Skip Navigation Website Accessibility

Prickly Pear Quilts
1200 Cedar Street
Helena, MT 59601
406.442.PEAR (7327)
How to Find Us


HOURS
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

WINTER CLASSES







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

connie@pricklypearquilts.com

pricklypearquilts.com

  

PFAFF NATIONAL EDUCATOR - WORDS OF WISDOM
Friday, August 26, 2022  9am - 5pm



In the Words of Wisdom, Friday's day long class, students will have the opportunity to enjoy the features the creative icon 2 offers while ending with a fun, inspirational wall hanging.  Class is $75 and includes the kit.  Just bring yourself and come have fun.  We have the sewing machines here for you to sew on.  Sign up here today!
Creative icon 2 features students will learn include:
- Applique Creator
- Maxi Hand Embroidery Stitches
- Floating and Radiant Stitches
Camera Projection Skills
- Font Manipulation Skills
- Quilt Binder Attachment
- Optional Quilt Block Wizard Lesson
- Echo Quilting Foot


Words of Wisdom Project Video


Pfaff National Educator - Quilting is Best Class
Saturday, August 27, 2022 9am - 5pm


In the Quilting is Best, Saturday's day long class, students will have the opportunity to enjoy the features the creative icon 2 offers while ending with a beautiful table runner. Quilting is great therapy! Sew a quilted table runner using a creative way to sew curves and PFAFF exclusive stitches. Whether you are a quilter or garment sewer, you will learn new techniques for sewing and embroidery as you create this stunning project using the PFAFF creative icon 2. Learn more about Applique Creator, Shape Creator, quilting in the hoop and how to use new features you only dreamed were possible.   Just bring yourself and come have fun.  We have the sewing machines here for you to sew on. Quilting is Best Project Video! 
Class is $75 and includes the kit. Sign up here today! 


Helena Quilt Show
Friday, September 9, 10am - 6pm
&
Saturday, September 10, 10am - 4pm



Join us at the Helena Quilter's Guild 2022 Quilt Show. The theme of our 2022 Quilt Show will be Montana Memories. Look for our booth at the quilt show at the Helena Civic Center Location: Helena Civic Center 340 Neill Ave. Helena, MT 59601

Embroidery Club - Uniquely Personalized Cards on
your Machine Embroidery Class

Friday, September 9, 12pm-9pm



If you have never sewn on cards before, it really is as simple as sewing on fabric. Your unique embroidery stitches add a touch of style and creativity that makes it easy and fun to sew beautifully stitched cards that will delight your family and friends.  This class is scheduled from Noon to 9:00PM, to allow you to come and go as you wish.  The instructor will be here during this time to help you when you arrive.  
In the world of machine embroidery, there is always so much to learn! The good news is, learning is fun. It is fun to discover new tips and techniques. It is fun to unlock the potential of your embroidery software. And it is fun to join with other embroiderers, learning from each other and becoming inspired with new ideas. Join this class and increase your knowledge about particular software programs and explore new techniques and projects.  This class will be offered monthly with different projects each month. Books and patterns that are required for class must be purchased individually to prevent copyright violations.  Class is $25 plus supplies.  Sign up here today!

Judy's Beauties Class
Friday, September 16 10am-6pm


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 a beautiful quilt. $35 per session to be paid to Diana Simkins.  Please call to reserve your spot.

Barn Quilts Made Easy Class

Saturday, September 17, 10am - 5pm

Join us for a fun filled day creating barn quilts using paint and tape. This class is intended to be fun! Not stressful or difficult! Learn the techniques that will allow you to create beautiful wooden quilts that can be enjoyed inside or outside. In class, you will be painting on plywood that has been prepared for you. We will also provide you a choice of quilt block patterns to choose from in order to keep it simple and stress free. Choose your own colors from instructor provided paint or instructor will help you with your design. Class Supplies: Paint and Plywood will be provided by instructor. You Will Need to Bring: 8" or 12" ruler (6" square works well too), X-Acto Knife with new blade, hair dryer or heat gun, foam brushes 1" and 2" (several of each), and artist paint brushes in multiple sizes (Can be used continuously after cleaning each time). Bring lunch, snacks, drinks and a willingness to have fun! Seats are limited. If class is in high demand, we will add additional dates.  Class is $60.  Sign up here today!

Pop up Fall Tree Pillow Class
Thursday, September 22, 11am-3pm



Make this bold autumn pillow with fabric scraps in fall colors. This Fall Trees Applique Stashbuster Pillow shows off the leftovers of your favorite fabrics in a clever design featuring an appliqued tree trunk and leaves made from scraps. Pillow designs like this have a simplicity that captures the beauty of autumn while showing off your impressive level of technique when it comes to applique quilt patterns. Anyone who visits your home will want to know where you got such an impressive fall scene quilt pattern pillow.  Learn the basics of machine appllique and make this adorable fall pillow.  Class is $25 plus supplies.  Sign up here today!

Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine
Saturday, September 24, 10am - 5pm
OR
Wednesday, September 28, 10am - 5pm



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 class so basic knowledge of your embroidery machine is encouraged. Class is $65 and includes the book and embroidery designs.   Books and patterns that are required for class must be purchased individually to prevent copyright violations.  Please pick up list at PPQ for additional supplies needed. 
Sign up here today!

Beginning Quilt Class
Thursdays, September 29 - November 17, 11am-2pm



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. $240 + material & supplies bought at Prickly Pear Quilts, 10% discount on material & supplies. Space is limited so call and sign up today!  If material bought elsewhere, it's $400 for the class.  Sign up here today!

 


Sign Up for our Newsletter

to receive special offer via email
  • Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
  • Saturday: 10am-5pm
  • Sundays: 12pm-4pm