Meet Your Neighbour

This week I would like you all to meet Colleen Gatehouse, a member of the Red Hat Society, a quilter, a dog lover and just a super person!

Colleen was born in Vancouver. Her father worked construction and her mom did not want to be a "grass widow" so the family moved with the dad to wherever the work took him.
At the age of 14 Colleen lost her dad to a work place accident. Mom and the kids moved back to Vancouver where they settled. Colleen completed her high school and went on to business school. one of her first jobs was working for her Uncle who owned  a Vancouver Magazine company. From there she moved over to banking and spent the rest of her career working in the Credit Union and the Bank of Montreal.

After retirement Colleen was looking for something to get involved with. Quilting seemed like fun and the rest is history! For Colleen it is the satisfaction is making something unique and with her own creativity that is passion. She adds that the social part is also huge for her....and while you at a quilting class having fun with friends....you aren't doing housework! Bonus!

Thank you Colleen for sharing a bit about yourself with us all! We love having you come in to the shop and we are so blessed to count you as a friend!

Diana Hewins

Diana Hewins made her very first paper pieced project last fall with Anne Hall. Quilt is called "Fractured Star" by Quiltworx.

Diana did a gorgeous job of the piecing and the quilting! She used a fairly simple panto so as to not detract from the quilt, and Glide thread in a lovely brilliant blue.

Great work Diana and thank you for sharing with us all!

Donna Rickman

Donna Rickman was in to take a class on making this adorable snowman wallhanging. The pattern used is by Happy Hollow with the Chunky buttons for accents. The method used involves gridded interfacing and lots of squares.

We all had a ton of fun in the class and look forward to teaching another Happy Hollow design class soon.

Your snowmen are so cute Donna! Thank you for the day!

Barb Hollingshead

Barb Hollingshead was in to long arm quilt her "Desert Sky" quilt she made last year! Barb had won the fat quarters needed at Anne Hall's trunk show here at the shop. She then took the class last February.

Quiltworx patterns are amazing in their designs and creativity! Barb, you did an amazing job on your project!

Batting Sale!!

We still have time to get in on the Annual batting sale. If you need it mailed please email us with your postal code and we can get you a price : info@fabricshelf.ca

Hobbs 80/20 rolls at 27.4 meters x 96" wide per roll. Price is $249.99 per roll plus tax. You can put half down [$125.00] now and the rest due by the 15th of March.

Bill will be going to pick up the batting at the end of March/beginning of April depending on road conditions. You will need to pick up at the shop but we can hold for a reasonable amount of time. Just let us know.

We start to take orders immediately so you can phone the shop 250-376-7630. The Batting is now up on the web site so you can order on line if that works better for you http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Fire Island Hosta Class

We have had so many requests for this class we have decided to host this class in August of 2019.

The class is over 5 days from August 10 -14th. Teacher is our very own Anne Hall who comes with a wealth of knowledge in paper piecing. 
You have a choice of either a 74" x 74" or a queen size 100" x 100". We will be kitting both sizes in the colours shown. Price to follow when we have firm numbers.
Cost of the class is $375 for all 5 days plus supplies.

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or register on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Quilt Show April 27/28th, 2019

Just getting the word out early for everyone. We are having our quilt show this year April 27/28th.

As always the quilt show will be right here in the Brock Shopping Center, in Kamloops, BC.

Our quilt show costs nothing to enter a quilt and everyone is welcome. If you can let us know how big your quilt is that is helpful for arrangement of the quilt racks.

We would love to see what you have been working on currently or in the past.The quilts shown are modern, antique, traditional and can be bed quilts, bags, clothing, runners and placemats or anything else that you have made from fabrics.

Entry to see the show is by donation to offset the costs and proceeds go to charity. I am cracking my whip, ladies, so you can get your quilts in!

Liz Fedato

Liz Fedato was in to quilt her awesome quilt she made using all batiks. The pattern is called Fruit Salad by Betty Oswell of Someday is Today patterns.

Don't you just love those warm summer colours in the quilt? Liz used the bumpity panto and glide thread for perfect results!

I have posted Liz's quilt on our facebook page as a before and after picture. The quilt just comes alive when quilted!

Thank you Liz for sharing your day with us.

Paulette Eccleston

Paulette was in to long arm her Offset Log Cabin quilt! Working from what she has in her stash she always pulls off the most incredible projects. And she wears great red shoes....LOL

To achieve the rounded look to the blocks, Paulette used narrower strips on one side of the block than the other. What a very cool way to get a completely different look!

Thanks to Paulette for sharing our day!

Let's Clear the Clearance!!

Saturday, February 9th is our "Clear the Clearance" sale. All week, the girls have been loading up the Clearance center and more will be added this coming week.

On Saturday Feb. 9th all the fabrics in the Clearance will be $8.99 or less per meter. First come, first serve so come early and back your cars up to the door....LOL

Doors open at 10 am and this is a one day sale so "Start the car! Start the Car!"

Butterfly Pavillion

Just in this week! Butterflies Pavillion by Timeless Treasures wit a panel and 2 coordinates. This is just the most amazing fabric! The colours and design are incredible.
Priced at $19.99 per meter and the panel is $11.99 available in store or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca


I have a free pattern available as well through Timeless Treasures. We have the stripe, the panel and the amazing dotted fabrics.

Butterflies Pavillion Free Pattern

Millie is waiting for you!!!

Our APQS Millie machine has some days coming up that are available for rental. Certification class is $150 includes 3 hours on the machine. Rental is $30 per hour. February has the following days: 5,6,7,8 and 11th. Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or email me at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Laura Napier

Laura Napier was the winner of the $75 gift certificate for January! She was so excited when we phoned to let her know that she was here in nano seconds!

Laura had her picture taken and received her gift certificate but hasn't used it yet as she is pondering what to buy!  I know if it was me I would have it spent eighty times over for sure!

Have fun Laura and thank you for supporting our shop!

Used APQS machines!!

There are still some used APQS machines available. With the exchange rate this morning your 2015 Millie will be $17,412.20 CDN with deluxe table 10, 12 or 14 foot table! You can get a Lenni machine [ like a Millie but smaller ] with a 10 or 12 foot standard table for $10,179.44 CDN. These are very limited supplies so act fast! Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or email at info@fabricshelf.ca

We have a limited number of used APQS machines available. Used machines are available on a first come, first served basis.
APQS Used Machine Inventory
2016 Millie – List price: $14,900/Sale price: $13,900
2015 Millie – List price: $14,000/Sale price: $13,000
2015 Millie – List price: $14,000/Sale price: $13,000
2012 Freddie – List price: $12,000/Sale price: $11,000
2016 Lenni – List price: $8,500/Sale price: $7,600
2010 Lenni – List price: $6,000/Sale price: $5,300
2009 Lenni – List price $5,700/Sale price: $5,000
Details
• Must pay in full within 30 days of order date
• $500 refundable deposit to order machine
• Millie/Freddie Choice of 10′, 12′ or 14′ Deluxe Table (New)
• Lucey/Lenni Choice of 10′ or 12′ Standard Table Frame (New)
• All Machines have the “L” Bobbin
• All will come with a 1 year warranty unless specified
• Machines will come with the standard starter kit and free beginner class
Options
• Bliss can be added to all machines except George for $1,000
• $500 to convert to a “M” sized bobbin
• $500 to convert to European or Canadian machine