Happy New Year everyone! By now everyone must know that Bernice suffered a brain aneurism in early September. We were all shocked but as she was so fit and had such a healthy lifestyle, she fought back successfully. She was home within the month and on the mend – she even attended Labyrinth Walk in early November. We are so glad that she is better and we continue to pray for her wellbeing.

What’s new at BPQ?

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERJanuary 2014January 2014

Class Sign-up day is January 4th

Classes fill quickly - don’t be disappointed.

100 - 2093 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 1B5Phone: (867) 393-BEAR (2327) www.bearspawquilts.com

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I hope you all have a good Christmas and New Year and that you get all your projects completed in time for the gift giving. We had some nice ideas for Christmas gifts and quilts in the shop. The snow was late arriving this year, but as I write this we now have a white world. How wonderful!...as long as we forget about the shovelling. We are halfway through our year and I hope you like the quilts we have chosen as much as you liked the first lot in September. ~Ruth and the staff of BPQ

So what is new? Well BPQ has moved up a notch and now owns an iPad mini, how is that for moving forward! For some years I have wanted to be able to show the quilts that are made in class and none of the ideas I had were practical and then the iPad came into my life. We now have opened up a Bear’s Paw Quilts Facebook Page and I can photo the completed quilts and projects and post them for you to see. I can remind you of the events, planned or spontaneous, and generally keep you up to date about the happenings in the shop.Soon we will be able to access the Facebook page from the website. Oh all this technology almost blows my mind, but I am getting better. I have to say after a rocky start I am really beginning to enjoy the iPad mini. So please find us on Facebook and “like” us so that we can begin to share all the fabulous things that happen at BPQ.

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So, to next year’s teaching schedule. The usual crew are holding classes – Terry, Joanne, Bernice, Karen, Linnea, Geana, Dahn and Ruth. New to the team this time are Laurie Jacobsen, who you see in the shop most Mondays, and Pauline Chalifour, who also works in the shop on a weekly basis. Both are long time Yukoners and are well known quilters. Also, I have recruited a new resident to Whitehorse, Diane Hart and we welcome all three to the teaching team. New Term Sale ~ So you have signed up for a few classes and now you need the fabric. Dig into your stash first and then fill in the gaps at our twice yearly big pre-class sale. We will start on Thursday, January 9th at 10:00am until 6:00pm The sale will continue on Friday, January 10th opening early at 9:00am and stay open until 7:00pm.There will be large amounts of fabric at 30% and 50% off and the rest of the fabric will be reduced by 15%. We usually have a table of 70% off fabric as well just to clear it out ready for more to arrive. Get yourself organized and be there.

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3. Machine Quilting Level-1with Ruth Headley

Learn the basics of good machine quilting. We start with straight-line quilting and then we drop the feed dogs and begin free motion quilting. Once you have started, all you need is practice, practice, practice.Tuesday, January 7th 6:30-10:00pmWednesday, January 8th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00

January

1. QuiltStartwith Ruth Headley

This class is designed for those who have no experience in quilting, or for those who want to get back to basic skills. The class has two components: Introduction to Quilting where you learn about the basic equipment and materials needed as well as learning about your machine, and QuiltStart is where you will make a table runner in the Rail Fence design. This class provides the rudiments of quilting and prepares you to work on any number of projects afterward. This class is comprised of 12 hours of class time and probably 10 hours of extra sewing to complete the project.Introduction to QuiltingMonday, January 6th 6:00-9:00pmClassMonday, January 13th 6:00-9:30pmWednesday, January 15th 6:00-9:30pmThursday, January 16th 6:00-9:30pm$60.00

2. Daytime QuiltStartwith Ruth Headley

Please see description #1Introduction to QuiltingMonday, January 6th 6:00-9:00pmClassMonday, January 13th 10:00am-4:00pmTuesday, January 14th 10:00am-4:00pm$60.00

Class Level GuideIn an attempt to guide you to the degree of difficulty in each class we have designated the following words:

beginnerThose straight from QuiltStart would manage these classes and every other level are welcome, of course.

confidentIf you were an experienced sewer before QuiltStart this would be do-able, or if you have made a few quilts and you feel confident.

challenging These require considerable experience in quilting, and will take time and patience. But you have to sew your first challenging quilt sometime.This is only a guide to let you know what to expect from a class.

