Hero of the Week

Paulette Eccleston

Paulette Eccleston is the winner of the March basket of quilting treasures!

She was so excited to win as she says she never wins anything. I told her it is her lucky day and to go buy a lottery ticket! Let's see if she wins with that too!

With every purchase in store all month long you will get your name  into the draw for a fabulous basket of quilting treasures valued at $200!

9th Annual North Shore Quilt Show

Quilt Show this year is April 28 and 29th. We have had to move it one weekend later due to a booking conflict with the Seniors Center. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

This quilt show is all about you! Think of it as a giant Show and Tell with lots of inspiration for everyone!

I have always envisioned our quilt shop as part of a network of like minded people. The annual quilt show is an opportunity to show what you have done, see what others have done, to inspire others and to be inspired. I hope all of you will have a chance to be a part of a great event held right here in the Brock Center.

We have a few things lined up for the show. Jennifer Smith from H.A. Kidd will be here to show us what she has in the way of notions and ideas. These are straight from the warehouse so it should be pretty darn exciting to see!

No entry fee, no judging .....just fun!

We will start to accept quilts the 15th of April.

Currently I am looking for volunteers for the following positions:

• quilt patrols for both days
• Entry desk both days
• Baggers both days
• Runners in the shop both days
• Antique display helpers both days
• 1 - 2 people to make sandwiches for the volunteers
• 4-5 people to help with the hanging of the quilts

At this time I am also looking for men with drills and tools to assemble quilt racks on the Friday. I have need of 3 - 4 more men. If anyone has some men to spare give us a call or send us an email and we will get them onto the list.

Photo: Sal Harms and her gorgeous placemat she made and showed at the very first quilt show in 2009!

Babe in the Woods

This darling baby quilt by Maywood Studios is shown in flannels but I think it would be another great stash buster project!

You could choose all brights, pastels or even some of the 1930 reproduction prints. Put your own twist on this one and bring it in to show us!

Click here for the free pattern!

Pam Coupland

Pam Coupland was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous Southwestern coloured quilt. Using glide thread and a basic panto she had this beauty on and off the frame in no time flat!

Love your colour and design choices Pam!

Oldies but Goodies for the quilt show!

The Antique section of last year's quilt show proved to be very popular so we will be repeating it again.

If anyone has anything to show please let us know. It can be sewing machines, sewing patterns, notions or other items of interest to sewers and quilters.

The Antique section of the show will be set up in Donna's Yarn and Craft store right across from us. She has an alarm system as well as ample room for the antique items to be displayed. Donna will also be hosting a fiber Arts show at the same time in her shop so please give us a call if you have any knitting, crochet, cross stitch or other hand work to show! She is pretty excited about this!

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or email us at: info@fabricshelf.ca

Cirlcle of Life

Circle of Life class by Jacqueline de Jonge is being taught by Anne Hall July 24th through July 28th, 2018. Anne is one of only 5 in the world who is certified to teach this pattern! Pretty darn excited about that! Come and learn to make a jaw dropping project this summer with an amazing teacher! Cost of the class is $375 for the 5 days. You can sign up in store or online!

We have very limited seats left so grab yours quickly!

Please note that when you sign up online the tax is included in the price. We are treating everyone to breakfast each morning courtesy of Craig's Bakery as well.

Enchanted Garden

"Enchanted Garden" by In the Beginning fabrics.

A gorgeous batik Block of the Month program starting in August. Use fusible applique and simple piecing to achieve this amazing quilt!

This is a 12 month program finishing at 48" x 64". We will have fabrics to add borders to make it larger if you choose.

Sign up with your commitment fee of $25 to reserve your space.

Monthly fee is $10.99 starting in August.

You can sign up by phone 250-376-7630 or online! 

Bill and Heather are Heading Out!

Bill and Heather will be heading to the Island this weekend and will be back on the 11th or 12th of April.

We have some machines needing service and then on Tuesday night .....we are going to the Rod Stewart Concert!!!!. My daughter gave me tickets for Christmas and I am just thrilled!

****No matter what my staff may say----there is no 75% off sale!****

Batting

We will be bringing the batting back on our trip to the coast. You can start to pick up your batting on the Thursday.

I will post this on the facebook page as well to make sure that everyone knows.

If you have any special instructions  would you mind sending them to me on my email just so I am sure I have everything straight? Click on the link for the email: info@fabricshelf.ca

APQS Millie Giveaway!

APQS is giving away another Millennium long arm quilting system for a lifetime of quilting enjoyment.

The lucky grand prize winner will receive:

• A Millie Longarm quilting machine on a 12-foot table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-position handles, directional horizontal locks and much more.
• An overhead lighting bar valued at $795.
• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty
• Total prize value: $19,695

They will select a grand prize winner at random on Monday June 25th. The winner will be notified via phone or email. Enter once a day for your chance to win!

There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide, with the registration period ending @ 5PM on Monday June 25th. Must be 18 years of age to win.

Click here to enter every day for a chance to win!

Doodle Blossom Quilt BOM

Upcoming BOM coming soon! This one is another In the Beginning quilt. As you all know I am a huge fan of their fabrics. The quality, price and designs are just fantastic.

Doodle Blossoms is a bit different for us, but I love the fresh look to this one. It finishes at 82 1/2" x 103 1/2" so will fit perfectly on a queen size bed.

Stay tuned for more information to come on this great project!