Quilting & Sewing Classes

MYSTERY QUILT WEEKEND - Chris Basham, teacher

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, February 26, 27 & 28

Come and join us for a fun relaxing quilting retreat!  You won't know the pattern you will be making until you start sewing.  But, we will help you with the selection of your fabrics.  Sew from 5:00pm until 10:00pm Friday, 10:00am until 10:00pm Saturday and 10:00am until 1:00pm Sunday.  You will have dinner provided on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday.  You will also receive the fabric for your quilt top.  Chris will be there to provide you with instruction each step of the way.  SEW! Sew! Sew!  No meals to cook, no dishes to wash, just Fun, Fun, Fun!  All this for only $265.00  If you would like a hotel room, let us know.

The Queen and Her Court Block Of The Month - Chris Basham, teacher

Saturday, January 9, February 13, March 13 - 9:00am-10:00am

This class will meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month.  It will cost $12.00 to join, $5.00 for each block or they will be FREE if you come to the class with the previous block finished.  There will also be finishing kits:  Checker Board Blocks - $25.00, Applique Blocks - $32.00, the Queen Block - $18.00 and the Three Borders - $50.00.   Purchase the finishing kits at the time you sign up and receive a 20% discount. 

Stash Pot Pie - Chris Basham, teacher

Saturday, January 23, February 13, March 20 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Do you have a stash of fabric you would like to sew up? Then this class is for you. Don't have a stash yet? That's OK! All of the patterns are fat quarter friendly! Join Chris each month and she will help you make a quilt using up your fabric. Sound like fun?!? There is more....you will also receive a pie recipe each month, plus a taste of the featured pie. Come and have fun plus finish a quilt each month using fabrics you have. All the patterns are fast and easy. Great for the advanced beginner or intermediate quilter. You will do the cutting before you come to class so that you can go home with a finished top at the end of each class. You won't want to miss a single month. $30.00 each month includes your pattern. Patterns will only be available to those taking the class.

Monthly Minis - Dale Nokes, teacher

Thursday January 7, February 4 & March 4 - 1:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm

Join this monthly class and make adorable "Minis".  They are fun!  They are easy!  And, they are quick to make!  They come with the pattern, the fabric and the wire hanger for only $30.00 each.  Join Dale the 1st Thursday of every month.

Strip Club - Chris Basham, teacher 

Saturday, February 20 - 1:00am-10:00am

Join in the fun!! Every other month we have a "Strip Club" class where you will see a new quilt made from a strip packet of 1 `/2" strips.  The class is FREE and if you purchase the strip packet you receive the patter for FREE!

 QUILTING 101- Sherry Milakovich, teacher 

Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

If you are a beginner, this class is a must! In this 4 session class you will learn how to choose your fabrics, the ins and outs of how to make a quilt, rotary cutting techniques, what tools are necessary and how to use them, pressing techniques and much more. $60.00

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING - Chris Basham, teacher

Friday, March 19 - 12:00pm-4:00pm

It's time to turn all those quilt tops into finished quilts.  In this hands on class you will learn about layering your quilt and preparing it for quilting.  You will practice using a walking foot for straight lines and a darning foot for free motion quilting.  You will learn to stipple quilt, work with stencils, plus many more techniques.  You will also learn how to put on the binding.  $40.00

FUCHSIAS AND HUMMINGBIRDS - Mary Ellen Sakai, teacher

Thursday, February 18 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Cleo Designs brings you larger than life flora and fauna in vibrant colors! Learn Mary Ellen's free motion applique technique or choose your favorite method. You may select any Cleo Designs pattern you wish. $40.00

FREE MOTION EXPERIENCE - Mary Ellen Sakai, teacher

Saturday, February 20 - 10:30am-4:30pm

In this informative class you will learn to improve your free motion skills. Warming up with stippling and moving on to new free motion patterns and background fills. Mary Ellen will also cover double needlework, decorative thread techniques and much more. (Knowledge of basic machine quilting is a must) $40.00

MACHINE APPLIQUE

Wednesday, February 17 & Thrusday, February 18 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

 BROKEN GARDEN PATH - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

 Tuesday, January 19 & 26

If you're ready to take the next step toward designing your own wallhanging, this pattern is a good one to begin with. Pick a focus fabric and work within color families to make this very interesting design come to life. $40.00 