4. Mystery Quilt Club 2013/14with Joanne Love Another year for the Mystery Quilt Club. We started meeting in November 2013 and will continue until July. This year’s Mystery Quilt by Border Creek Station is called:

“Quilters Delight” For those of you who are not familiar with mystery quilts – it is set up so you don’t know what pattern you are making until the quilt top is done which adds to the excitement. As a Mystery Club Member you will receive 1 installment each month with clearly written instructions and full colour diagrams for 8 months of total suspense for a true quilting adventure! You will have the option of picking your own fabrics or you can purchase a kit assembled exclusively for this event. Club members get together the 2nd Saturday of the month to receive the next Mystery Installment of the top secret project that will not be revealed to you - because it’s TOP SECRET! If you can’t make a meeting, you can pick up your copy of the installment after the meeting date. Refreshments will be served while we chat. Come and join the fun while Joanne leads you through the secretive journey each month. Saturdays: January 11th; February 8th; March 8th; April 12th; May 10th; June 7th; July 8th. 11:00am-12noonSign up began in September 2013 $25.00 Happy Quilting,

Joanne

Quilters without Borders

This group of quilters meets at Bear’s Paw Quilts every Thursday from

10am to 2pm to make quick quilts to donate to those in need. Come in and sew with us.

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5. Buggy Barn Crazieswith Joanne Love

Calling all Barn Chicks! It’s that time again for us to get together to make another crazy quilt. Stack it, cut it and shuffle it - then stitch it without having to add the seam allowance! Square up the blocks and you’re done. – You have just mastered the Buggy Barn way. This class is perfect for beginners or those who would like to make a quilt just for fun and not get hung up on precision piecing and let go for a change. You can choose any Buggy Barn ‘crazy pattern’, gather up your fabric and have fun stitching your blocks. What an easy way to become Certifiably Crazy and have a fun day. Fabric Selection & Prep: Saturday, January 11th 2:00-4:00pmClass: Sunday, February 2nd 10:00am-5:00pm $60.00 + book/pattern of your choice

6. Tea partywith Karen Mills

Join Karen as she demonstrates how to use a die cut machine to cut the appliqué shapes for this fun and funky quilt featuring a teapot, teacup, and mug. By the end of the day you will have completed the centre appliquéed motif using die cut shapes and fusible web, ready to take home to finish.Sunday, January 12th 10:00am-5:00pm$50.00

7. Colour 1with Karen Mills

Join us for an evening of fun as we play with fat quarters to explore colour wheel basics, intensity, tone, texture, and fabric choice. This introductory colour theory course is perfect for the beginner or advanced quilter or anyone looking to add a little colour pizzazz to their quilts.Friday, January 17th 6:30-10:00pm$30.00

8. Colour 2 - Colour Harmony Samplerwith Karen Mills

Colour Harmony Sampler: For those of you who have completed Colour 2 Part 1, join again in January for the last 5 sessions. Each month a different colour harmony will be explored around your colour through classroom discussion, fat quarter play, and shared learning. Sew your block at home and share your success with the class next month. At the end of the year you will have completed a sample quilt exploring your selected colour.January Triple ComplementaryFebruary SpacedMarch TriadApril TetradMay Main colour plus manyPre-requisite: Playing with Colour or a beginner colour theory courseSaturdays: January 18th; February 1st 9:00am-12:00pm;March 8th 1:00-4:00pmApril 5th; May 3rd9:00am-12:00pm$80.00 for 5 sessions

9. Sweet Potato Piewith Karen Mills

This is one of my favourite quilts. Learn how to cut this quilt without templates using one of my favourite rulers, the Cut-A-Round ruler. By the end of this class you too will love curved piecing as much as I do.Saturday, January 18th 1:00-4:00pmSunday, January 26th 10:00am-4:00pmSunday, February 16th 10:00am-4:00pm$85.00 + pattern

