Meet Your Neighbour!

Meet Pat Salloway! Pat Salloway is a long time sewer and quilter from Ontario. She moved here from Ontario to be closer to family several years ago.

Pat started her quilting journey with quilting panels as many of us did. Panels were super popular back in the 80s and Pat took to it like a duck to water. Working in a fabric shop helped to build up her stash of projects.

About 20 years ago she got really serious about quilting and developed a love of the piecing of the quilt. She loves the process of choosing colours, the precision of the piecing and the final result of the puzzle is very satisfying for her! Us too!

Nice to get to know you a bit better, Pat, and keep on quilting! Ps....yes she has a lovely stash!!

Annemarie Fraser

Annemarie Fraser was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous little baby quilt on Wednesday!

She bought the pattern here and I am so jealous I didn't pick one up for myself! This is so much cuter than the pattern picture!

She has used batiks on the front and her choice in colours was spot on! I love it enough I may just have to reorder this one!

Thank you Annemarie for sharing with us all!

Paulette Eccleston

Paulette was in to long arm quilt this quilt as well on Wednesday. She received the fabrics in an exchange and figured out a way to make it all work beautifully!

Paulette chose to free motion this quilt from the front of the machine. She has used a swirling line with loops and stars. Just a perfect design for this project.

Thank you so much Paulette for coming in and spending the morning with us.

Sandra Sugden

Sandra Sugden was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous quilt she pieced. I just love this pattern and her choice of fabrics!

We love it when Sandra comes in....her quilts are so easy to work with. Lovely work.

Sandra used the Carpet of Leaves panto and Glide thread in a warm tan colour. Perfect results!

Morning Coffee

"Morning Coffee" fabrics have arrived in the building! I just adore these fabrics with the polka dots and coffee swirls.

From Wilmington Prints we have the Apron panel and Potholder panel as well as coordinates. What a great line of fabrics for Christmas gifts, hostess gifts or even for yourself!

Come on in to the shop to check them out or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Paradise Falls

How about this stunning fabrics by Wilmington fabrics? Called "Paradise Falls" designed by Hello Angel you will fall in love with the colours and the designs on the fabrics.

We have placed them near the front of the store so they can be petted upon entering our shop. We have the panel as well as coordinates.

Check them out in the shop or online at : http://www.fabricshelf.ca

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Do you dread the whole finishing of your quilt part called " Apply a sleeve" . If so I am definitely in your club!

After all the work in the front of the quilt you will want your project to hang straight and look professional.

Jacqueline Steeves has a great tutorial on making the sleeve for your projects. Check them out at the link: https://jacquelynnesteves.com/how-to-make-a-hanging-sleeve-for-a-quilt/

Five Star Runner

Basic Bag 

Have you always wanted to make a tote bag and don't know where to begin? We have the answer for you!

The Basic Bag developed by Betty Oswell for us is the perfect start to a lifelong love of making bags! We will cover everything from quilting the bag, using decorative stitches to using our 1/4" seam allowance.

I added some decorative beads to mine but you can do whatever works best for you as far as decorating! Give us a call at the shop at 250-376-7630 or check it out online at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Christine Drew

Christine Drew was in to learn to use our long arm machine this week!  Christine did beautiful piecing on her quilt which made the process so much easier!

She has used a line of fabrics designed by Robin Kingsley that I just love! She added the braids at the top and bottom to  make her project the size she needed.

Thank you Christine for coming in for the day! See you tomorrow for another quilt to be done!

Poinsettia

We have only 2 spots left!

Poinsettia Class with Anne Hall is coming this fall! Finishes at 30" for the round or the square version. This gorgeous little project is taught over 2 days November 14 and 15th.

If you are new to paper piecing or have never tried a Quiltworx pattern this would be  a great opportunity. Check it out on the website http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Fractured Star

Fractured Star by Quiltworx is being taught this November by our very own Anne Hall!

Using a strip pack and background fabrics you have a gorgeous 80" quilt that will look fabulous just about anywhere!

This project is rated confident beginner, but is super for quilters who would like a bit of a refresher as well.

Dates of the class are Nov 16 and 17th. You can check it out on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Git r' done!!

Do you have a project you have started with Anne Hall and would like to get it finished?

Anne Hall is offering a UFO of any of her classes during the 4 days she is teaching here! What a fantastic opportunity to finish up with help from Anne!

The available dates for the finishing is Nov. 14 through the 17th at a cost of $80 per day. You can sign up in store or on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca