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Quilting AND BERNINA

Bear Paw Newsletter Spring/Summer 2016

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Quilting AND BERNINA

Bear Paw Quilting & Bernina600 W Kathleen #10, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Next to Fred [email protected]

Phone: 208-664-1554 • Fax: 208-664-7739

From Kathryn and Sandy

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Store HoursMonday, Tuesday & Friday 9:30 - 6:00Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 - 8:00Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday 11:00 - 5:00

Bear Paw Quilting will be closed to enjoy these holidays with our families!

July 4, 2016: 4th of July Sept 5, 2016: Labor Day

Happy Spring! As we write this, we are here in Kalispell, MT at Judy Niemeyer’s retreat center working away on new samples for the store. Seven of our staff is busy creating beautiful quilts for you to enjoy. Come in over the summer to see them as they go up on the walls. Judy has been available daily to help us with color selection, easy piecing techniques and individual instruction. Our staff will be ready to help you with the paper piecing and fabric selection process for the many Quiltworx patterns. As a certified Quiltworx store we want to be your go to shop to help you create your own one of a kind Judy Niemeyer beauty!

We are all looking forward to a warm, sunny spring and summer. Check out our new Row by Row for 2016. Thank you to our own Michele Sorensen for another inspired design. We can’t wait for you to see what our bear is up to this summer. The patterns and kits will be available on June 21, 2016.

Thank you for your patience as the floors were refinished and electrical work done while we were here in Montana. We hope you will love our new and improved lighting, to better see all our wonderful samples. We love our customers and are very grateful for your business and the friendships we have formed with you over the last almost 14 years.


Choose from our wide selection of fabrics (These bolts are pulled directly from our

in store stock)

ANNUAL FAT QUARTER

SALE

each when you purchase 25 or more

40%-50%

OFF

Purchase 7 or more yards for 50% off Purchase 1-6 yards for 40% off

1 yard minimum cut, mix & match Memorial Day through Labor Day

May 30th through September 5th

The More You Buy - The More You Save!

Row by Row Experience 2016Bear Paw Quilting is excited to be a part of the

Row by Row Experience 2016

June 21 to September 6, 2016.

Bear Paw’s Annual Crazy Quilter’s Summer Sale

Coming soon! Saturday, May 7

This is the perfect time to gather fat quarters for your next quilt, baby quilt of bag project.

(pre-cut fat quarters only)

SUMMER BACKING BIN SALE

There will be 30% off all fabric on the boltplus special discounts & sale items

Watch your Email and check our Facebook Page for the date!

We are looking forward to visitors from all over the country again this year. We have created our 2nd Row-by-Row Bear Paw

Quilting & Bernina design featuring our “BP Bear”. Patterns and kits will be available beginning June 21st.

Our new Bear Paw License Plate is coming and will be available in May.

You have until October 31st to be the first to submit your finished quilt made up of 8 different rows. Be the first and win a

bundle of 24 fat quarters. The Row-by-Row Experience “Home Sweet Home” fabrics, by

Timeless Treasures, are in stock now!

For more information check our website and/or

go to www.rowbyrowexperience.com


BERNINA Q 24Longarm Quilting Machine

• 24" throat space

• BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulation

• fully front operated & unique ergonomics

• unique tension control

• up to 2,200 stitches per minute

May 11–16A-MAY-ZING Savings!

$500 off Q 20 table model machine$750 off Q 20 machine with frame$1,000 off Q 24 machine with frame

PLUS SPECIAL OFFERS**0%Interest for

60 Months!*

*Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on promo purchase and equal monthly pay-ments are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in the promo period until promo is paid in full. The equal monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum monthly payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regunon-promotional purchase. Regu-lar account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. See store for details. Participating Stores Only.**Ask BERNINA Store for details.

SATURDAY

May 14, 2016:: $59 per person ::

Featured Instructor:

SANDRA SWICK of the BERNINA Design Team

Seating is limited so sign up now!

Door Prizes! Souvenir Bag!Experience the Top Of The Line Bernina machines while

making The Weekend Clutch!

rockin’good time!We provide the machines & all supplies needed

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Lunch is included!

A sewing roadshow of rock star techniques featuring cutting-edge technologies from BERNINA!


Education Education

Mastery #1 Basics:Tuesday, May 17 5:30-8:30Friday, June 3 10:00-1:00Tuesday, July 5 5:30-8:30Monday, August 29 10:00-1:00

Mastery #2 Stitch Fun:Tuesday, May 24 5:30-8:30Tuesday, June 7 10:00-1:00 Wednesday, July 6 5:30-8:30Tuesday, August 30 10:00-1:00

START TO FINISH SESSIONS: Covers Mastery #1, #2 & #3 in one dayFriday, May 20 10:00-5:00Monday, June 13 10:00-5:00Thursday, July 21 10:00-5:00Tuesday, August 16 10:00-5:00

Serger Machines Mastery : This class can be set up by appointment, at your convenience, with our BERNINA Educator. Please call for more information.

Embroidery Mastery:Wednesday, May 18 10:00-1:00Wednesday, August 17 10:00-1:00

SOFTWARE & MACHINE CLASSES Software Mastery: (Software 7): This class will explain how to use the newest Software7 with your BERNINA embroidery machine.Tuesday, June 14 9:30-12:30Monday, August 15 10:00-1:00

DESIGNWORKS DECODED $18/MONTH OR $75 FOR 5 MONTHS Tuesday, May 17 1:00-4:00Friday, June 20 1:00-4:00No July classMonday, August 15 2:00-5:00

Come and see how to “crack the DesignWorks Software mystery”. Part of the BERNINA Virtual Club Series, these classes will focus on techniques to show you ways to expand the creative uses of the CutWork, PaintWork and CrystalWork tools.

SOFTWARE INSPIRATIONS $18/MONTH OR $75 FOR 5 MONTHS Saturdays: May 21, Jun 18, No July class, Aug 20 10:00-1:00Come and learn about the new SOFTWARE 7! Shelly Fitzgerald will guide you as you explore the exciting new features of this powerful new software. Bring your laptop and come with the last month’s project complete to have your name entered in our monthly prize drawing!

BINDING WITH #71 FOOT $25Wed, June 15 10:00-1:00

Creating a binding with the BERNINA #71 foot is fast and easy. You will learn two techniques using this foot. First, how to add a binding, and second, how to create your binding using the backing fabric. Instructor: Shelly Fitzgerald (Comfortable Beginner)

BERNETTE Machines BERNETTE Machines are scheduled for Mastery #1 at the time of purchase. Please call Bear Paw for more information.

BERNINA 560, 580, 7 Series, 8 Series Machines

Mastery #1 Basics:Tuesday, May 3 10:00-1:00Monday, May 23 5:30-8:30Monday, June 6 10:00-1:00Tuesday, June 14 5:30-8:30Tuesday, July 5 10:00-1:00Tuesday, July 12 5:30-8:30Tuesday, August 2 5:30-8:30Friday, August 19 10:00-1:00

BERNINA Mastery classes are included with all BERNINA machines purchased at Bear Paw Quilting & BERNINA. These Mastery classes will familiarize you with your sewing, embroidery and/or serger machine, as well as introduce you to the functions, feet, accessories and maintenance, for your new BERNINA. Classes are free of charge. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

SEWING MACHINE MASTERY: BERNINA 215, 3 Series, 5 Series Machines

Mastery #2 Stitch Fun: Thursday, May 5 10:00-1:00Tuesday, May 24 5:30-8:30Friday, June 10 10:00-1:00Monday, June 20 5:30-8:30Tuesday, July 26 5:30-8:30Thursday, August 4 5:30-8:30Wednesday, August 24 10:00-1:00


WOOL APPLIQUE FUNWith Debra Busby of Wooden Spool Designs

Come and learn the basics of wool applique, types of wool, how to prepare

them, threads, tools & notions, techniques on cutting shapes, applying them, stitches

to use and more! Choose a kit from 2 of Debra’s Salt Box designs to create as you learn from an expert in the field of wool

applique & design. Join Debra for this fun day of stitching!

Friday, May 27 10:00-5:00$65 per person plus kit

0%Interest for

48 Months!*

May 11–16

*Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on promo purchase and equal monthly pay-ments are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in the promo period until promo is paid in full. The equal monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum monthly payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regunon-promotional purchase. Regu-lar account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. See store for details. Participating Stores Only.

