Hero of the Week

Hero of the week is.....drum roll......Jennifer Smith!

Jennifer Smith is the sales rep from HA Kidd Notions and comes to see us every 2 weeks. We love it when she comes in to show us all the latest and the greatest!

Even better...she will be at the Quilt Show this April 28 and 29! So now all of you get to see what she has in her bag of tricks! She will be doing demos of the product so you will get a chance to try them out before purchasing. How cool is that?

 Okay back on track....what makes Jennifer a hero? Jennifer is always smiling, always looking for ways to help us and gives the best hugs a shop owner could ask for!

Thank you Jennifer for being who and what you are. You are an amazing lady and I am so blessed to have you in my life! Now let's get ready for Quilt Show!

Terri Turiff

Terri Turiff was the winner of the February Basket! Terri was pretty darn excited and couldn't wait to get over to her friend's house to show her all the goodies!

Remember, every time you purchase in the shop you get your name entered to win the monthly basket [ value up to $200!!!}. Pretty cool don't you think?

Colleen Smith

Colleen Smith was in to learn to use our long arm machine and quilted this little beauty!

The pattern is from an older Alex Anderson book for beginner quilting. I know this because I have the book and have made the quilt.

Colleen is now a certified long arm quilter and is set to go with all her projects! Great work Colleen and we look forward to seeing you soon.....cheers

9th Annual North Shore Quilt Show

Quilt Show this year is April 28 and 29th. We have had to move it one weekend ahead due to a booking conflict with the Seniors Center. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

This quilt show is all about you! Think of it as a giant Show and Tell with lots of inspiration for everyone!

I have always envisioned our quilt shop as part of a network of like minded people. The annual quilt show is an opportunity to show what you have done, see what others have done, to inspire others and to be inspired. I hope all of you will have a chance to be a part of a great event held right here in the Brock Center.

We have a few things lined up for the show. Jennifer Smith from H.A. Kidd will be here to show us what she has in the way of notions and ideas. These are straight from the warehouse so it should be pretty darn exciting to see!

No entry fee, no judging .....just fun!

We will start to accept quilts in the middle of April. We will also be looking for volunteers to help out at the show so stay tuned for details.

Photo is Kevin Williams of Contemporary Sewing Materials and local quilter Janice Gillis at 2017 quilt show.

Wild Ones

I absolutely fell in love with the Laurel Burch "Wild Ones" flannel collection. The decision was too hard to choose between the dark or the light ......so I ordered both!

The quality of the flannel is gorgeous and the colours are clear and bright.

Priced at $17.99 in shop or online! 

Win a Millie!

APQS is giving away another Millennium long arm quilting system for a lifetime of quilting enjoyment. The lucky grand prize winner will receive:

• A Millie Longarm quilting machine on a 12-foot table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-position handles, directional horizontal locks and much more.
• An overhead lighting bar valued at $795.
• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty
• Total prize value: $19,695

They will select a grand prize winner at random on Monday June 25th. The winner will be notified via phone or email. Enter once a day for your chance to win!

There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide, with the registration period ending @ 5PM on Monday June 25th. Must be 18 years of age to win.

For more details and to enter the contest click here!

Quilt Canada Here We Come!

Some very exciting news....Bill and/or I will be working the APQS booth at Quilt Canada in Vancouver! Yep....just a little bit excited!

If you are at the show stop in and say Hi! We would love to see you all.

May 31, June 1 & 2 2018
Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Convention Centre

HOURS:
May 31 (10am – 7pm)
June 1 (10am – 7pm)
June 2 (11am – 5pm)

Stay up to date on preparations for Quilt Canada 2018, the National Juried Show and all the plans for celebrating Canadian quilters and quilting.

Tickets for QUILT CANADA 2018 are now available to purchase. Click here to purchase now!

Circle of Life class by Jacqueline de Jonge is being taught by Anne Hall July 24th through July 28th, 2018. Anne is one of only 5 in the world who is certified to teach this pattern! Pretty darn excited about that! Come and learn to make a jaw dropping project this summer with an amazing teacher! Cost of the class is $375 for the 5 days. You can sign up in store or online! 

We have very limited seats left so grab yours quickly!

Please note that when you sign up online the tax is included in the price. We are treating everyone to breakfast each morning courtesy of Craig's Bakery as well.

And the Quilt Show Grows!

Donna from Donna's Yarn and Craft was just in the shop and is excited to let everyone know that she will be having a Fiber Arts show and tell going on in her shop!

Anyone with needlework, knitting, crochet or other needle work let us know and we will get you all signed up. There is no fee and all the rules are the same to bring your items in.

You can start to bring items to Donna April 15th onward. We will be helping her with displays and organizing but she will be managing that component of the show herself.

If you have any questions give us a call at 250-376-7630 or Donna at 250-376-3811.

APQS Used Machine Inventory

APQS Used Machine Inventory

2017 Millie30 with 3 year warranty – List price $18,900 / Sale Price $17,500

2017 Lenni with 3 year warranty – List price $ $9,000 / Sale Price $8,200

2017 George with 3 year warranty – List Price $6,000 / Sale Price $5,400

2014 Millie – List Price $ 14,600 / Sale Price $13,600

2014 Freddie – List Price $13,800 / Sale Price $13,000

Details

• Must pay in full within 30 days of order date
• $500 refundable deposit to order machine
• Millie/Freddie Choice of 10′, 12′ or 14′ Deluxe Table (New)
• Lucey/Lenni Choice of 10′ or 12′ Standard Table Frame (New)
• All Machines have the “L” Bobbin
• All will come with a 1 year warranty unless specified
• Machines will come with the standard starter kit and free beginner class

Options

• Bliss can be added to all machines except George for $1,000
• $500 to convert to a “M” sized bobbin
• $500 to convert to European or Canadian machine
• Quilt Path can be added to all except George for $9,500

We're at it again!

The Antique section of last year's quilt show proved to be very popular so we will be repeating it again.

If anyone has anything to show please let us know. It can be sewing machines, sewing patterns, notions or other items of interest to sewers and quilters. We are trying to get a sense as to how much room we will need for that part of the show.

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or you can email us at info@fabricshelf.ca