Ready to begin your quilting journey? In just eight sessions (each three and a half hours long), you’ll complete your very first quilt from start to finish! This beginner-friendly class will guide you through: • Accurate cutting/ruler tips • Machine piecing techniques • Mastering half-square triangles • Adding borders and binding • Basic quilting methods Each participant will receive a handbook with step-by-step instructions for every class. Plus, we’ll help you choose the perfect fabric for your quilt! Cost: • Enjoy a 15% discount on materials and supplies bought at PPQ. • If you need an inexpensive machine to get started, we can help you with that purchase, too! We will guide you through purchasing a machine that ensures you have a machine ready to quilt. • Important Note: Books, patterns, and required supplies must be purchased individually to comply with copyright regulations. A full supply list is available at Prickly Pear Quilts—please pick one up before class begins. Class cost is $240. One week prior to class, students will meet either with Cheri or Connie for a pre-class on fabric options and supplies. Space is limited—call or visit us to sign up today!

Ready to begin your quilting journey? In just eight sessions (each three and a half hours long), you’ll complete your very first quilt from start to finish! This beginner-friendly class will guide you through: • Accurate cutting/ruler tips • Machine piecing techniques • Mastering half-square triangles • Adding borders and binding • Basic quilting methods Each participant will receive a handbook with step-by-step instructions for every class. Plus, we’ll help you choose the perfect fabric for your quilt! Cost: • Enjoy a 15% discount on materials and supplies bought at PPQ. • If you need an inexpensive machine to get started, we can help you with that purchase, too! We will guide you through purchasing a machine that ensures you have a machine ready to quilt. • Important Note: Books, patterns, and required supplies must be purchased individually to comply with copyright regulations. A full supply list is available at Prickly Pear Quilts—please pick one up before class begins. Class cost is $240. One week prior to class, students will meet either with Cheri or Connie for a pre-class on fabric options and supplies. Space is limited—call or visit us to sign up today!

Everyone has had so much fun with this contest in the last few years and has asked if we are doing it again, so we are! Purchase a "What's in the bag" and use the ingredients to make an inspired project! Completed projects may be made into anything from quilts to pillows, bags, table runners, and placemats. You're only limited by your imagination! Sign up today to reserve your bag for $25.00. Pick up your bag between January 15 - January 31, 2026, take it home, and let the creativity begin. All projects are due to PPQ on or before April 1, 2026. The projects will then be displayed in the store for a select time for visitors to vote on their favorite projects. Prizes will be awarded for 1st & 2nd place on May 1, 2026. Projects must use at least four fabrics in the bag but may be combined with anything from your stash to show your style. Submitted projects must be finished, i.e., quilted, bound, etc. We cannot wait to see what you create!