Win a Millie !!! What a way to start the year off!!

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APQS Millie contest!

APQS is giving away a Millie longarm quilting system!

• A Millie longarm quilting machine on a Deluxe Table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-position handles, directional horizontal locks and much more
• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty
• A lifetime of quilting ahead

TOTAL VALUE: $19,700

The selection process (drum roll, please)

We will randomly select a grand prize winner on April 22, 2022. Your customers can enter once a day for their chance to win. There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide. Must be 18 years of age to win.

The following are the contest details

• Enter once every day for your chance to win an APQS Millie longarm quilting machine, valued at $19,700, and to win one of our monthly APQS Quilting Gift Baskets.
• The grand prize winner will be selected at random on Friday, April 22, 2022, after 5 p.m. CDT. The actual winner’s name may not be immediately announced but the announcement that we have a winner will be made as soon as we make contact with the winner. We will announce the winner’s name after the winner has signed the winner affidavit form.
• A total of three monthly APQS Quilting Gift Basket winners will be selected at random by the APQS team by 11 a.m. CDT on the first non-holiday weekday of the month (for January, February and March entries).

Ways to enter

There are two ways to enter the longarm giveaway:

1. Enter online. You must fill out the registration form for your first entry. For subsequent daily entries, you can enter with only your email address. The email entry option re-opens at midnight in the respective time zone of the entrant.
2. http://2. https://www.apqs.com/shopping-tools/giveaway/millie/
   
3. Enter via mail by sending an entry to the mailing address listed below.
4. APQS c/o “APQS Quilt Forever Contest”, 425 W. Hwy 30, Carroll, IA 51401 USA.

You can enter once per day, regardless of the method of entry you choose. There is no purchase necessary to participate in this giveaway. Duplicate entries on the same calendar day will lead to disqualification from the contest.

Anne Hall has changed the rules a bit!

Anne Hall has opened the mini retreat in March up to everyone.
We felt that there was such a need for people to just be together, but how to do that safely? Well we have covered all the bases I think.
I put her poster below, but the links won't work...or I can't make them work. So here we go :
To book at the South Thompson Inn for a room you can call at 250-573-3777 or you can visit the web page http://souththompsonhotelkamloops.com

To book for the retreat contact Anne directly at sewpeaceful@telus.net

For your meals the restaurant will be open.

As per usual, Heather will be in charge of discipline and entertainment!

Betsy Hartwick

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Bestsy Hartwick brought her darling little girl baby quilt in for us to quilt for her. She still has the eyes to put on the sheep but she wanted it quilted first.

The design chosen for the quilt is called "Cummulus Clouds" which just was so perfect! Lori Dewart did the longarming and gave it a beautiful finish!

Thank you to Betsy for sharing your quilt with us all.

Ann Petersen

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Ann Petersen brought her gorgeous horses quilt in for us to longarm for her. She fell in love with the quilt and the pattern with the deep colours and the motion in the quilt.

The backing she chose is a deep rich navy blue Minky. Using the longarm, Minky is super easy to work with and the results are amazing. The stitched pattern really shows on Minky! Lori Dewart was the longarmer on this one as well.

A beautiful quilt, Ann, and I know whoever gets this one is going to be very happy! We still have 2 kits left in the shop. I do need for them to go so I can make room for new machines and product.

Kit is "Reflections" reg. priced at $149.99 on sale $69.99
Available in store and online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/REFLECTIONS-555x775-x58728522.htm

Ronnie Pellizon

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Ronnie Pellizon brought her bright happy quilt in for us to quilt for her. Lori Dewart did the longarming for her in a bright orange Glide thread and an edge to edge design called Flirtacious.

The pattern is called Summer Village and we all just fell in love with all the good vibes from the quilt. You really can't look at this quilt and not smile!

The quilt was made for a young person who is graduating and will be much loved and appreciated I am sure. Ronnie you are like a bit of sunshine when you come in!

We do carry the pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts so you can make yours in any colours you like! Click on the link to order on line or come on in to the shop
https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/SUMMER-VILLAGE-x58296120.htm

Thank you to Ronnie for sharing your quilt journey with us!

Sandra O'Reilly

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Sandra O'Reilly brought her quilt in for us to loongarm for her. The pattern is called Inner Light by Deb Karacik. Her choice in colours is amazing with fabrics from Tim Holtz for the extra touch of drama.

Lori Dewart did the longarming for Sandra and knocked it out of the park! The edge to edge design chosen is called Fort and is a series of triangles moving across the quilt with enhancing the quilt without taking away from it.

Thank you to Sandra for sharing with everyone.

Shirley Chizma

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Shirley Chizma was in to longarm quilt her gorgeous baby quilt. Bill was there to help her use the computer edge to edge design. Design for the quilting is called Busy Bees.

Shirley Chose to use Cuddletex for the backing which is so soft and shows off the quilting design beautifully. Cuddletex is similar to Fireside but comes in 72" width and has no stretch.

The quilt pattern is by Pat Sloan and is called Oh My Stars. It is a free one you can download to your computer: https://patsloan.typepad.com/files/oh-my-charming-stars-directions-v2-1.pdf

Donna Fluery.

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Donna Fluery was in to longarm quilt her amazing quilt she made using Tula Pink fabrics.  The pattern of the quilt is called "Equilateral" by Free Spirit Fabrics.

The edge to edge design using the computer is called "Fort" with a modern geometric pattern to it. Using a mint green thread by Glide the finish is just awesome!

Thank you hugely to Donna for sharing your quilt with us all and to Mr. Bill for helping this one to the finish line.

For the free pattern click https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/product_images/EquilateralQuilt.pdf

The changes continue at the Shelf

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As you may have heard we are expecting 2 new machines at the end of February or beginning of March. First question is "Where do we put everything?"

Well, we are starting to move things out so we can move forward fresh and loads of new fabrics to go with the new machines. I had no idea we had so many of the kits, precuts and patterns that we just have a few left. I am working my way through deep discounting as much as I can. You can find all the deals in the shop, on Facebook postings as well as on the website https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/SALE.htm

Just a bit of a teaser for you all. We have the Soda Pop strip packs on. There are 40 strips 2 1/2" cotton from Wilmington. Reg. price $79.99 on sale $39.99
We have 2 colour versions. One is Berry Cooler all in pinks and purples and the other is called Blue Crush https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/SALE/p/40-25-SODA-POP-BERRY-COOLER-x54009666.htm

Charm Their Hearts

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Marjorie Serack was kind enough to send in a photo of a quilt she made that is perfect for working from your stash.

You can use fat quarters, 2 1/2" strips or charm pack. Even better if you are feeling energetic you can dive into your scraps and make it totally scrappy.

Add borders to make it any size you like or maybe more than one heart? The possibilities are endless!
Rated beginner.

If you have a pattern you would like to suggest or share with others let me know, send photos and information and I am happy to put it in the newsletter. Love the networking that quilters do.

Click on the link for the free pattern file:///C:/Users/Heather/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/1JCV2VLV/Charm%20their%20Hearts%20Block%20Layout.pdf

Sewing Machine Repair

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Bill will continue to bring machines over on the Tuesday night to Salmon Arm, meeting up with Hector on Wednesday, bringing your machines back for the following Thursday.

***There is no added cost for Bill to bring your machines over to Salmon Arm.***

Hector then takes the machines back to Kelowna to service and you get your machine back the following Thursday.

Please have your machine in to us by the end of the day on Tuesdays.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 250-376-7630 or you can email us 
at info@fabricshelf.ca