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*Newsletter Corrections:
*Memories of Provence is on Wednesdays
*Quilt As You Go Houses, second class option added
*BSR Blast is Saturday, March 24
*Store is closed, Sunday, January 22 for Inventory
Thursday, March 29 5:30-8:30
Let Jean Anne Sharrai show you how to stitch,quilt and embellish six fat quarters to create a fun floor quilt. (Yes, you can walk on it!) Pattern required.
Bargello with a Twist $15
Friday, April 13 10:00-1:00
This is such a fun new pattern.! You will learn to make one easy block. For this particular quilt you will need 24 blocks. Chris Mewhinney will teach you this exciting technique of setting the blocks together to make a beautiful quilt. The variety is endless. Book required.
Basics in Machine Quilting $22
Thursday, April 19 10:00-1:00
Learn the basics from Kathy Chehock in this informative class. Class will include choosing and marking your designs, battings, making the quilt “sandwich” and basting techniques. Practice straight line & free motion quilting while gaining confidence to finish your waiting quilt tops.
Binding Your Quilt $10
Thursday, February 23 6:30-8:30
Would you like to feel more confident in binding techniques? Do you wonder how to make it fit perfectly? Join Kathryn & Carol to learn our methods of ‘perfect’ bindings that will extend the life of your quilts. Class will cover cutting, calculating, corners and joining tips.
Beyond Basics $12.50/month
2nd Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 OR
6:30-8:30
January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11
Join anytime as we focus on a different technique each month in this block of the month class with Michelle Manteuffel. Improve your piecing skills and learn short cuts while constructing a sampler quilt. Some previous piecing skills required. Patterns included.
Calendar Quilts Block of the Month $24.99/month
(pick up only)
Join Sandy as she journeys through 2012 with 12 months of fun, fusible projects. Pick up your kit by the 10th of every month beginning in January and make these darling wall hangings to celebrate each and every occasion.
Friday, March 30 10:00-4:00
Bring your batiks, Asian, Kaffee Fassetts & floral fabrics to make this colorwash quilt. It makes up quickly and chases the winter doldrums away. Paulette Steele will help you with the colorwash technique for a stunning quilt. Pattern included.
French Braid Table Topper $30
Monday, March 5 10:00-4:00
The French Braid Table Topper is made from 10 basic "braids". Jerrine Kirsch will show you how to use a collection of fabric to make this beautiful quilt. You will have to come into the store to see the sample! Book required.
Finish It Friday! $12.50/month
3rd Friday of the month 6:00-11:00
January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20
Back by popular demand! A Friday night of starting a new quilt or working on any project you have in the works. Bring your machine & supplies and enjoy the company of other quilters while you have a Friday night out! We will be here to help if you need assistance, supplies or fabric. Bring food to share if you like and join us to Finish it Friday!
Fusible Applique Block of the Month $20/month
3rd Wednesday of the month 1:00-5:00
January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18
Come Fuse with Shelly Fitzgerald. This class will be a great bonding experience as we meet monthly to create beautiful art quilts. We will be specifically working on McKenna Ryan's Something fishy or Bella Garden but you can work on any fusible project such as those in the Big Fork Trading line also. Bring your pattern, fabric, sticky stuff, sharp scissors a smile and let's fuse.
Wednesday, March 28 6:00-9:00
Let Joann Kliewer show you the basics for beginning hand appliqué. Learn easy techniques and get comfortable with this form of creative stitching. You will make a small project while you learn. Pattern included.
Handquilting $20
Saturday, March 10 10:00-1:00
Learn the time honored art of hand quilting that adds so much dimension to your quilts. In these busy fast paced times you will find hand quilting to be relaxing and satisfying. Chris Mewhinney will get you started with the basics of this traditional
method and lots of class time for hands-on practice.
Honeycomb Stars $15
Saturday, April 14 1:00-4:00
Let Carol Hampton teach you the relaxing and portable art of hand piecing using nationally known designer Cindy Blackberg's unique method of stamps instead of templates and the technique of chain-piecing. Students will have the choice of two
patterns: “Honeycomb Stars” featured in American Patchwork June 2010 or the Civil War pattern “Seven Sisters.” Pattern required.
He Loves Me He Loves Me Not $15
Thursday, March 15 5:30-8:30
Join Jean Anne Sharrai to create nine funky daisies by combining hand and machine appliqué in this fun wall quilt. Book Required.
Tuesday, February 7 1:00-4:00
Join Joanne Thompson to create these great gifts that are handy to use and also protect your iPad or E-Reader. They can be designed as fun and funky
or classy and gorgeous. The strap allows you to carry your iPad or E-Reader without dropping it, but also has pockets to carry your cords. Pattern required.
