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Sewing Machine Service
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Bill has had his surgery and is at home recuperating. Not too sure how long we can keep him confined to the house but it will be a while. Thank you to everyone for your words of encouragement and best wishes for his speedy recovery.
As to sewing machine services, Hector and Tammy will be over this week to drop machines off and pick up the others to be serviced.
If you would like to get your sewing machines all ready for the spring/summer sewing season bring your machines in by end of day on Tuesday.
We really want to keep this part of the business going and appreciate you supporting us and Hector and Tammy Symes.
For you, everything remains the same. Have your machines in by end of day on Tuesday and get your machines back the following Thursday.
If you could let us know if you want to bring your machine in that would be fantastic, so we know how many we are dealing with. 250-376-7630
Prices on a machine service are as follows:
Basic non Electronic : $99.99
Electronic : $109.99
Embroidery Fancy Dancy : $119.99
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Win a Millie
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This is the last week left to enter to win a Millie APQS machine! Get those entries in every single day! APQS Millie contest!APQS is giving away a Millie longarm quilting system! - A Millie longarm quilting machine on a Deluxe Table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-position handles, directional horizontal locks and much more
- Our unbeatable lifetime warranty
- A lifetime of quilting ahead
TOTAL VALUE: $19,700 The selection process (drum roll, please) APQS will randomly select a grand prize winner on April 22, 2022. You can enter once a day for their chance to win. There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide. Must be 18 years of age to win. The following are the contest details- Enter once every day for your chance to win an APQS Millie longarm quilting machine, valued at $19,700, and to win one of our monthly APQS Quilting Gift Baskets.
- The grand prize winner will be selected at random on Friday, April 22, 2022, after 5 p.m. CDT. The actual winner’s name may not be immediately announced but the announcement that we have a winner will be made as soon as we make contact with the winner. APQS will announce the winner’s name after the winner has signed the winner affidavit form.
- A total of three monthly APQS Quilting Gift Basket winners will be selected at random by the APQS team by 11 a.m. CDT on the first non-holiday weekday of the month (for January, February and March entries).
Ways to enterThere are two ways to enter the longarm giveaway: - Enter online. You must fill out the registration form for your first entry. For subsequent daily entries, you can enter with only your email address. The email entry option re-opens at midnight in the respective time zone of the entrant. We have the link up on our website home page.
- http://www.fabricshelf.ca
- Enter via mail by sending an entry to the mailing address listed below.
- APQS c/o “APQS Quilt Forever Contest”, 425 W. Hwy 30, Carroll, IA 51401 USA.
You can enter once per day, regardless of the method of entry you choose. There is no purchase necessary to participate in this giveaway. Duplicate entries on the same calendar day will lead to disqualification from the contest.
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Christine Kenward
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Christine Kenward brought her beautiful scrappy quilt in for us to longarm for her. I am always in awe of all you scrappy quilters out there. I just can't seem to get the colours all to work.
Christine did an amazing job of colour combos and her piecing was so lovely to work with! Her "Stars and Geese" quilt used the edge to edge digital pattern called Bossa Nova, which is one of my favourites! Top thread is Glide Timber and Bright Gold was the bobbin thread. Longarming done by Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Christine for inspiring us all with your beautiful quilt!
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Joanne Leesing
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Joanne Leesing brought her quilt in a swell to be longarmed. This one is a Carpenters Star pattern all from rich jewel toned batiks. Purples, blues and greens are such a timeless combination. Always a popular choice with all age groups.
Edge to edge digital pattern chosen is Wave on Wave with Glide thread Cool Grey for the top and Light Tan for the bobbin. Longarm quilted by Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Joanne for letting us be a part of your quilt journey!
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Marion Jackson
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Marion Jackson brought her gorgeous little springlike quilt in for us to longarm for her. Marion is a girl after my own heart....she loves the pretty colours and all the florals are her favourites!
Marion started with on focal floral print with lots of colours to pull the rest from. Her lovely lap quilt is so bright and happy!
Edge to Edge digital pattern is called Alfresco, which is of course a swirling floral. Top thread is Glide Wisteria and bobbin is Cream. Longarm quilted by Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Marion and I have to say....great choice in colours and fabrics!
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Laura Ward
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Laura Ward brought her beautiful blue and white quilt in for us to longarm for her. The quilt is so fresh and crisp looking you just have to fall in love with it!
Laura found the pattern at Missouri Star quilt company and believes the pattern is called Binding Tool Star. Edge to Edge digital design is called Calm Clouds with Glide Blizzard thread for the top and Hawaiian Blue for the bobbin. One of the nicest blue and white quilts to come our way....so calm and peaceful!
Thank you to Laura for sharing with us all. What an inspiring project!
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Gayle Makeiff
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Gayle Makeiff brought her gorgeous lap quilt in for us to longarm quilt for her. All in Burgandies and pinks this is a beautiful traditional quilt. The quilt is called Something Victorian, which is the perfect name for it!
