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Get all the latest news, sales and shenanigans going on at the Shelf! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Women to Women
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Heathers Fabric Shelf is again collection filled purses for women in need.
This program has grown like crazy over the years, as the need seems to keep getting bigger and bigger. Sad but true.
If you would like to contribute new or gently used purses filled with necessary items for women in need you can bring them into the shop Monday through Friday between 10am and 5pm.
Some suggestions for the purses:
socks, gloves,hats
candy
shampoo
soap
feminine products
gift card for a coffee shop
notepad and pen
bus pass
Thank you to Patti at NSBIA for heading up this amazing project!
Huge thank you to all of you for helping out with this.
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Monday Morning with Paulette
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I am back to the shop now and new videos will be coming with Paulette and her fabulous stash projects.
If you too have a large amount (or even a small amount) of stash fabrics check out the YouTube channel to see what you can make with it.
Every 2nd Monday morning, Paulettle Eccleston will be showing one of her scrap quilts with instructions for how to put the block together!!!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be kept in the loops as to all the shenanigans going on at the Shelf.
Tips and tricks, inspiration, trips down memory lane and of course there are bound to be some giggles in there.
The patterns will be free but cannot for the life of me, figure out how to attach to the video.
In the interim you can email me to request the pattern and I am happy to forward you the pattern.
info@fabricshelf.ca
This has been a learn as we go for both Paulette and myself. We would like to thank you for all your patience and encouragement
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Linda Andersen
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Linda Andersen brought 3 quilts in to be longarmed. I chose this one to show as it is so beautifully done in ocean blues with a crisp white background. A sampler quilt finishing at 43" square this one would look great on the wall or back of the couch.
The E2E design chosen is I Dream of Feathers with Glide thread Pale Mist for the top.
A beautiful quilt with a calm ocean feel to it.
Thank you to Linda for sharing with us!
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Terry Dobert
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Terry Dobert brought her gorgeous Postage stamped framed quilt in to be long arm quilted. A relatively simple pattern but this one really lets the fabrics be the star of the show. It finished at a bed size of 88" x 100".
the quilt was long armed using the E2E design Flirtacious, a fabulous design for adding movement to the quilt as well as locking down all the seams.
Thank you to Terry for sharing with us all!
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Debbie Dobson
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Debbie Dobson created this gorgeous Kaffe Fassett quilt using a Kaleidoscope pattern. The large prints, vibrant tones and a modern pattern with a vintage twist all combined to create a gorgeous quilt that is sure to become a family heirloom. Don't you just love those rich jewel tones?
The Stack and Whack quilt finished at 60" square for a great wall hanging or couch quilt. The quilt was long armed using the E2E design Modern Curves with Glide thread Reef for the top.
Thank you so much, Debbie for sharing. Your quilt is amazing!
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Pat Crawford
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Pat Crawford started with this inspiring poem written by Laurel Burch and built it out from there.
Typical of Laurel Burch, the colours are vibrant, nature is strong and a meaningful message included. All put together into one amazing wall hanging!
I could get the message to show clearly so I have it below:
Close your eyes
and Dream a Dream
and seek the courage
to make it real.
Reflect on the Past
Envision the future
and embrace today with
an open heart and soul
Laurel Burch
Pat's quilt was long arm quilted by Leslie with E2E design Sea Foam and glide thread Mercury.
Thank you to Pat for sharing with us all! Your quilt is gorgeous!
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Corrie Esselink
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This quilt is a show stopper with gorgeous Tilda fabrics, an amazing pattern called North Star and long arm quilting that is just incredible. All combined to create Corrie's quilt and she is rightfully so proud of it! She is is keeping this one. So would I , Corrie!
Corrie chose to have the quilt done E2E with a design called Ada. The pattern is just so perfect with feathers, pearls and soft swirls of Glide thread in a Cream tone. Gosh, I am getting all goose bumpy just describing it! LOL
Well done Corrie and thank you so much for sharing!
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Canadian Wartime Quilts
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During the Second World War, fabric and clothing rations were just as severe as food and fuel.
Clothes rationing began in 1941 with the
distribution of 66 coupons yearly to every adult.
The allowance was later cut to 48 coupons, then 36, and by 1944 only 20 coupons.
Clothes rationing continued until 1949.
Over 400,000 quilts were sent from Canada overseas for the war effort!!!
To read more about this fascinating time in quilt history.....pertaining to Canada! Click on the Read More Button below
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Farmhouse Quilt by Tilda
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This lovely quilt uses just one block, made up of three units sewn using simple patchwork techniques. The blocks, made in five different colourways to create a charming scrappy look, feature fabrics from the Tilda basics, collections or maybe from your stash! We have a large selection of Tilda fabrics that would work perfect in this moderate rated quilt.
If interested in the Tilda Farmhouse pattern click on the Read More button.
Our website has all of our current Tilda fabrics.
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Demo APQS available here
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We selling our shop models of the APQS machines now! What does this mean for you? Big savings!!
These machines are purchased by us for use in the shop. We are able to sell them to you at a great price with full warranty.
We have a Millie and a Lucey currently available. These come with or without the computer.
My opinion is that you want the computer. It is such a time saver and enables you to have a very professional finish!
The Millie is on a 12' frame and the Lucey is on a 10' frame.
Click on the Read More Button to see pricing.
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Scissor Sharpening
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Scissor Sharpening by Rick Walker of Wicked Edge
Rick will be coming in the second Wednesday of each month to sharpen your scissors and knives.
Have your items in to the shop by end of business on Nov.12th for them to be sharpened on the 13th.
Rick comes with 40 years of experience and does a great job! He will even sharpen pinking shears, grooming shears and more.
You can phone me at 250-376-7630 or email me as well to let me know how many scissors/knives are coming.
Cost is $10 a pair scissors
Knives $8 each
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Sewing Machine Repair
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Now is a great time to get your machine all tuned up and ready for the upcoming retreat season, Christmas sewing and more time indoors.
Hector, Tammy, Kyla and partner are fabulous machine technicians with fast, reliable service. Truly a family business, they are well versed on most brands of machines. Sewing machines and sergers are their specialty.
Fast service and warrantied.
Prices on machine services are as follows:
Basic non-electronic $110
Electronic/Serger $130
Embroidery with Unit $160
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