Kathleen Nadler

Kathleen Nadler was in to long arm quilt her jaw dropping queen size quilt.

The pattern she used is called Alaska by Laundry Basket Quilts. Kathleen changed the colour scheme completely going with reds, greys and creams. Laundry Basket quilts are usually done in denim blues or vintage reds. This looks completely different and is gorgeous!

Kathleen used the computer program for perfect results as she felt she just had too much into the quilt money and timewise to not have everything perfect at the finish line. I agree wholeheartedly!  Bill and Kathleen were about 3 hours to get this one done but wow! One of the most dramatic quilts we have had come through in a long time!

Thank you to Kathleen for sharing with us all your creativity and talent for really going outside the box! Thank you to Bill for helping with the computer work and ensuring that everything was going the way it was supposed to!

Linda Rollins

Linda Rollins was in to long arm quilt her gorgeous king size quilt. Made from 2 1/2" strips with splashes of lime green this one turned out beautifully!

Linda had Bill help her with loading and using the computer program which just made the job so much easier and perfect! Glide thread was just the icing on the cake. Linda was not aware that she could use the computer and was all over it when suggested. Good choice Linda!

Thank you to Linda for sharing with everyone!

Deb Lebsack

Deb Lebsack was also in to long arm quilt her gorgeous lap size winter quilt. The top is not flannel although it looks like it is. I love the plaid look to this one! 

Deb also chose to use the computer and used a Christmas themed design to enhance the whole feel of the quilt. Deb used Glide thread for ease of quilting with no thread breaks and a wonderful finished product!

Thank you so much Deb for sharing your quilt and your day with us!

Ruth Majak

Ruth Majak brought her quilt in for us to long arm for her. She had bought a kit a while back, but did not care for the blocks suggested in the kit.

She changed it up to the "Hope" block which starts with a partial seam and goes from there. By sewing the blocks around the center square she achieved a gorgeous finish!

Beautifully quilted by Lori Dewart and beautifully pieced by Ruth! Thank you to you both!

Remember that you can bring your quilts in for us to quilt. The cost is $.03 cents per square inch. Take the length and x by the width x .03  and you will have the cost of the quilting done by us. We are at a 1 - 2 week turnaround currently.

Machine Repair every Wednesday!

Reminder that Hector and Tammy come every Wednesday to drop off and pick up machines for servicing.
We are looking for another 5 machines this week. They have a trailer so have the room now to transport more machines! 

You can drop your machine off any time at the shop before Wednesday noon for them to pick up. You will get your machine back the following Wednesday.

The same great service by the same great people at the same great price!

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

Pip and Ellie

New patterns in the shop this week! The applique pattern is for 18" pillows and is just so incredibly cute!

Betty Oswell very kindly offered to make the pillow up for us so we should have it in the shop shortly. The pattern would be suitable for a Confident Beginner.

The applique is done with fusible webbing with your choice of stitching around the edges. You will be looking for a vibrant multi colour fabric for the bird body and the the rest is just the wing, the eye and tail feathers.

Find the pattern in our shop or online at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Workshop at the Shelf!

This is just so over the top exciting!

For the first time since the whole Covid put our world on end last spring we are looking at having a workshop June 4,5,6 and 7th.

Prism Table Runner (22” x 65”)
A new design from Quiltworx, you will learn foundation paper strip piecing techniques for lone star diamonds and also striped borders along with the use of cutting templates, smart corners, and TRP lines.

Two day Prism Table Runner class (Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June):         

$130 + taxes + pattern or kit (including pattern)

2 kit choices will be available, and colours will be published soon.
Max. 10 people – very well space out, about 10ft apart with your own table.

UFO days with Anne

You can choose between:

3 day UFO:   Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Monday 7th June        $125 
(4 places only)

2 day UFO:   Sunday 6th and Monday 7th June                        $100
  (10 places)

1 day UFO:  EITHER Sunday 6th or Monday 7th                       $60

Your project MUST be cut out and started.  It can be either Quiltworx or Jacqueline de Jonge.

You can sign up in the shop, call us at 250-376-7630 or you can sign up on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Alaska 2022

Yes we are going to Alaska in 2022 on a quilting cruise. How exciting is that? Anne Hall and I are hosting this fabulous trip and garauntee some good times, quilting, good food and spectacular scenery!

This is of course all dependant on the Covid situation, as we take your safety is of first concern for us. All precautions will be taken to have fun, enjoyable but safe vacation. We have a limit of 20 students in order to keep distances.Only 6 spots left so give a call soon!!!

The project offered is gorgeous! Called "Mermaids Tale" you can make this one as a 68" x 68" or extend it to a 99" x 99" queen quilt. You also have the option of doing the Poinsettia project which you will probably be able to finish the top on the cruise! That would be cool! Next you also can choose to do a UFO! You will need it to be a Quiltworx or Be Colourful project, and Anne will help you get through the project!

This all sure makes it sound pretty darn exciting! You can find all the details at Anne Hall's website : http://www.sewpeaceful.com

City Lights by Clothworks

So of course the delivery truck has been here I think just about every day! It is crazy!

The line of fabric by Clothworks called "City Lights" is now in the shop and we have the full line. The colours are just a gorgeous grouping in vibrant blues, reds, purples and greens. Love love love it!

Find it in the store or online at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Party Animals Fabrics

From 3 Wishes Fabrics comes this comical grouping of fabrics that just tickled my fancy! Bright colours and clever play on words with the cutest animals ever!

As we come out of grey winter days and the monotony of the past several months I think everyone could use a bit of a cheering up with this fabric that is sure to bring a smile to you all. I can see using this fabric in bags, lap quilts and more.Perhaps a quilt for in the back yard for this summer? 

Check out Party Animals in the shop or online at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Bill is Back on the Road

Bill is back on the road again. He will be over to Vancouver Island at the end of March.

Price of the service is $200 with the number of clients sharing the mileage. So the more the merrier! 

He is available to work on APQS long arm machines so give us a call to book your appointment.
250-376-7630

The days he is available are Saturday March 27,
                                                                 Sunday March 28
                                                                 Monday March 29th.                  

Bill has healed slowly but healed well from his foot surgery. He will be able to work on no  more than 2 machines a day [ mama bear is speaking here]. Safety protocols will be in place with masks please and distance. 

You can call us at the shop 250-376-7630 or call Bill directly at 250-318-1499.

Also email works well info@fabricshelf.ca

And Bill Goes on the Road Again

Bill will be heading out on the road again May 1st to May 12th. He is headed up the Cariboo as far as Prince Rupert.

Again he is doing services on the APQS machines and helping you all out. Price of a service is $200 with the number of clients all sharing the mileage. So the more clients the better for everyone.

Safety protocols will be in place with masks and distance please.

If this fits into your schedule please give me a call at: 
250-376-7630 or you can call Bill 250-318-1499. 
Email is also an option at info@fabricshelf.ca