Quilting Classes
We are very excited to present ARLENE WALSH....
Arlene Walsh is a self-taught quilt maker who began designing wall quilts more than forty years ago. These designs include simple applique shapes with beads, thread and dimensional fabric embellishments. In 1994 Arlene began publishing more than 100 quilting patterns. She also does copper jewelry and chatelaines. She has taught and lectured all over the southwest at quilt shops, clubs, guilds and the Central Arizona College. Her whole focus is to create quilts that can be enjoyed as hanging art rather than bed quilts. Currently, her designs include southwest motifs textured with bead embroidery.
Arlene will be presenting a trunk show of her quilts and works of art at our store Saturday, February 25, 9:30am-10:30am. Cost will be $10.00. Sign up early as space is limited and you don’t want to miss this special presentation.
FLUTE PLAYER, Arlene Walsh, teacher
Saturday, February 25 - 11:30am-4:30pm
Take a simple appliqued kokopelli wall hanging into a work of art for your home. Come and learn Arlene’s method of beading. While in class you will be beading the head of the Kokopelli by hand. No sewing machine required for this class. $40.00 plus $25.00 for pattern and bead kit.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2012 - NORTHERN STARS
This will be a NINE month program starting in January and going through September. The class will meet on the second Saturday of every month starting at 9:00am. The class will be $36.00 which includes the pattern and the first months’s block. If you complete each block and bring it to the class, you will receive the next block FREE. If you can not make the class, then you must pay $6.00 for the next block. If you attend all the classes you will have a savings of $48.00
There are finishing kits to complete the quilt. They are as follows: Sashing, 4-patch and star borders - $32.00; On point 4-patches and squares - $25.00; Hour glass and small geese - $35.00; Geese border - $65.00; Border and binding $30.00
Not able to attend the classes? We are offering a program for only $30.00 a month which includes all the blocks and the finishing kits mailed to you each month. As a discount, we are offering no shipping charges.
COTTON THEORY BUTTON BACK RUNNER - Betty Nyseth, teacher
Saturday, January 28 - 10:30am-4:30pm
This cute runner is quick to put together and fits most tables. This project is a great beginner project if you have never tried Cotton Theory quilting. Seasoned quilters will love it as well! The entire project is completed on your machine, even the binding. There is no hand work! For the Cotton Theory method you will quilt small sections of your quilt first and then assemble the quilted pieces, every quilt is reversible. This is a great project to use the decorative stitches on your machine. Your friends and family will want them too - they make great gifts. $40.00
Betty Nyseth will be teaching this class. She is a certified “Cotton Theory” instructor. After 35 years of teaching 6th grade, university and adult education, she retired to became known as the “sewing teacher”. She now teaches quilting for stores, quilt guilds and other groups. She has taught at Nancy Ziemans’ national Quilt Expo.
QUILTING 101- Sherry Milakovich, teacher
Wednesday, January 18, 25, February 1 & 8 - 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
QUILTING 201 - Sherry Milakovich, teacher
Wednesday, February 15, 22 & 29 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Continue on after Quilting 101, this class will focus on half square triangles. Learn how to make perfect ones every time, then put them all together into a wall hanging. $45.00
QUILTING 301 - Sherry Milakovich, teacher
Wednesday, March 7, 14 & 21 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
After Quilting 201, continue with this class focusing on flying geese blocks. Learn how easy these blocks are to make as well as how versatile they are in a quilt. $45.00
QUILTING 401 - Sherry Milakovich, teacher
Wednesday, March 28 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
After Quilting 301, continue on mastering all the possibilities of the drunkard's path and some new twists! $20.00
BORDERS AND BINDINGS - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Friday, February 10 - 12:00pm-5:00pm
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
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING - Chris Basham, teacher
Saturday, January 14 - 10:30am-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
BEGINNING HAND QUILTING - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Friday, January 13 & 20 - 1:00pm-4:00pm
If you have tried hand quilting using the rocking motion and didn’t meet with success, you may want to try the stab method of hand quilting taught in this class. Join Rosemary in making a small pillow while learning to hand quilt. $40.00
BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Tuesday, February 7 & 14 - 1:00pm-4:00pm
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
PINATA (STORM AT SEA) - Sherry Milakovich, teacher
Thursday, February 9 & 16 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
