APQS Road Show

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The APQS Road Show is coming to Heather's Fabric Shop!!
Can you believe it? We are so excited to be chosen to host this event.

The APQS Road Show crew is bringing our longarm quilting machines to Kamloops, British Columbia. Discover the quilting machine model that is a perfect fit for you. If you're looking to purchase a longarm machine, we have exclusive discounts available to Road Show attendees.

Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost : Free
Where: Heather's Fabric Shelf
1800 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9

To reserve your spot phone 250-376-7630 or email info@fabricshelf.ca

Exclusive discounts to attendees - Save up to $4,000

We have exclusive discounts available to Road Show attendees.

Don't miss out, reserve your spot today!

The APQS Road Show Crew

Win a Lennie

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APQS is giving away a Lenni longarm quilting system! Want to be our grand prize winner?

Enter for your chance to win the following:

A Lenni longarm quilting machine on an 8, 10 or 12-foot table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-positional front handles and much more.

• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty.

• A lifetime of quilting ahead.

A TOTAL VALUE: $12,700

The selection process (drum roll, please) ...

APQS will randomly select a grand prize winner on Friday, August 19, 2022 after 5 p.m. CST.
Enter once a day for your chance to win. There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide. Must be 18 years of age to win.

https://www.apqs.com/shopping-tools/giveaway/lenni/

Weekly Quilting Tip

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This week I have one of the most helpful hints I have ever come across. I am just thrilled to have this information at my fingertips.

Many years ago when I first started to quilt I had no idea how to read a tape measure. I knew where the 1/2" and 1/4" and even the 3/4"  marks were but the rest were a complete mystery.

I hope this can help you on some of the weirder patterns with odd measurements.

Dennis Blackwood

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Dennis Blackwood, wife Sheryll and friends came in from Salmon Arm to show us the quilts Dennis has created. The first on e is Mariner's Compass by Quiltworx. It all started last fall when Dennis came in looking for fabric to create this beauty. He had no idea where to start but he had a vision. That is all we need.....now let's have some fun choosing some fabrics. Dennis was so much fun to work with and before you knew it, we had a lovely stack of fabrics.

The story continues because Dennis didn't even actually have a pattern!!!! Enter the always lovely Anne Hall. Anne got him all set up with pattern and a layout for him to follow. I didn't hear much from Dennis over the winter and then just the other day he comes in to knock our socks off!

Dennis did the piecing and sent it out to be quilted to a longarmer in Salmon Arm. The design is an edge to edge with an ocean theme. Truly an amazing piece of work.

Thank you to Dennis for letting us be a part of this quilt story! I was so tickled that you came to show us the quilt!

Dennis Blackwood

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Dennis Blackwood also brought this gorgeous quilt in to show us. The pattern is called Drop Diamond created with a jelly roll of 2 1/2" strips. You can count on it  that I will be looking to order this pattern in. Love love love it!

If you are interested in the Drop Diamond pattern send me an email and I will put you on the list. info@fabricshelf.ca

Maureen Heathfield

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Maureen Heathfield brought her awesome bright happy quilt in for us to longarm for her. I just fell in love with the colours and the quilt is going to be much loved for many years to come. Great work Maureen, on colour choices and the layout is spot on!

the Edge to Edge digital design is called Butterfly Waltz with Glide thread Warm Grey 4 as the top thread. Long armed by Leslie Ford.

Thank you to Maureen for sharing this with everyone!

Keri Quintal

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Keri Quintal brought her lovely little baby quilt in for us to longarm for her. Safari Sunrise is the name of the quilt. It all starts with a panel, which we just happen to have in stock! Imagine!

Edge to Edge digital design is called Animal Crackers which is just so cute! Top thread is Glide Affinity Grain, a variegated neutral tone thread. 
The quilt was longarmed by the talented Leslie Ford.

Thank you to Keri for sharing your talents and inspiring us all!

