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Upcoming Classes
Quilting For Charity
Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010
1300hrs - 1600hrs
Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, we have a terrific group of people getting together to make...See Class
3-D Spring Wall Hangings
Thursday, Aug 5, 2010
1300hrs - 1600hrs
This is a beautiful little wall hanging stock full of techniques! In this class you will learn...See Class
Kwik Sew Patterns Now Available!
Findlay's Vacuum and Sewing in Orchard Plaza is the new Kelowna distributor for Kwik Sew patterns! Go to Kwik Sew for your choice in patterns and Contact us to place your order.
Quiling For Charity
Most Recent Donations To N.O.W.
I am always amazed at the diligent team work from our small but dedicated group of volunteer quilters! They show up every Wednesday from 1pm - 4pm to make quilts for those in need. Some of our fabric is donated from the community and some community members have been kind enough to donated cash so that we can use it towards batting, backings, threads, fabric etc. Our recent batch of donated See Full Article
Notions - Stabilizers Page 1
Best Press Little Gems - 6 of 2oz bottles (60071)
A great gift item. Also perfect for you to sample all the scents of the Best Press; includes one bottle each of Lavender, Citrus, Caribbean Beach, Cherry Blossom, Tea Rose Garden and Scent Free. Packed in a beautiful reusable bag painted with small white dots.
Best Press Starch Refill (bp_starch)
Feeling tired of using aerosol starch, Mary Ellen develop a clear crisp starch with a lovely scent that makes ironing more enjoyable. It's in a non-aerosol can, so it's environmentally-friendly and you can see how much is left, too. There's no flaking, clogging, or white residue on dark fabrics. A special stain shield protects fabrics, and the product helps resist wrinkles. Best of all, it's more effective than any starch you've ever used.
Fabric Stabilizer Spray (fss)
Firms tricot to apply lace, etc. Holds voile, chiffon and soft polyesters firm to sew. Excellent for heirloom sewing. Stiffen applique fabrics without iron on products. Stiffen fabric for fabric painting.Use to hold fabric firm while working. Excellent for woven and knitted fabrics. Sullivans Fabric Stabilizer will stop fabric from fraying till washed out.
Inspira "No Show" Web Mesh (140000937)
"Now Show" Mesh minimizes show through of backing on light colored fabrics. Provides excellent stability while maintaining a soft, supple and sheer look and feel. It is stable in all directions. And is designed for single layer application.
Inspira Aqua Magic (14000666)
Aqua Magic was developed as temporary backing for making lace and emblems. It provides a stable base for stitching and then washes away with plain tap water.
Inspira Aqua Magic Plus (140001069)
Aqua Magic Plus has incredible stability and water soluble properties of Aqua Magic combined with a water soluble sticky surface. It has the paper release to score and peel and then place your item on the sticky surface to hold. Do your embroidery or sewing then rinse away with hot water. The stabilizer will completely disappear.
Inspira Clear'N'Melt (141000659)
Recommended for projects with nap, texture (such as terry cloth or polar fleece), stretch knits and sweatshirt fabrics. Stabilizer dissolves with a low heat iron set to rayon setting. Will not adhere to iron or ironing board cover. Leaves very little residue that easily brushes away.
Inspira Cut-A-Way (140001619)
Used with heavy knits where extra stability is needed. Excess is cut away but not all of the stabilizer can be removed.
Inspira Cut-A-Way Black (CAB08)
Black for use with dark fabrics or dark threads. Used with heavy knits where extra stability is needed. Excess is cut away but not all of the stabilizer can be removed.
Inspira Fusible "No Show" Mesh (140000939)
Fusible "No Show Mesh" is a fusible 1.5 oz. soft cutaway "No Show" stabilizer. It is soft, stable and translucent with a low melt adhesive system. Seal the back of finished stitched designs for a more wearable and comfortable article. Can be used in hoop-less embroidery applications.