The pattern we know as the traditional Storm at Sea block has timeless appeal. The most striking aspect of the design is the suggestion of curves, even though it is pieced entirely with straight seams. Pinata is a variation featuring a slightly different arrangement. $40.00
PICTURE THIS - Chris Basham, teacher
Friday, March 16 - 2:00pm-3:00pm and Friday March 23 - 10:30am-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. It would make the perfect Christmas gift. The first class will be learning the photo transfer process, then you will come to the second class to sew the quilt together. $40.00
THREE LAYER CAKE - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Saturday, March 17 & 24
Grab those little scraps of fabric that you love and make this diagonal set quilt. In the second session you will make the flying geese blocks for the unique border. $40.00
MONTHLY LITTLE QUILTS - Meghan O'Donnell Hulsey, teacher
January 16 - 10:30am-1:30pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm
February 13 - 10:30am-1:30pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm
March 12 - 10:30a,-1:30pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm
Monthly Minis are back! This year’s series of “Little Quilts” features adorable seasonal patterns which are sure to be your new favorite. Each month you will create a 12” x 12” quilt which can be hung in a stand, on the wall, or pieced together to make one large quilt. We’ll have fabric and button packs available for $10.00. $20.00 each class
SILVER FRAME PURSE - Shannon Crawford, teacher
Tuesday, March 13 & 20 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Come for this fun, quick, two part class and leave with a finished purse! This purse uses just two fat quarters and some strips. Simple construction makes this a breeze with just basic sewing skills needed. Be careful because with these interchangeable handles you’ll want to make a purse for each outfit! $40.00
HOPI SUN - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Friday, February 24 & March 2 - 1:00pm-4:00pm
Make a unique circular wall hanging or table topper. The “Hopi Sun” pattern is perfect for the desert southwest fabrics. You can choose to make the Mini Hopi Sun as well. $40.00
CELTIC TRILOGY - Rosemary Kurtz, teacher
Friday, February 3- 10:30am-4:30pm
Learn to do Celtic knot work with three different designs featured in this pattern. You will learn a quick and easy way to make your own bias and how to do mitered corners. The finished project can be used as a wall hanging or a table topper. $40.00
OPEN SEWING - Dale Nokes, teacher
Mondays: January 9 - 10:30am-4:30pm; January 23 - 10:30am-4:30pm; February 6 - 10:30am-4:30pm; February 20 - 10:30am-4:30pm; March 5 - 10:30am-4:30pm; March 19 - 10:30am-4:30pm
Fridays Evening: January 20 - 6:00pm-midnight; February 17 - 6:00pm-midnight; March 2 - 6:00pm-midnight; March 16 - 6:00pm-midnight
Do you have unfinished projects you would like to get done? Come and sew with us, working on whatever project you want. We have added new days and times. $10.00 each class
Bearly Stitchin Clubs
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Northern Stars - Chris Basham , teacher
Saturday, January 14 - 9:00am-10:00am
Saturday, February 11 - 9:00am-10:00am
Saturday, March 10 - 9:00am-10:00am
This gorgeous Block Of The Month Quilt continues to meet each month for a lecture and demonstration. Bring your finished block in and receive the next one for FREE.
Strip Club - Chris Basham, teacher
Saturday, February 18 - 9:00am-10:00am
Once a quarter we will have a "strip club" class where you will see a new quilt made from a strip packet of 2 1/2" strips. We have specially coordinated the strip packets or "jelly rolls" to match the store sample. The class is FREE and if you purchase the strip packet you will receive the pattern for FREE! You can choose your own fabrics or "jelly rolls", or you can just buy the pattern. The choice is yours. Instructions are given for the project at each class.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB - Melinda Pirone, teacher
Tuesday, January 24 - 10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, February 28 - 10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, March 27 - 10:30am-12:30pm
Would you like to learn more about machine embroidery? See exciting and educational projects? Learn more about your embroidery machine? Then please join us as Melinda Pirone teaches you fun and exciting techniques. The cost is $6.00 each class. Bring show and tell and you will receive a FREE gift.
5D EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE CLUB - Melinda Pirone, teacher
Thursday, January 26 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday, February 23 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday, March 22 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
If you own the Husqvarna Viking 5D Embroidery Software program than this club will be fun, inspiring, educational and motivating for you. Come and join this exciting lecture and demonstration. You will explore the software even further than the basic class, plus, you will learn many new tricks and techniques. The cost is $15.00 each class or FREE for one year if you have purchased your software from us.
