Welcome to Thread & Paper Crafts Ltd, located in Salmon Arm, BC

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.

Quilting Supplies

We carry a large variety of quilting cottons, flannels, batiks and wide backings.

Knitting Supplies

We carry a large variety of yarns and knitting supplies!

Paper Crafts

Everything you need for scrapbooking and card making!

Classes

We offer many different classes for adults and kids! Check the schedule.

Buy Quilting Kits & More On-Line!

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?

Apr
29
Mon
Scrap Buster – Oh Scrap! Scrappy Triangles
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Oh Scrap! Scrappy Triangles

Lets use all your small 2.5” squares in this gorgeous layout. We’ll make half square triangle units and then use them to construct a unique 16 patch block to create this beautiful layout! 

Leave No Scrap Behind!

Teacher: Tina Hysop

Skill Level: Beginner

 

Apr
30
Tue
Open Classroom
Apr 30 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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.

 

Bargello Supernova class
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join Ericka and learn how to make this show stopper! Its actually easier than you’d think. Take your time choosing just the right fabrics and then come for 2 days of sewing (with some homework in between)

We will be making the “supernova” quilt from the book “Twist and Turn Bargello” once you’ve finished it you will want to do more! This is a great quilt as it can be made for anyone and can be easily made masculine, femenine or perfect for a child by choosing the right colors.

This is an intermediate / confident beginner class

Tuesdays April 30 and May 28 10-3

Adult Beginner School of Sewing – Evening
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This class is for people who have limited sewing knowledge and want to learn more in-depth projects. Over eight 2.5 hour sessions we will cover the anatomy of a sewing machine, types of presser feet, reading a pattern, rotary cutting, pressing/ironing, using interfacing, and different sewing techniques such as ruffling, pleats, and putting in a zipper – all while making 8 fun useful things to keep for yourself or give as gifts. There is homework for this class.

Tuesday Evenings 6:00-8:30

$170

Teacher: Ericka Birkett

This class teaches beginner sewing skills but you MUST know how to use your sewing machine, if you do not know how let us know beforehand and we can schedule a lesson for you before the class starts. Lessons on how to use your machine are free if you purchased your machine from Thread & Paper or $30 for 1/2 hour if it was purchased elsewhere.

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May
1
Wed
Machine Servicing / Repair and Scissor Sharpening
May 1 all-day

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)
Plan to pick your machine up LATE on Wednesday – You will get a call as soon as your machine is ready to go.

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

May
2
Thu
Knitting Socks
May 2 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

April 25, May 2, May 9 2024

Learn to knit these socks. Basic knitting skills required

May
3
Fri
Beginner Quilting – late afternoon
May 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

beginnerquiltclass_nFrom 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 May 3rd – June 14th

$160

May
4
Sat
Penny Wallet
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Lucky Penny Wallet is a simple, slim wallet that has been designed for sewing with cork fabric, vinyl, or kraft-tex. It only requires a small amount of material. This is a wonderful pattern for anyone who is sewing with cork, vinyl, or kraft-tex for the first time, or for using up scraps!

FINISHED SIZE: 7-1/2″ wide and 4″ high

PATTERN DIFFICULTY: 1 Beginner

FEATURES: six card slots, one ID pocket, money pocket, area for cell phone or checkbook, and strap closure

RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Use a fabric that doesn’t fray such as cork, vinyl, kraft-tex, or leather.

Teacher: Marg Madsen

Class is 10:00-2:00 price includes the kit for one wallet, pattern is extra. Additional kits can be purchased for $45

May
6
Mon
Little Stitches Hand Embroidery (morning)
May 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join Carolyn each month as we make a small hand embroidery project. Projects will vary and may include some machine sewing at home to complete your projects. We will continue to develop our skills with new stitches and techniques. Each month we enjoy learning from each other, sharing projects we are working on and time to stitch and socialize. See you there!

Price includes some supplies

Teacher: Carolyn Visser

Skill Level: Intermediate – Hand stitching experience required, if you are new try the intro to hand stitching class

Little Stitches Hand Embroidery (afternoon)
May 6 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Carolyn each month as we make a small hand embroidery project. Projects will vary and may include some machine sewing at home to complete your projects. We will continue to develop our skills with new stitches and techniques. Each month we enjoy learning from each other, sharing projects we are working on and time to stitch and socialize. See you there!

Price includes some supplies

Teacher: Carolyn Visser

Skill Level: Intermediate – Hand stitching experience required, if you are new try the intro to hand stitching class

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