10. Sew Far Behind with Bernice OvensWhat an opportunity this is, a whole day to come to grips with some of those unfinished projects, it’s quiet, lots of space, no distractions and a teacher on hand to help you work out those problems...and all for a fabulous price.Sunday, January 19th 10:00am-4:00pm$20.00

Another great new pattern from Bear’s Paw Quilts.86” X 98”

Layer Cake to Lightening

Are you upfor a Cake? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

You all know (or should know) that I love to recycle, and this is a reminder.• We save and recycle or donate many items.• We have an Almost Free box of books, patterns and mags. The

donations given go to the Food Bank. So far this year we have collected at least $250. Last year at least $300.

Lets keep up the effort, every little bit helps the environment.

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11. Yellow Brick Roadwith Ruth Headley

This is a well-used pattern and one most experienced quilters will have made many times. I never have, so when the pattern was reprinted I decided to reintroduce it to the newer quilters. It is a fat quarter quilt and lately we have been having so many lovely lines of fabric that deserve to be made into quilts. Choose the size from baby to king and pick those fat quarters. Perfect for beginners.Monday, January 20th 6:30-10:00pmFriday, January 24th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + pattern

12. Three’s Companywith Terry Funk

This fat quarter quilt from “More! Laps From Fats” is an all time favorite that I wanted to share with a whole new group. Suitable for confident beginners, this quilt allows you to use up some of those fat quarters you’ve been collecting.Tuesday, January 21st 6:30-10:00pm Thursday, January 23rd 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

13. Raggy Quiltswith Ruth Headley

We have new flannels coming all the time and some easy patterns to make in this technique. We need a prep night so we are all on the same page in the cutting and then we can start stitching in the second part of the class.Cutting session:Wednesday, January 22nd 6:30-9:30pmClass:Tuesday, January 28th 6:00-9:30-pmFriday, January 31st 6:00-9:30pm$65.00 + pattern

14. Town Squarewith Geana Hadley

Go neutral or go bright to create this great little number. Interlocking squares make this quilt look like more work than it really is. Confident beginner.Saturday, January 25th 9:00am-4:00pm$50.00 + pattern

15. One Block Wonderwith Ruth Headley

This really is the last time, I may be one block wondered out.But I do love the technique and the results are so fabulous, I have managed to sell several of my finished ones. This quilt is made with only one fabric, multi coloured, multi imaged and then we go from there. The cutting is easy but the stitching needs to be exact and there is lots of stitching. I include a session at the end to finally put all the parts together. It is without a doubt a fun quilt to make.Prep: Monday, January 27th 6:30-10:00pm Class: Thursday, January 30th 6:00-9:30pm Friday, February 7th 6:00-9:30pm Thursday, March 6th 6:00-9:30pm$70.00 + book

16. Bernina Clubwith Joanne Love Well the cold weather is here and we all know that it gives us more time to sew! What better time to learn more about your Bernina sewing machine or brush up on all it has to offer. Join Joanne each month to learn new skills in using your Bernina sewing machine while making a great project. We’ll cover all types of sewing and quilting techniques – there is always something for everyone. The project will be on display in the shop on the 1st business day of each month. Seating is limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment. This class is open to all owners of Bernina sewing machines. If you purchased your Bernina sewing machine at BPQ you will receive a free 1-year membership to the Bernina Club, a nominal kit fee will be required for all others.Wednesdays: January 29th; February 26th; March 19th; April 23rd12:30-3:30pm or 6:30-9:30pmKit fee: $15.00 houndstooth

new pattern at

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February

17. Reflectedwith Ruth Headley

I found a book with very “teachable” table runners, and so I am using it for a few classes. A different, known quilt designer created each so there are a good variety of techniques. This one is a “modern” design by Angela Walters and includes some simple paper piecing, and some bias stitching so it is a simple but learning class. The result is a very stunning table runner.Saturday, February 1st 1:00-4:30pmSaturday, February 8th 1:00-4:30pm$50.00 + book

