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Grapes 2 Fabric Applique Quilt 
Sale Price: $10.00
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A note from Mark
When you look at our website or at our booth at a quilt show, you will find patterns, fabric packs, hand-dyed fabrics and notions. But that is not all that we really sell.
There are hundreds or thousands of other sites that sell patterns. When you order patterns from another site, you are typically ordering from a large warehouse. Of course, we think we are unique and there is one big difference.
On our website and on the back of the pattern covers you will find a phone number: 541-282-4119. That is the number that connects you to
Pacific Rim Quilt Company. When you call that number, you will immediately be connected to a cute red-headed lady named Connie, my lovely wife. Connie is the owner, designer, order processor, inventory clerk, purchasing agent, pattern assembler, etc. I help where I can but it is Connie's business. As such, Connie is intimately familiar with each quilt pattern and how they are constructed.
The business phone is with her from 8:00 am to 6:00pm, seven days a week. She gets dozens of calls a day. Many of the calls are short in duration: "Did you get my order?" "Please send me a catalog." However, she also gets calls from quilters, especially some new to quilting or applique asking for help. She tells me that this is the highlight of her day. She gets a lot of satisfaction from helping others and solving problems.
If you prefer to seek help by email, you can also email Connie at connie@prqc.com.
Yes, we sell patterns, fabric packs, etc, but what we really sell is SERVICE.
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New Scissors
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Have you tried these?
We have added two of
Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Scissors to our notions this month. I have tried many small scissors to replace the Gingher rounded tip scissors that were discontinued and decide to give
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these a try. I have had several customers recommend them and figured that was
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a good reason to give them a try.
A few months ago I purchased two pair, one small and the other medium. The scissors have a soft grip handle and a plastic protective cover. One blade is micro-serrated and one is a regular blade which can be sharpened. I really liked them both The small pair is perfect for snipping those threads and trimming fabric in those very tight spaces, the medium is perfect for cutting our your
2 FAQ fabric designs. They cut nicely through fabrics with or without fusible.
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Time is running out
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There are a few rooms available
 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 we arrive 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/ExquisiteTravelAdventures
Janet St Peter, with Exquisite Travel Adventures.
Phone: 775-781-3951.
Email is: janet.stpeter@avoyanetwork.com
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WOW, I can hardly believe that it is that time of month again.
You have been keeping me busy and on my toes! I have been filling orders like crazy with the two new patterns we introduced last month. Well, you are in for a real treat we have three new patterns to add to the line up this month.
I am also preparing to travel to Houston and meet many of you at the Houston International Quilt Festival. I am both terrified and excited for it all. I will have an opportunity to meet many of you as well as some of the shops which carry our patterns and some of the representatives I buy fabrics from. As all of you know the people in this business are one of my favorite things.
 Last month I went to a trade event in Portland and had an opportunity to hear Mary Fons speak and visit with her. She has so fun to chat with and we had quite a long visit about pre-washing your fabrics... Isn't that what you would expect from a couple of quilter's? I think as a group we all love what we do and it shines out into the world.
If you are in Houston, please stop in and say Hi! I will be in booth # 1846.
Mahalo,
Connie
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Ornaments:
Applique Quilt Borders and Runners
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Christmas is around the corner
Nancy designed this perfect new Ornaments runner for us. She has a way of creating such wonderful Christmas patterns. I asked her to tell me a little bit about this design and this is what she said.
"I have many narrow wall spaces in my house, so I designed this holiday wall hanging just for me. Then Connie convinced me it might be just what you were looking for too. I've made several of these with multi-colored ornaments. I'm working on one now that will be perfect as a runner for our Holiday festivities I love all versions because I choose the fabrics I love."
This pattern is also very  versatile; you can select a variety of ornaments and use them for placemats. Here are a few I created. I am planning making more for our holiday table.
I am looking forward to see what you make with this pattern. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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Plumeria:
Hawaiian Bed Quilt Pattern
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 Plumeria is my first Hawaiian design for Pacific Rim Quilt Company. I have created several other Hawaiian designs but they were my personal quilts. I am very proud of this and very excited to share it with you. If you have never made a Hawaiian bed quilt I hope you will consider making one.
Plumeria Hawaiian Bed Quilt is a bit different than the other patterns we have because it has corners that are not connected to the medallion or the outer edges of the quilt. These corners can be placed any distance from the medallion as long as you allow at least 15" from the edge of your quilt.
 The plumeria is one of my favorite flowers. When I first saw a plumeria tree in Hawaii I was beside myself I love everything about them. The variety of colors surprised me.
 Plumeria blossoms are used in making Lei's and oh the fragrance... It is heavenly.
I hope you love this as much as I do and will be making one for your bed.
The first thing to remember when making a large Hawaiian quilt is to enjoy the process, one step at a time.
Plumeria
, Hawaiian Bed Quilt Pattern, 84x84" or larger up to King size , $15.00, Purchase yours here.
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Turtle Beach:
2 Fabric Applique pattern
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A new Turtle pattern
We were asked last year to create an
 exclusive pattern for Keepsake Quilting. They loved the
Herd of Turtles pattern and wanted us to create a companion piece. So Nancy and I worked together on this one and came up the
Turtle Beach. Keepsake Quilting had an exclusive on the pattern for six months and those six months have passed.
We are excited to add it to our lineup of
2 Fabric Applique Quilts. It includes three of the familiar turtles along with a conch shell as well as a bit of seaweed.
Turtle Beach, 2 Fabric Applique Quilt pattern, 24" x 36", Normally this pattern sells for $12.00. Purchase yours here.
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Grapes:
2 Fabric Applique pattern
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Internet Special
I spent some time this last weekend with friends and we visited several local wineries.
This made me think about our
Grapes 2FAQ pattern. The wineries are beautiful at this time of year with the leaves changing and the grapes being harvested it is a busy place and visually it is a treat. If you have never visited a winery it is worth the time to go and take a look. It seems like there are wineries in most places anymore with a great variety of grapes.
With over 8000 varieties of grapes, growing on every continent, in colors that range from green, purple, black, red, yellow and white, they make a wonderfully interesting image for your next wall quilt. Hang this quilt in your kitchen, dining room, wine cellar or garden room to recall a trip to any wine region in the US, Australia, or Europe. Or use it to fantasize about an adventure in Tuscany.
Grapes, 2 Fabric Applique Quilt pattern, 24" x 36", Normally this pattern sells for $12.00, for a limited time you can purchase yours for only $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
- 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.
- Nov 14, Needle & I Quilt Guild, Shoreline, WA: Guild meeting begins at 7:00. Presentation: Finding Time to make Quilts,
2017 Shows, Classes, and Event
- Jan 10, In Stitches, Anacortes, WA, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (second Tuesday of the month) Tuesday Hand Applique with Nancy.
- Jan 10, Tangled Threads, Lynden, WA, 2:30 pm to5:30 pm (second Tuesday of the month) Tuesday Afternoon Applique with Nancy.
- Jan 14, Gossipium Quilt Shop, Issaqua, WA, 2 Fabric Applique Quilts.
- Jan 15, Gee Gees Quilting, Yelm, WA, Sunday Applique Party.
- Feb 1-2, Camano Island Quilters, Camano Island, WA. Feb 1, 1:00 and 6:00 Presentations: Hawaiian Quilting, Its History, Traditions and 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. Hawaiian Applique.
- 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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