Hero of the Week

This Hero of the week this time is Kim Aydon!

Kim is down from Prince George to teach machine embroidery. The students are having so much fun and wait until you see their projects!

Kim is the hero this time for her optimistic outlook on the day no matter what comes at her. She is incredibly organized which I am so in awe of! Somehow , no matter the level that her students are at, she manages to get the information across and have everyone feeling accomplished. I applaud her patience and sense of humour at all times.

Kim....thank you for bringing your own special sunshine into our shop for these three days!

Robyn Shiels

The always multi talented Robyn Shiels, was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous bee themed quilt. She was also showing us her multi tasking skills as she long arm quilted with baby Anna, strapped to her front. Anna is only a few weeks old  so Robyn has had to be creative in finding ways to get things done.

Thank you Robyn for sharing your quilt with us and especially for sharing little Anna with us.

Carol Delaney

Carol Delaney brought her quilt in for Beth to quilt here at the shop. She chose a rich chocolat brown Minky for the backing and the quilt turned out gorgeous!

Beth drew leaves all around the outside borders, edge stitched around the deer and filled in the background. She did a great job and the finish is stunning. I think Carol will be sharing this one in the quilt show!

Thank you Carol for sharing your lovely quilt!

Robyn Shiels

We have Robyn Shiels up again with her second quilt of the week. I just loved the fabrics in this one! Austrailian fabrics with fantastic designs that were left to be the star of the show! Just a gorgeous quilt and a great job on the quilting Robyn!

Thank you to Robyn for again sharing with us!

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.

Click here to enter daily for your chance to win! 

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.

Oldies but Goodies for the quilt show!

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 email us at info@fabricshelf.ca

Elizabeth Biagioni

Elizabeth Biagioni was in to show us her gorgeous quilt she made for her grandson for his upcoming graduation! Lucky grandson I'd say!

I just love the colours in this one. An interesting outcome on this quilt - she did not realize until the quilt was done that the blue diamonds are different....every single one! The fabrics just laid out that way!

Long arm quilted by Linda King.

Thank you for sharing with us Elizabeth!

Call of the Wild

Isn't this a gorgeous quilt using a panel from the collection "Call of the Wild" by Hoffman fabrics? The line is digitally printed and just stunning.

We have the raccoon and others available in the shop or online!

Click here for the free pattern! 

Shirley Hucaluk & Heather Griffith

Shirley Hucaluk was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous queen size quilt for Heather Griffith! She used the "Jessie's Swirls" panto and Glide thread for a perfect finish to this great quilt.

The backing chosen was a 90" wide black minky and it looked amazing with the quilting on it.

Thank you to Shirley and Heather for sharing the day and the quilt with us all.

Cirlcle of Life

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.

Enchanted Garden

"Enchanted Garden" by In the Beginning fabrics.

A gorgeous batik Block of the Month program starting in August. Use fusible applique and simple piecing to achieve this amazing quilt!

This is a 12 month program finishing at 48" x 64". We will have fabrics to add borders to make it larger if you choose.

Stay tuned to the web site and the newsletter for more information coming.

Quilt Canada comes to Vancouver!

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 here!

On the Road Again!

Bill is heading up to Terrace and Prince Rupert area the first week in May! He will be bringing lots of goodies

Anyone needing service on their APQS machines let us know. Also he can bring rolls of batting up for anyone who has ordered the promo batting.

Bill would like to bring our long arm to do some demos on the machine. We do need to know if anyone is interested so please let us know. You can call us at 250-376-7630 or email us at info@fabricshelf.ca

Call us at 250-376-7630 to get your name down for him to see your machine!

Up Up and Away

"Up Up and Away" fabrics by Camelot fabrics just came in the door!

These fabrics are just gorgeous for spring with a lovely metallic sheen to them. Not a lot of Mettalic, just enough to give it a bit of oomph! Of course, with me being like a crow, I was all over this shiny fabric....LOL

Priced at $18.99 per meter.

You can find it in store or online!