I am so happy to be back! I had a wonderful time in Vancouver for the past 6 months spoiling our grandchildren. BUT there are no shops down there that satisfied my craving for fabric! I came “home” a few times and made sure that I made time to come to Thread and Paper. It was wonderful to walk in the door and be greeted by a smile and a warm hello. The shop is just amazing. So many items displayed to help give you ideas, great staff to answer questions and show you where to look when you can’t seem to find what you want, and on top of it all, when there is something the shop…by some miracle…does not have in stock already, the staff is happy to order it for you!! I love the shop and can only encourage anyone interested in knitting, quilting, scrapbooking…don’t look any further..you have found the best place to look right here in Salmon Arm. Thank you Carol and all your great staff!
We are the biggest quilt shop around with a great selection of quilting fabrics, yarn, paper crafting supplies and MORE. We offer classes for all ages, sewing machine repair, or just friendly advice.
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We will ship direct to you from Salmon Arm, BC! Safe and secure. We ship across Canada and the USA for a flat rate of $10.00. Pick up in store also available.
What’s Happening?
Machine Repair EVERY Wednesday Machines will be serviced (and scissors sharpened) IN the store. What this means is you could wait as little as one day. Machines can still be dropped off or picked up anytime during our open hours. You do not need an appointment, just bring your machine in any time. The best plan would be to drop off before 11 am on Wednesday (or Monday or Tuesday is even better) Basic Sewing machine service $110 Electronic Sewing Machine Service $130 Serger Service $130 Embroidery Machine Service $160 Scissor sharpening $5 Spring Loaded scissor sharpening $7.50 Come on down and use our great space to do your sewing, quilting, knitting – crochet…whatever you’d like. Bring a friend, or meet a new friend. $10 and you can drop by anytime between 9:30 and 4:30. Please note, this is just a time to use our space, there will be no instructor. The Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month quilt will have you learning to use a different sewing machine presser foot each class. Learn how to utilize decorative stitches and each month explore a new technique with guided instruction and hands on practice. Techniques include machine appliqué, couching, pin tucks, chenille and plenty of decorative stitches. $199 includes class fee, pattern and instruction. Class will run from 10:00-12:00 but classroom will be open until 2:00 if you’d like to stay and sew. Jan 26th, Feb 9 and 23, March 8 and 22, April 5 and 19, May 10 and 24, June 14 From the first cut to the final step of binding your quilt, Lucille will guide you in creating this gorgeous quilt. Learn cutting, piecing, building a border, and quilting and binding your quilt. You will be able to complete all of your future quilts with confidence. Fridays 3:00-5:00 Feb 9 – Mar 22 $160 Hello precuts!! Do you have a tonne of charm squares that you just don’t know what to make with them? Lets make a scrappy bowtie quilt!! Join Tina in learning how to assembe a bowtie block to make this beautiful Bowtie Quilt. Leave No Scrap Behind! Teacher: Tina Hysop Skill Level: Beginner VERY easy, useful, convenient, washable grocery bag…or fill it with whatever you want. $40 includes pattern – materials are extra, sewing machine rentals avaialable. The finished bags are useful for carrying groceries, packages, toys for kids or pets, your current knit or crochet craft project, etc. These bags are the same basic design as the plastic bags stores give out. Just like those bags, these bags do NOT have a box bottom, but are pleated in a way that allows the corners to collapse and expand. This pattern is written specifically for quilting cotton fabric, but other light to medium weight (up to 10oz) washable fabrics can be used. This gives you lots of great options for making some fabulous bags! Machine Repair EVERY Wednesday Machines will be serviced (and scissors sharpened) IN the store. What this means is you could wait as little as one day. Machines can still be dropped off or picked up anytime during our open hours. You do not need an appointment, just bring your machine in any time. The best plan would be to drop off before 11 am on Wednesday (or Monday or Tuesday is even better) Basic Sewing machine service $110 Electronic Sewing Machine Service $130 Serger Service $130 Embroidery Machine Service $160 Scissor sharpening $5 Spring Loaded scissor sharpening $7.50 Come on down and use our great space to do your sewing, quilting, knitting – crochet…whatever you’d like. Bring a friend, or meet a new friend. $10 and you can drop by anytime between 9:30 and 4:30. Please note, this is just a time to use our space, there will be no instructor. This is a BEGINNER, beginner class, no experience needed. Come and learn to make a dishcloth! We will be doing single crochet and half double crochet. This is a great starter class if you are hoping to make amigurumi in the future. $50 pattern included This class teaches right handed crochet only. Regular hours at the store are Mon-Fri 9-5:30 and Sat 9-5, if your class is after regular business hours, the doors will open 10 minutes before the start of class. Tuesday April 2 and 9 6:00-8:30pm Learn to make a cute rag quilt for a baby gift, your couch, or anywhere you like. This is a great beginner class, but a sewing machine in good working order is needed. Rentals are available. Rag quilts are quilts that have exposed seams that fray when washed. It makes a very comfy quilt that’s easy to make but impressive to look at. These quilts make great gifts for new babies, weddings, or as gifts for the holidays. You can completely customize them by choosing different fabric designs and colors Supplies are extra Teacher: Ericka Birkett Level: Beginner
Plan to pick your machine up LATE on Wednesday – You will get a call as soon as your machine is ready to go.
Some of the feet you will mearn about are; applique foot, border guide foot, circular foot, couching foot, free motion foot, button foot, cording foot, pintuck foot, piping foot, fringe foot, and MORE.
Available in 3 sizes
Basic sewing knowledge is required.
Plan to pick your machine up LATE on Wednesday – You will get a call as soon as your machine is ready to go.
What Our Customers Say
From the moment I walk through the door of the Thread & Paper, it is always a great shopping experience. The staff are knowledgable and pleasant to deal with. The product is consistently the best anywhere I have been. I love this shop!
Hello Ladies, Your store is one of my favorite stores to shop at here is Salmon Arm The staff have always been friendly and helpful. Oh and the selections of fabrics to choose from are numerous. Not just fabric is carried but also wool and like products as well scrap booking and everything that you need to take up that hobby. I also went to one of the in store retreats and the food was delicious and all the sewing time was really good for me. No interruptions. My two Janome sewing machines have stood up to all that sewing I have been doing as well. Thanks again.
Thread and Paper, I love to shop in your store. It’s bright and always has a huge selection of fabric to choose from. You offer such a wide variety of classes, no need to get bored in our little town of Salmon Arm. Thanks for being there.