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Close Encounterpanes is a quilt pattern company founded in 1993.
The
patterns shown below are the most popular and easy to make. Most are
"scrap quilts" and a good way to make your scrap stash go on meltdown.
Have fun!
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Contact
by snail mail: Close Encounterpanes, 116 N. Emerson, Wenatchee, WA, USA,
98801, with the name of the pattern, check or money order for $8 per pattern,
your name and address and I'll send you the pattern the next day. Orders
via email will be sent on receipt of payment. Please email
chris@chrisgilman.com or call (509) 663-2532 with any questions or to place an order.
Wholesale customers welcome!
 "FOOTHILLS"
$8.00
Quilt size: 56" X 72"
Block size: 8"
This is the newest pattern and a lot of fun to make.
The tree blocks are readily adaptable to your own shape and color.
 “HEARTS
ALL AROUND” $8
Quilt
size: 56” x 72” (twin or queen “topper”)
Block
size: 8”
This pattern was the first to be published in 1994 and is
still very popular. The log cabin blocks are a good way to use your scrap
stash, and the hearts look good in all the same red or many different ones. The
appliqué can be done by hand or machine, or that sticky fusible stuff that I
really don’t like but a lot of other people do.
The lattice border is four inches wide and can be changed
in a variety of ways. It also looks good without the checker border, leaving
just the red four-inch outside border. Your choice. My job is to inspire,
yours is to make the quilt the way you like
 “TIGHTEN
THE TENSION!!!!!” $8
18”
Square with a 3” X 10” drop-down “escapee”
The
little shoes and socks can be found at many craft stores, or on-line by a “doll
shoes” internet search. Look for size six or eight.
“Tighten the Tension” was made in honor of my old Kenmore
sewing machine, b. 1968 somewhere in Japan; died June 1997. I suspect suicide,
although the unofficial cause was noted as “choked on bobbin”. My old Kenmore will live in
memory as a true friend!
 “WORRY
BIRDS” $8
(The
original name was “WHO CUT THE CHEESE?” but I was advised to change it lest we
offend the more sensitive members of our sewing community!!)
Quilt
size: 38” X 40”
Bird
Block size: 6” X 12”
Paper
foundation sheets for five bird blocks are included. Permission to photocopy
the foundation sheets for your own use is granted.
In order to
thoroughly enjoy this pattern, you must have basic foundation piecing skills.
It is a good idea to photocopy the eyeballs foundation paper before you start, because
everyone I know, including me, usually goofs up the first try.
Cross
that hurdle and the rest is easy.
 “JOE
COOL” (in 1959) $8
24-1/2” square
Joe is a really cool guy…. Or at least HE thinks so! (Giggle!)
This was made after attending a high-school reunion.
Use
your own creativity for unique variations of tummy size and please send me a picture!
I found a big, ugly plaid for his shirt and a reproduction fabric which looks
like polyester knit for his pants. The button on his suspenders says "I Do
All My Own Nude Scenes" ($2 each - order with pattern). See our "Funstuff" page for another version.
 “DOUBLE
SQUARES” $8
8”
blocks.
Quilt
size: 64” x 72”
This
block is really a good “stash-buster” and I’ve made it in many colorways. The
example on the pattern cover is done in bright colors. Use your stash and try
different colors.
 "NINE
TO FOUR" $8
This quilt is 65” X 73” and made from 6” and 3” blocks.
The pattern gives instructions for the quilt shown at left which I made
from my stash of plaid fabrics.
The quilt shown
below is the original “Nine to Four” quilt I made in (about) 1993 using my stash
of “country” fabrics.
You can see the design of the “nine patch” and the “4 patch” blocks can be
easily modified for your own design.
The
plaid Nine to Four quilt shown above lives on my living room couch to keep our upholstery
from
being “Yorkyized” by our little dog;
The
country Nine to Four lives next to the living room recliner and keeps Wayne the
Wonderful toasty warm on winter nights.
DID YOU KNOW: That in order to receive the
optimum benefit from any quilt, it must be used “pretty side UP”. Wayne the
Wonderful has difficulties with this concept.
"HEARTS
AND FLOWERS" $8
Quilt
Size: 56” X 72”; Block size: 8”
Another appearance for the versatile log cabin block. This version is made
with lovely batik fabrics.
Use any applique method you prefer.
This one is made from 1930’s reproduction fabrics.
It
also looks fantastic made from bright “kid” colors.
"ALL SEASON TABLE RUNNER" $8
Change the colors
to make a whole new look. 21" X 46"
 "EASY
PINWHEEL QUILT" $8
Pattern shows a unique easy method for making perfect pinwheels. Quick
to assemble 10" blocks. The pattern size is 66" X 76" but the quick to
assemble 10" blocks, makes it easily adjusted to any size you like. This
quilt also looks good in other colorways.
The sample at left is another stash buster with a country theme, t he one on
the right used quite a few of my collection of floral prints.
Both look fantastic! (OF COURSE!!!)
 "THE
BIG APPLE" $8
23" Square. You will need about 36 different reds (or greens if you are
a fan of Grannie Smith Apples) cut in 2-1/2" squares. This is a fun "group
exchange" project.
IF! By some strange reason or
circumstance, none of our patterns meet your needs, then please visit
www.quilterswarehouse.com for a
variety of patterns presented by a multitude of talented designers.
(Snif.. we understand.... we really do! Snif..)
More patterns and other things will be added soon!! Please check back!
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