Update on Changes at the Shelf

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Bill has had his surgery and could be home today! He will not be too mobile for a while but hopefully we can do some things over the phone with him.


We are still getting machines over to Hector and Tammy, so make sure to read the blurb I have in this newsletter in regards to sewing machine repair.

I am asking for everyone to please be considerate of the changes coming to the shop. We will be in the process of moving things around and making it easier and more convenient for your shopping. Lots of shelving for new fabrics. Lots more fabric! Can you ever have enough fabric?
Very exciting!!! Imagine....we started with 20 fat quarters on a shelf!

Bill, myself and our incredible team all want to thank you for all your support and kindness. We are so very lucky!

Sewing Machine Service

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Bill is scheduled in for his foot surgery in 2 weeks and in the meantime can get your machines over to Salmon Arm for Hector and Tammy to pick up and work on. 
  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

***There is no added cost for Bill to bring your machines over to Salmon Arm.***

Please have your machine in to us by the end of the day on Tuesdays.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 250-376-7630 or you can email us 
at info@fabricshelf.ca

Karen Webb

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Karen Webb brought her lovely lilac and soft sage green quilt in for us to quilt for her. A simple pattern but great for showing off those prints we fall in love with and don't want to cut up too much.

Karen is a newer quilter and has been working super hard at perfecting her 1/4" seams and getting the points working properly. Someone may need to let her know that we are always in that learning curve! Not matter how many quilts we make there is always room to learn more!

Thank you to Karen for inspiring us all to keep learning! You are such a wonderful lady!

Maureen Coates

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Maureen Coates used a pattern called Beach Bums to create these amazing projects.! Let me tell you....our jaws hit the floor!

The picture is not quilted but fused to a canvas artist frame and then using Decoupage and tons of patience she finished these gorgeous works of art!! The attention to detail in placement of the butterflies, dragonflies, fabric colours and more was well worth the effort! Notice the Martini glasses? The more you look the more you will see.

I couldn't get Maureen and both of the quilts in the photo to be big enough but I do have it on the Facebook page for better effect. You can find the pattern on our website at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/BEACH-BUMS-x52772597.htm
There are only 3 patterns left and they are on sale for $15.99.

Thank you to Maureen for taking us on your quilting journey!

Islay Oatway

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Islay Oatway brought her quilt in for us to longarm quilt for her. Islay is lady who pays close attention to detail. Her seam joins are impeccable, her colour and fabric choices are lovely and her smile and attitude are just wonderful to have in the shop!

Islay is using her stash fabrics so you may even recognize some of them! The confetti fabric for the background is perfect! Love it and am seriously regretting I do not have any in my stash. Le sigh.....

Islay chose an edge to edge digital design called Modern Flowers, Glide white  for top thread and Hawaiian blue in the bobbin. Leslie Ford was the longarmer on this one and did great!

Dona Kobyashi

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Dona brought her gorgeous Wild Horses quilt in for us to longarm quilt for her. Leslie was the longarmer on this one and used the edge to edge digital design called Cumulus Clouds, Glide thread Leather on top and Brunette prewound bobbins on the backing.

Dona took a beautiful panel and enhanced it with borders and perfect choices in her fabric colours. the quilting design looks like dust at the bottom and clouds at the top! How cool is that?

Thank you to Dona for letting us peek in on your quilt story!

Enid Dean

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Enid Dean was in to longarm quilt her beautiful bed size quilt with help from Lori Dewart. This one may go to a relative and maybe not....I think it will depend on her thoughts once the binding is on. Enid loves it so it just may be staying with her and she will just have to make another.....pretty sure we have all been to that show!

The Edge to Edge digital design chosen is called Raindrops and the Glide thread chosen is called Sky. A truly beautiful quilt that is destined to become an heirloom!

Thank you to Enid for coming in and working so incredibly hard ..... wink wink....it is so much easier and faster with the computer!

Sharon Gloyn

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Is this not a stunning lap quilt! Sharon Gloyn used a panel by Robert Kaufman and created this stunning quilt. Her choices in colours and fabrics is spot on with rich autumn tones accenting all the tones in the panel.

Best part of this quilt story? Sharon made her quilt with her sister Joanne but each project is unique to the quilter. How cool is that? Check out Joanne's version below.

Jo-Anne Rohroser

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Here we have Jo-Anne Rohrmoser, sister to Sharon Gloyn. Jo-Anne chose to do hers in purples and blues. It is interesting that both sisters chose a palette from opposite sides of the colour wheel!

Edge to Edge digital design is called Wave on Wave with Glide Fuchsia thread to really add some snap! Longarm quilted by Lori Dewart.

Thank you to you Jo-Anne for showing us your version as well and it is just so special to see family work together on something so special!

Flannel Rail Fence

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One of our customers made this darling little flannel baby quilt. She is a newer quilter so is practising her seam joins and cutting instructions.

She did fabulous on this one and even stepped out of the box a little to add a border. I think the border is a perfect frame to the quilt and it bumps it up to just a wee bit bigger.

Edge to edge digital design is called Hip Kitty with Glide thread Cotton Candy for great results. The quilt was longarmed by Leslie Ford.

Keep on pushing and learning and one day you will let us post your name! And there will be a party!

Trudi Veitch

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Trudy Veitch was in to longarm quilt her beautiful Cosmic Jewels quilt.This one is a large bed quilt using Stonehenge fabrics from Stonehenge.

Her choice in Edge to Edge digital design was Plump with Glide Cosmic with Navy in the bobbin. Trudy was thrilled with her quilt and to have it all done in a day was just a bonus! Got to love having the computer!

Thank you to Trudy for sharing your day and your quilt story  with us all!

Win a Millie

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Just a few weeks 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 enter

There are two ways to enter the longarm giveaway:

1. 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. 
   
2. http://www.fabricshelf.ca
   
3. Enter via mail by sending an entry to the mailing address listed below.
4. 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.

Mystery Quilt Retreat

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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

Mariposa Dance

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One of the new fabrics in the shop is Mariposa Dance by Blank Quilting. Just beautiful colours and prints. We have the panel and coordinates.

Check them out in the shop or online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/MARIPOSA-DANCE---FLORAL-BANNER-x62699092.htm