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APQS Lucey Sale
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We're having a Lucey Sale!That's right! Lucey is on sale for a limited time. If you've had your eye on Lucey, now is the time to buy. Lucey offers the throat space of our top-of-the-line machines – making it an exceptional value. Package includes: SALE PRICE: $15,200When you quilt with Lucey, you’ll quickly understand why APQS quilting machines are known for being easy to use and simple to operate. Everything is designed, engineered and crafted to be approachable, inviting and simple to use. Lucey offers the throat space of our top-of-the-line machines – making it an exceptional value. Don't forget to add a Bliss Track package for only $1,300. Prices are in USD. Contact Bill for more details bill@fabricshelf.ca
You can read more at https://www.apqs.com/machines/lucey/
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Lynda Dingwall
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Lynda Dingwall brought her gorgeous Wilderness quilt in for us to long arm for her. The fabrics and the layout are just so beautiful! Lynda did great on balancing the colours and the fabrics!
The quilt measures at 72" x 88" with the Edge to Edge digital design Bear, Moose and Pine really setting the mood. The top thread is Glide Brass for a lovely gold shimmer to the quilt. Longarm quilted by Leslie Ford.
Thank you to Lynda for sharing your talents!
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Maureen Connolly
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Maureen Connolly was in to long arm the cutest little girl quilt ever! Maureen used the little girl's favourite colours and even put her name, Daphne, on the quilt! What little girl wouldn't fall in love with this one?
Maureen had help from Lori this time and used an Edge to Edge digital design called Alfresco, with big happy flower petals and swirls. The top thread chosen was Glide Cloud for a soft beautiful finish.
A beautiful quilt Maureen and thank you so much for sharing your day with us!
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Andi Ramgren
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Our Saturday girl, Andi Ramgren made this gorgeous gown! Her very first time working on a serger and working with the satin is definitely a bit tricky. This is an experiment to see if she could do it and we were just so proud of her! She did amazing!
Keep it going Andi....you are a awesome!
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Kathleen Nadler
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Kathleen Nadler pieced and quilted this jaw dropping gorgeous quilt herself! Pattern is by Violet Crafts and is called Wolf Abstractions. Kathleen quilted her quilt under her domestic machine using Silly Moon rulers for an incredible finish!
First photo is Kathleen with the quilt and the second is a close up of the quilt. I will try to get in close enough to see the quilting. It is just amazing!
Sadly I have none of the patterns in stock but hope to get some on the order this week.
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Wolf Abstractions Close up
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Here is a close up of Kathleen Nadler's Wolf Abstractions. I really hope you can see how each section is quilted separately and uniquely! Enjoy!
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Silly Moon Rulers
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Kellie of Silly Moon Quilting Co. did and interview with Karen Brown of "Just Get it Done Quilts" recently. She had several inquiries since the interview about what retailers carry her products, and which shop would be the closest for them.
These are some of the rulers that Kathleen Nadler has used on her Wolf Abstractions shown above.
Kellie has sent me the video to share with everyone. Great time to pour a cup of coffee and kick back and enjoy!
https://youtu.be/Q69fY1jIY_w
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Amrita Ollek
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Amrita Ollek was in to long arm quilt her fun Grinch Christmas quilt. It is never too early to start those Christmas projects and I have to admit I wanted to go home and sew a Grinch quilt too! However I didn't and stayed at work.....le sigh....
A simple pattern of squares and stars but i loved the colours! The backing is Cuddletex in the Grinch Green! Top thread is Glide Shamrock. Leslie Ford is the helper for Amrita on this one.
Thank you to Amrita for sharing with us all!
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Laura Ward
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Laura Ward is the lucky winner of the $50 Gift Certificate for August! She was pretty darn excited...actually so excited her GC is now spent! LOL I would have done the same thing.
Remember that with every purchase of regular price product you get your name entered in the draw for a $50 GC we draw for every month. Our way of saying thank you for supporting our business.
Congratulations to Laura!
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Sagebrush Guild
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One of our local Quilt Guilds is looking for new members. These are evening meetings for beginner and experienced quilters.
If interested check out their website at http://www.sagebrushquiltersguild.ca
You can also contact Sandy with a text message at 250-319-5835
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Weekly Quilting Tip
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Have you ever wondered what needle you should be using with your piecing and quilting of your quilt? I will be brutally honest and tell you all that when I started out I really didn't think it was a big deal! I have now changed my mind on that, to say the least!
For my piecing I use a Jeans 80/12 needle for all the cotton piecing. Because it is made a bit stronger than the Universal I find that it has less flex in the shaft of the needle. If I am sewing at home and run out of Jeans 80/12 I will use a Universal in the same size.
If I am piecing in batik then I move to a Microtex needle in a size 10, 11 or 12. It leaves less of a hole and because Batik is denser it works much better.
When it comes to the quilting of the quilt, I use Jeans 12 or Microtex needle but will also use a Quilting size 11 or 12. The only time I use a 14 is if I have very thick fabric and never on Batik.
We carry Schmetz needles in the shop so come on in for a look or order from the website: https://www.fabricshelf.ca/shop/c/p/SCHMETZ-DENIM-NEEDLES-8012-x24265125.htm
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Vernon Quilt Show
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Quilt show coming to Vernon Sept. 23 and 24th! Oh my word, are we ready for a quilt show!
Lots to see and lots to do, so do mark this on the calendar! Also, please bear with me and the dark picture. I will try to lighten it up for next week. At least we did get a photo and if you struggle to get the information off of it check out the website
http://www.vssq.org
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Gemstones Runner by RJR
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Look at this gorgeous table runner pattern I came across this week! I can see all kinds of different colour waves and styles to this one!
Rated Intermediate skill level this table runner finishes at 16" x 52". If you have a group of fat eights or fat quarters you may just have yourself an amazing project coming up! All of the cutting, stitching and applique pieces are included.
Click on the link for the free pattern: https://www.rjrfabrics.com/projects/Gemstones+Runner+lo-res.pdf
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Sewing Machine Services
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Bill is back to heading over to Salmon Arm every week to see his stepmom. He will be bringing your machines over to drop off with Hector and Tammy. Your machine will be returned to you the following week.
***Please note: There are no machine services from Sept. 16 - 30th. Hector and Tammy are taking some well deserved time off! ***
If you would like to get your sewing machines all ready for the spring/summer sewing season bring your machines in by end of day on Tuesday.
If you could let us know if you want to bring your machine in that would be fantastic, so we know how many we are dealing with. 250-376-7630
Prices on a machine service are as follows:
Basic non Electronic : $99.99
Electronic : $109.99
Embroidery Fancy Dancy : $119.99
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