Meet Your Neighbour

This week I would like you to meet Pat Olmstead, hand stitcher extraordinaire!

Pat was born on the Pattullo Bridge in the lower mainland during a snowstorm!. Really she was! Her mom did not make it to the hospital in time! She then grew up in Surrey as a farm girl.

She was married in Salmon Arm and then lived in several communities throughout BC. Finally she settled in Kamloops and loves it here!

Pat learned to sew and quilt as a young girl barely into school. Her Grandma taught her to do all forms of handwork. She took to it like a duck to water and has enjoyed all forms of crafts over the years, with a passion for the hand work.

Of all the kinds of hand work out there, her favourite is embroidery whether it be counted cross stitch, Brazilian, Hardanger or Swedish Weaving, she loves it all! The process of the creating is her passion and loves every step of the way. If Pat has one wish in regards to hand work it is ...... that there be more Hardanger!

Thank you Pat for meeting us all. You are a fabulous stitcher and we are in awe of what you can do!

Jan Manke

Jan Manke was in to long arm quilt her lovely Rail Fence quilt. I just love the soft colours of this one!

Jan was through this one in 2 hours! Now to trim it up and apply the binding. What a wonderful feeling to take that project off the quilt frame and know that you are in the final stretch!

We have openings in January still so give us a shout if you have a quilt to be done.....250-376-7630

Drina Latrace

Drina was in for her class to become certified to rent the long arm machine. Drina brought this gorgeous flannel quilt to learn on and it is just stunning! I could not believe how quick she took to it! She was whirling and swirling all over the place!

Thank you to Drina for sharing your day and the inspiration of your quilt!

Batting Sale is on now!!

Our annual batting sale is starting early this year due to an increase in the price in the New Year.

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

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. ***Please note - If you sign up on line and are charged an insane amount of $420 rest assured we will refund you the tax owed immediately.....We apoligize in advance for any confusion for this computer snafu .*****

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or register on line at

Stash Class

Stash Class is coming back! In other words my stash at home is getting a bit out of control!

I had a jelly roll of these cute little 1930 prints and thought I would do up a crib quilt. Easy pattern and easy supplies.



Class is on the 30th of January and the cost is $25. You can sign up in shop or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Hand Quilting Frame

Is anyone looking for a hand quilting wood frame? Flutterby Thrift shop behind us has one in there shop that they are selling for $100.

I went over to have a boo and get a picture. You could do up to a queen size quilt on the frame. A king size quilt would be too big.

All solid wood and in great shape! If you are interested stop on by their shop and support a great cause [Hospice House].

Diana Hewins

Hector and Tammy here this Friday!

Hector Symes and wife Tammy, will be here Friday, January 18 to service sewing machines and sergers. He will also sharpen your sewing scissors.

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 to let us know if you are bringing your machine in. You can also email me at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Wind Spinner

Kim Diehl is back with her Simple Whatnots fabrics and kits. This is collection 8 "Wit and Wisdom".

The fabrics for this line of fabric by Henry Glass are just gorgeous to work with. Warm country colours and great colours make these fabrics a delight to sew.

The first kit from the collection we have for you is the Wind Spinner finishing at 20 1/2" x 20 1/2". All of the Kim Diehl kits are priced at $59.99.

Available in store or on line at http://wwwfabricshelf.ca

Quilt Show April 27/28th

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!