BUY A B 350 SE BEST FRIEND AND BERNINA WILL MAKE A DONATION TO THE PETFINDER FOUNDATION.

MACHINE LOVE MEET PET LOVE.

on $3000.00 and up

Events

“PARADISE IN BLOOM”JUDY NEIMEYER TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

May 18th marks the beginning of a NEW SESSION for Judy Neimeyer’s’ Technique of the Month classes. Bear Paw Quilting is proud to be a Certified Quiltworx/Judy Neimeyer shop so we are able to offer this informative session of 7 classes to you. As you create the beautiful Paradise in Bloom quilt, you will learn the art of paper piecing and to adapt this process for constructing all of the Quiltworx amazing quilt patterns.Please refer to Page #14 of this newsletter

for detailed class information.

Bernina free hand system • Full Shank Feet • Precision Buttonhole


Block of the Month Classes

Block of the Month Classes

HONEY BEE LANE $15/moSaturdays: May 7, June 4 & July 2 1:30-4:30

This 6 month Block-of-the-Month continues through July. Pattern required. Instructor: Cindy Little (Comfortable Beginner)

BEYOND BASICS $15/mo2nd Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 or 6:30-8:30May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10

Expand your skills as you learn different techniques with a new block each month. Learn lots of short cuts and tips while you construct a sampler quilt. Quilt Basics class or some previous piecing experience required. This is an ongoing class so you can join anytime! Patterns are included. Instructor: Michele Sorenson (Comfortable Beginner)

CAROL’S ENCHANTED GARDEN $15.00/mo 4th Thursdays May 26, Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 25 6:30-9:00Learn the secrets to making these beautiful flower blocks, also featuring birds and some woodland creatures. Combine cotton and wool and learn about different threads as you embellish your blocks with embroidery stitches & beads. Create your personal celebration of nature with your own enchanted garden. Book required, Join anytime. Instructor: Carol Mahoney, (Comfortable Beginner)

AMERICA’S GARDEN QUILT - No Class - kit pick up May 15th Startup fee (includes fabrics & pattern) $119.99June 15 through Sept 15 - $14.99 per month fabric kit

This quilt features the beautiful floral DecoState Collection by Tiffany Lerman, for In The Beginning Fabrics. 50 different designs for the 50 different state flowers are featured in this special quilt. The first month includes all the background plus 10 states fabric which includes a variety of fabric color dots to mix into your blocks. Each following month you will receive 10 additional state flower fabrics. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind project! (Comfortable Beginner)

FARM GIRL VINTAGE $15/CLASS 1:00-3:00Sundays: June 12, July 10, Aug 14

Yeehaw! You will love this Block Of The Month program as you make the sampler quilt from this popular Farm Girl Vintage book. You will make several of these instantly addictive blocks each month (you choose 6” or 12” blocks), along with extra fun projects throughout the year. Book required, join anytime. Instructor: Sara Pickens (Comfortable Beginner)

PETALS & POSIES No Class – pick up only $15/per kit monthlyPick-up on the 1st of each month

Create this beautiful quilt with a combination of cotton (backgrounds), batiks (sashing) and wool (applique). Monthly kits include patterns and fabrics for blocks, final kit includes sashing and binding. Join anytime. (Comfortable Beginner)

SINCERELY YOURS $20 1:30-4:30Saturdays: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20

Use your embroidery machine to create this beautiful quilt, all in the hoop! Choose your own colors for different look and have fun seeing this design come together. Instructor: Georgia Evanson, Pattern required (Advanced level)

STITCHER’S GARDEN $15/class 10:00-1:00 One time $20 registration feeMondays: May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22

Each month you make a different block and learn fun, new techniques using different BERNINA feet (all machines welcome). Make these beautiful floral blocks as you learn to use your decorative stitches on your sewing machine and create your own Stitcher’s Garden. Patterns are included each month. Join anytime Instructor: Georgia Evanson (Comfortable Beginner)


Monthly Classes Monthly Classes

JO’S LITTLE WOMEN CLUB $20 Registration fee & $12.50/classWeds: May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3 10:00-12:30 Tues: June 21, July 19, Aug 16 6:00-8:30

