We have a winner for our inaugural QP Scholarship! One lucky shopper from our Mom's Home Alone sale has been randomly selected to receive a $200 gift certificate for enrollment in any class(es) of their choice. Congratulations to Erica B!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the sale, and for your continued support of your local quilt shop!

QP's classroom is "chalk" full of projects to get your school spirit soaring.

Did you know: anyone who registers for any class will receive 10% off their class supply list purchases? Simply mention your registration at check-out when visiting us in-store.**

**Discounts can not be combined.

This cute, retro-style, Crisscross Apron has lots going for it, with no strings attached! It's reversible (Halloween one side, Christmas the other!), it provides ample coverage on all body types, it has roomy pockets, and - best of all - it has no ties to complicate matters. Whip up several for hostess or holiday gifts and you'll have your gift list covered.

Have you ever quilted a larger quilt on your domestic machine and said, "Never again!"? Do you shy away from larger projects because you find the idea of quilting them daunting? Join Diane for Quilt as You Go and learn techniques that will enable you to quilt your own double, queen, and even king-sized projects on your domestic machine, and change your attitude to one of "Bring it On!". As an added bonus you will learn how to make your quilt reversible at the same time.

These simple Inside Out placemats feature a modern knife edge finish (no binding!) and are a great way to showcase a fabric. The clean design can be quickly made up as a hostess or holiday gifts using both modern and traditional fabrics.

Many accepted the second annual UFO Challenge - to finish those Unfinished Fabric Objects and enter to win amazing prizes along the way. Each finished UFO gained them an entry to win the grand prize draw valued at $250!

We're thrilled to announce that at out-of-this-world bundle of $250 worth of quilty goodies (including fabric, nifty notions, and chocolate) goes to Susanne M! Congratulations!

Thank you to everybody who participated in the #ufospottedatquiltypleasures challenge - keep watching the skies (and your sewing room) for more UFOs, and we'll see you next summer for the 2025 challenge!

Take a look at all the entries on our 2024 UFO Grand Prize Entries page here or see them on instagram here!

                    Congratulations to the winners of our WEEKLY MINI PRIZE

Week 1 - Our mini prize is a metre of Chalk & Charcoal paired with a Villa Rosa pattern. Our winner is Josiane G!
Week 2 - A gorgeous metre of Sky Ombre fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Susan R!
Week 3 - A snazzy metre of Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Barb M!
Week 4 - A vibrant metre of Robert Kaufman Sienna fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Paula B!
Week 5 - A glorious metre of Robert Kaufman Sky fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Claudette P!
Week 6 - A ravishing metre of Chalk & Charcoal fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Laurelle C!
Week 7 - A delectable metre of Robert Kaufman Fusions fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Judy H!
Week 8 - A swanky metre of Paintbox fabric by Elizabeth Hartman and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Marian B!
Week 9 - A lavish metre of Fusions fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Nancy P! 
Week 10 - A fabulous metre of Chalk and Charcoal fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Virginia D!
Week 11 - A chic metre of Elizabeth Hartman's Paintbox fabric and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Joanne H!
Week 12 - A fresh metre of Morning Light fabric by Moda and Villa Rosa pattern goes to Susanne M!

Have you seen the Cutterpillar Glow Tablets and Carolina Moore Glow rulers in action? Our new favourite cutting tools are lighting up our lives with their multiple brightness settings, easy-to-read gridlines, and unexpected portability (perfect for retreats and classes)! Catch a demo in-store and see why these tablets and rulers get such glowing reviews!

Get your machine sewing-ready, no appointment necessary!

Pricing is listed below, and please check our Machine Servicing Policy prior to dropoff for more info.

You've got the fabric, planned your project, and are ready to quilt - but is your machine up to the task? Whether you're looking for a portable machine to take to class or something a little more heavy-duty for embroidery and machine quilting, there's a Pfaff for you. Visit us in-store to give them a try before you buy (no appointment necessary), plus receive a complimentary machine training with purchase with one of our knowledgeable teachers!

Come use our space and our tools (and escape your family, renovations or anything else you'd like to leave at home). Come alone or bring a friend. This is a great opportunity to sew-cialize with friends, both new and old! You can reserve a four-hour time slot for $15. A staff person will be assigned to help you, if needed, but there will not be a specific lesson or class being taught. You must bring your own machine (as always, we can help you carry it in), your project supplies and rotary cutters.

As an added bonus, any regularly-priced shopping you do the same day will be discounted by 10%. Please call the store to register or ask any questions you may have. 613-834-3044

There are several dates scheduled so check out our classes page for a complete list. Don't see a day that works for you? Let us know and we'll keep you in mind when we add to the schedule!

There's nothing like learning a new technique and making new friends!

Check out our list of classes here and keep an eye out for more being added!

Looking for something specific? We love to hear new class ideas! Just let us know what you would like and we will keep it in mind for a future session.

Implementing an on-line shopping platform has necessitated a number of changes around here. One of the biggest is our new POS system, which won't affect you too much in your day-to-day shopping with us, but it does change how our loyalty programme works.

In a nutshell, the new system gives you a $10 coupon good for 90 days for every $250 you spend in the store*. Still pretty rewarding!

*Rewards are earned on regular-priced items only. Does not include classes or sewing machines.

While we aren't in a position to order every fabric TrendTex sells, now you have an exciting opportunity to shop directly from their warehouse!
This will give you access to a huge inventory of Moda, Benartex, RJR, Hoffman California, Stof, Michael Miller, and Lewis & Irene collections!

Here's how it works:

1/ Visit shop.trendtexfabrics.com to, well, shop;
2/ At checkout, enter the code STI020 This gives us a portion of the sale, keeping your dollars local;
3/ Shipping is $15 for all orders under $149, and free for orders of $149 and over.

This is a unique programme and we're excited to be a part of it, so please give it a go. It's always disappointing for us when a customer requests a fabric we don't have, but this gives you another way to buy exactly what you want.

It's easy, it's fun, and it's fabric. All good!

We know that price is a big factor when shopping for quilting supplies, and it's easy to assume that big box or chain stores will always offer a better price than an independent quilt shop.

However, we recently have had several customers tell us of specific instances where our prices were equal to or better than our competitors', even after their 50% discount was applied. We appreciate knowing that people are paying attention and realizing that our prices are competitive, even though we're a small, local business.

To our watchdog customers: Thanks very much for doing the math!

Please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for all the latest QP happenings.

Amy keeps those sites up-to-date, so take a look and be one of our Quilty Pleasures friends! (A new window will open when you click the above links.)

If you want our Facebook postings to pop up on your news feed, visit our FB page, click "Follow". (it's next to the "Like" button.

Hovering over the "Follow" button will show you a menu with the "Get Notifications" option. Selecting this means you will be alerted in your notifications window whenever we post something.

So easy to be so connected!

 
We can special-order products for you!

It happens all the time: You're reading someone's blog and they recommend a pattern, book, notion, or other item that you'd really like to have. Only trouble is, either they don't sell it or you don't want to order it from them because of the exchange rate, shipping costs, Customs issues, whatever.

Let us deal with it! We can usually order these products from our suppliers, and all of the hassles are taken care of. No fuss, no muss, and your order comes right to the store and into your hands.