Win a Millie

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Your favourite longarm contest is back!

We’re excited to give away another Millie longarm quilting system. Want that winner to be you?

Enter daily for your chance to win the grand prize package:

• A Millie longarm quilting machine on a Deluxe Table that includes a stitch regulator, multi-position handles, directional horizontal locks and much more.

• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty.

• A lifetime of quilting ahead.

TOTAL VALUE: $19,700

The selection process (drum roll, please)

We will randomly select a grand prize winner on December 10, 2021.
Enter once a day for your chance to win. There is no purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide. Must be 18 years of age to win.

Monthly gift basket winners

In September, October and November one lucky entrant will receive an APQS Quilting Gift Basket full of thread, patterns and other great APQS goodies.

Click on the link every single day for a chance to win https://www.apqs.com/shopping-tools/giveaway/millie/

Ann Gerritts

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Ann Gerritts was in to long arm 2 autumn themed quilts this week. The Sampler quilt is just gorgeous in warm browns and the loveliest red tones. I had to pet the quilt every time I walked past!

The pumpkin quilt is so fun with the purple actually having a bit of metallic sprinkle on it. Anne opted for the computer program with a pumpkin edge to edge design. How is that for a perfect design for this quilt?

Bill was there to help her with the set up and choosing threads and designs. It was a full day for Ann but so worth it. Just the binding on and then she is on to the next!

Thank you to Ann for sharing your fabulous projects with us!

Drina Latrace

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Drina Latrace brought her quilt in for us to longarm for her. Lori Dewart did the quilting in a sweet little edge to edge design. I love the theme of Ballerina dancers in this little girl quilt. You don't see a lot of dance theme fabric so Drina was all over this when it came in!

I also wanted to point out the size of the quilt. Perfect for crib and a lap as the child grows this quilt is sure to be used for many years to come.

Beautiful choice in colours and layout Drina! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of the quilt story!

Are you wanting to get some of your projects quilted?
To get an estimate of what your quilt will cost to be quilted :
length x width x .03cents.
You can just bring your quilt in with batting and backing 4" larger all around or send an email to me at info@fabricshelf.ca

Also if you go to longarm service on our website you will find all sorts of interesting and useful information including how to prepare your backing!
http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Ilene Zurowski

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Ilene Zurowski is the winner of the $50 gift certificate for the month of September! Was she excited! Ilene wasted no time getting down here to pick it up and behind that mask she is actually grinning from ear to ear! 

Every time you purchase regular priced items your name is entered in the draw for the $50 GC. This also is for online orders. We draw at the end of every month and will  notify you immediately! Great fun and our way of saying thank you for supporting our shop!

Women Helping Women.

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This year we are again participating in collecting purses for women in need. Gently used or new purses with supplies you think would be appreciated. This program has proved to be very popular and fills a need not just for the product the purses contain, but is such an emotional lift!

Socks, mitts or gloves, makeup, perfume, kleenex, hygiene products, gift cards, masks, wallet or anything else that you think would be good.

Drop off at our shop any time during business hours until Dec. 14th

I have the poster in the window of our shop as well as at the till. If you have any questions please call Patti at the NSBIA 250-376-2411

Drina Latrace

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Drina Latrace had us quilt her very cool motorcycle quilt. Drina had purchased the themed fabric from us a bit ago and I was very curious to see what she did with it.

Lori Dewart did the quilting on this one and did a great job of it. Part of what can make your quilt come together so much better is the quality of your fabrics, the accuracy of the piecing and the thread chosen to quilt with.

We do not like to longarm quilt with sheets as they are tighter woven than regular quilting cottons and can cause tension issues. Batiks are doable but be aware that they are more tightly woven as well. Better than the sheet but not as easy as regular cotton. Flannels, minky, Fireside/Cuddletex all work great. We are very well stocked on our widebacks right now so make sure you take a look in the shop or online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/Fabric/Wide-Back-Cotton.htm

On the website you can also find the Minky, flannel and Cuddletex.

Verna Miller

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Verna Miller was in to longarm quilt her awesome quilt pieced by Charlotte Wagner. Charlotte created this quilt using a strip roll. By using a strip roll she was guaranteed all the fabrics were going to play nice together. 