18. Sandcastlewith Pauline Chalifour

A favorite of mine! I first made it with muslin and 30’s fabric, but this time I’ve made a more modern version. Taking a traditional block and placing it on point gives this quilt interest. I have added a pieced border to carry on the scrappy look and to show how it can enhance a quilt. Who knows? After this, you may find yourself always adding some piecing to your borders. Monday, February 3rd 6:30-9:30pmMonday, February 10th 6:00-9:30pmFriday, February 14th 6:00-9:30pm$65.00 + book

19. Rhapsodywith Terry Funk

This quilt looks very complicated but it is made easy using a special ruler. You must have a good grasp on your quarter inch seam allowance and accurate cutting. This quilt is for the confident quilter.Tuesday, February 4th 6:30-10:00pm Thursday, February 6th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + pattern

20. QuiltStartwith Ruth Headley

Please see description #1Introduction to QuiltingWednesday, February 5th 6:00-9:00pmClassWednesday, February 12th 6:00-9:30pmThursday, February 13th 6:00-9:30pmTuesday, February 18th 6:00-9:30pm$60.00

21. Sew Far Behind with Karen MillsPlease see description #10Sunday, February 9th 10:00am-4:00pm$20.00

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25. Zigguratwith Ruth Headley

Well what ever does that mean? Well a ziggurat is an ancient stepped building a bit like a pyramid. When you see the quilt you will see exactly why she called it that. Choosing the colours for this will be fun, lots of variety needed, I bet this one can be made out of your stash. It is a fairly easy quilt, two triangle squares and some bias stitching, it went together quickly. Good for a confident beginner. Wednesday, February 19th 6:30-10:00pmMonday, February 24th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

26. Happy Birthday BPQ Retreat with The Quilt AddictedSign-up is on January 4th along with all the other classes. I say this every year, “Another year”, we are now eleven years in business and still going strong. I love my job and I love teaching you and running the shop. Thank you for being our loyal and good customers.

This retreat is restricted to 20 people as we are in the shop, and it is a bit of a squash! Meals provided on Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast by Fireweed Catering. Birthday cake on Saturday provided by Mary-El Kerr Fine Foods and Catering. Come and eat the yummy chocolate cake.Thursday, 6:30pm - Sunday, 3:00pm February 20th -23rd$140.00-ish

27. Petal Baby Quiltwith Ruth Headley

I made a baby quilt, you could turn it into a wall hanging or a child’s quilt. It is made using pre-printed petal shaped fusible interfacing. It is fun and easy, the appliquéed pieces have no raw edges. Good for a beginner, but the top stitching of the applique pieces need some care; this is a good learning quilt.Tuesday, February 25th 6:30-10:00pmThursday, February 27th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + pre-print interfacing

28. Bernina Clubwith Joanne Love Please see description # 16Wednesday, February 26th12:30-3:30pm or 6:30-9:30pmKit fee: $15.00

22. Four Square with Linnea Castagner

We are again using a Kim Schaefer pattern from a book we have used before. She really inspires us and it is full of other usable patterns. This quilt is dependent on accurate quarter inch seams, simple cutting, simple piecing and spectacular results. Confident beginner. Tuesday, February 11th 6:30-9:30pm Saturday, March 1st 9:00am-4:00pm$65.00 + book

23. Modern Log Cabinwith Ruth Headley

I decided early on this term to teach a log cabin quilt and found this one, made in an unusual manner, but I liked it. What can I say - another lovely quilt. The book that it comes out of has already provided me with another good pattern that is now a quilt. I think this will be fun for you to make and faster and more accurate than the usual way. Good for beginners too.Saturday, February 15th 9:00am-4:30pm$50.00 + book

