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Christmas Tree
2 Fabric Applique Quilt
Sale Price: $10.00
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Age Old Question
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Pre-wash or not
 So, I have been having a discussion with shop owners and others in the quilting world, "Do you pre-wash your fabrics or not?" I am finding out that quilters either choose to pre-wash their fabrics or they do not and they are each passionate and feel very strongly about which they choose. I am a pre-washer and find it difficult to understand why someone would not prewash their fabrics. Let me tell you why I prewash my fabrics. - My mother told me to. My mother taught me to sew when I was in 4-H sewing in 4th grade so from a very early age I was told to do this.
- I did not do this on my first quilt which was a scrappy 9 patch with white sashing for my queen size bed. Guess what happened the first time I washed it... Some of my white sashing is now pink.
- When, I give a quilt as a gift I do not want the recipient to ever worry about using and loving their quilt. Loving and using your quilt will eventually mean it needs to be washed and dried.
- Peace of mind. I know when I make a quilt the fabric has been put through the washer and dryer and is ready for anything.
So now you know why I am a pre-washer. Share your stories with us on Facebook.
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Design your Hawaiian Quilt Workshop
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Academy of Applique, Williamsburg, Virginia
If you've ever wanted to design and begin your unique Hawaiian quilt, this is a wonderful opportunity to join other appliquers in a gorgeous setting, The Kingsmill Inn near historic Williamsburg, Virginia.
Don't wait too long! There are still a few openings in each session for my 3-day workshop: DESIGN YOUR HAWAIIAN QUILT. To make it the best learning experience, we've limited the number of students to 15.
Get more information here: Academy of Applique. Register here: Registration
If you register online with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices, you'll get a call back from Barbara Blanton (owner of Academy of Applique) to get your credit card information, and she'll let you know what class you are successfully registered in.
I'd love to see you there!!!
Nancy
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New Glitz Fabric for your Holiday Patterns
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Do you like glitter?
I have a great selection of fabric packs and have some new fabric which I am very excited about. The fabric is from Maywood Studios and it is called Glitz. I have a beautiful teal and purple. This is a 100% foil wrapped cotton.
I did a test piece to see how it was to do needle-turn applique. It worked wonderfully. I also tested it with an iron and fusible. It also works well. Ironing on high heat and washing the fabric changes the shine, more of the black shows through. The photo above is a heart which was an unwashed piece of the fabric and the shape on the right was a piece that has been washed. As you can see the shine changes. Both were sewn to the background with needle-turn applique. I would like to recommend when you are transferring the pattern to your fabric that you use pattern transfer paper as this fabric is very difficult to see through making it impossible to use a light box. Come take a look and give these beautiful fabrics a try.   
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There is still time to sign up for the 15 Day Cruise to Hawaii
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We would like to have you join us
 Learn how to design and make your own personal Hawaiian wall quilt on the way to Hawaii and you will begin one of Nancy's 2 fabric applique quilts on the way to Mexico.
The Grand Princess sets sail from beautiful San Francisco on March 10, 2017, and arrives in Hilo, Hawaii on March 15th. Then on to Honolulu (16th), Lahina Maui (17th), and Nawilili, Kaua'i (18th). Then we sail for four days on our way to Ensinada (March 23rd), and back again to San Francisco on March 24th. For details and reservations contact: www.facebook.com/ExquisiteTravelAdventuresJanet St Peter, with Exquisite Travel Adventures. Phone: 775-781-3951. Email is: janet.stpeter@avoyanetwork.com
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I hope all of you enjoyed the last month of summer and are settling in to the idea that Fall is upon us. I personally am a huge fan of the fall. There is nothing better than walking through colored leaves and the CRUNCH... Doesn't get much better than that. So now you know I am a kid at heart! :-) I am finally ready to share two new pattern s. One of my favorite things about owning Pacific Rim Quilt Company is the opportunity to create new patterns.
I am a designer and enjoy nothing better than drawing and putting things together. Making and creating is very important to all of us. Even if you do not think of yourself as an artist the fact that you make quilts, you are. Sometimes our definition of an artist is a bit narrow. This is one of my favorite quotes from Pablo Picasso "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." I feel that we as quilter's have figured out how to remain an artist! Creating is good for the heart and soul!
I hope you like our new patterns and I look forward to sharing more with you in the months to come.
Mahalo,
Connie
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Gone Surfing: 2 Fabric Applique Quilt Pattern
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California Dreamin'
After creating Dog & Daisy and Cat Nap, I wanted to create a quilt that Mark had been asking for. He has said for a long time that quilter's create quilts for the ones they love and he wanted a guy quilt. So from that conversation and some suggestions Gone Surfing was born. 
Here are Mark's comments on this creation.
Quilts for guys? I am a non-quilter married to a quilter. Prior to buying Pacific Rim Quilt Company with Connie, I did not pay much attention to quilts. But, I enjoyed them for their artistic expression. Since becoming intimately involved in PRQC, I realized that we did not have a quilt that might appeal more to men. Stated another way, could I see our quilts in a man-cave?