Inspired by antique quilts, designer Jo Morton continues her Little Women Club, providing the patterns exclusively to club members. Join us to create these nostalgic pieces while improving your piecing skills. Learn techniques for a small quilt or project. Patterns are included. Instructor: Paulette Steele (Comfortable beginner)

JUDY NEIMEYER TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH $20/moWeds: May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17 2:00-5:00

May 18th marks the beginning of a NEW SESSION for Judy Neimeyer’s Paradise In Bloom technique classes. This is a seven month class that will walk you through the paper piecing process for Judy’s beautiful patterns that can be accomplished by anyone and everyone! The first class will include guidelines for choosing fabrics, cutting & organizing. Each additional class offers more technique as you create this amazing project. These classes are offered only by Certified Judy Neimeyer Shops, such as Bear Paw. Pattern required, some kits available. Instructor: Sandy McCause (Comfortable Beginner)

SIMPLE WHATNOTS CLUB $15/class1st Sats: May 7, Jun 4, Jul 2 10:00-1:00

Become a member of Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots Club. This club has no rules, no fees and no commitments, and is only available from participating shops. Each month features a new pattern. Make 1 or 2……or make them all! New Collection #4 begins September 2016! Pattern or kit required for class. Instructor: Cindy Little (Comfortable beginner)

SCHOOL OF SEWING $20/classSession #1 continues Sats: May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13 (end of session) 10:00-1:30Session #2 continues Sats: May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13 2:00-5:30

These classes continue as students learn new skills and accomplish more projects each month. Watch for new sessions to begin in September 2016. Book required. Instructors: Joann Kliewer, Jean Anne Sharrai and Georgia Evanson (Beginner)

SIT & STITCH $10/monthWeds: May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17 6:30-9:00

Come join us for an evening of friendship and time to work on your hand stitching projects. All types of hand work welcome! Just bring an appetizer to share and set aside some time to Sit & Stitch! Instructor: Carol Mahoney

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN $15/per class1st Month Startup fee $174.99 (includes pattern & all fabrics for blocks) Tues: May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug 23 1:00-3:30

Add a dash of “spooky” to your Halloween with Spooky Halloween from Bunny Hill Designs. It’s not too scary and sure to bring some eeeks & squeaks from those Halloween visitors. You will learn tips for piecing those small pieces, different applique methods, some English Paper Piecing, embroidery stitches and even some wool work with this fun quilt! Complete 1 row (5 blocks) every 2 months. Finishing kit will be $34.99 (fabrics for sashing and 3 borders). Kit or pattern required. Instructor: Paulette Steele (Comfortable Beginner)

TRICK OR TREAT $15/month Thurs: May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18 6:00-8:00

This project continues as students create more of their 8 rows of regular piecing, paper piecing and applique. This is a great way to use up scraps or dig into your “scary” stash…and meet once a month to tell “scary” quilt stories! Pattern required. Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai, (Comfortable Beginner)


Classes

APPLE CORE FLAG $15 Tues, June 14 10:00-12:00

Practice your English Paper Piecing while you create hand-stitched flag for summer decorating. Use scraps or a Charm Pack for variety. This is a great “take-along” project…….no machine required. Pattern Provided Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai

ART WITH FABRIC & THREAD $25 Wed, June 29 5:30-8:30

Have you wanted to try your hand at making an Art Quilt? Then you will love this chance to make this wall quilt with Barb as you learn how to create a transparency using fusible web and decorative threads. Class # 2 of a series. Instructor: Barb Lambrecht (Comfortable Beginner)

BINDING YOUR QUILT $15/class Wed, June 1 1:00-3:00

Is it time to put the finishing touch on that quilt you have worked so hard on? Learn how make your binding fit perfectly with calculating, cutting, creating perfect corners and more. Make a “perfect” quilt binding that will extend the life of your quilt. Instructor: Michele Sorenson (Beginner)

CLASSES WITH SANDY TURNERPINE BARK $45 Sunday, May 22 11:00-5:00

Create a beautiful quilt or an amazing background for the Large Flower Class. See Sandy’s design possibilities for this traditional pattern. The possibilities are endless as far as design & fabric combinations. Book required. (Comfortable Beginner)

ATTIC WINDOWS $45Saturday, May 28 10:30-4:30

This class is back by popular demand! Put an interesting spin on this “traditional” idea. Use of custom templates makes this very easy to piece. Learn placement and fabric value in this “perspective” class. Pattern provided. Templates are available for purchase. (Comfortable Beginner)