24. Farmer’s Daughterwith Terry Funk

The minute I saw this book I knew I would make many of the quilts within! “Scrap Quilts Fit For a Queen or a King, Twin or Lap” is an awesome book that gives you so many options for different sized quilts. Farmer’s Daughter incorporates three different blocks to make a very interesting pattern. I started with a Jellyroll to give a very scrappy look. There is some paper piecing as well as two other pieced blocks. Accuracy is key in this quilt which makes it a challenging quilt.Monday, February 17th 6:30-10:00pm Monday, March 3rd 6:00-9:30pm Saturday, March 15th 9:00am-4:00pm$70.00 + book

Northern theme kits

make great gifts

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32. Spin Wheelwith Karen Mills

These spinning wheels are easy to piece and addictive. Strip piecing and partial seams simplify this quilt’s assembly – no set in seams! Optional appliquéed border.Monday, March 10th 6:30-10:00pmSaturday, March 22nd 9:00am-4:00pm$65.00 + book

33. Flower Pillowwith Judith Voswinkel

A cute flap pillow that can be easily adjusted for all occasions from spring to valentines to summer, fall or Christmas or to fit your own décor. You can use applique or embroidery motifs for the flowers.Tuesday, March 11th 6:30-10:00pm Tuesday, March 18th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

34. Lotuswith Karen Mills

Here’s a modern quilt built with easy-to-piece triangular blocks. The pattern provides instructions to cut the shapes with the Hex N More ruler but I’m going to show you how to cut the shapes using rulers that most quilters should have in their toolbox: a regular ruler, a hexagon ruler, a 60 degree triangle ruler.Wednesday, March 12th 6:30-10:00pmThursday, March 20th 6:00-9:30pmThursday, March 27th 6:00-9:30pm$65.00 + pattern

35. Calamity Crosswith Bernice Ovens

This is another runner from the “Set the Table” book. Ultra modern and an easy technique make a block and cut it to insert a narrow strip. Good for the beginner, the only thing you need is an accurate ¼ inch seam. The modern design will allow you to practice some modern quilting patterns too. Thursday, March 13th 6:30-10:00pmFriday, March 14th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

29. Day and Nightwith Dianne Hart

If you are a thrifty quilter who likes to keep wastage to a minimum, then this class is for you. This pattern is much easier than it looks. The stars magically come together using strip piecing and a template that is included with the pattern. The additional pieces are used to make smaller quilts or table runners. Choose from a 3 or 4 strip pattern using 2 or 3 colours. Instructions for a variety of sizes are included.Friday, February 28th 6:30-10:00pmSunday, March 2nd 10:00am-4:00pm$60.00 + book

March

30. Easy Striped Table Runnerwith Laurie Jacobsen

Do you love striped and border fabric and then once you have bought it you don’t know how to make the best of it. Well this is the class for you. With easy stitching and clever cutting this table runner comes together really quickly. Tuesday, March 4th 6:30-10:00pmWednesday, March 5th 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + pattern & ruler

31. A Modern Quilt & Modern Quilting with Joanne Love

Looking for something different and want to start playing outside the box? Well, Modern Quilts might be just what you are looking for. These quilts go together quickly and have a clean, fresh look, making them a perfect alternative to the traditional baby quilt. It also provides the perfect quilt top with lots of empty space to experiment and practice free motion quilting. This class will be taught in 2 parts. In the first class you will construct a Modern Quilt from a simple pieced pattern. The 2nd class will focus on all aspects of the quilting process: from what batting to use; your thread choices and how it will have an effect on the outcome of your quilt; as well as a new way to approach quilting patterns as outlined in a book by Angela Walters. Here is your chance to have some fun learning new free motion quilting patterns and perhaps trying a new color palette.Sunday, March 9th 10:00am-5:00pmSunday, April 6th 10:00am-5:00pm$80.00 + book

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36. Sew Far Behind with Joanne LovePlease see description #10Sunday, March 16th 10:00am-4:00pm$20.00

37. Bernina Clubwith Joanne Love Please see description # 16Wednesday, March 19th12:30-3:30pm or 6:30-9:30pmKit fee: $15.00