Granted, most men would appreciate the design and beauty of our Hawaiian quilts and I could see them in a man-cave. However, to be totally honest, I don't see many of our 2 Fabric Applique' Quilts in the man-cave. I set out to change that.
Quilts make great retirement, graduation or Christmas presents for husbands, wives, children, grandchildren and neighbors.
So... What would appeal to guys: hunting, fishing and cars. I decided that our first manly project would involve cars, but what car. While most guys enjoy cars, each has his own dream car: Corvette, Mustang, GTO, F150, Wileys and the list goes on. But overall, a surf car has universal appeal. The Beach Boys created a whole musical genre around the surf car and the laid back beach lifestyle.
"Gone Surfing" was a truly collaborative effort between Connie and I. Although I have little artistic ability, I gave Connie a rough conceptual drawing along with down-loaded photos of surf cars and beach settings. From there, she used her drawing and drafting background and after numerous iterations, the "Gone Surfing" quilt pattern was born. If our venture into this new concept is successful, we hope to develop other manly quilts in the future. As always we love receiving your ideas for new quilt patterns.
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Lilikoi: Hawaiian Wall Quilt Pattern
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Passion Flower
 Our latest Hawaiian Wall Quilt was created by Nancy. This is a really beautiful round design.
I saw my first lilikoi (the Hawaiian name for passion flower and passion fruit) in Hawaii, and was amazed by the intricacy of its 10-petal flower. I also love the subtle flavor of the passion fruit. That inspired me, back in 1976, to design a lilikoi wall quilt for our best man and maid of honor.
I found this version of the lilikoi pattern as I was recently going through my old Hawaiian quilt photos, sketches and designs; and decided that I'd like to make it for me, and share it with you.
 By the way, one of the blocks in our Tropical Fruit & Nut pattern is lilikoi.  I am in love with Nancy's newest design. I am currently working on a version using three colors. This is an incredibly fun and beautiful design. The shapes are beautiful and very enjoyable to applique! I hope you love this as much as I do and add it to your collection.
Enjoy the process, one step at a time.
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Christmas Tree: 2 Fabric Applique pattern
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Preparing for the Holidays
I thought this was a great time to have Christmas Tree be our Internet special. It was a new pattern one year ago and has been a favorite of mine and many of you.
I wanted to highlight this pattern for you along with a couple of new fabric packs. I purchased some new fabrics this last week and they were purchased with this pattern in mind. The new fabric is from Maywood Studios and called Glitz. The name is perfect. It is an interesting fabric and works well in both needle-turn applique and machine applique with fusible. There is more information in the sidebar article to the left in this newsletter.
Christmas Tree, 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.
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COMING EVENTS
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Connie & Nancy's Whereabouts:
The quilt show and travel season is beginning to wrap up for 2016! Make your plans now to shop with Connie and learn from Nancy before the end of 2016. We are adding more and more to our schedules for 2017. Here are places where you can find one or both of us: watch a presentation, take a class 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
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Sept 23-24, Philomath, OR. Mary's River Quilt Guild. Nancy will be speaking and teaching 2 Fabric Applique.
- International Quilt Festival, Nov 3-6, Houston, TX.
at the George R Brown Convention Center. Amazing quilts and opportunity's for shopping! Come by and say Hi.
2017 Shows, Classes, and Event
- Feb 1-2, Camano Island Quilters, Camano Island, WA. Feb 1, 1:00 and 6:00 Presentations: Hawaiian Quilting, Its History, Traditions Superstitions. Feb 2, Hawaiian Applique Workshop.
- Feb 27-Mar 1 and Mar 2-Mar 4, Williamsburg, VA. Academy of Applique, 3-day Design Your Personal Hawaiian Quilt. Two sessions. You can sign up for one or the other.
- March 10-15, 15 Day Hawaiian Cruise. Nancy will be teaching a Hawaiian Wall Quilt Workshop as well as 2 Fabric Applique. 7 days of classes.
- March 27-28, Hayden, ID. North Idaho Quilter's. Hand Quilting Workshop
- July 9-10, San Fernando Valley Quilters, Northridge, CA. Hawaiian Applique Workshop, Hawaiian Lecture.
Register NOW for classes. They can fill quickly, or be canceled if not enough people register in advance.
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 or Maine is near. Think regionally.
Looking ahead, Nancy is returning to the Academy of Applique in Williamsburg, Virginia. Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017. Contact Nancy if you live on the East Coast and want to schedule Nancy to visit your guild either just before or just after these dates.
And Nancy will be visiting the San Fernando Valley Quilters in California July 8-10, 2017. Let Nancy know if your guild would like to piggy-back with that trip.
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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 hearing from you.
A hui hou,
Until next time,
Connie & Nancy
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