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First Day on the Road to Houston
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Kimono 2 Fabric Applique Quilt 
Sale Price: $10.00
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Houston International Quilt Festival
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What an adventure!
In the quilt world the Houston International Quilt Festival is the world's largest annual quilt show. This year they were expecting 60,000 attendees. It includes spectacular quilts on display, classes, workshops, lectures and special exhibits. It is a wonderful celebration of quilting.
This was my first time attending and vending in Houston. My first impression was one of awe. I have never seen so many beautiful quilts from the first to the last. They are all amazing. It was a surreal experience. I was in quilter heaven. The inspiration was endless; they were beyond anything I have ever seen in person, True works of art, each and every one.
They also had several special exhibits.
One that really stood out was the Lion King Cherrywood Challenge 2016. These quilts were
20"x20" and created using the same fabrics. It was so fun to see how everyone interpreted this challenge. While looking at them and knowing how popular and recognizable the images of the Lion King are, everyone created incredible original interpretations. Some of the other special exhibits were from SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Association), In the American Tradition: Appliqued, Christmas Quilts, Christmas Memories and the Hoffman Challenge 2016 just to name a few.
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Aurifil Thread
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Are you looking for the perfect gift?
 Here is something that all of us who quilt would love to have in our sewing room. We have the entire collection of
Aurifil 50 weight 220 yard spools of thread available in this sturdy, convenient case. There are 234 colors plus 36 variegated colors. There would be no hunting around for the perfect color; you would have them all at your fingertips!
 We also have a smaller option. We have the
Perfect Thread Bag by Karen Kay Buckley. The perfect thread caddy is wonderful for applique lovers. We have assembled it with a rainbow assortment of 40-220 yard spools of the
Aurifil 50 weight thread.
I cannot say enough about how much I love doing needleturn applique with Aurifil 50 weight thread. It also is a great thread for piecing. It creates less lint due to the long staple, 100% Egyptian cotton fibers. Who would have thought...
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As Mark and I travel back from the International Quilt Festival I find myself amazed at the beauty of this world we all live in. We have seen beautiful mountains, deserts, valleys and prairies oh and I will not forget the cities.
The diversity of the countryside has
 been so inspiring. I traveled about 5,000 miles by car pulling our little trailer. Our son Rick traveled south with me and we traveled down the east side of California across the southern tip of Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and then into Texas. He and I also enjoyed some incredible green chili too! I felt very blessed to have been able to spend such quality time with my son. After arriving in Houston he flew home and Mark flew in to help me.
 If you have never been to Houston for the International Quilt Festival you should make plans to attend. I enjoyed meeting all of you that stopped by to say Hi. It was lovely to have an opportunity to put a face to the voices and emails. I added a little slide show of the adventures of the trailer on our
Facebook Page if you want to see a bit of our drive.
Thank you all for making this a very special and memorable experience.
Mahalo,
Connie
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Kimono:
2 Fabric Applique pattern
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Internet Special
There is something so appealing and
 special about the image of a Kimono. Kimono's are originally from Japan. The word "kimono" means "thing to wear." They are t-shirt shaped long robes secured with a sash or obi.
Our Kimono pattern is a wonderful design to begin your experience with
2 Fabric Applique Quilt Patterns. The lines are nice and long and no tight transitions and are perfect for the beginner who is learning to do needleturn applique. It has such nice shapes to practice your skills. It is also a great pattern to use that special piece of Asian fabric you have saved in your stash for that special project. The possibilities are endless.
Kimono, 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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Bluegrass Band:
Hawaiian Wall Quilt Pattern
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 In honor of our time in Texas, I felt that it was appropriate that I share our Bluegrass Band Hawaiian Wall Quilt.
This quilt incorporates the guitar, mandolin, banjo and fiddle. Nancy's sister Janice designed this quilt. She creates our lovely hand-dyed fabrics as well as being a wonderful designer.
Bluegrass music is also considered American Music. Bluegrass is a mix of Irish, Scottish and English music that was influenced by the music of Appalachia.
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COMING EVENTS
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Connie & Nancy's Whereabouts:
I am beginning to schedule shows for 2017! Make your plans now to shop with Connie and learn from Nancy in 2017. We are adding more and more to our schedules for 2017 and 2018. 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:
2017 Shows, Classes, and Event
- Jan 10, In Stitches, Anacortes, WA, 10:00 am to 1:00 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 10-25, 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.
- April 17-20, Silverton Senior Center, Silverton, OR. April 17, 6:30-7:30 Hawaiian Quilting, its History, Traditions and Superstitions. April 18-20, Design your own Hawaiian Quilt.
- April 20-22, Mid Valley Quilt Show, Rickreall, OR., Threads, Fabrics and Quilts, Oh My.
- 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 2017, 2018 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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