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Meet Your Neighbour
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This week meet Verna Miller, one amazing woman!
Verna was born in New Westminster and grew up in Spences Bridge. She attended Residential School in Lytton. Verna grew up sewing and doing crafts due in large part to her grandmother who was happy to pass her knowledge along. At the age of 21 her Grandma taught her to quilt one of her ugliest [her words, not mine!] quilts ever. Made from a grey flannel sheet and cut up clothes she created a quilt that she still owns and treasures to this day!
Verna married a military fellow and they have lived in several different communities. Ottawa, Borden, Halifax, back to Ottawa, Victoria, Spences Bridge and now in Kamloops. Whew! In all these communities Verna joined guilds, learned from other women and honed her skills. She has had classes with Harriett Hargraves, Louise Robertson and Martha McCloskey among others.
Verna has used her knowledge to help others. Recently she taught a class on creating a "feast bag" and has in the past taught Lone Star quilt making.
Her favourite part of quilting is the choosing colours, the patterns and the challenge of creating the puzzle!
Verna, thank you for sharing with us all. You are a remarkable woman and so much appreciate having you as part of our quilting community!
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Deidre Morse
Deidre Morse was the winner of the $75 gift certificate for December! I think you can see from her expression that she is pretty darn happy about that!
Remember, every purchase in the shop gets your name entered in the monthly draw for a $75 Gift Certificate. One entry per day per person. Use your receipt for the entry. Good luck!
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Sewing Machine servicing/repair
Hector Symes and wife Tammy, will be here Thursday, January 17th 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 info@fabricshelf.ca
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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 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. You can also order on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca
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Beeskeps Candle Mat
Are these not just the cutest ever? Darling little wool project to do by hand or machine. I prefer to do the hand work while watching TV but you can easily do them with a blanket stitch on your machine.
The kit and the pattern are sold separately so when you order make sure you get both. The kit contains everything needed for the project. Pattern is $8.99 and kit of fabrics and floss is $25.99.
Order by phone, come in the shop or order on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca
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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.
This is big quilt, finishing at 100" x 100". Shown is the blue version which we will be kitting. 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, worry or anger you may feel........*****
You can sign up in shop or online at http://www.fabricshelf.ca
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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!
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Canadianisms
Just in the shop.....this great Canada product by Wilmington Prints. Called "Canadianisms" the fabrics are in true Canada colours of reds and whites. There is even a panel of labels!
Available in store and online at : http://www.fabricshelf.ca
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S'More Snowmen Class
Happy Hollow Designs has the cutest snowman wallhanging to be taught as a class this January 22nd.
The class fee of $70.00 includes the lesson by Heather, the pattern and the special grid you will need to make the project. An optional embellishment kit is available.
Finished size is 46" long and 16" wide.
Sign up in shop or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca
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