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Happy New Year
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A bit of a late start on the newsletter this time. I was off sick with the flu but am getting back to myself now.
All of us at the Shelf want to wish you a happy and healthy 2023. I think this is the year for us to reconnect with others in our quilting community. Be kind, be fun and most of all reach out to others. You never know who you will meet and what a difference you can make in someone's life.
Let's make 2023 the best ever!
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Evah Blinkhorn
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Evah Blinkhorn brought her Traditional Scrappy quilt in for us to longarm for her. This is an absolute masterpiece in regards to colours, tones and placement. I love the quilts with lots of piecing.
The digital design chosen for this quilt is Maureen's Oak Leaves with Glide thread Khaki for the top. Leslie Ford is the longarmer on the quilt.
Thank you so much Evah for sharing with everyone!
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Lois Denis
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Lois Denis brought her gorgeous Deer in the Wilderness quilt in for us to longarm for her. A simple design with a big wow factor in her pattern and colours!
Lois chose Deer, Moose and Pine digital design to finish her quilt. Top thread is Glide Sienna which adds a warm brown tone and shows up very well on the quilt. Quilted by Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Lois for letting us be a part of your quilt journey and sharing with everyone!
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Judi Ekelund
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Judi Ekelund brought her amazing Patchwork Sampler quilt in for us to longarm for her. Judi used so many colours and different blocks it is so interesting. You can stand and look at it for a long time and see more every time!
The digital design chosen is Alfresco with top thread Glide Warm Grey 6. Leslie Ford is the longarmer on this one using high lot polyester batting for that cozy wrap me up look!
Thank you to Judi for sharing with us all!
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Catherine Lukow
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Catherine Lukow brought her gorgeous Tropical Passion quilt in for us to longarm for her. She used a great pattern to really show off those beautiful big flowers. I think she may keep this one as it turned out even better than she had hoped!
The digital design she chose is Bossa Nova with lovely sweeping swirls with Glide Prickly Pear for the top thread.Leslie Ford is the longarm artist on this one.
Thank you to Catherine for taking us all along on your quilting journey!
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Drina Latrace
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Drina Latrace created this amazing Pine Trees quilt using a line from Northcott fabrics. This one had many elements to it and was a constantly learning project. She absolutely nailed it!
The digital design she chose is called The Woods with pine trees all over. How perfect is that? Glide Teal thread was used for the top and it is truly a gorgeous quilt! Leslie Ford is the longarmer on this one.
Thank you to Drina for always inspiring us and encouraging us to go a bit further!
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Leslie Ford
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Our very own Leslie Ford created this amazing quilt using her dad's shirts to gift to her mom at Christmas. Her dad sadly passed away last year and Leslie decided to make the quilt for her mom as a lasting memory.
Leslie pieced and quilted this one and gifted it to her mom in time for Christmas. Was emotional but truly a wonderful heirloom to have.
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Ruth Weser
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Ruth Weser brought in her super fun Spiderman quilt for us to longarm for her. I can imagine there was a very excited little one on Christmas morning to see this quilt!
Leslie Ford longarm quilted it with a Spiderwebs with Spiders digital design. How cool is that? Top thread is Glide Cool Grey 7.
Thank you to Ruth for sharing!
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Ruth Weser
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Ruth Weser also brought in this gorgeous Healing Waters quilt by an Indigenous artist from Ontario. The fabrics are so well done with crisp colours and tones. Love love love this!
The digital design chosen is Asian Flow which is a calm watery design. Top thread on this quilt is Cool Grey 7 and is longarm quilted by Leslie Ford.
Thank you Ruth, for sharing with us all!
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Donna Fluery
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Donna Fluery was in to long arm quilt her lovely Tulip Season quilt she created. Pattern is called Tulip Season by Robin Pickens and Donna used Tulip Tango layer cake ( 10" squares ) by Moda Fabrics for a great finish.
Donna used a new Digital design called Shields, which actually ended up looking like tulips! Top thread is Glide thread Chiffon. Donna's assistant on the longarming is Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Donna for getting us all thinking about Spring!
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Valerie Franks
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Valerie Franks brought her darling little baby quilt in for us to longarm for her. This one is so bright and cheerful you just know a very lucky little one is going to want to snuggle with it all the time! Backing is in Minky which as you know, is easy to work with on a longarm.