Jo’s Little Women Club $10/Month + $20 Registration Fee
1st Saturday of the month 10:00-12:30
January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7
3rd Tuesday of the month 6:00-8:30
January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17
Jo Morton keeps those old time small quilt patterns coming our way as we begin Part 10. Each month Paulette Steele will show you the techniques for a small quilt or project. Join us to create these nostalgic pieces while improving your piecing skills. Fat quarter bundles available. Pattern included.
Judy Niemeyer Club $15/Month
2nd Thursdays 5:30-8:30
January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12
Do you have a Judy Niemeyer pattern quilt started in a workshop, class or just on your own, but need help or encouragement to complete it? This is the place for you! Bring your unfinished “Judy” quilts and work on them in the club. Any pattern of Judy’s is welcome. If you’ve run into a stumbling block or just run out of gas, Sandy McCause will help you get back on track. Bring your pattern, work in progress and machine and let’s have some fun! Club is open to any quilt pattern Judy has published. Turn that project into a finished quilt! Pattern Required.
Judy Niemeyer Technique of the Month
"Glacier Star" $25/month
February 12, March 25, April 22 12:30-4:30
Jerrine Kirsch will guide you through the techniques to create your own version of this new Judy
Niemeyer pattern. Each month we will be working on a different block/technique and at the end of the series you will have a beautiful quilt along with lots of knowledge! Pattern required.
Magnolia Block of the Month $10
Saturday, January 28 10:00-12:00
Textures, hand dyed wool, cotton & velvet fabrics,
beads buttons and unique trims not found
anywhere else, are all the major elements in this
block of the month kit designed just for you by Sue
Spargo and put together by Sharon Howe. We’ll
meet for our first class to get started, and set a date
for a finishing class. Join us for this great Sue Spargo
classic. Book required.
Pick-up Kit Fees:
Blocks 1-9 $25/mo
Blocks 10 & 11 $35 each.
Make it Monday! $15/month
January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23 2:00-5:00
Join Shelly Fitzgerald to learn new techniques, stitches and patterns while making a project of the month. Sign up for all monthly classes or choose the ones you want; treat yourself to a fun afternoon and make it on Monday! Patterns included.
January - Cozy Chenille Scarf
February - Bedside Caddy
March - Textured Bobbin Work Pillow Top
April - Insulated Casserole Carrier
Melon Block Quilt $20
Tuesday, February 28 1:00-5:00
Sewing curves in a quilt is much easier that you think! Join Shelly Fitzgerald to make this Melon Block quilt. This is a template you will use over and over again for a variety of different quilts. Book required.
Memories of Provence $12.50/month
1st Wednesday of the month 6:00-8:30February 1, March 7, April 4
This block of the month pattern series features a
unique twist...two quilts are designed using the
exact same amount of fabric. You can decide which
quilt you would like to make! Join Cindy Little and
learn to use two specialty rulers for this fun quilt.
Monthly kit with pattern required. Monthly kit w/
pattern required.
My Best Sampler Block of the Month $10/month
4th Wednesday of the month 6:00-8:00
January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25
Jean Anne Sharrai will help you combine accurate
piecing, hand appliqué and wool-work over five
months to complete this charming wall sampler.
Book required.
Northern Stars Block of the Month $10/month
4th Thursday of the month 2:00-5:00
March 15, April 26, May 24
Create this beautiful Northern Stars quilt using the
new Tonga Batiks in varying shades of teal, green,
rose and beige. Starting in March 2012, Carrie
Wade will guide you through each of the 12 blocks.
Monthly pattern and fabric kit.
Offset Log Cabin Lap Quilt $20
Thursdays, February 2 & February 9 2:00-4:00
Are you ready to move on from quilt basics and complete and entire quilt? Do you need a Christmas or baby shower gift? Join Carrie Wade in making this beautiful offset log cabin lap quilt. Class emphasizes piecing techniques with time saving tips to have you finished in no time. Pattern provided.
Saturday, February 11 or Friday, April 20 10:00-1:00
Learn the techniques to make any paper piecing project easier. Paulette Steele will help you master this skill beginning with cutting fabric and placement for less waste and more accuracy. Pattern provided.
Paper Pieced Posies $12.50
Sunday, February 19 1:00-3:30
Use your paper piecing skills to stitch this scrappy flower pot holder. Jean Anne Sharrai will hep you use charm packs or scraps for this fun, small project.
Pattern provided.
Pineapple Welcome $15
Sunday, January 29 1:00-4:00
Jean Anne Sharrai will get you ready to welcome
the New Year with a wool pineapple surrounded by
coordinating pieces blocks. Pattern required.
Private Lessons/Schedule Your Own Class $40
By Appointment
Private sewing lessons are available at Bear Paw by appointment for 2½ hours. Sewing machine in good working condition required. No experience required, all projects welcome. Group lessons are also available. Call to schedule an appointment.
