News Hot Off the Shelf! Jan. 22 through Jan 27th
 
 

Hero of the Week

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Pauline Franson is our Hero of the Week!

Pauline is one of the nicest ladies you could ever meet. She always has something positive to say whether it about another person, a project someone made or even the weather.

Pauline is a mover and a shaker for sure! She is always on the go, with somewhere to go and something to do.

Pauline, you are an inspiration to us all for your lovely personality and ability to always have something on the horizon to reach for. Thank you Pauline for being who and what you are!

 
 
Diana Hewins and her winter quilt

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Diana Hewins was in to long arm quilt her Christmas quilt that morphed into a winter Quilt! She did a great job on the long arm with Glide thread of course, which is the most user friendly thread there is! Great job Diana!

 
 

APQS Used Machine Sale!!

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APQS is having their Used Machine sale right now!

Check out some of the deals below and give us a call at 250-376-7630 to bring one of these dream machines home! I have also put all the information up on the web site.

Used Machine Sale

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

2017 Millie30 with 3 year warranty – List price: $19,900/Sale $17,000

2017 Millie with 3 year warranty – List Price: $16,900/Sale $15,500

2016 Millie – List Price: $16,000/Sale $15,000

2013 Millie – List Price: $14,400/Sale: $13,000

2016 Freddie – List Price: $15,800/Sale: $14,600

2015 Lenni – List Price: $9,000/Sale: $7,900

2008 Lenni – List price: $7,100/Sale: $6,000

2015 George – List Price: $5,800/Sale: $4,750

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
  • Quilt Path can be added to all except George for $9,500
 
 
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Free Pattern ----Under the Sea

 

Don't you just love this pattern by Be Colourful? I just loved the way she has made such a simple pattern look so effective! The quilt finishes at 38" x 48" but you could easily add borders to make it bigger if you wanted.

Click on the link to get the free pattern:

http://anthologyfabrics.com/content/patterns/Under_The_Sea_RS.pdf

 
 
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Annual Batting Sale is Back!!

Hobbs 80/20 batting by the roll 27.4 meters is for a limited time $229.99.
Pre-order only with delivery beginning of April.
This works out to $8.39 meter!!!
Prices on batting are going up this year so don't miss out on this great opportunity.
Phone us at 250-376-7630, come into the shop or order online.
Pick up only at the shop.
We can hold your batting for you until the end of the summer.

 
 
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Desert Sky

Class Announcement "Desert Sky" by Quiltworx

Working with fat quarters you can make this gorgeous wall/throw quilt and learn to get those perfect points and curved edges. Patterns are in stock now. Please ask as we have them put aside for people signing up for the class. More can be ordered if needed.

For more info & to sign up for the class, click the button below!

MORE INFO / SIGN UP

 
 
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Happiness

This one is a great stepping stone to taking the"Circle of Life" project in July. It will teach you all the basic technique to making Be Colourful quilt patterns. 

For more info & to sign up for the class, click the button below!

MORE INFO / SIGN UP

 
 
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Circle of Life

Circle of Life class by Jacqueline de Jonge is being taught by Anne Hall July 24th through July 28th, 2018. Anne is one of only 5 in the world who is certified to teach this pattern! Pretty darn excited about that! Come and learn to make a jaw dropping project this summer with an amazing teacher! Cost of the class is $375 for the 5 days. *** Note: If you sign up on line your tax will be included for some weird reason***

You can sign up in store or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

 
 
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9th Annual North Shore Quilt Show

 

Save the Date:

 

Quilt show is coming this April 21st and 22nd to Brock Shopping Center.

Get those projects finished and come and show them for everyone to be inspired. This is a fun show and tell quilt show for all.

 

 
 
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Bill the APQS Tech fellow is coming to the Island!

 

 

I am sending Bill over to Vancouver Island the first week in February to have a visit with our daughter and see if anyone needs work or help on their APQS long arm machine. Bill is the only certified technician for APQS in BC so this is a great opportunity! Give us a call at 250-376-7630 and let us know if you would like him to stop by!

 
 
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And Bill is on the Road Again!

Bill is heading up to Terrace and Prince Rupert area the first week in May! He will be bringing lots of goodies Anyone needing service on their APQS machines let us know. Also he can bring rolls of batting up for anyone who is ordering the batting right now at the amazing sale price! I will have more details in the weeks to come....I am working on getting the fellow all organized. He is loving it.....LOL!

 
 

 
 
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Thread Heaven ....le sigh......

Thread Heaven is just that.....heaven for thread! Thread Heaven smooths the thread and prevents knotting and raveling. This great product is so useful for sewing your binding on, appliqueing your pieces and any other hand sewing you need to do.

Now in the shop and on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

 
 

Quilt Canada is coming to Vancouver!

  Quilt Canada

May 31, June 1 & 2 2018
Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Convention Centre

HOURS:
May 31 (10am – 7pm)
June 1 (10am – 7pm)
June 2 (11am – 5pm)

Stay up to date on preparations for Quilt Canada 2018, the National Juried Show and all the plans for celebrating Canadian quilters and quilting. Tickets for QUILT CANADA 2018 will be available to purchase in January.
For more information on the event, click here!

 
 
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Magic of Winter --- Weekly Special!

Weekly Special  ------ "The Magic of Winter" kit by Jason Yenter is the weekly special.

All fabrics for the top, binding and pattern are included with a plastic tote to store it all in!

Reg. priced at $320.00

Now sale priced at $150.00

There are only 2 left so act fast.....available in store or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

 
 
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Laura Napier

Laura Napier was in yesterday to long arm quilt this adorable little baby quilt. I just love the bright colours and the pattern is perfect. It is a BQ quilt pattern.

Great Work Laura!

 
 
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Laura Napier

You are not seeing double......it is Laura Napier again! She long arm quilted two quilts in one day! She did a great job, finished in good time with a break for lunch as well.....we like to keep our customers fed and watered at all times.

Using the APQS Millie and Glide thread made the work go so fast and easy! Thanks Laura for sharing with us all.

 
 

New Product in the Building!

New product is in the building! Gently fondled by staff it is out and ready to go to good homes. "Retro Metro" by Robert Kaufmann is priced at $16.99 per meter and the adoreable "Dogs in Sweaters" Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman is priced at $16.99.

Please note---- If you are ordering only the pattern we will put it in an envelope so the shipping is only $3 as opposed to the $15 flat rate.

These are both available in store and on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca