Hero of the Week

Patty Mills is our Hero of the Week!

Patty is a sales rep for several companies and we love it when she arrives with the multiple suitcases. She is one of my favorite reps....informative, knowledgeable, never pushy and always works with us, not at us.

What really makes Patty a hero is her contribution to several Rescue organizations for dogs in the Fraser Valley. At one point in time a few weeks ago she had 10 dogs in her house!  Her heart is huge and her caring and help for some of the most vulnerable of animals is truly inspirational.

Thank you Patty for all you are and all you do!

Wendy White

Wendy White was in to show her Kimberbell Bench Pillow for the month of March. She blinged it up hugely and I love it! She has added crystals and jewels with lots of fancy stitches and free motion work!

Thank you so much for sharing, Wendy!

Sally Andrysiak

Sally Andrysiak was in to show us her 365 Day Quilt and it is incredible! Our jaws hit the floor when we saw this one with 365 blocks in it! I have enough problems finishing 4 placemats!

Sally worked on the project for just over a year and finished it just  the other week. Her use of colours, design and values in the quilt are spot on.

Thank you, Sally for showing us this quilt. I now feel like a complete slug. LOL

Color Influence

I love the simplicity of this great project. If you have a stash, or some 2 1/2" strips looking for a home this may just be the ticket!

The project finishes at 40" x 50" but should be pretty easy to make larger.

Click here for the free download!

Karen Shook

Karen Shook, from Vancouver Island, was here visiting our very own Sue Pare. The two of them were out shopping for the day and stopped in to show us what Karen made with some gorgeous batiks! Isn't this stunning? I love the colours in the quilt, moving from light blues into vibrant purples.

Thank you to Karen for sharing your quilt with us all.

Win a Millie Long Arm Machine

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! (Can enter daily)

Vivian Bag by Swoon

We have had one spot open up for the Vivian Bag class on April 6 and 7th. Kim Aydon will be here from Prince George to teach the class. Cost of the class is $70 for the two days.

Sign up in store or online!

Quilt Canada is coming 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!

Circle 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.

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: Ruth Fane showing her gorgeous wall hanging! This one is from 2010, back when we were in the first little shop. No heat, no air conditioning and only 800 square feet! My how the shop....and the show ......have grown!

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 

And the Quilt Show Grows

Donna from Donna's Yarn and Craft  is excited to let everyone know that she will be having a Fiber Arts show and tell going on in her shop at the same time as our Quilt Show!

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 Sale

APQS Used Machine Inventory

2017 Millie 30 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

Click here for more details or give us a call at 250-376-7630. You can reach our resident APQS guru, Bill Fagervik, at 250-318-1499

Steamfast

This may be the world's smallest steam iron with a mighty ability to set crisp creases and remove wrinkles.

It is strong enough for everyday use at home, yet lightweight and compact for taking along with you. When trying to iron in and around pockets and pleats, the SteamFast SF-717-A with its tiny non-stick soleplate, will get into places bigger irons can't reach. If you travel, or if you simply need to touch up garments away from home, the SF-717-A Steam Iron is an ideal appliance. It comes with a convenient travel bag, and features a non-stick soleplate, and dual voltage for overseas travel. You can be confident that Steamfast products are built to perform, and are built to last.

SPECS: 260-420 Watts / 1.4oz water capacity / 1 minute heating time / Product weight is .96 lbs / Product dimensions are 5.3” depth by 3” wide by 3” tall / 7.5ft cord / 2-pin Polarized plug type / 60HZ, 120V / Water Measuring Cup included.

Priced at $44.95 available in store or on line. If we are sold out we would be happy to order in for you! Check it out online!

Kathy Elliott

Kathy Elliott was in to long arm quilt this beauty of a quilt. The quilt is called "Mystical Journey" by Lidia Froehler of Cotton Treasures.

I love the choice in colours and Kathy did a great job quilting the quilt with a panto she had never used before. She chose a quilting design that mirrored the stars in the quilt.

Thank you so much for sharing with us all, Kathy!

Shirley Huculak

Shirley Huculak, who operates like a quilting machine, was in to long arm quilt this stunning two colour quilt! Using only the blue and black colours she turned out a great looking project which I am sure will be loved for many years to come!

The panto she chose to do is a new one to her as well. It is called "Jessie's  Swirls" and it looked super on the quilt. Shirley is now fairly adept at the swirls and curves when quilting!

Thank you Shirley for taking us all on your quilting journey!