We still have some of the panels in stock so check them out in store or online : https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/SAFARI-SUNRISE---SAFARI-PANEL-x60180536.htm

Catherine Field

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Catherine Field pieced this incredibly well done quilt and asked us to longarm it to really bring it to life! She is one of the best piecers I have seen with just lovely straight lines and even stitching. I want to be Catherine when I grown up!

The quilt is called Country Gold with warm autumn colours and a great balance of tones. Edge to edge digital design is called Alfresco with swirling vines and flowers. Thread chosen is Glide Brunette with Bill as the longarmer on this one.

Thank you so much Catherine for letting us be a part of your quilt journey!

Dona Kobyashi

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Dona Kobyashi brought her darling little Cats in the Attic Window in for us to longarm quilt for her. She has chosen gorgeous pastel tones for the cats and the greys and blacks are ideal for the attic window framing.

The edge to edge digital design is called Dragon Wings with swirls and dragonflies. Top thread is Glide Pink. Longarmed by Leslie Ford.

Thank you to Dona for sharing a great idea for a small quilt!

Sher Perry

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Sher Perry brought her awesome little quilt in for us to longarm for her. Quilted using an edge to edge digital design called Double Bubble it is so fun and happy we all just loved it! The top thread chosen is glide Apricot Blush for a soft peachy look.

Due to us having 2 longarms to use we have little to no backlog of quilts waiting to be done. Bring your quilt in to get it quilted before the Christmas rush!

Thank you to Sher for sharing your creativity with us all!

Carlina Stewart

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I absolutely loved this quilt by Tilda Fabrics called Windy Days. The quilt pattern requires a fair amount of precision which Carlina is very good at. She likes for everything to line up and behave. The quilt finishes at 65" x 81" so big enough for a lap or twin.

Free pattern available: https://www.tildasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Windy-Days-Quilt.pdf

The edge to edge digital design chosen is Oodles of Doodles with the top thread Glide Cool Grey 3. Absolutely gorgeous quilt. I did remind Carlina my birthday is in August but I don't think she picked up on my heavy hints.

Thank you Carlina for letting us be a part of your quilting journey.

Carlina Stewart

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This one is also by the talented Carlina Stewart. Called Coral Reef it is a free pattern by Tilda Fabrics. Finishes at 56" x 74". Carlina made the fish pillow to go with it and I believe it is her own design! Wow!!!

Free pattern available: https://www.tildasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Coral-Reef-Quilt-lavender-coral.pdf

Edge to edge digital quilting design is Seafoam with Glide thread Warm Grey 4 for the top. Leslie was the helper on this one. Great work ladies!

Thank you to Carlina for sharing with us all!

Drina Latrace

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This quilt just has to make you smile. Barnyard Bash was pieced and quilted by the super creative Drina Latrace.

Drina will find a way to make things work one way or another. She is truly a spitfire with a heart of gold. She made this quilt for a little guy in California. The back of the quilt is Canadian fabrics in honour of that. I can't show the back due to room constraints.

Enjoy the front of her amazing quilt!

Vernon quilt show!

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Quilt show coming to Vernon Sept. 23 and 24th! Oh my word, are we ready for a quilt show!

Lots to see and lots to do, so do mark this on the calendar! Also, please bear with me and the dark picture. I will try to lighten it up for next week. At least we did get a photo and if you struggle to get the information off of it check out the website http://www.vssq.org

Sewing Machine Service

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Bill is back to heading over to Salmon Arm every week to see his stepmom. He will be bringing your machines over to drop off with Hector and Tammy. Your machine will be returned to you the following week.

If you would like to get your sewing machines all ready for the spring/summer sewing season bring your machines in by end of day on Tuesday.

If you could let us know if you want to bring your machine in that would be fantastic, so we know how many we are dealing with. 250-376-7630

Prices on a machine service are as follows:
Basic non Electronic : $99.99
Electronic : $109.99
Embroidery Fancy Dancy : $119.99