The digital design chosen is Double Bubble and top thread is Glide Chiffon. Long arm quilter is Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Valerie and Grandma for sharing with us all!
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March Retreat in Kamloops
Anne Hall and Heather have joined forces again for a retreat at South Thompson Inn this March!
Guaranteed to be tons of fun, a splash of creativity, sprinkles of gems of wisdom and connecting with old and new friends.
I shall be there for entertainment and of course discipline as always. LOL
I hope to see you all there!
Head on over to Anne's website for more details and to sign up https://www.sewpeaceful.com/souththompsoninnmarch2023?utm_campaign=06c18bb2-4961-4670-8377-1f8767fbda4b&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=93f6d679-56b2-46c3-a111-5e2efd535dc3
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Weekly Quilting Tip
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This week's quilting tip comes from Nancy's Notions. If you have never tried applique or are a bit hesitant give this a read to maybe answer some of your questions and inspire you!
"What is Machine Applique? Is it hard to do? Is it easy? The answer to that one is yes! It’s very easy and you can do it!
The quilt pictured above features an appliqued cat. It appears to be a difficult quilt but is actually very easy! In fact, a 12 year old girl made it. (Pattern is Meow or Never by Moda. Quilter, Maleah Cooper)
Machine applique is great for beginners and not-really-beginners. It is easier than it sounds and opens up a new world of possibilities in the quilting world. Applique is the process of attaching fabric (usually in the shape of something cute) to the top of your quilt block or quilt top. There are several different methods for attaching the applique but let’s focus on machine applique."
To read the rest of the article and discover products, tips and tricks click on the link:
https://nancysnotions.com/is-machine-applique-hard-to-do/
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Solare is in the building!
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The Solare kits are ready to go!! From Northcott, the quilt finishes at 99" x 99" and is all done in Banyan Batiks.
I am currently working on the shop sample and am ready for Month 5. Each month you learn a new technique. Month 5 is working with templates. Because it is batiks I am using Microtex needles and I am using my Acorn Pressing Solution for perfect crisp seams and having great results. Next week I will show you all my efforts.
The quilt is meant to be a BOM but we are instead offering it as a whole kit. Ask us about the layaway if you would like to pay for it in installments.
The only notion I would say is an absolute necessity is the 3 1/2" square. We will have them by the end of the week at the latest.
You can find the Solare kits in the shop and online at https://fabricshelf.rainadmin.com/shop/Kits/p/SOLARE---99-x-99-x67261523.htm
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Free Pattern - Helix
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In my scrolling and snooping around I have come across a gorgeous pattern from Robert Kaufman called Helix.
In the photo you can see it done in a line called Fusions. Any strip roll will work, batiks or regular. I am thinking even flannels would be a good choice. The quilt finishes at 59" x 67" so a great lap size.
This one might even work well as a stash buster! Oh my but the creative juices are going now! Give this one a try and send photos of it in to us. I will post them to give people ideas.
Click on the link for the free pattern https://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/helix/
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Scissor Sharpening
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Scissor Sharpening by Wicked Edge will resume in January. .
We have discovered a fellow in town, Rick Walker, a fully certified, scissor sharpener who will come and sharpen your scissors here at the shop.
Rick comes with 40 years of experience and does a great job! He will even sharpen pinking shears, grooming shears and more.
You can phone me at 250-376-7630 or email me as well to let me know how many scissors are coming.
Cost is $10 a pair.
Just a side note from us: He sharpened our batting scissors and did amazing! They are like brand new scissors!
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Sewing Machine Repair
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Tammy and Hector Symes are back servicing in machines. Have your machines here by end of day each Tuesday for fast turnaround and excellent service on your machine!
Bill will bring your machine over to Salmon Arm at no additional cost as he is over every week to see his step mom who is in care. If the stars align you would get your machine back the next day, or at the latest the following week.
Once we start to get enough machines in, Hector and Tammy will come to Kamloops to do the machine servicing on site that day! Wouldn't that be fantastic?
Prices on a machine service are as follows:
Basic non Electronic : $99.99
Electronic : $109.99
Embroidery Fancy Dancy : $119.99
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