Meet Your Neighbour

This week we would like everyone to meet Anne Walker. Anne is a wonderful person who lives with the belief "If you talk the talk, you need to walk the walk". Anne doesn't just talk about how to be a good person....she is the good person! We are so blessed to know her and count her as a friend!

Anne was born in Vancouver and raised in Millardville, later moving to Surrey. She married the love of her life, Vern and the travelling commenced...Prince George, Lac la Hache, Penticton, Surrey and of course Kamloops. Kamloops came about in 1975. Anne and Vern had 3 children of their own and then took in 4 of their nieces to raise for 6 years. Vern was working road construction, which meant Anne was parenting much of the time on her own.

Anne was sewing for all the boys their western shirts for economy and also for the love of sewing. She also was sewing other clothing, home decor and lots of mending.

Anne started quilting 40 years ago when she took a course downtown Kamloops. We couldn't come up with the name of the shop, so if anyone has any ideas we would love the memory jog. It wasn't Fabric House, nor Macrame Hut. She is sure it was downtown on Victoria. Her first quilt was 15 years in the making with her friend Arlene being the motivator for Anne to finish it. Since then she has quilted many, many quilts for family, friends and charities.

Anyway Anne has been happily quilting all these years and loves every part of the process. When I asked her what her favorite part is she replied "The hand quilting!". Really? that is a first!

Thank you to Anne for sharing a bit of yourself with us all. You are an amazing woman with a truly generous heart!

Lennie is on sale!

Our fun and affordable Lenni is on sale for only $9,300 USD. That is a $2,000 discount.

With Lenni, we have transferred our Millennium know-how to a smaller quilting machine. It is the essence of APQS in its simplest, purest form – a fun and affordable longarm. Everything is designed, engineered and crafted to be approachable, inviting and simple to use.

Don't forget to add a Bliss Track package for only $1,000.
Give us a call at 250-376-7630.
For more information click on the link: https://www.apqs.com/machines/lenni/

Donna Daines

Donna Daines was in to long arm quilt her gorgeous butterfly quilt. The butterfly block is created using batik strips.

I have seen this pattern and have plans to create this one. In my spare time. I absolutely love her choice in colours and the border treatment is just the icing on the cake!

Thank you to Donna for inspiring us all!

Donna Daines ....Again!

Donna Daines was in 2 days later to quilt this gorgeous lap quilt! This one is using a lovely wilderness fabric line in teals and blues.

Beth was her helper that day and I think Donna was ready to take her home with her! A great day in the shop with these 2 and a great finish to a gorgeous project!

Sherri Johnson

Sherri Johnson was in to long arm quilt this awesome quilt for her  granddaughter. This one has been several years in the making and is a true keepsake.

The hand applique is gorgeous with subtle Glide thread used to keep the vintage feel.

Congratulations to Sherri for creating a lovely keepsake!

Hector and Tammy are coming!

Hector and Tammy Symes of Symes mobile machine services will be here on Thursday, 14th of March. We just love these two! So much fun!

If you want your machine serviced or scissors sharpened give us a call at 250-376-7630 or drop off at the shop. They well service Mechanical, Computerized and Embroidery machines as well as sergers.

Quilt Show April 27/28th, 2019

Quilt Show this year is a go!! We were a bit iffy for a space but it is all good! So excited! April 27/28th. I will get the word out for volunteers as soon as I get to that. Thank you for your patience.

As always the quilt show will be right here in the Brock Shopping Center, in Kamloops, BC.

Our quilt show costs nothing to enter a quilt and everyone is welcome. If you can let us know how big your quilt is that is helpful for arrangement of the quilt racks.

We would love to see what you have been working on currently or in the past.The quilts shown are modern, antique, traditional and can be bed quilts, bags, clothing, runners and placemats or anything else that you have made from fabrics.

Entry to see the show is by donation to offset the costs and proceeds go to charity. I am cracking my whip, ladies, so you can get your quilts in!

APQS is giving away another Millie!

APQS is giving away another Millie! Free to enter, but you can only enter once a day. There has never been a winner from Canada and wow! would that be so exciting for one of you to win!

Enter by clicking here: https://www.apqs.com/shopping-tools/giveaway/millie/

Fire Island Hosta

We have had so many requests for this class we have decided to host this class in August of 2019.

The class is over 5 days from August 10 -14th. Teacher is our very own Anne Hall who comes with a wealth of knowledge in paper piecing. 
You have a choice of either a 74" x 74" or a queen size 100" x 100". We will be kitting both sizes in the colours shown. Price to follow when we have firm numbers.
Cost of the class is $375 for all 5 days plus supplies.

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or register on line at: http://www.fabricshelf.ca

More Quiltworx classes!

Anne Hall has agreed to teach even more classes while she is here! I am so thrilled to offer you all the following classes:
Tea Time OR Eight in a Rainbow!
Take either of these 2 day classes on August 12 and 13th.

Confident beginner rated and should be going home with most or all of the project finished!


Classes are $160 each for the 2 days. Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or sign up on line: http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Anne Hall is offering even more!!

Good grief! Anne Hall is offering even more!

From the 11th of August through the 14th she is offering a Finish it up class for all of you that have taken a class with her!

Are you stuck with your project from Anne? Here is your opportunity to take a Finish it up class and get some help finishing your projects!

Give us a call at 250-376-7630 or sign up on line: http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Stonehenge Block Challenge

The Northcott Stonehenge Block Party International event has now started. We were late receiving our product so right now we are going at warp speed and have the block done and ready to go. The block is done and party is Saturday March23 at the shop with demo of the block making and a sale of 25% off all regular priced on the bolt fabrics. Shop in store or online http://www.fabricshelf.ca

This is a 12" block using the sun as the inspiration for the design. Betty Oswell and Heather have designed this one with lots of suggestions and hints from Coral and all the staff. It sometimes does take a village!

You are invited to visit as many shops that you can either in person or online and purchase the kits. The challenge is for you to use at least 12 blocks in a quilt design and submit a photo of your finished quilt to Northcott for the International Stonehenge block party.You can win a trip to England to see the Stonehenge, 2nd prize is $1000 of Stonehenge fabric and 3rd prize is $500 of Stonehenge fabrics. The 3 winning quilts will be displayed in the Traveling Stonehenge Quilt Display.

Cost of the block kit is $12.99. Collect blocks from all over Canada and the USA. You can find a list of the shops participating at the Northcott web site: http://www.northcott.net/resource_details.aspx?resourceid=3154&resourceCatId=9

The block is available in the shop and on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca
It may take until Monday or Tuesday for us to get the kits up on the website, so please bear with us.

Northcott Clothworks Solids

To welcome spring we have put our entire line of Northcott Clothworks Solids on sale with the most amazing colours ever! From ivories, taupes, yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, purples, blues, greens it is all here waiting for you!

These fabrics reg. $14.99 now on sale for $8.99. Only on sale at this price until March 31st!

Check them out in the shop or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Mary Jane Reid

Mary Jane Reid was in to long arm quilt her gorgeous Stash Class project. She had purchased the fabric months ago with no clear idea as to what she wanted to do with it. Enter the Stash Class! It is absolutely amazing!

Thank you to Mary Jane for sharing your morning with us and inspiring us all to use our stashes.