HOPI SUN - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Tuesday, February 16 & 23 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Make a unique circular wall hanging or table topper. The "Hopi Sun" pattern is perfect for the desert southwest fabrics. This project is easier than it looks. Come and learn how it goes together. $40.00

MINI HOPI SUN - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Saturday, March 27 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Are you intriqued by the "Hopi Sun" pattern, but just don't have enough space to handle it...then the mini-version is the wall hanging for you. It can also be used as a table topper. $40.00

CELTIC MYSTIQUE

Friday, January 22 - 12:00pm-5:00pmCeltic interlace patterns are symbolic of the continuity of life. In this class you will learn the techniques of making and using bias in this unique "over and under" design. Mitered and overlap corners are taught to enable you to make those sharp points with your bias. $40.00

BONEHEAD - Sherry Monberger, teacher

Thursday, March 11 & 18 - 10:00am-1:00pm

If you enjoy the Southwest look or know someone who does, then this wall hanging is for you. The background is pieced, the steer skull and feathers are appliqued with quilting, beads and ribbons for accents. $40.00

COLORSPLASH

Friday, February 19 - 10:30am-4:30pmTake a trip through Monet's garden by using beautiful floral fabrics to create this very simple design. This class is easier than it looks and can be stunning in any color combination. $40.00

SONORA - Chris Basham, teacher

Friday, February 5 - 12:00pm-5:00pm

This beautiful southwest inspired quilt is made with one jelly roll of batik fabrics picked to showcase the desert colors. Add two light background fabrics and you're ready to sew. $40.00

PICTURE THIS - Chris Basham, teacher

Wednesday, February 3 - 1:30pm-3:00pm & Wednesday, February 10 - 12:00pm-4:00pm

This wonderful novelty project is created using photo transfer fabric. Taking 12 photos of your choice and transferring them onto fabric then setting them together in this fun "film strip" pattern. You will have a fabric photo album to treasure for years to come. The first class will be learning the photo transfer process, then you will come to the second class to sew the quilt together.

SUNRISE DIAMOND QUILT - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Saturday, March 6 - 10:30am-4:30pm

This quilt was our "Shop Hop" quilt. It is made with a ruler called "A Girl's Best Friend". After putting the strips together you use the ruler to cut a diamond shape, because after all "Diamonds are a girl's best friend". We have a beautiful jelly roll which we put together using the vibrant sunrise colors or you can use any jelly roll or balli pop you wish. $40.00

TABLE RUNNER WITH A TWIST

Saturday, January 16 - 10:30am-4:30pm

This pattern provides a showcase for those wonderful focal fabrics. Paula Nadelstrom's kaleidescope fabrics especially make this design come alive..$40.00

SAFARI BABIES - JulieAnn Kehren, teacher

Saturday, March 13 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Come on a safari with us and create this adorable quilt for that little someone in your life. You will learn easy machine applique and piecing techniques to bring these safari babies to life. $40.00

 PARADE OF COLORS - Lynn Gertsh, teacher

Saturday, January 30 - 10:30am-4:30pm

We have a new twist on an old standard. Make this beautiful and easy rag quilt out of batiks. Add easy applique and you will have a stunning quilt. $40.00 \

 FRENCH BRAID - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Friday, March 26 - 12:00pm-5:00pmLearn the technique of creating an intricate looking french braid quilt. Your finished quilt will look complicated, but only you will know that the creative process was easy. A kit is available to make this colorful throw or wall hanging. $40.00

CRAZY CURVES - Sherry Milakovich, teacher

Tuesday, March 16, 23, 30 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Oh those crazy curves! Have you stayed away from curves because you were afraid they would drive you crazy? Sherry will show you just how easy they can be done. $40.00

DAY AND NIGHT - JulieAnn Kehren, teacher

Friday, March 12 - 10:30am-4:30pm

This quilt will mystify, enchant and entertain you...it is magical! This pattern is made from strips and uses an acrylic template which is included in the book. All you need is 2 or 3 contrasting colors to create your unique look. $40.00

