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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
Fall 2021 Class and Event Schedule






1200 Cedar Street . Helena, MT 59601 . 406-442-7327

connie@pricklypearquilts.com

pricklypearquilts.com

 


It is our 10 year Anniversary! Watch for upcoming details!


September


Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine
Saturday, September 11
 OR Wednesday, October 6, 10am - 4pm



Are you using your embroidery machine to its full advantage? Join us and spend a day finishing a quilt in your embroidery hoop and see just how easy it is to finish projects on your domestic machine. The Easy-Connect Quilting files and technique allow you to use your home embroidery machine to get quilting results like you would see from a long-arm quilter. Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine includes instructions for the Easy-Connect Quilting technique, the embroidery files needed to stitch out 10 quilting designs, and the Baby Sew Fast quilt pattern -- a project that's a great size for perfecting technique. This is a software training so basic knowledge of your embroidery machine is encouraged. Class is $25 plus supplies. Sign up here today!

 
National Sew A Jelly Roll Day
Two Demonstration Times Available 11am - 12pm or 2pm - 3pm

Saturday, September 18



Come have fun with us on National Jelly Roll Day and learn a new ruler technique with Connie. Two Free demonstration times available:11am-12pm or 2pm-3pm. Also, get some fun facts and sewing ideas on jelly rolls. Space is limited so call and sign up online today!


Tourist Tote Bag
Saturday, September 25, 10am - 2pm



This roomy tote holds so much! Perfect for weekend trips, quilt retreats, work, the gym, a diaper bag - the uses are endless! Great to bring to quilt shops and load up with fabric and notions! The Tourist Tote is quite simple to make. No inside pockets, zippers or closure! Finished Size : 18-1/2"W Top x 12"W Bottom - 12"H x 7"D. Class $25 plus supplies. Sign up here today!  Kits available.


Beginning Quilt Class
Thursdays, September 30 - November 18, 11am - 2pm
Only 2 slots left!



This is a beginner class. In just eight three-hour classes, you will successfully finish your first quilt. In class, you will learn to machine piece, master half square triangles, apply borders and binding as well as quilting techniques. Participants will each receive a handbook with complete directions for each class. We will help you with selecting the fabric to make this quilt. $150 +material & supplies, 10% discount on material & supplies. Space is limited so call and sign up today!


OCTOBER

Amish Folded Star Quilted Hot Pads
Two Dates to choose from: Saturday, October 2 or Saturday, December 11
10am - 3pm

Learn how to make an Amish style folded star quilted hotpad! Or potholder if you prefer.  ;-) This is a fun and easy little project to use up bits and pieces in your stash! Class $35, includes pattern and supplies. Sign up today!

T-Shirt Quilt Construction Class
Saturday, October 9, 10am - 4pm



Would you like to turn those T-shirts you or someone special no longer wear into a loving keepsake? We can teach you how! Learn the process of turning t-shirts into a display of memories. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to lay out your quilt, cut apart t-shirts, iron on stabilizer, precisely cut the t-shirts for quilt placement, and sew the shirts together with sashing and border (optional). Class is $25 plus supplies. Sign up today!

Artistic Fabric Bowl Class
Saturday, October 16, 10am - 4pm


Turn quilt blocks into three dimensional space as tasteful, modern bowls. PPQ has Aboriginal fabric available for use in bowls. This class will provide instructions on how you can take any piece of fabric and reinvent it using the design of your choice. Perfect to forever display a favorite fabric or quilt block, or provide a thoughtful gift to loved ones. - Learn step-by-step how to use fabric or quilt blocks to create modern, functional art bowls - Show off your stitching artistry with endless decorative opportunities - Great way to make use of scrap fabric. They also make great gifts! Class is $25 plus book. Sign up today!

Soup & Sew-cial

Saturdays, October 30 and/or December 18, 10am - 4pm



Bring your unfinished projects and come sew with friends or meet new ones! PPQ will provide lunch while you enjoy a relaxing day away from home and all the to dos! There will be no instructor provided for this class. So bring whatever you wanna work on. It will be fun, lots of laughter and sew a stitch or two.
Sign up today!

NOVEMBER

Southfield Table Runner Class

Saturday, November 6, 10am - 4 pm



Learn the tips and tricks to make this table runner. Once you start making these you will not be able to stop. They are so fun and great to use on your table, give as a gift, make a bench pillow or however you would like to use it for. Class is $25.00 plus supplies. Sign up today!

Pineapple Table Runner Class

Saturday, November 13, 10am - 4pm



Make this fun and eye-catching 20 wide x 50 long table runner in a day. It is sewn using 2-1/2 inch strips and the Creative Grids Large Pineapple Trim Tool to make the precise pineapple block. Class is $25 plus pattern, ruler and supplies.
Sign up today!


DECEMBER

Covered Rectangular Crates

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



Learn how to make a beautiful covered rectangular box, using fabric of your choice, for all your practical storage needs. These boxes come in 3 different sizes: small, medium and large. In this class you will learn how to make the small. Class is $25 plus supplies. Sign up today!



Judy's Beauties
Third Friday of each month, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17




Create your own class! Bring any Judy Niemeyer project in any stage of completion -- new, started 10 years ago, just need help, Diana Simkins will be here to get you started, restarted, inspired, organized, and on your way to finishing beautiful quilt. $35 per session to be paid to Diana Simkins.
Please call to reserve your spot.

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