Punchneedle $10
Saturday, April 14 10:30-12:30
Join the revival of this time honored needle craft using embroidery floss or pearl cotton. Once you try it you'll be hooked! It's a great take along project or just relaxing therapy and you'll love the results! Michele Sorensen will show you how to get started or perfect your technique. Pattern required.
Quick Clothesline Carryall $25
Wednesday, April 4 10:00-12:30
Friday, April 20 2:00-4:30
This beautiful carryall bag is made from fabric strips
and clothesline! Class 1 is bag construction; class 2 is
handles and lining. Let Sandra Swick teach you this
fun and easy technique! Pattern required.
Quilt As You Go Houses $15
Thursday, January 19 1:00-4:00
OR Wednesday, February 1 1:00-5:00
This quilt is a great way to use all those fabric scraps and left over batting pieces. Arless Scheet will show you how to make these adorable houses while learning the quilt-as-you-go method. Pattern included.
Quick Trip Quilts $25
Wednesday, January 25 10:00-1:00
Wednesday, February 22 10:00-12:00
Here is a chance to make a quick and fun quilt with
“no matching seams” and it looks like a Quilt Around
The World. Just sew strips together, crosscut and
resew into long strips, moving each down to get
the desired effect. Let JoAnne Thompson guide you
through the easy process. Book required.
Quilt Basics $60
Fridays, Feb 10, 17, 24, & Mar 2, 9 10:00-1:00
OR Thursdays, Apr 5, 19, 26, & May 3, 10 6:00-9:00
Have you always wanted to quilt, but didn’t know where to start? This is a great class for beginners or those looking to improve their basic skills. Learn all the tips and techniques as you make this six block sampler. Start at the very beginning with fabric selection and rotary cutting all the way through borders, batting & binding. Pattern provided.
Thursday, March 8 1:00-4:00
Learn the technique of Reversible Quilting with Arless Scheet. Come in and see a sample of this technique which opens up many options for machine quilting. Pattern included.
January 27, February 24, March 23, April 27 2:00-4:00
Learning to sew? Returning to sewing? Sandra Swick will take you through some easy, fun projects to improve your sewing skills. Projects will include, bags, totes, easy to make gifts, and sewing accessories. Pattern required.
Sister's Choice $30
Saturday, March 31 10:00-4:00
Come join Janet Glen Wilson as she guides you
through the construction of this classic quilt. It’s
the perfect gift for your favorite sister or friend! The
blocks combine into a quilt top approximately 60” X
80”. Students should have a working knowledge of
rotary cutting techniques. Pattern provided.
Sit & Stitch $10/month
3rd Wednesdays 6:30-9:00
January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18
Come once or every month for an evening to
work on your hand stitching projects. Whether its
embroidery, appliqué, punchneedle or English paper
piecing – all kinds of hand work are welcome! Get
your questions answered by our resident expert –
Carol Mahoney. Or just enjoy an evening out with
friendly stitchers! Bring an appetizer to share and set
aside time to Sit & Stitch.
Sewing & Thread Case $12.50
Thursday, April 5 10:00-12:30
This neat and tidy storage case is perfect for your many threads or for storing your sewing supplies. No more tangled threads! Join Joann Kliewer to make this large case that has 5 see through pockets and is easy and fun to make. Pattern required.
Stitcher's Garden $20 Registration Fee/$15 month
January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23
You and your Bernina will make a beautiful Stitcher's Garden! Each month the block you make will use a new technique and a new foot from your Bernina foot collection. Patti and Sandra will guide you through 12 months of beautiful flowers and techniques until you have your own Quilter's Garden!
Table Runner of the month from Judy Niemeyer $15/month
1st Saturday of the month 1:00-4:00
January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7
Sandy McCause will teach a Paper Pieced Table Runner of the Month from Judy Niemeyer’s Quiltworx. Table runners are good to learn new techniques and have fast finished project. All are paper pieced with Judy’s easy methods. Use them on your table, on a counter, hang them on a wall, etc. And they make quick fun gifts, too! Save the first Saturday of the month for these fun projects! Patterns required.
Trip Around The World $20
Friday, March 16 10:00-2:00
You will love learning the quick way to make
this beautiful and classic quilt pattern. Chris
Mewhinney will teach you the short cuts. There will
be instructions for a wall, double or king size quilt.
Great for beginners! Pattern included.
Sunday, March 18 10:00-3:00
Mix and match your fabrics (like your socks!) to create
miniature four-patch-in four-patch blocks with Jean
Anne Sharrai. Pattern required.
Sunday, February 26 1:00-4:00 or Saturday, April 28 2:00-5:00
Jean Anne Sharrai will offer tips and practice on
straight-line quilting with your sewing machine and
walking foot attachment.