Ukraine Crisis Help

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Kellie from Silly Moon has reached out with an awesome way to help the Ukraine in their time of need. I can't believe this is happening in our world! Has the world gone mad?

I applaud Kellie for stepping up to the plate and offering a great way to show that the world does care and we do want to help. I have copy pasted her email to me this morning:

"I know that I have said I will not be doing any classes live, but feel this is a way I can generate some money for the Red Cross.

"I am opening two dates for the circle live class. I will require sign up on my website, as all the money from the class fee will be donated to the Red Cross in support of Ukraine.  I would be thrilled if you shared my social media posts on this.
I will be offering them on 

April 2nd @ 4:00 PM Pacific

April 3rd @ 9:30 AM Pacific

Here is a link to my website for registration: https://sillymoonquiltingco.ca/collections/classes/products/zoom-cheezie-beanie-6-2

Thank you to everyone!

Win a Millie!

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Are you entering everyday to win the Millie? Do you have your hubby, kids, inlaws and outlaws entering for you as well? Get those entries in every day. After all someone has to win and wouldn't that be amazing if it was you? 

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)

We will randomly select a grand prize winner on April 22, 2022. Your customers 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. We 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 https://www.apqs.com/shopping-tools/giveaway/millie/
   Enter via mail by sending an entry to the mailing address listed below.
2. 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.

Danielle Mader

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Danielle was in to longarm quilt her gorgeous memory quilt she created using her mom's fabrics. If you look at the block in the top right corner you will see a soft aqua blue. Danielle's mom made her a dress from that fabric years ago! How cool is that?

Leslie Ford was the helper on this one and they got on like they had known each other for years. I love seeing the connections that happen between quilters. Part of what makes quilting so very special.

Thank you to Danielle for sharing your creativity and your memories with us all!

Verna Miller

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Verna Miller was in to longarm quilt her lovely bright springtime lap quilt. Quilt finished at 50" x 65" and is called Blockhead.

Edge to edge design used is called Bossa Nova which we use quite a bit as it is very easy to work with many quilts. Top thread chosen is Glide Apricot Blush with Candy Apple Red on the bobbin.

Thank you to Verna for sharing with us all! I am so in awe of your energy and enthusiasm! You need to give me some!! LOL

Horse Rescue Quilt

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One of our favourite customers, who wishes to remain anonymous had us longarm quilt her Nine Patch quilt. This is her first quilt she has made and it is awesome. The quilt is being given to a local Horse Rescue ranch and I am pretty sure they will be thrilled!

She started with a few fat quarters and then went from there. Edge to Edge design chosen was Maple Swirl which was a perfect choice. Top thread is Glide Brunette and the bobbin was Brunette as well.

As this is only her first quilt just wait until you get to see her second one that is in the queue to be longarm quilted. It is gorgeous so stay tuned to get the update on this natural born quilter.

Tara Dempster

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Tara Dempster brought her awesome Bargello quilt in for us to quilt for her.The teals and blues were gorgeous with a perfect blending of the darks to lights.

Edge to Edge digital pattern chosen is called Modern Flowers. You know the quilt was incredibly straight because the quilting pattern is very linear. Glide Affinity, a variegated thread, called Mediterranean was used for the top thread with shades of blues and greens to work perfectly with the tones in the quilt. Quilt was longarmed by Lori Dewart and she did a great job!

Thank you to Tara for sharing and inspiring us all!

Paulette Eccleston

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Paulette Eccleston was in to longarm quilt her beautiful Sawtooth Squares vintage quilt. The interesting part in this one is the low colour value of the frames around the blocks. Atlernating with blues and pinks it was perfectly set in this vintage design.

As per usual with Paulette there were current fabrics and some from days gone by. Perhaps even years gone by! She used a Glide Warm Grey 4, one of my favourites. It has a taupe tone to it so matched with the background fabrics as well as the star blocks. Lori Dewart was the assistant on the quilting.

Thank you to Paulette for making me feel like a slug! LOL Really though, I want to thank Paulette for sharing all your talents with us and inspiring us to dive into those bins of fabrics lurking in the sewing room and bring them to life!