Edge to edge digital design is called Diana with the top thread being Glide Purple Rose. Light tan is the colour of choice for the bobbin.Diana is a lovely design to use on traditional quilts. Goes fairly fast and always a beautiful finish. Leslie Ford is the longarmer on this one and did a fabulous job of it.
Thank you to Gayle for sharing this lovely quilt!
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Donna Clements
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Donna Clements brought in one of the most beautiful baby quilts I have ever seen! The choice in fabrics, pattern and colours is absolutely perfect! The backing of the quilt was just as stunning! She actually made 3 large bunny blocks to go down the centre of the quilt.
Donna's Vintage Bunny quilt was quilted with an Edge to Edge design called Pansies to keep the light airy feel to the project. Glide Linen was the colour of choice for the top and the bobbin. Leslie Ford was the longarmer on this one as well!
Check out the back of the quilt below...it is amazing! Thank you Donna!
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Back of Vintage Bunny Quilt
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Here is the back of the Vintage Bunny quilt made by Donna Clements! Isn't it gorgeous?
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Paulette Eccleston
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Paulette Eccleston was in with another of her gorgeous stash projects to longarm quilt. I think we should all take guesses on when Paulette is going to run out of fabric for the stash projects! Think in terms of years. LOL
Just kidding ...... Paulette is amazing with what she can create with fabrics from multiple sources and all kinds of themes. This one ended up looking a bit like an Irish Celtic quilt.Her choice of Glide gold thread for the top just enhanced that look. Edge to Edge digital design is called Feathers with a Twist. Lori Dewart was the helper on this one and it went great!
Thank you to Paulette for sharing your never ending talents in using stash fabrics! You are incredible!
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Fresh Picked - Flower Dance
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Loads of fabulous new fabrics in the door. I can't possibly come close to showing you everything so I chose a few of my very favourites to share with you.
First up is Fresh Picked - Flower Dance. There are a few bolts to this line by Free Spirit. A beautiful floral with a bit of a modern twist to it. Check it out on line or in the shop...https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/New/p/FRESH-PICKED---FLOWER-DANCE-x62693676.htm
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Mrs. Bobbins Mister
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This bottle can be used with liquid starch sprays i.e. Best Press, Flatter, etc., as well as water. Get better coverage with your starch.
Continuous spray, repeated actuation produces an endless spray, allowing large areas to be covered quickly and easily. 360 degree spraying options allows all areas to be reached. Less hand fatigue compared to standard trigger and finger tip sprayers. These bottles hold 300ml (about 10oz).
I personally would not be without my mister bottle! You will love this "Can't do without" quilting notion. We have 3 different Mrs. Bobbins mister bottles.
Click on the link to check it out on line or find it in the shop: https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/MISTER---FRIENDS-x62947182.htm
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Mystery Quilt Retreat
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Finally....a class! It is a Mini Mystery Quilt class!
It’s “mini” because it’s a no frills, non-residential and during the day, to keep the costs significantly down. But the quilt is in no way mini!
We have managed to secure the lovely big hall right across from Heather's Fabric Shelf, and close to the bakery and Tim Hortons for your catering needs.
Only 12 places, this class is taught by Quiltworx CI Anne Hall. Pattern, instruction, and all beautiful fabrics INCLUDED for a 68" x 68" quilt, and almost all of your prep will be DONE! Aimed at confident beginners and above. Two colour choices will be sent to you in advance. There is also the option to purchase Queen extension papers and coordinating fabrics.
Also ... 5 UFO spots ONLY are available on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May.
Click below to read more (dates, times, price) and to reserve your spot (you will not be able to book through Heather). THESE MYSTERY EVENTS SELL OUT FAST!!!
https://www.sewpeaceful.com/mayminimysterykamloops2022
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New Cruise Announcement!
Anne Hall and Heather have teamed up again for Alaska Cruise in 2023! This is such a great getaway as we leave and return to Vancouver.
Have a look at the brochure Anne has created and sign up! We would love to have you come with us on this cruise!
By the way Anne has stated that I do not get to be in charge of discipline......but I am in charge of the entertainment! Which is way more fun anyway!
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Quilt Canada 2022
As you may know Quilt Canada is coming to Vancouver!!! Sun Tours has reached out to us with a proposal of a bus to take you down, hotel and admittance into the show! Time at Granville Street Market and more!! Check it all out and give them a shout if you think this would work for you.
The phone number for Sun Fun Tours is 1-877-786-3860.
You can also contact Carol Vincent at carolvincent@sunfuntours.ca
See you at the show!! Yes we are planning being a part of the event!!
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Beaded Lanterns
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I came across this great stash buster lap size quilt and wanted to share with you all. You only need :
36 strips x 2 1/2" of colours
40 strips x 2 1/2 ' or 3 meters of background
Borders 1 meter
The quilt finishes at 62" x 80" for a good size lap quilt. I found the instructions well written with lots of hints and clear photos. Give it a try and use up some of those stash fabrics!
Pattern designed by http://christaquilts.com/
Click on the link for the free pattern: https://c4h4k8a8.stackpathcdn.com/uploads/Image/quilt-gallery/72Y/BeadedLanterns.pdf
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