38. Introduction to Quilt Design Wizard with Dahn Casselman Have you ever wanted to design your own quilts on a computer, but were intimidated by the software? Then this class is for you! We will be using ‘Quilt Design Wizard’ which is truly the easiest software, EVER. This software is an inexpensive way for you to try quilt designing on your computer for the first time. There are hundreds of quilt layouts all ready to go - you can just print one. The software will give you yardage estimates and sewing instructions for each block. If you prefer templates or foundation piecing patterns, Quilt Design Wizard prints those too. Using your own laptop, you will be designing quilts before class is over. Sorry - this software does not work on Apple computers.Sunday, March 23rd 10:00am-5:00pmSunday, March 30th 10:00am-5:00pm$80.00

We’ve got a colourful zoo at

North American Wildlifefeature fabric line designed by:Jody Bergsma

Class credits

We are now offering you the opportunity to earn ½ price and even free classes. Each class you attend will give you points towards this goal. This is in addition to the free meters of fabric you can earn by using your BPQ fabric card.

3 points = ½ price class 6 points =1 free class

The points do not carry forward from one teaching session to the next, but your free class can be used or saved.

What the symbols mean = beginner/confident level class = 1 point

= challenging level class = ½ point

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39. Stepping Stoneswith Geana Hadley

Simple strip piecing joins alternating blocks and results in a fun and balanced quilt with a modern/old fashioned appeal.Confident beginner.Monday, March 24th 6:00-9:30pmSaturday, March 29th 9:00am-4:00pm$65.00 + pattern

40. Jewel Boxwith Ruth Headley

Another runner from the “Set the Table” book and it is named because of the jewel tone fabrics used. It can be enlarged quite easily into a baby quilt, if you prefer. It uses fat 1/8th and I had left overs so was tempted to make it larger to use up all the bits. We will sort that out later. It is basically two triangle squares and four patches, so it is ideal for the beginner. Friday, March 28th 6:30-10:00pmMonday, March 31st 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

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Thread collections by quilt and fabric designers:Pat Sloan, Edyta Sitar, Mark Lipinski, Sarah Vedeler, Sharon Pederson, Lyn Kerry, Elizabeth PhillipsPat Sloan, Edyta Sitar, Mark Lipinski, Sarah Vedeler, Sharon Pederson, Lyn Kerry, Elizabeth Phillips

O L I V I N E Dye Works & Design

Hand dyed 100% cott on with screen prints of

northern themes

O L I V I N E

sensory baby blanket

sew & give get the pattern at

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April

41. Slice of Sunshinewith Ruth Headley

Again named for the colour choices of the designer, I changed the colour scheme, so you could see another style. This is constructed with simple strip piecing, and I started with WOF instead of fat 1/8ths so I can make two or just enlarge it. Great for a beginner, there is nothing complicated about this project. If you have done any of my other table runners you already have the “Set the Table” book. Tuesday, April 1st 6:30-10:00pmThursday, April 3rd 6:00-9:30pm$50.00 + book

42. QuiltStartwith Ruth Headley

Please see description #1Introduction to QuiltingWednesday, April 2nd 6:00-9:00pmClassTuesday, April 8th 6:00-9:30pmWednesday, April 9th 6:00-9:30pmFriday, April 11th 6:00-9:30pm$60.00

43. Heavy Metalwith Dahn Casselman

We are going 3D, man. Using wire form ‘mesh’ that can be easily sewn into, we will be bending, folding and stitching a beautiful but simple piece. Using your own special fabrics, you will create 3D effects with either project—the bug or the flower piece. Learn how versatile this product is and see how this can elevate your wallhangings into ‘art’ pieces. I tell ya, this stuff is fun!Sunday, April 13th 10:00am-5:00pm$50.00 + kit

All About BPQ Retreats

It has evolved over the years that we do early sign-up for our Quilt Retreats. Rather than waiting for class sign-up days in January and September, we begin the sign-up for these coveted getaways earlier. Don’t despair, we have a board up in the shop to let you know when sign-up will begin. Keep your eyes open for registration.