Northcott Quilt Along

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Northcott Quilt Along

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This event starting in March 2022 celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Stonehenge Oh Canada! collection. Enjoy a year full of giveaways, contests and a Quilt Along with Patti Carey. .

There is no cost for the QAL (sign-up is free) however you will require a copy of the pattern to follow along.  You can purchase it from your local participating quilt shop ( yes we are participating ).  We have the kits and the fabrics in the shop and on the website: https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/WITH-GLOWING-HEARTS-1-x61909265.htm

In brief here are the basics:
Sign up for With Glowing Hearts QAL with Patti Carey:https://pattispatchwork.com/pages/with-glowing-hearts-quilt-along 
Sign up for Northcott's With Glowing Hearts newsletter:https://northcott.com/resource_details.aspx?resourceid=3413&resourceCatId=33 
Come on in to the shop to pick up your pattern. You can also give us a call 250-376-7630
Visit Northcott's website for details on all the With Glowing Hearts events : https://northcott.com/resource_details.aspx?resourceid=3453&resourceCatId=33
Have questions? Find answers here: https://northcott.com/resource_details.aspx?resourceid=3458&resourceCatId=33

I know it is a lot of information above but sincerely hope you will join in this free and rewarding project! We received the fabrics for 8 kits with more coming. The kits are cut and ready to go home with you! Available in the shop and online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/WITH-GLOWING-HEARTS-1-x61909265.htm

‌We have wide backing and fabric on bolts available as well.

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Antique Singer for sale

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We have a customer who would like to find a good home for an antique Singer sewing machine.

This machine is about 73 years old being built in Quebec in 1949.  This sewing machine was really looked after, as you can tell from the pristine

Condition of the Wooden Case and the great condition of the Singer decals on the sewing machine.  It uses regular metal bobbins, and their are 3

Inside the case, one in the machine and two in the green Singer container, along with 4 attachments - which I have identified on a separate sheet

Along with the picture of the metal attachments.  I copied my singer booklet and will pass that along to the new owners.

The machine has just come from being serviced and is in mint condition.
You will have a wonderful antique accent to your home, or you certainly can use it to sew on. Just a beauty of a machine!

Price is $250 for machine and case. All the extras included.
Call 250-376-0022 for more information.

Case for the Singer Machine

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As you can see it has been much loved and cared for over the years.

Update on the Treadle

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It has been a while since we gave you all a bit of an update on Liz and Dave Bruce's adventure in restoring a Singer Treadle machine. Liz wrote in and gave me the scoop on all the latest happenings with her machine.

"Dave cleaned it up to a certain extent, but I decided to test out some rubbing alcohol on some of the grungier spots.  It seemed to work well without damaging the lettering and it brought back some of the shine.  Now it will need some fussy work with the rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs.  I think I could get some of the metal pieces to shine again too."


It sounds as though things are moving along and I am pretty darn excited to see the finished machine! One of the best parts of this restoration is the fact that Dave and Liz are keen to clean it up but let it show it's ageless beauty.

Thank you to Liz for keeping us updated on the Treadle machine journey!

William Morris Fabric

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Free Spirit fabric company carries the William Morris fabrics. These are based on the authentic designs from the Morris company from the 1800's! I absolutely love them!!!!

" FreeSpirit honors the spirit of the work of William Morris with exclusive access to the unrivaled archives of The Original Morris & Co. Our unique relationship allows us to delve into fascinating original works and colorations, some dating back to 1861. Together, FreeSpirit and The Original Morris & Co. will bring to life the artistry, vision and authentic style of William Morris . . . quilters will love to Quilt Authentically.Morris & Co"

In store and on the website : https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/New/p/HAWKDALE-PURE-WANDLE-SLATE-x61843198.htm

Sewing Machine Repair

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Bill continues  to bring machines over on the Tuesday night to Salmon Arm, meeting up with Hector on Wednesday, bringing your machines back for 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

Frieze Frame Fabrics

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New line of fabrics in the shop this week. By Michael Miller this line of fabric called Frieze Frame is gorgeous! It feels as though there is a beautiful finish to it with lovely teals, browns, greys, taupes and chocolate tones.

Available in the shop and online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/FRIEZE-FRAME---DELF-SHEER-BEAUTY-x61870199.htm