Verna was the quilter and wanted you all to really notice the backing  as she just loved it! Talk about getting adventurous! Why not add some snap to your next project? I love this backing....

Thank you to Verna and Charlotte for sharing with everyone....

A Class is coming!!!!.

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This is a true story! We are hosting a Quilt Path computer class for newbies but if you want a refresher you are more than welcome. I personally will be partaking as a refresher...again.

Cindy Schellenberg is coming up to teach the class over 2 days. Mark your calendars Nov. 5 and 6th from 9:30 - 4:30 right here in the shop.

Cost of the class is $320.00.
We are limited to 6 students in the class.
You can sign up in the shop or online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/module/class/384080/quilt-path-user-class

Here we go again

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Due to rising numbers in the Covid cases in the Interior we have been mandated by the Provincial Government that masks are now mandatory.

Masks must be worn at all times in the shop. The numbers allowed in the shop stay the same ....limit of 10.... and we have the hand sanitizing stations still at the door and at the till.

We ask for everyone to be respectful and considerate towards all small and large businesses out there. Together, with kindness and calmness we will get through this. Thank you.

Changes coming Oct 1st to Longarming

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As of October 1st we will have only the Thursday, Friday and Saturdays open for quilting your own quilt.

The Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays are for us quilting customer quilts and quilting store samples.

We hope this will streamline things a bit more and make the staffing easier to work with. Heather's attempt at being Martha Stewart. LOL

If you have any questions please phone us at 250-376-7630 or you can email me at info@fabricshelf.ca

Sewing Machine Repair

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A little bit of a change to the machine repair schedule.

Bill has rescheduled when he will visit his dad in Salmon Arm to Wednesdays. He will bring your machines out to meet up with Hector in Salmon Arm. there is no added cost for Bill to bring your machines over to Salmon Arm.

Hector then takes the machines back to Kelowna to service and you get your machine back the following Thursday.

Hoping this all makes sense to you.
If you have any questions please give us a call at 250-376-7630 or you can email us info@fabricshelf.ca

***Please note that the price of the servicing is going up by $10 to offset Hector and Tammy's  travel costs up from Kelowna and back. ****
We have openings for machines to be serviced. Don't forget that Hector and Tammy service sergers as well.

If you can drop your machines off by end of day on Tuesday you can be assured your machine will get over to Hector.

Jot Dot

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New in the building this week is Jot Dot by Blank Quilting. A beautiful tonal fabric in rich colours. I couldn't decide which ones I liked the best so in came the whole line.....again.....le sigh...

We do have it in the 108" wide back as well. Take a look at the free pattern download Blank Quilting is offering. Finishing at 72" x 84" this is great quilt for a twin bed or large lap size. I love the blend of modern design with tonal fabrics. Of course the tonal is in dots. Because we are into dots apparently this fall.
To see the fabrics we have in stock click on the link for our website: https://www.fabricshelf.ca/iishop?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=Jotdot&image=Search

Click on the link for the free pattern https://www.blankquilting.net/product_images/JotDot_Quilt1_pattern.pdf

This and That V

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An eclectic couple of prints with a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Dream catchers and feathers for what suits your creative fancy. Create novelty accessories, home décor items, and apparel sure to be conversation starters!

Super interesting fabrics by Quilting Treasures that you just don't see that much. Clear bright colours on a black background to really make the design pop!

Check it out in the shop or online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/THIS-THAT-V---DREAM-CATCHER-x60175937.htm

108" Bloom Wideback

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New Wide backs in this week as well. From Studio e we have this gorgeous wideback in 2 colour waves.

It features a large-scale contemporary floral created using just two colours.... red and white or black and white.

The pattern works for both quilt backings as well as home décor projects such as comforter covers and shower curtains. I remember having a client come in with just 2 pieces of fabrics to longarm. She loved the fabric so just layered it and quilted all over! It was gorgeous! Why didn't I think of that?

Find these 2 widebacks in the shop or online at https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/108-BLOOM---BLACKWHITE-x60180791.htm