "What if?" Then either make a sample or simulate it on paper before committing.

Stepping stones lead us down a path one step at a time; a spring board catapults us well beyond our starting position. Either way, you experience the joy of creation.

Do the unexpected! When everyone else zigs, you zag. Find your path!

Share with us on Facebook the creative changes you have made to your current projects. Next month we'll consider how to evaluate your creative ideas. Don't be nervous, I said evaluate, not criticize! And we will wrap up this series in May as we consider how to overcome obstacles

COMING EVENTS

Connie & Nancy's Whereabouts:

Opportunities to shop with Connie and learn from Nancy abound in 2016. Here are places where you can find one or both of us, watch a presentation at a shop or guild, or find us at a quilt show. Most guilds welcome visitors, so don't be shy.

Make your plans now for one or more of these events:

2016 Shows, Classes, and Events:

Mar 21-24, Mount Vernon, WA. Design and start your personal Hawaiian quilt with Nancy at the Treacy Levine Center March 2016 Quilting Event.
Mar 26, Shelton, WA. Annie's Quilt Shoppe. Nancy will be teaching her 2 Fabric Applique Class.
April 1-2, Kennewick, WA. Tri-City Quilters' Guild "Quilts for all Seasons" Quilt Show at the Three Rivers Convention Center. Shop till you drop.
May 11-12, Orange Grove, CA. Orange Grove Quilters Guild. Hawaiian Applique Class with Nancy.
May 14-15, Grants Pass, OR. Rogue Valley Piecemakers "Starry, Starry Night" Quilt Show. Wow, more shopping!
June 3-5, North Carolina Quilt Symposium. Nancy will be teaching Hawaiian Applique, 2 Fabric Applique and Celtic Knotwork.
June 9-11, St. Cloud, MN. Minnesota Quilter's 38th Annual Quilt Show at the River's Edge Convention Center. The furthest east we will be in 2016, hope to see you here.
June 15-16, Houston, TX. Hawaiian Quilting class and program with Nancy.
June 24-25, Medford, OR. Mountain Stars Quilters Guild "Cherish the Old, Embrace the New" Quilt Show.
July 12, Sandpoint, ID. Panhandle Piecemakers. Nancy will be teaching Hand Quilting and speaking.
July 13, Hope, ID. Clark Fork Valley Quilters. Learn 2 Fabric Applique from Nancy.
July 18-23, Kona, HI. Join Nancy for 5 days of workshops at Quilting on the Beach Summer Camp

Register NOW 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 2016, 2017 and beyond. 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.

Piggy-backing is good!

Nancy is always eager to teach or speak at more than one location when she travels. If she is able to book multiple events, then each group shares in her travel expenses. So it is really an economical and efficient way to book. If you see that Nancy will be anywhere near* you, then contact her to see if additional engagements can be arranged during the same trip. That way EVERYONE WINS!

*Remember, Nancy is traveling from Washington State. So near means that if she will be in Virginia even Florida is near. Think regionally.

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 hearing from you.

A hui hou,
Until next time,

Connie & Nancy

Copyright

Contents of this newsletter copyright March 2016 by Pacific Rim Quilt Company. No part of this newsletter may be used in any form or reproduced in any media without written consent of Pacific Rim Quilt Company (PRQC).

Items made from our patterns and the articles in this newsletter may be used for personal use only. Items made from PRQC patterns may not be sold or used for commercial purposes. Copyrights on individual artworks not made from our patterns are retained by the artists.

Go to our website to read more specifics: Copyrights

Mahalo for your kokua
Thank you for your understanding