Machine & Software Classes
FAB U MOTION/FREE MOTION ASSISTANT WITH/WITHOUT STITCH REGULATOR - Chris Basham, teacher
Saturday, March 3 - 10:30am-4:00pm
Learn how to move the table and quilt your quilt with ease and no frustration. Bring your Fab U Motion/Free Motion Assistant and your sewing machine. You will learn all the tricks to making machine quilting easier and all your stitches the same size. You will construct a small wall hanging complete with thread painting done on your machine. Get all your questions answered about the table and leave more successful with your quilting. $55.00 includes fabric kit
GARDEN JUBILEE - Sue Whaples, teacher
Tuesday, February 21 - 10:30a,-4:30pm
This quilt will remind you of a garden party. All of the flowers are beautifully radiant in color. Featured is a variety of flowers that bloom in your garden. Learn Sue Maples’ method of applique done completely on your embroidery machine in the hoop. This method makes it easy, stress free and fun to get this quilt done. $40.00
SERGER BASICS - Melinda Pirone, teacher
Monday, January 30 - 10:30am-2:30pm
Bring your serger and learn how to thread it plus all the basic stitches it can do. You will learn, three thread overlock, three thread rolled hem, four thread overlock, flatlock and much more. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your machine. All brands are welcome. $50.00 or FREE with puchase of the machine.
FOOT OF THE MONTH CLASS - Phyllis Clark, teacher
Monday, January 30 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Monday, February 27 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Monday, March 26 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Have you always wanted to learn more about the many feet that Husqvarna Viking offers for their machines? Viking Educator, Phyllis Clark has put together a class just for that purpose. Each month she will select one or more feet and teach you what those feet do and why you would use them. You will sew a sample using the foot and create a notebook which you can be used as a reference guide. $20.00 each class
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, but you also can take the class as often as you need to.
VIKING SEWING MACHINE CLASSES - Phyllis Clark, teach
Friday, January 27 - 10:30am-4:30pm or
Friday, March 30 - 10:30am-4:30pm
This 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. $100 or FREE with purchase
DESIGNER SERIES & SAPPHIRE CLASSES - Phyllis Clark, teacher
Wednesday, February 1 - 10:30am-4:30pm and Thursday, February 2 - 10:30am-1:30pm or
Tuesday, March 6 - 10:30am-4:30pm and Wednesday, March 7 - 10:30am-1:30pm
This class is for all Husqvarna Viking Designer and Sapphire 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. $100 or FREE with purchase
DESIGNER DIAMOND CLASSES - Phyllis Clark, teacher
Wednesday, February 1 - 10:30am-4:30pm and Thursday, February 2 - 2:00pm-5:00pm or
Tuesday, March 6 - 10:30am-4:30pm and Wednesday, March 7 - 2:00pm-5:00pm
This class is for the Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond machine. You will learn the different parts of your sewing machine, basic and decorative, buttonholes, programming, maintenance and much, much more. The fourth class will be about all the special features of the Diamond. $100 or FREE with purchase
BERNINA MASTERY #1 BASICS - Melinda Pirone, teacher
Thursday, February 16 - 10:30am-1:30pm
Explore the basic features of your machine learning the threading, winding a bobbin, presser feet and much more. All machines are included in this class. $50 or FREE with purchase.
BERNINA MASTERY #2 STITCH FUN - Melinda Pirone, teacher
Thursday, March 1 - 10:30am-1:30pm
Learn about the stitches included on your machine. You will also learn about needles, thread, and much more. All machines are included in this class. $50.00 or FREE with the purchase.
BERNINA MASTERY #3 EMBROIDERY & BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR - Melinda Pirone teacher
Thursday, March 8 - 10:30am-3:00pm
Aurora 430, 440
You will learn how to attach the embroidery arm and get started with your embroidery experience. You will explore EC on PC and learn about the Bernina Stitch Regulator. $100.00 or FREE with the purchase.
Class Policies
In support of our teachers who take pride in preparing for their classes, we have adopted this class policy. Class fees are required at the time of registration. Phone reservations can be accepted if you use a Master Card, Visa, American Express or Discover. If you need to cancel a class we need to be notified a minimum of (5) days in advance of the class. At five days we guarantee the attendance to the teacher so she/he can prepare for the class. There will be no cash refunds or credits given after that time period. We reserve the right to cancel a class if we don't have the minimum number of students the teacher requires, at that time a full refund or credit will be given. Read over the supply list for the class completely to see what preparations or special products are needed for the class. Purchase your supplies prior to class unless the supply list indicates differently. Please don't bring children or pets to class. Thank you for your understanding.
