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Joy Parkes

Joy Parkes was in to long arm quilt this beauty of a quilt. The theme she was working with was African wildlife and she wanted to use the colours as well as the panel pictures to emphasize the theme.

Joy came in for help with some of the coordinates as well as the outer border. We managed to find something that went really well and she was off and running then!

Great work on this one Joy and I want to personally thank you for letting me help you choose fabrics with you. I love it when I get top do that!

Devona Hay

Devona brought these two darling little quilts in to show us. She made them for two little girls who are going to be over the moon with their quilts!

It is hard to see in the photo but it is Snow White themed in both with the sashings providing the contrast.

Well done Devona and thank you for inspiring us all!

Paulette Eccleston

Paulette was in this week to long arm quilt this beauty of a scrap quilt. What a fabulous pattern to use up loads of fabrics! I am thinking that some of my fat quarter bundles might be just the ticket for this project.

Beautiful work Paulette and as always we are so appreciative that you come in and spend you time with us. You must have done enough quilts by now that your stash just has to look smaller?

Sharon and Hugh Marple

Sharon and Hugh Marple were in to see our long arm and try it out. These two were just so much fun to work with! The bright quilt on the right is a Hunter's Star and the one on the left has a nautical theme.

Sharon and Hugh took to the long arming so fast it was amazing. It all made sense to them and the smoothness of their stitching was spot on. I have to admit I was a bit taken aback. Do you two have no fear????

As a side note Hugh is an amazing knitter and specializes in cabling. We spent some time chatting about wools and patterns. He showed me a different way to cast on that ensures a perfect tension from the bottom up! That has always been a bit of a issue for me so I wanted to say thank you for that tip!

Quilting Cruise to Hawaii Fall 2021!

THE BIG QUESTION … why would you book a quilting cruise right now, other than the fact Heather and Anne will be there?

Well … we totally understand that we are still in the midst of great uncertainty with regard to COVID. But let us try to put your mind at rest. We have been waiting for so long to finally secure a beautiful quilting space on this luxurious small ship, sailing to Hawaii from Vancouver (and also returning to Vancouver!). Apparently, cabins are selling out really fast. Our wonderful travel agent, Fiona Buchart, has secured an amazing deal if you book before the end of July, worth around CAD$800 per person!!! Take a look at the cancellation schedule below. FULL REFUND available until January! So it gives you a few more months to wait and see without any risk at all:

Cancellation Fee Schedule (per person)

From 1st January 2021: $150 cancellation fee will be charged
From 27 June 2021: $400 cancellation fee
From 12 July 2021: 50% cancellation fee
From 27 July 2021: 75% cancellation fee
From 26th August 2021: 100% non-refundable

For full details and pricing options, visit https://www.sewpeaceful.com/hawaiiquiltingcruise. And to chat with Fiona Buchart to find out up-to-date information on what the cruise lines are doing to reassure us, call her on (250) 390-0220

Sandra O'Reilly

Sandra O'Reilly was in to pick up her quilt that she had us quilt. Lori Dewart was the long arm quilter on this one and it is gorgeous!

Sandra picked up the kit years ago from Keepsake Quilting and finally got around to finishing the piecing and getting it quilted. Fabrics are by RJR Fabrics and the design is Jinny Beyer design.

Sandra, this is one fantastic quilt and Lori and I both want to thank you for letting us be a part of it all. Just amazing!

Sandra Sugden

Sandra Sugden was in to show us what she created from a prize package she won from our shop. The colours are so cheerful and pretty, the Disappearing Nine Patch design is perfect and even the size of the project is spot on! This one is being donated to Hospice House.

Thank you to Sandra for sharing your talents with all of us and Hospice House as well.

Tooting our own Horn!

Kamloops This Week is having their Reader's Choice contest again.

You can enter once a day until July the 31st for your favourite businesses. All of our fabric shops have been amazing through this Covid 19 crisis and I hope you will all take the time to vote for your personal favourite shop. Thank you so much!

Vote in 25 categories - restaurants, shops and more to qualify your vote. You will be entered by Kamloops This Week to win a fantastic price package from Tourism Kamloops!

You can vote once a day every day so click and show your support for business in Kamloops!

Twenty Strip Tote

We have the pattern for Twenty Strip Tote back in stock. We have had several requests for the pattern and you can see why!

Super easy to do, no fancy hardware, just using a Strip pack or your own 2 1/2" strips. Using fusible batting - 8 strips x 2 1/4" and then you need 12 strips of cotton batting 2 1/2". The pattern comes with a scan that if you use with your phone it will give you a video with help on making the project! How handy is that?

Bag measures at 12" tall, 12" wide and 4" deep. We also have the Happy Handles kit if you choose to make your handles the same as the pattern. Pattern is by Aunties Two Patterns and is $15.99 available in shop and on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Tonga Fantasy

Is this not the most gorgeous purple and blue quilt ever? This one is a big one at 102" x 102" and all in Batiks by Timeless Treasures. Pattern is designed by Wing and a Prayer.

This quilt is offered as a BOM or purchase it outright. Full price on the kit is $299.99. Fabrics and kits available in January of 2021. If you want to start payments now of $50 a month you will have the kit - or most of it - paid for when it arrives! How cool is that? Works out to $12 and change per week so very affordable for everyone.

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 to register. If you would like to wait until January to start payment that is fine too. I just wanted to give you options.

RIH Quilt Raffle

The RIH Auxillary Quilters Guild has once again produced 2 fabulous quilts for raffle to raise funds for our Hospital.

If there ever was a time to consider purchasing a ticket to win a quilt this is it! The quilts are meticulously made and are sure to be a lifelong treasure in your family.

You can purchase the tickets at Heather's Fabric Shelf, Katja's Quilt Shoppe in Kamloops or at Diversity in Prichard.

The draw date has been extended to August 12th so you still have time to get in on this draw.