Location Sign-up begins Retreat DateHaines Junction mid-October AprilHaines Junction mid-June SeptemberInn on the Lake June mid-NovemberBPQ Birthday January late-FebruaryLongest Day April late-June

&10”Crackers

5” Snaps

A tasty collection of bali batiks with delicious names like:

MacaroonBrown SugarRum RaisinTiramisuWild BerryParfait

Introducing a new Hoffman Fabric

Collection

Available at Bear’s Paw Quilts

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Bear’s Paw Quilts - Sewing Machine Rental Policy♦ In the interest of encouraging beginners to quilt, Bear’s Paw Quilts has purchased one new Bernina

Activa 230 that will be available for rent.♦ Cost of machine rental is $30 per day or $15 for half a day or less. ♦ The rental machine must be booked and paid for at the time of class registration. In the event you

wish to cancel either the machine rental or the class, you will recover full credit for your payment only if we receive the cancellation 7 days before the class date.

♦ At the time you book the sewing machine, you must make an appointment for a brief instruction on the use of the machine.

♦ The machine is kept on the shop premises at all times. You may not take it home.♦ You must provide your own thread, machine needles, personal sewing equipment and supplies.

Any bobbins that you use must be left with the machine at the end of the rental period.Note: Demonstration machines are not available for use during class or at any other time. They are for demonstrating features to persons who are interested in buying a Bernina.

Bear’s Paw Quilts - Workshop PoliciesClasses are open on a first come basis. When a class fills up quickly, we often put people on a wait list and schedule another class.We request that you leave babies and children at home when you come to a class. Teens are welcome in all our classes. You are not officially registered until you have paid. GST will be added to class cost. You may pay for a class with Visa, MC, debit card, cash or use your class points.Cancellation: In the event you cannot attend a class that you have paid for, we will issue credit or transfer you to another class if we receive 7 days notice. If we receive less than 7 days notice, we will give you class handouts, but no refund can be given.Class Minimum: Normally a class must have 3 students. Sewing Machines: Please bring your own machine in good working order. An instruction manual for the machine is essential. Don’t forget to bring extra machine needles. BPQ does have one Bernina sewing machine for rent - see our Sewing Machine Rental Policy.Supply Lists: are available for each class at the time of registration. Read it carefully and bring everything on the list. Place: All classes are in the BPQ classroom. Ironing boards and irons are provided. 2 large cutting mats are provided. Please bring anything else you may need, and label all your personal equipment.

We invite new and ‘seasoned’ quilters,

alike to inquire about joining our

fun quilting group.

• Reasonablemembershipfees• MysteryQuilts• MonthlyRetreats• MiniWorkshops

Pine Tree Quilters

Call Geana Hadley @ 667-2263 for more information.

44. Bernina Clubwith Joanne Love Please see description # 16Wednesday, April 23rd12:30-3:30pm or 6:30-9:30pmKit fee: $15.00 (after first year)

45. Snow be Gone Retreatwith beginner, confidant and advance quiltersThis retreat continues to be popular and if you are interested in joining us you need to see the insert in this newsletter telling you the sign-up dates. We sign up really early, but we also have a waiting list as we often have cancellations. We have evening meals provided, we have hotel rooms booked and games and fun organized. Think ahead and come and join us sometime. Thursday, 9:00am - Sunday, 3:00pm April 24th - April 27th160.00-ish + sleeping costs

May

46. Celtic Knots with Judy Regan

Such a dramatic quilt, in this class you can choose any of her patterns as she teaches a technique rather than the actual pattern. Judy from Juneau has joined us before to teach this technique and we all just loved her. If you are good at the quarter inch seam you will be fine with this class. Confident beginner.Sunday, May 4th 10:00am-5:00pm$50.00

MarchMar. 1st Blenders 15%Mar. 8th Fat Quarters 4 for the price of 3Mar. 15th Pre-cut Fabrics

