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Meet Your Neighbour

This week I would you to meet Hector and Tammy Symes of Hector's Mobile Machine Services.

Hector was born in Quesnel and Tammy was born in Rocky Mountain House. The two met on a beach in Kelowna and have been inseparable since then! Married for 22 years with one daughter they are just the cutest couple ever!

Hector's mom and her partner were owners of sewing machine stores for many years so Hector grew up around the business. His mom was a Pfaff dealer and owned Kaleda Sewing Center, Colleen's Sewing Center and many others over the years. Hector was trained by Horst [partner and repairman with Hector's mom] and has so much knowledge it is amazing!

Tammy came into the business side of things several years ago when it was decided she wanted to spend more time with her hubby. I told you they are just so darn cute! Tammy works right along side with Hector and does a fabulous job! They service machines from the Osoyoos up the Okanogan Valley to Revelstoke and more!

Hector and Tammy come to our shop every 2 weeks on a Thursday to do repairs and servicing on all makes of machines. Their next day to come to our shop is January 31st. Just give us a call at 250-376-7630 to let us know you have a machine coming in so we have an idea for Hector and Tammy.

Nice to know a little bit more about you both! Love it when you come up from Kelowna to see us!

Paulette Eccleston

Paulette Eccleston was in to long arm quilt her gorgeous modern quilt. The pattern of Plus Signs is very popular right now, with placement of values super important. Paulette nailed it in her choices of shades and colours!

Paulette free motion quilted this one with intertwining rows of stitching to enhance the quilt pattern. She is pretty darn comfortable using the free motion on the long arm!

Thank you to Paulette for sharing with us all.

Support Your Local Quilt Shop Day!

Saturday January 26th is "Support Your Local Quilt Shop Day" and no.....I did not make this up! It is real and we are celebrating!

When you arrive you will receive the following:
A stunning paper bag which you fill for 20% off regular priced items... the entire bag! ***One bag per person*****
A $10 gift coupon to use that day!
Snacks
Good times and giggles

Hours are 10am to 5 pm.
Now for all the boring stuff:
Sale is for regular items only. No classes, rental on APQS or clearance items.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Katy DeGeus

Katy was in to long arm her beautiful quilt the other day and it is stunning! Katy is up visiting from the coast and often finds the time to come on in to finish her projects here. We all love to see her and her projects as they tend to be a bit different!

Katy used a simple panto and Glide thread for perfect results! Thank you to Katy for inspiring us all!

Cheryl Sebastion

Cheryl Sebastion brought her quilt in to have quilted by us the other day and we just loved the way she incorporated her theme into this one!

Cheryl nailed it with colours, layout and the emblem in the center is just the icing on the cake! Our very own Beth is quilting the quilt for her and I just know she will be thrilled!

Thank you to Cheryl for giving us more ideas of what we can do!

Batting Sale!!

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

Sunshine in the Garden

Fabrics by Free Spirit are used in this absolutely gorgeous quilt! the colours are so vibrant and cheery! We have the line coming in and will be kitting this one. If you are interested in a kit give us a call at 250-376-7630 or email me at info@fabricshelf.ca

This bright quilt is made using only one block and four fabrics from Sue Penn’s Garden Bright line. The hand painted beauty of the fabric is the focus that makes this quilt stunning while also easy to put together.

Rated Confident Beginner you can achieve this one over a weekend. Of course there will be no cooking or laundry involved. Finishes at 44" x 60".

You can get the free pattern by clicking on the link : https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/product_images/import/Sunshine%20in%20the%20Garden%20Quilt.pdf

Patchabilities Pattern of the Month Mystery

Have you heard about the Patchabilities Pattern of the Month Mystery? Every month Patchabilities sends us a surprise pattern for that month.

For the month of February we have this oh so cute little oval on it's way to the shop now!

You can choose to do the project in wools or cottons. Each month switch them out for a new one! Sort of like being a Decorating Diva!

Patterns cost $13.99. Kits are available in limited quantities. Check them out on line or in store 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.

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

New Features on the APQS Machines 2019

APQS has some fabulous new features on their 2019 models! Everything from better lighting, ease of handling when working on pantos and more.

Check out all the latest at : https://www.apqs.com/2019-apqs-machine-line-up-learn-whats-new/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=apqs+machine+line+up+learn+whats+new+&utm_campgaign=newsletter.jan.16.19

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!