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Meet Your Neighbour!

We are changing things up a little bit on the newsletter. Instead of a Hero of the Week we will have a Meet your Neighbour. Same idea, just a different title.

To kick things off I chose Val McDougall. I have known Val for many years now and am constantly amazed at her love of life, her sense of humour and her endless ability to empathize for all around her.

Val was born in Saskatchewan but raised in BC. She moved around while growing up and finally settled in Kamloops. Val started her quilting journey back in the 1970's. She had met some people who were looking for help in providing blankets to children in need.

So guess what? Val jumped on that train and started quilting for the children. All these years later and she is quilting for Hospice, Basics for Babies and more.

Val, you are a remarkable woman who has achieved so much in her lifetime and is such a source of inspiration.

Mary Jane Reid

Mary Jane was in to quilt this beauty of a quilt. she used a Prickly Pear colour of Glide thread and a panto called "Modern Twist".

I just love the colours in this one and the pattern is perfectly suited to the fabrics!

Well done Mary Jane and thank you for coming in. We always have such a good time when Mary Jane is in the building!

Marilyn Salle

Marilyn Salle was in to long arm quilt this darling little baby quilt for a friend.

This project just goes to show that sometimes simple is best! You nailed it on this one, Marilyn!

She used a basic panto and glide thread to get through this one super fast and efficiently.

Thank you to Marilyn for sharing with us all!

Kathleen Alcock

Kathleen Alcock was in to long arm quilt this gorgeous "Words of Wisdom" quilt on Thursday!

Can you believe this is the same kit as Correy MacDonald made? Correy's is shown below. With half square triangles made from 15 dark and 15 light fat quarters they both moved their blocks around to achieve something totally different, but equally effective!

This one will be on display in the shop until the kits are gone. Kits are available in shop and on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Correy MacDonald

Correy MacDonald was in to long arm quilt his gorgeous quilt on the weekend.

She took the class to learn to use the machine and then went to town on finishing up the quilt.

Her quilt is going to a family member who is ill and in need of comfort. Quilts are such an enduring legacy of warmth, caring and love! Maybe that is part of what appeals to all of us crazy quilters out there!

Thank you Correy for coming in and I am sure this quilt will bring the comfort intended.

Five Star Runner

Very exciting news for everyone! One of my best friends and fellow quilting addicts from Haida Gwaii is coming down to teach a class here at the shop!

The class on Friday September 14th is sold out! We still have room in the Saturday 15th class so give us a call 250-376-7630 or check on line at http://www.fabricshelf.ca

Linda Rowbotham will be here September 14 and 15th to teach a class using a very cool technique to make these gorgeous table runners. This is not paper pieced. It is a slice and insert method! You literally cannot make a mistake!! Have to love that!

You can make as many stars as you wish. In the sample there are 3 and we will have samples in the shop. Because she lives on the ocean Linda has gone with a beach theme in colours. You could choose any colour you like. Night sky? Bright fun colours? Batiks or regular cottons? The world is your oyster ladies!

Cost of the class is $45 and is a one day class so choose your day and come on in to the shop for this great class. Pattern is included. Please note - the tax is included in the price on the Website : http://www.fabricshelf.ca

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

Carol Delaney

Carol Delaney was in to long arm quilt this super cute quilt for a young fellow. Not her husband.LOL

A contsruction theme fabric is the focus and then bordered perfectly! She used a navy Minky on the back for great results with the Bumpity panto.

Great work Carol and I am sure this quilt is going to be much loved and used over the years.

Maureen Connelly

Maureen Connelly was in to long arm quilt her Bear Paw quilt this week.

All in flannel this quilt is sure to be much loved and used! Betty Oswell designed the quilt and hers is at home keeping her hubby happy in the brisk mornings. The rest of the day she is working on....LOL

Maureen used a panto with trees on it and Glide thread for perfect results.
Thank you to Maureen for sharing with us all!

Janice Gillis

Janice Gillis stopped in to show us her quilt she finished. Janice took the Lovers Knot class with us and chose to make hers in the gorgeous greens and purples...always a popular colour combination!

Beautiful work Janice. Thank you for coming in to show us the finished project!

Winter White

It is not too early to start those winter projects! Why not get started with this stunning winter scene to use on it's own, in a table runner or?

This is a great project to practice using the satin stitch on your machine. You could also use this one for trying out some of your fancy rayon or metallic threads.

Click for the free pattern:http://ww.aqsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/winter-white-rose-hughes.pdf