BEAR S PAW FABRICS 8812 Orchard Tree Lane - Towson, MD

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1 JANUARY - MARCH 2015 COMING UP THIS WINTER: CLUB GO! If you have an Accuquilt machine, then you have a date with Rita on the third Sunday of the month. CIRCLE PLAY NEEDLE CASE Miki will show you why she loves hand embroidery with Sue Spargo. END OF FOOTBALL SEASON SALE - SUN., FEB. 2 CAMEO SILHOUETTE The basics with Spanky and Diane. CAMEO SILHOUETTE WORKSHOP Join Terri Johnson March 5 & 6 - details almost finalized KIM DIEHL WHATNOT CLUB Starting in February BEAR S PAW FABRICS 8812 Orchard Tree Lane - Towson, MD

2 MASTERY - MACHINE & EMBROIDERY Please bring your manual, downloaded workbook from the supply list on our website, power cord, foot control and the feet that came with your machine. Also bring pen and notebook for notes, scissors, extra needles and bobbins. You will receive 15% off BERNINA accessories during your new machine classes. These classes are for all current model machines ( E). If you own an older model BERNINA, give us a call ( ) and we will either work you into one of these classes or set up a one-on-one class. Fees may apply. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS NEW MACHINE 1 - BASIC OPERATION #54 - Wed., Jan. 7-6 to 8 Kit Fee: $5 NEW MACHINE 2 - STITCH FUN #1 - Wed., Jan to 8 #32 - Wed., Feb to 8 #36 - Wed., Mar 11-6 to 8 Kit Fee: $10 NEW MACHINE 3 - EMBROIDERY BASICS 1 #2 - Wed., Jan to 8 #33 - Wed., Feb to 8 #37 - Wed., Mar to 8 NEW MACHINE 4 - EMBROIDERY BASICS 2 (ALL SEWING/EMBROIDERY COMBO MACHINES EXCLUDING 8 SERIES) #3 - Wed., Jan to 8 #39 - Wed., Feb to 8 #38 - Wed., Mar to 8 Kit Fee: $10 NEW MACHINE 5 - BSR BASICS ALL BERNINA MACHINES w/bsr #4 - Wed., Feb. 4-6 to 8 #8 - Wed., Mar. 5-6 to 8 Fee: $10 BERNETTE MODELS WILL BE HANDLED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. Please call Store for signup Kit Fee: $15

3 MASTERY - 8 SERIES MACHINE & EMBROIDERY You have a choice! Take your classes and watch a simulator or bring your machine, power cord, foot control and the feet that came with your machine. Also bring pen and notebook for notes, scissors, extra needles and bobbins. You will receive 15% off BERNINA accessories during your new machine classes. NEW MACHINE CLASS 1 - ANATOMY OF THE 8 - #56 - Sat., Jan to 4 Meet your machine and accessories, Function buttons, Setup screen, BERNINA exclusives, Basic stitches, Stitch menus, Foot recognition, Tutorial menu, Correct threading top thread, Bobbin winding, Correct threading bobbin for sewing, Maintenance. NEW MACHINE CLASS 2 - CUSTOMIZING THE 8 - #57 - Sun., Jan to 4 Needles and threads, Creative consultant, Tension, Stitch editing, Personal program, Directional stitching, BERNINA Dual Feed and D feet, Security settings, Threading for twin needle, Balance function. NEW MACHINE CLASS 3 - EMBROIDERY 1 - #58 - Sat., Feb :30 to 4 Combi Mode, Saving to embroidery, Feet used in embroidery mode, Threads, stabilizers, needles and other essential supplies, Threading the bobbin for embroidery, Embroidery screen icons, Hooping fabric, Using templates, Selecting a design, Basting icon, Adding a design/lettering, Stitching a design, Adjusting tension for embroidery. NEW MACHINE CLASS 4 - EMBROIDERY 2 - #59 - Sun., Mar to 4 Stitch Density, Virtual positioning, Endless embroidery, Fit to hoop, Multi hooping, Split designs, Using Art Link, Downloading designs from Internet, Sending design to machine from computer, Why software - intro to BERNINA software. NEW MACHINE CLASS 5 - FUN WITH STITCHES - #60 - Sat., Mar :30 to Extended Stitches, Bobbin Play, Embellishment, Stacked Stitches, Buttonholes, Review feet that came with the machine and other feet to consider, Gears of death, birds nest, other trouble shooting. Our classes are FREE if machine was purchased at Bear's Paw, but we sincerely OPEN our classes to anyone who has purchased their machine from another dealer. Please call the Store ( ) for pricing. These are wonderful machines and there are so many features you could enjoy. It is important to invest in the time to get to know your machine and have fun. It is helpful to bring your machine to any classes, but they can be taken as lecture/demo. If you can get your machine into your car, we can get it out.

