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Prickly Pear Quilts
1200 Cedar Street
Helena, MT 59601
406.442.PEAR (7327)
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Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Machine Embroidery Club - MEC

Machine embroidery enthusiasts meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. October Machine Embroidery Club will be meeting on October 7th from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. October's Club is a Pumpkin Wall Hanging. This class will include your stabilizer and batting . November's Machine Embroidery Club is a Poinsettia Table Runner. Join PPQ’s monthly embroidery club and take part in classes and sew-alongs designed to inspire and help you master the craft. In class, you will learn how and when to use different stabilizers, hoop vs. float your fabric, needles, and soooo much more. Each month, a project will be completed in class. Each month, a small fee will be charged for project supplies. Don’t have an embroidery machine? No worries! We have several that can be checked out for the class. Kit costs may vary per month from $25 to $75. Patterns will be purchased separately for most classes. Once you sign up we will send you an email with your supply list. Machine Embroidery Club price will be determined each month on which project is chosen. Most months it will be $25 which includes some supplies.

Sunday Sewcial Farmers Market SSFM

This class will be on the second Sunday of each month for 12 months beginning Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:30 - 1:45 pm. Join Julie Dess as she guides you through mastering quilt techniques while creating this stunning quilt. You’ll dive into the world of rulers, paper piecing, and so much more. Julie’s monthly block demonstrations are a goldmine for quilters of all levels. She focuses on technique, precision, and creativity for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of quilting. This series will provide you with a comprehensive quilting education - from selecting fabrics and exploring color theory to perfecting your piecing. Class cost $125 + pattern and supplies Books, patterns and supplies that are required for class must be purchased individually to prevent copyright violations. Due to contractual agreements with our educators, all payments for classes/events are NON-REFUNDABLE. However, payments are transferable to another attendee at the event/class.

Sunday Sewcial My Kinda Town/ Queens Cross SSMQ

If paper piecing is your thing, and if you love funky house this will be a treat for you. Learn the basics of paperless paper piecing. Play with color and just have fun. This class is the 2nd Sunday of the month starting September 13th, 2026 – February 14th, 2027 from 2 pm- 3:45 pm. The remaining 6 months from March 14, 2027 - August 8, 2027 you will be working on Queens Cross Quilt. Queens Cross will take you on a journey, little paperless paper piecing, a little applique, regular piecing and templates. Great way to use those fun fabrics, scraps and even some of the fabrics you never thought you would use. Join Julie Dess as she guides you through mastering quilt techniques while creating this stunning quilt. You’ll dive into the world of rulers, paper piecing, and so much more. Julie’s monthly block demonstrations are a goldmine for quilters of all levels. She focuses on technique, precision, and creativity for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of quilting. This series will provide you with a comprehensive quilting education - from selecting fabrics and exploring color theory to perfecting your piecing. Class cost $125 + patterns and supplies. Books, patterns and supplies that are required for class must be purchased individually to prevent copyright violations. Due to contractual agreements with our educators, all payments for classes/events are NON-REFUNDABLE. However, payments are transferable to another attendee at the event/class

Oct 11
Sunday Sewcial Single My Kinda Town - SSMKT
Oct 15
Beginner Quilting Class – Make Your First Quilt! - BQC
Oct 17
Quilted Sneakers Class - QSC

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