LC, FS, JR, CP10%

Mar. 22nd Kits 15%Mar. 29th Panels 15%

AprilApr. 5th Notions 15%Apr. 12th Batiks 15%Apr. 19th ***CLOSED***Apr. 26th Threads 15%

4th (Saturday) Sign-up day 6th, 13th, 15th & 16th (Monday/Monday/Wednesday /Thursday) QuiltStart 1 6th, 13th, 14th (Monday/Monday/Tuesday) Daytime QuiltStart 2 7th & 8th (Tuesday/Wednesday) Machine Quilting Level 1 3 11th (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 11th & February 2nd (Saturday/ Sunday) Buggy Barn Crazies 5 12th (Sunday) Tea Party 6 17th (Friday) Colour 1 7 18th (Saturday) Colour 2 8 18th, 26th & February 16th (Saturday/Sunday/Sunday) Sweet Potato Pie 9 19th (Sunday) Sew Far Behind 10 20th & 24th (Monday/Friday) Yellow Brick Road 11 21st & 23rd (Tuesday/Thursday) 3’s Company 12 22nd, 28th & 31st (Wednesday/Tuesday/Friday) Raggy Quilts 13 25th (Saturday) Town Square 14 27th, 30th, February 7th & March 6th (Monday/Thursday /Friday/Thursday) One Block Wonder 15 29th (Wednesday) Bernina Club 16

1st (Saturday) Colour 2 8 1st & 8th (Saturday/Saturday) Reflected 17 3rd, 10th, 14th (Monday/Monday/Friday) Sandcastle 18 4th & 6th (Tuesday/Thursday) Rhapsody 19 5th, 12th, 13th & 18th (Wednesday/Wednesday/Thursday /Tuesday) QuiltStart 20 8th (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 9th (Sunday) Sew Far Behind 21 11th & March 1st (Tuesday/Saturday) Four Square 22 15th (Saturday) Modern Log Cabin 23 17th, March 3rd & 15th (Monday/Monday/Saturday) Farmer’s Daughter 24 19th & 24th (Wednesday/Monday) Ziggurat 25 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd (Thursday/Friday /Saturday/Sunday) Birthday Retreat 26

25th & 27th (Tuesday /Thursday) Petal Baby Quilt 27 26th (Wednesday) Bernina Club 28 28th & March 2nd (Friday/Sunday) Day and Night 29

4th & 5th (Tuesday/Wednesday) Easy Striped Table Runner 30 8th (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 8th (Saturday) Colour 2 7 9th & April 6th (Sunday/Sunday) Modern Quilt & Modern Quilting 31 10th & 22nd (Monday/Saturday) Spin Wheel 32 11th & 18th (Tuesday/Tuesday) Flower Pillow 33 12th, 20th & 27th (Wednesday/Thursday/Thursday) Lotus 34 13th & 14th (Thursday/Friday) Calamity Cross 35 16th (Sunday) Sew Far Behind 36 19th (Wednesday) Bernina Club 37 23rd & 30th (Sunday/Sunday) Quilt Design Wizard 38 24th & 29th (Monday/Saturday) Stepping Stones 39 28th & 31st (Friday/Monday) Jewel Box 40 1st & 3rd (Tuesday/Thursday) Slice Sunshine 41 2nd, 8th, 9th & 11th (Wednesday/Tuesday/Wednesday /Friday) QuiltStart 42 5th (Saturday) Colour 2 7 12th (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 13th (Sunday) Heavy Metal 43 23rd (Wednesday) Bernina Club 44 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th (Thursday/Friday/Saturday /Sunday) Haines Junction Spring Retreat 45 3rd (Saturday) Colour 2 7 4th (Sunday) Celtic Knots 46 10th (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 7th June (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4 8th July (Saturday) Mystery Quilt 4

JanuaryJan. 4th Books and Patterns 15%Jan. 11th Fat quarters 4 for the price of 3Jan. 18th Notions 15%

Jan. 25th Batiks 15%February

Feb. 1st Threads 15%Feb. 8th Flannels 15%Feb. 15th Remnants 15%Feb. 22nd Bernina accessories 15%

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