4 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL OR A FABRIC SALE AT BEAR S PAW? SAT & SUN, JAN. 31 & FEB. 1 9:30 TO 4 & 11 TO 4 SAMPLE SALE ALSO!

5 MASTERY - SOFTWARE/SOFTWARE SAMPLER Version 7 mastery and Software Sampler have been combined to provide you with the best instructions for the new version 7 software. Hands on class, video, instruction sheets of presented lesson will be loaded on your personal USB (must have ample space for a video and class). There is a $15 optional material fee for each monthly session. You do not have to purchase the related material for the month. SOFTWARE SAMPLER 1 - THE BASICS JANUARY - BERNINA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE VERSION 7 Take a tour and look at what is new. Review the new user interface (U.I) and get set up for the new year. This is a chance for everyone to start at the beginning again and review the basics. #7 - Sat., Jan to 1130 FEBRUARY - EDITING DESIGNS VERSION 7 Change existing embroidery designs to suit a new purpose. See amazing opportunities from a single design! #9 - Sat., Feb to 1130 MARCH - LETTERING OPTIONS VERSION 7 Use the new lettering tools available in BERNINA Embroidery Software 7 to create monogram designs, and labels with the new small alphabets. Create beautiful lettering effects using Art Canvas. #11 - Sat., Mar to 11:30 SOFTWARE SAMPLER 2 - THE NEXT STEPS JANUARY - DIGITIZE A LOGO VERSION 7 Discover some basic digitizing techniques while we create an embroidery design working only from a poor quality graphic. Work with small lettering will also be covered. #6 - Sat., Jan to 1130 FEBRUARY - BLOOMING BLISS QUILT Design a jellyroll quilt project and coordinating quilt patterns using BERNINA Software 7, Artwork Canvas and the Quilter program. #8 - Sat., Feb to 11:30 MARCH - ALL GEARED UP! Use the tools in Art Canvas to create "gear" shapes for unique quilting and applique patterns. #10 - Sat., Mar to 11:30

Additional small fonts that can be used for logos Design layout on garment templates Color wheel for auditioning different colors and value Slow redraw in any mode

6 WHAT S NEW WITH VERSION 7 EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE? Easier, more intuitive interface, tools and functions visible without opening a new tab Can switch between metric and inches on the screen 3D Designs Stump work Additional small fonts that can be used for logos Design layout on garment templates Color wheel for auditioning different colors and value Slow redraw in any mode New technology calibrates density by fabric choice and recommends correct stabilizer Stitches and fills always visible when digitizing Many more new improvements for state of art embroidery choices Select part of a design for editing without ungrouping And there s still more ARE YOU READY NOW?

PIECING & QUILTING HAND QUILTING - Cheryl T. Have you envied the beautiful hand quilting you have seen over the years?

Cheryl will take you through the basics of hand quilting from marking your quilts to getting those perfect stitches! #65 - Fri., Feb. 20-10 to 4 Class Fee: $40 BASKET WEAVE - Sandy S.

Working around an octagon shape, you will stitch various 2 1/2" strips on each side creating gorgeous dancing wreaths!

7 PIECING & QUILTING HAND QUILTING - Cheryl T. Have you envied the beautiful hand quilting you have seen over the years? This class will make you comfortable with the process and put just the right finishing touch on your cherished project! Cheryl will take you through the basics of hand quilting from marking your quilts to getting those perfect stitches! #65 - Fri., Feb to 4 Class Fee: $40 BASKET WEAVE - Sandy S. Purchase a new 40 piece jelly roll, or walk on the wild side and use mixed fabric strips from your stash. Working around an octagon shape, you will stitch various 2 1/2" strips on each side creating gorgeous dancing wreaths! With your leftover strips and an accent fabric, there will enough to complete a second quilt, 39 x 51. #37 - Feb. 4, 11 & 25-6 to 8 Class Fee: $50 MAKING A QUILT - BEGINNER - Sandy S. Make 2015 the year you learn to quilt! During this eight week class, you will learn how to square up your fabrics and make accurate cuts, make seven different quilt blocks and finish your sampler quilt with binding and a label. Enjoy the fun of meeting new friends and expressing your creative self in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring START QUILTING, 3rd edition by Alex Anderson to the first class (available at Bear s Paw). At that time we will go over introductions, history of quilting, and the supply list for the sampler quilt. We will be selecting fabrics for your sampler quilt at that time. The rest of the supply list will be given out at the 1st class. #48 - Thurs., Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26-10:30 to 12:30 Class Fee: $100

PIECING & QUILTING cont MEANDERING - Pat S. If you have never tried or are a little nervous about free motion quilting this is the class for you.

