publisher’s note
Kona Bay Fabrics began in beautiful Honolulu in 1991 and has had an office in scenic Washington state since 1994. Since the time Kona Bay began, the Washington wine industry has exploded and gone from having only 8263 acres to nearly 45,000 acres of delicious grapes. Today, Washington has over 720 wineries offering wine lovers a vast array of the delicious nectar of the gods. Oregon, too, is onboard with many great wineries. It is also home to one of only a handful of sake breweries in the United States. On page 48, you can read the tale of my recent visit to the famed Sake One brewery. When visiting the wineries, you’re typically able to sample their many distinctive wines. And, if you’re lucky, as I was recently, you may even learn about food pairings that go well with their wines. It made me playfully wonder how I would pair Kona Bay fabrics and wine. So, welcome to the realm of the Textile Samurai, aka Fabric Sommelier… When enjoying your full bodied, bold
Cabernet Sauvignon, may I suggest the elegant and always pleasing Kona Bay Hana Bashi fabric collection so known for its distinct designs with a symphony of delightful colors.
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For our white wine lovers, your humble wine steward proudly suggests the Kona Bay Garden of Dreams fabrics to pair with the subtle yet delectable Chardonnay. Perhaps in the future, I may devote more space in Asian Fabric magazine to suggest actual Washington wine pairings that would go well with our beautiful fabrics. Maybe you already have a favorite wine selection that you believe goes perfect with a Kona Bay fabric group. If so, I would love to hear your recommendation—you can email me at konabay@konabay.com with your selections. In this Issue 31, you will be treated to several spectacular quilt projects by our own renowned Georgie Gerl. Her patterns range from quick pillows to brighten your summer decor to a Garden of Dreams bed quilt. Plus, to help your artist side blossom, Melanie Formway Chang joins us again with a stunning hand painted project. In addition, our instructions for Fabric Beads by Karen MacGeraughty will keep you busy through the summer. Our continuing world tour takes us to Cambodia and the noteworthy city of Phnom Penh. We’ve included instructions for one of my favorite summer treats—Vietnamese Summer Rolls. On your behalf, I ate a few to check the quality. They were scrumptious! Have a great summer from everyone at Kona Bay Fabrics and Asian Fabric magazine!
Douglas (Textile Samurai) Eagleson Publisher • douglas@konabay.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kona-Bay-Fabrics-SeattleBay-Fabrics-and-Asian-Fabric-Magazine/106593046936?ref=ts