Win a Millie

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Well this is very exciting!
I figured out that if you just hit the Read More button at the bottom it will take you to the site to enter!
Not sure how I accomplished that but I will take it!

Our Millie Giveaway is BACK!
Enter daily for your chance to win!

APQS is excited to give away another Millie longarm quilting system this fall to a randomly selected winner. Want that winner to be you?
To enter click on the Read More button. Pretty sure it works.

Enter daily for your chance to win the following:

• A Millie longarm quilting machine on a Deluxe Bliss Table 8-, 10-, 12- or 14-foot.
• Our unbeatable lifetime warranty.
• A lifetime of quilting.

A total value of: $24,900

After clicking on the link go to Shopping Tools and click on Millie Giveaway.

No purchase necessary to enter or participate. Registration is open worldwide. Registration period ends at 12 p.m. CST on Friday, December 15, 2023. Must be 18 years of age to win

Fall Demo Sale

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Save big on the Fall Demo Sale!
Millie 30 save $8525 USD
Millie save $8025 USD
Freddie save $7525 USD
Lucey save $2500 USD
Lenni save $2000 USD
Quilt Path save $1900 USD

The amazing extras that come with APQS machines:

• Bliss Track System is included on all Deluxe and Standard table frames for demo machines.
• Bobbin winder
• FREE Beginner class ($200 value)
• Sample spools of thread
• A starter pantograph
• A package of needles

Save BIG on an APQS quilting machine backed by our unbeatable lifetime warranty. 

 For more information or give us a call at 250-376-7630.

Liz Brown

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Liz Brown designed and pieced this gorgeous quilt using only blue fabrics. As you know that can be more difficult than if you use a varied collection of fabrics. She then brought the quilt top in for us to long arm for her.
The most heartwarming part of the whole story? She is donating the quilt!!

Leslie Ford is the long arm artist on this one using edge to edge design called Seamless and Glide thread Marine for a fabulous finish!

Thank you to Liz for sharing and thank you for donating your quilt! You have the biggest heart!

Leah Stubbings

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Leah Stubbing, one of the best colour customers ever, brought in her awesome stained glass quilt to be long arm quilted. She used batiks with black solid for her sashings for that extra pizzazz!

Leslie used the edge to edge design Be Mine and Glide thread Affinity Aquarium for the fantastic finish you see.

Thank you Leah for sharing with us all!

Willa Dale

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How is this for a wild and whacky quilt? The quilt was made by Willa Dale in a class with Diane Jansen. This one really set me back on my heels, to see such a different look to the quilt, from what I would normally see from Willa. Love the colours and love the patterns. Especially love to see how far out of the box that Willa can be!!

The quilt finishes at 86" x 86". Leslie quilted it using the edge to edge design Bebop and the Glide thread Affinity Rainbow was just perfect!

Thank you Willa for sharing your quilt journey with us all!

Chelsey Cooper

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Chelsey Cooper is a newer quilter and comes with all the fun and enthusiasm that new quilters do! She also has the cutest little baby with smiles for everyone!

Her quilt is beautifully pieced with a gorgeous vintage feel to it. Chelsey wants her quilt to be for her little boy, and wants it to be loved and used.

She chose an edge to edge design called Casablanca and Glide thread Warm Grey 6 for a cozy fun finish.

Thank you so much Chelsey for sharing with us all!

Laura Ward

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Laura Ward took one look at our sample of Resplendent by In the Beginning Fabrics on display in the shop and knew she wanted to do this one. Using a gorgeous line of autumn fabrics and a template technique Laura created her quilt and brought it in to be quilted.

Leslie quilted Laura's quilt using the same edge to edge design we used called Maple Syrup with Glide thread Honey Gold for a warm rich look to finish it.

Thank you so much Laura for sharing with us!

***we still have Resplendent quilt kits in the shop. One in the autumn tones and others in a blue version and a purple version****

Bev Batch

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Bev Batch brought her amazing little flannel wilderness quilt in for us to do the long arming. One of the first things I noticed is the use of the yellow instead of the usual whites an beiges for the background. The creamy yellow seems to be so much warmer and cozier. It fits beautifully with the wilderness theme!

Bev's quilt finishes at 75" x 79" with the edge to edge design called The Woods and Glide thread Buttermilk. I thought the names for the design and the thread were just so appropriate!

Thank you to Bev for sharing with everyone!

Lucienne Weaver

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Lucienne Weaver started with a Jelly Roll race pattern and decided to twist and turn things around and look at what she came up with! I loved the separation bars, the movement of the fabrics around the quilt is so interesting and keeps your eye moving to the next row. The theme of the quilt is dinosaurs and will be for her grandson.

Leslie quilted this one with Minky backing and an edge to edge design called Dave's Dinosaurs with Glide thread Royal for the top.

Thank you to Lucienne for sharing with us all your amazing quilt. That is one very lucky little grandson you have!

Christine Burstrom

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Christine Burstrom created this amazing Irish Chain quilt using vintage florals in Burgandies and yellows. The Irish Chain pattern is an older design but is truly timeless. You can use so many different fabrics in the quilt, but I think Christine's might be one of my favourites.

The edge to edge design chosen is Fast Feathers and Glide Linen thread for the top. I love the way Christine kept the vintage look from the choice in fabrics, the quilt design to the thread colour. Well done Christine!

Thank you to Christine for sharing with us all!

Susan Green

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Take a look at this incredible quilt that Susan Green created! All the black and whites with pops of hot pink is just fabulous! I forgot to get the name of the pattern from her but will let you know as soon as I know. she did an amazing job of the piecing with it being so large!

The edge to edge design chosen is called Shazam with Glide thread Warm Grey 6 for a spectacular finish! Susan was in for the day to long arm quilt the project with help from Bill.

Thank you to Susan for sharing with us all!

Shirley Huculak

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Shirley Hucaluk was in to long arm quilt this jaw dropper! This is Shirley's favourite quilt she has made to date. the colours and design are totally for Shirley! I can see why she loves it so much. She used the free pattern from Wilmington Fabrics called Paradise Bay. The pattern also starts with a panel and grows from there. I have run some off if any of you are interested. They are here at the shop for pickup.
Bill was the helper on the quilt using the edge to edge design called Asian Flow with Glide thread Rock Navy for the top. A fabulous finish for a fabulous quilt!

Thank you Shirley for sharing! You are so talented!

RIH Raffle Quilt

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The always fabulous group of ladies who make up the RIH Auxillary Quilters is back with their raffle quilts and they are amazing! One is a whole cloth quilt which I am  positively drooling over, and the second prize is a gorgeous quilt that is reminiscent of a maze of pathways. Beautiful blues, beiges and white to create the  serene atmosphere.

Tickets are $5 each and available at the shop. Come on in to purchase your tickets here at the shop!

Scissor Sharpening

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Scissor Sharpening by Wicked Edge

Rick is back in a couple of weeks to sharpen your scissors so bring them in and he will get them all shiny and cutting like new!

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 are coming.

Cost is $10 a pair

Sewing Machine Repair

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Machine servicing by Hector and Tammy Symes for a great job and fast turn around.
Bill is over to Salmon Arm each week to see his stepmom and will bring your machines over for Hector to service on the Wednesday.

Have your machines here by the end of business on Tuesday and you have your machine back on Thursday!

Prices on a machine service are as follows:
Basic non Electronic : $99.99
Electronic : $109.99
Embroidery Fancy Dancy : $119.99