LARGE FLOWER $45 Saturday, June 25 10:30-4:30

This class is the follow up for Pine Bark, for those students that want to add the large flower design to their quilt, using their finished Pine Bark for the background. Choose your own flower design, and Sandy will help you enlarge it and show you how to apply the design for that final grand finish. Students who wish to add a large flower to another background are also welcome. (Comfortable Beginner)

BIRDS IN THE AIR $45 Saturday, July 23 10:30-4:30

Also back by popular demand, Sandy will teach you about “design, design, design”. This workshop emphasizes the use of pictorial fabric and the design possibilities you can create. Learn how to create your own unique quilt. Have fun in this inventive class. Book required (Comfortable Beginner)

NEW! BERNINA 790Available NOW at Bear Paw!

• Extra-large: oversized embroidery area• BERNINA Stitch Designer• BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) included• Highest stitch quality w/Adaptive Thread Tension

CLASS SKILL LEVELSA Class skill level is indicated for each class

Beginner = Beginner, basic skills Comfortable Beginner = Comfortable with basic skills,

ready for new skillsAdvanced = Intermediate level, looking for new skills


Classes

CAN YOU CUT IT? $20 Mon: May 16 10:00-12:30

Do you wonder about your cutting skills? Do all those lines & increments befuddle you? Do you wonder, is there and easier or faster way to cut all those pieces? This class will give you lots of information and tips to becoming a more accurate cutter. This is a great class for beginning quilters. Instructor: Michele Sorenson

CITYSCAPE TOTE $25 Friday, June 17 10:00-1:00

Have you seen the new “digital” fabrics from Hoffman? These special fabrics are digitally printed with gorgeous coloring and great designs. This tote is made with the Cityscapes digital design fabric, (or any fabric of your choice). What a great look! Pattern is provided Instructor: Barb Lambrecht (Comfortable Beginner)

CORNER STONE TABLERUNNER $20 Thurs: June 16 10:00-1:00

The pointed edges of this table runner give it a fashionable look. Easy piecing and a nice center piece to show your focus fabric. This is great for gifts. Pattern Provided Instructor: Pat Proctor (Comfortable Beginner)

FREE MOTION FRENZY $60 Tues: May 31 10:00-5:00

Are you ready to jump, with both feet, into free motion quilting? Let us help you make a soft landing in this class. This is a combination of all three Free Motion Fun #1, #2, #3 classes into this one day “power” session. Instructor: Shelly Fitzgerald, Booklet required. (Comfortable Beginner)

FRENCH COUNTRY TABLE QUILT $20 Wed: June 22 5:30-8:30

The French have been doing it for years….adding scalloped edges to quilts, that is! See for yourself how easy it is to trace, outline and quilt a nice curved edge on this cute little table topper. Great class for a little walking foot workout. Pattern is provided Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai (Comfortable Beginner)

HAND EMBROIDERY Learn the Basics $45/3 classes Fridays – June 24, July 1 & July 8 10:00-1:00

Hand embroidery has become very popular! There are lots of great patterns available for tea towels, pillows and much more! Tips on how to get started and more tips & tricks. Learn different embroidery techniques while you make a “sampler of stitches”. Pattern Required Instructor: Martha Mashburn (Beginner)

INTRODUCTION TO LONG ARM QUILTING $30 Friday, June 3 2:00-5:30

Are you interested in owning a long arm quilting machine? Are you already a new owner and want to know how to get started? Learn from an experienced long arm quilter, her valuable tips, techniques, suggestions and secrets to successful quilting. Get hands on experience during this class. Instructor: Lana Corcoran (Beginner)

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Load the MY BERNINA app onto your smart phone or tablet! This free app lets you keep track of the BERNINA feet you

own or want to own. See a video on any foot for information on how they work with your machine!





Classes

NEW! BERNINA 570 QEAvailable NOW at Bear Paw! Designed with the quilter in mind, this machine includes a variety of special accessories for all your sewing and quilting needs.

