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Hero of the Week
Susan R. is the Hero of the week for us this time around. Susan is the Post Office Manager across at the Shopper's Drug Mart in the Brock Shopping Center.
We are over to see her usually every day and often several times in the day. Susan is always friendly, professional and explains everything to me as to shipping options and cost. In this day of online everything it is so heart warming to deal with Susan with her smile and patience.
Remember you can mail your parcels from this outlet with little to no line ups and you get the best customer service!
Thank you Susan for helping to make our Brock Shopping Center the best neighborhood mall ever!
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Kathy Cholette
Our very own Kathy Cholette was in to long arm quilt this "Oh so cute" little quilt! It will be a display in the shop by next week so stop in to take a peek!
This was Kathy's first time on the long arm but she just nailed it. the confidence showed in her consistent speed and having the Bumpity pattern and Glide thread just made it so much easier!
Now we are on to the binding. Thank you to Kathy for always being ready to learn something new and especially for that wonderful giggle that has everyone around you giggling!
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Barb Hollingshead
Barb Hollingshead was in to long arm quilt this great little quilt.
She made this braid quilt using scraps that just turned out so terrific. The challenge was the moving the colours from one to the next but I think she got it just right.
Pattern is by Quilt in a Day, Eleanor Burns. Heather taught this one as a class in the spring.
Great work Barb and thank you for sharing. Your granddaughter is going to love it!
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Elaine Magnus
Elaine Magnus was in for her class on using the long arm at the shop yesterday! She did a great job on quilting the quilt and was through in an hour and a half....yep she was motoring along!
Loved the way the quilt turned out and she was equally thrilled. Elaine has already booked her next appointment in August. If you want to come on in to quilt your quilt or learn to use our machine, we are booking into August so give us a call and reserve your spot. 250-376-7630
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Marvin Ecker Trunk Show
Marvin Ecker will be here Sunday August 12th for a trunk show. Marvin has shown his work at several of the quilt shops up and down the valley as well as at Sun Peaks.
Marvin has an amazing collection of quilts he has made on his quilting journey and I am so excited to see them.
Remarkable in colour choices, modern design and the long arm quilting is jaw dropping!
Trunk show is here at the shop at 1 pm and the cost is $5 to help pay for his transportation. Please let us know if you are coming so I have an idea for number of chairs needed. Give us a call at 250-376-7630
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Jelly Roll plus a Zinger!
Have you ever done a Jelly Roll Race quilt? Use a jelly roll and join them together to make a gorgeous quilt to have on hand for events....or maybe keep for yourself! I did!
this pattern is by Valorie Wells of the Stitching Post in Sisters Oregon. I love the pops of white she has used in the project. We have some new jelly rolls in the shop so stop in to take a look and make up this great little project this weekend!
Click here for the free download: http://shop.stitchinpost.com/images/free_patterns/JellyRollPlusAZinger-web.pdf
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Quilting with fusibles
Today's Inside Tip - When quilting fabrics or T-Shirt quilts that also include iron-on fusible, be mindful that the needle heats up as you stitch which melts the fusible. This will result in thread breaks and skipped stitches. Here's some helpful tips:
- SLOW DOWN on your stitching speed. It takes the needle longer to go through the fabric and fusible. By slowing down, you will give the needle more time to make a proper stitch.
- Keep some rubbing alcohol and Q-Tips nearby to clean and cool the needle. Depending on what fusible product was used, you may have to do this several times during the stitching process.
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Antique Quilt 1939 - 1941
I posted a bit ago about an antique quilt that had come our way via Marg Spina to Diane Hewins and then to us. We have big news in regards to the quilt!
The Kamloops This Week newspaper was out to have a look at the quilt and take some pictures! Dale Bass was fascinated with the quilt and all the names involved. She laments that she has now fallen down a rabbit hole and is determined to find some history on the quilt. Keep your eye on the Kamloops This Week newspaper this week for an article on the quilt! Marg Spina would have been so thrilled to see what is happening! Pictures of the quilt were taken and I am assured that I am looking tall and skinny! LOL
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