BUTTERFLY BLOOMS - Chris Basham, teacher

Saturday, January 9 - 10:30am-4:30pm

This bright, stunning quilt is very easy to make. All you need is one jelly roll and add the black fabric. The block is simple you just turn it in different directions. $40.00

DIANE'S GARDEN - Chris Basham, teacher

Friday, February 12 - 12:00pm-5:00pm

Colorful florals are fused onto black fabric creating a stained glass look with no bias leading needed. Any large floral or geometric fabric will look stunning in this pattern. $40.00 

LONG TALL - Chris Basham, teacher

Friday, January 8 - 12:00pm-5:00pm

A great looking "Art" quilt without all the hassle. This quilt is fun and easy to put together. We have a jelly roll perfect for this quilt. $40.00

LOG CABIN - JulieAnn Kehren, teacher

 Thursday, March 25 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Attention Beginners! This is the perfect quilt to start your quilting hobby with. It is fun, fast and easy. JulieAnn will guide you through the process and you will be hooked on quilting when you are done. $40.00

BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Saturday, February 6 - 10:30am-4:30pm

If you've always wanted to learn how to do "needle turn" applique, then this is the class for you. We will take the mystery out of perfect circles, stems and corners while creating a wonderful small wall hanging. $40.00

BORDERS AND BINDINGS - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher

Friday, January 15 - 12:00pm-5:00pmFinish up your projects with flair and confidence!

This workbook-type class will teach you various methods of finishing your quilt and you will go home with samples of each technique you created in class. Learn to miter borders, make bias binding, prairie points and much more. $40.00

LEARN TO PAPER PIECE - JulieAnn Kehren, teacher

Friday, January 29 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Add paper piecing to your quilt making repertoire and join the fun! Machine piecing on paper foundations guarantees virtually perfect results. Join JulieAnn and put your sewing machine to work on paper piecing for a fun quilt making experience. $40.00

WACKY STAR QUILT - Sherry Milakovish, teacher

Wednesday, February 3, 24, March 3 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

You can experience the magical results of the wacky technique of using a kite-shaped template to create spinning stars and sparkling kaleidoscope blocks. No other technique magically transforms one piece of fabric into so many different blocks. $40.00 

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION I - Phyllis Clark, teacher

 Tuesday, February 16, 23, March 2 - 10:30am-1:30pm

Learn the basic skills necessary for a well-constructed project, and give the more experienced sewer skills for refining their garment construction. No fabric is required for this class. $55.00 plus $5.00 kit fee

 CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION II - Phyllis Clark, teacher

Tuesday, March 16, 23, 30 - 10:30am-1:30pmThis class is a follow up to Clothing Construction I. Using the techniques learned in the first level and adding new techniques, you will construct a garment. Phyllis will have lots of tips and tricks to show you. $55.00 plus $5.00 kit fee

QUILTER'S WALLET - Dale Nokes, teacher

Thursday, January 21 & 28 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Machine & Software Classes   

When you purchase a sewing machine, serger, or software from Bearly Stitchin you receive a basic owner's class FREE.  The class is designed to teach you the features and capabilities of your purchase.  Our classes are in one, two or three sessions.  You may not need to attend all of the sessions as some may not apply to your purchase.  You can sign up for these classes as often as you need to for as long as you own the product and the class will always be FREE.  Bring your machine and all of the accessories to class.  For a software class, bring your laptop or sign up for one of our computers, also bring your dongle.  We understand that if you purchased your machine or software elsewhere you may want to take our classes.  We charge a nominal fee of $100.00

VIKING SEWING MACHINE CLASSES - Phyllis Clark, teacher

Tuesday, February 9 - 10:30am-4:30pm

Thic class is for any Husqvarna Viking sewing machine except the Designer series.  You will learn the different parts of your sewing machine, basic stitches, buttonholes, programming, maintenance and much more.  The third class will be for those machines with embroidery.

DESIGNER SERIES CLASSES - Phyllis Clark, teacher

Thursday, March 18, 25, April 1 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

This three class series is for all Husqvarna Viking Designer machines.  You will learn the different parts of your sewing machine, basic and decorative stitches, buttonholes, programming, maintenance and much more.  In the third class you will learn about embroidery.  Also, in the third class the Designer SE & Designer SE Limited Edition will learn connectivity to the computer.