JUDY NEIMEYER CLUB $20/class Suns – May 29, June 26, July 24, Aug 28 1:00-4:00

Do you have a Judy Neimeyer/Quiltworx project and you don’t know how to get started, have put it aside for too long, run into a stumbling block or just run out of gas? Come and get back on track, get some help with cutting, piecing or fabric selection. Instructor: Sandy McCause (Comfortable Beginner - Advanced)

JUNIOR LEGAL PAD FOLDER $20 Thurs, Aug 11 6:00-9:00

Whether it is making a shopping list or a to-do list, we are always looking for paper to write on! This clever little Junior Legal Pad Folder is great to keep handy and is easy to make. Great for gifts for quilting pals, friends & family. Pattern provided. Instructor: Val Wilson (Comfortable Beginner)

KIDS CAMP $50/3 classes Mon, Tues & Wed, July 11, 12 & 13 10:00-12:30

Sewing camp is back! Calling all moms, grandmas, and aunties…..sign up your kid(s) to make their own Camp Quilt! The featured project is a lap-size quilt, pieced and quilted entirely by the kids (with a little help from you and Jean Anne). They will have fun with fabric and sewing machines along with other kids their age who also want to sew! Pattern is provided Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai

MACHINE QUILTING 101 $20/class Sun, June 5 1:00-4:00

Finish that quilt you have worked so hard on and learn the basics of machine quilting. Class will cover creating a quilt “sandwich” and choosing and marking a design on the quilt top. You will practice straight-line quilting (using your walking foot) and also some free-motion stitching. This class is a must! Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai (Beginner)

PAPER PIECING MADE EASY $20 Fri , July 22 10:00-1:00

Learn the basics for this fun piecing technique. Learn about cutting fabric and placement of your pieces for less waste and more accuracy. See how your blocks come together easily and accurately! Instructor: Paulette Steele, Pattern Provided (Beginner)

PICCADILLY CIRCUS $15 Wed, May 25 5:30-8:00

What could be more fun than going to the circus? Piecing a cute Dresden Plate block out of charm squares, that's what! One charm pack, or scraps, and little bit of fabric is all you need for this “Greatest Little Quilt on Earth”! Pattern required Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai (Comfortable beginner)

PLUMERIA POT HOLDER $20 Thurs, June 2 6:00-8:00

Keep the flowers blooming in your kitchen with this cute, functional potholder. Round up a few fat quarters, batting scraps, matching thread for topstitching and in 2 hours your Plumeria Potholder garden will be blooming. Is it too early to be thinking of Christmas gifts?! Pattern required Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai (Comfortable Beginner)





Classes

Go Green With Bear Paw!Purchase one of our Bear Paw Canvas Tote Bags

and use it to stow your purchases. Each time you do this you can enter your name into our

monthly drawing for a free gift from Bear Paw! Help keep our earth green and use a

Bear Paw Quilting Canvas Tote!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! December 2015 Barb Lambrecht

January 2016 Cathy GeorgeFebruary 2016 Niki Cervenka

March 2016 Cheryl Lipari Watch our facebook page for pictures of our winners!

PRISMATIC STAR $45/3 classes Tuesdays – June 7, 21 & July 5 2:00-5:00

Are you ready to move on to a new Judy Neimeyer paper pieced project? Have you made her ONE Tablerunner? Create this awesome star pattern with your choice of background, accent fabric and one of Judy’s Bali Pops. With her Bali Pops, coordinating Batik fabrics have already been chosen by Judy, cut, packaged and are ready to go. This quilt is a stunner. Pattern required. Instructor: Sandy McCause (Comfortable Beginner)

PUNCHNEEDLE $20 Wednesday – July 6 1:00-3:00

Join the revival of this, now again, popular needle craft using embroidery floss or pearl cotton. Once you try it you will be hooked! Learn how to get started and how to perfect your technique. Instructor: Michele Sorenson, Pattern Required (Beginner)

QUICK CURVE FLOWER $20 Thurs, July 14 5:30-8:00

Have you purchased the Quick Curve Ruler? Is it still in the plastic wrapper? If you want to practice your curved piecing skills with the coolest ruler in town, come and make one big Quick Curve Flower block. The hardest part of this project is choosing the fabrics! Ruler required, pattern is provided. Instructor: Jean Anne Sharrai (Comfortable Beginner)

QUILT BASICS $70/5 classes Thursdays - May 12, 19, 26, June 2 & 9 10:00-1:00 OR Mondays - July 25, Aug 1, 8 15 & 22 6:00-9:00

Want to make a quilt, but don’t know how to get started? Learn all the tips and techniques as you make a six block sampler. Advance through all the steps needed to create your own quilt, beginning with fabric selection and rotary cutting all the way through borders, batting & binding. This is a great class for beginners or for those looking to improve their basic skills. Patterns are included. Instructor: Michele Sorenson (Beginner)

BERNINA Q20 Long Arm

Take your quilting to the next level

Test Drive These Today!

This sit down model features easy threading and

adjustable functions to fit your needs.





Classes

STUDIO BOXES $20 Thurs, June 23 10:00-1:00

Do you need a little organization in your sewing room? Make a few of these boxes in different colors and fill them with scraps, fat quarters or threads. Make some for friends & family for gifts! Book Required (previously used in Pat’s Fall/Winter classes) Instructor: Pat Proctor (Comfortable Beginner)

THREAD SKETCHING for Art Quilters $25 Wed, June 1 5:30-8:30

Art quilters, and interested beginners, unite for this fun technique class to add to your repertoire. Drawings will be provided or you can bring your own favorite design. After you complete your project you will learn to finish your art quilt without binding. Class # 1 in a series. Instructor: Barb Lambrecht (Comfortable Beginner)

Bernina B 880E

TUFFET WORKSHOP $50/2 Sessions Tuesdays: May 31 & June 7 6:00-9:00 Thursdays: June 30 & July 7 6:00-9:00 Saturday: July 30 & Aug 6 10:30-1:30

We have added more classes, and will add more if needed, to keep up with the demand for TUFFETS! Tuffets are a piece of whimsy for your home that can be made to fit any décor. In addition to being an heirloom accent, they make unique treasured gifts for weddings, babies & special birthdays. Learn to sew a gorgeous cover in the first session, then turn that into an upholstered foot stool in the second session. Instructors: Joann Kliewer & Tammy Freer, Pattern & Kit required (Advanced)

BEAR PAW QUILTING IS A KOALA SHOWCASE DEALER!

These quality cabinets have a remote controlled innovative lift design and are loaded with customizable features to make your sewing a true

joy. Fine sewing furniture custom built in America.COME IN AND SEE THESE AMAZING SEWING CABINETS.


Class Policies

Class Policies• Class fee is due at the time of registration. Phone registration with

bank card payment only.• A 10% discount is given on supplies & fabrics for the class.• NO CELL PHONES IN CLASSROOM - if expecting an important call,

please set phone to vibrate and take call out of the classroom.• In consideration of others, please arrange to leave children and

pets at home.• Smaller classes may be held upstairs in our 2nd classroom. Please

inform our staff at time of registration if the stairs present a problem.

• On mornings that classes begin the same time the shop opens, please DO NOT arrive more than 15 minutes before class to allow staff to complete their preparations.

Cancellation:• 7 days notice required for refund or transfer to another class. (14

days notice for Special Guest Teachers as indicated in handout)• We make every effort to fill classes, but if class is cancelled we will

attempt to notify students one week in advance.

Class Supplies: • Please have supplies & fabric prepared per teacher’s supply list

along with specific class supplies bring the following basic sewing kit:• Sewing machine in good working order with 1/4” foot or mark• Pins & Pin cushion• Neutral thread and wound bobbins• Seam Ripper• Rotary cutter and mat• Fabric & Paper Scissors• Rulers – 6 x 24”or 6 x 12 (& 6 or 8” square)• Fabric Marker and a Pencil & Notebook

Bear Paw RetreatsGet away from it all for a weekend of fun, friendship and lots of time to quilt! You will enjoy the best of the Northwest at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, a beautiful

guest ranch nestled in the mountains just outside of Sandpoint.Bring your sewing machine & your projects and let us do the rest.

4 day retreats $325 - 3 day retreats $265 Fabulous meals provided, hot tub available and all linens supplied

Please inquire for dates and availability.

Register early as BPQ retreats fill up fast!

SEWING MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR ALL MAKES & MODELS

$89.95- Sewing machines $99.95- Sergers & free-standing embroidery machines $109.95 - Sewing/embroidery combination machines

$109.95-$119.95 – 8 Series machines

BERNINA Certified technician


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