27-10 to 1 Class Fee: $25 BRAG BANNER - Pat S. Display your favorite photos of someone special by making a personalized banner.

22-10 to 4 Class Fee: $30 SUNSET TABLE RUNNER - BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Linda This table runner, with neutral organic prints bordering a burst of color in the center, would feel at home in any style

8 PIECING & QUILTING cont MEANDERING - Pat S. If you have never tried or are a little nervous about free motion quilting this is the class for you. You will learn the beginner basics of free motion quilting: how to sandwich your quilt, how to set up your sewing space as well as all the fundamentals of meandering. #51 - Fri., Feb to 1 Class Fee: $25 BRAG BANNER - Pat S. Display your favorite photos of someone special by making a personalized banner. With the easy photo pocket design, you can change photos whenever you like. You will learn how to easily create your own applique letters. #68 - Sun., Feb to 4 Class Fee: $30 SUNSET TABLE RUNNER - BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Linda This table runner, with neutral organic prints bordering a burst of color in the center, would feel at home in any style decor. simple piecing with a touch of applique. Perfect for beginners and runner enthusiasts alike. #49 - Sat., Feb. 21-9:30 to 1 & Feb :30 to 4:30 Class Fee: $50 BERTIE S YEAR Follow Bertie s adventures through the year in this fun BOM. Each month there is a new pattern and the Shadow Play Woolies Flannels from Maywood Studios to create a little quilt that measure 13 x 17. The kit also includes the binding and the backing for each little quilt. Make one or more and you choose whether you use them separately or create a quilt! #61 - Sat., Jan to 11 #62 - Sat., Feb to 11

9 PIECING & QUILTING cont Stop in and see Kim s new collection HERITAGE HOLLOW. We have made FQ bundles of Kim Diehl line - 28 fabrics $80 Our first quilt will be TRUE BLUE And you can see it and the demo #71 - Mon., Feb FREE!

SKILL BUILDER - EMBROIDERY - ALL MACHINE BRANDS WELCOMED MACHINE EMBROIDERY - MAKE IT YOUR OWN FROM START TO FINISH - Spanky Don't have a long arm? Don't have room for one? Not in the budget either?

10 SKILL BUILDER - EMBROIDERY - ALL MACHINE BRANDS WELCOMED MACHINE EMBROIDERY - MAKE IT YOUR OWN FROM START TO FINISH - Spanky Don't have a long arm? Don't have room for one? Not in the budget either? But want to quilt like a longarm? We think you'll be very pleased with this technique. No need to bring your machine. We will have a sample and machine so everyone may experience the process. #30 - Sat., Jan :30 to 4:30 CLASS FEE: $30 #72 - Sun., Mar to 4 SKILL BUILDER - SEWING - BERNINA 780, 830, 880 ATTENTION 780, 830 & 880 OWNERS! - Noreen Do you want to know more about manipulating decorative stitches on your machine using Combi-Mode? Do you know that your machine can stitch sideways or diagonally without turning the fabric? For 880 machines do you know that you can design your own stitches or modify an existing stitch? Come join us for an all-day class on learning more about: Sideways motion stitching, Making stitch patterns using Combi-Mode Create or modify existing stitches with Stitch Designer AND, we will use the following machine functions: Mirror-imaging Elongation Balance Directional stitching Join us and have some fun with features you re probably not utilizing! #45 - Sat., Jan. 31-9:30 to 4 Class Fee: $50

SKILL BUILDER - SEWING - TECHNIQUES STUPENDOUS STITCHING - Noreen We will have great fun taking a beautiful piece of fabric and adding decorative stitches, maybe some hand embroidery, couching,

We'll talk about what you can do with your new fabric during class. #67 - Sat., Mar. 28-10 to 4 Class Fee: $35 ACCUQUILT CLUB GO!

11 SKILL BUILDER - SEWING - TECHNIQUES STUPENDOUS STITCHING - Noreen We will have great fun taking a beautiful piece of fabric and adding decorative stitches, maybe some hand embroidery, couching, ribbons, trims and/or buttons. Do you know where your pivoting stitches are? Everyone has them, let's learn how to make them! Once you have this stupendous fabric, what will you make with it? We'll talk about what you can do with your new fabric during class. #67 - Sat., Mar to 4 Class Fee: $35 ACCUQUILT CLUB GO! - Rita - 3rd Sunday of each month 1:30 to 3:30 Class Fee: $10 Do you own one of the three GO! Machines? Want to use it more often? Would you like to try out a die before you purchase it? Come to CLUB GO! and join the fun. At each meeting, Rita will have a demonstration of helpful tips, featured die each month, and a handout. There will be a show and tell to encourage everyone to try new patterns and utilize the dies you already have. We re thinking about a progressive round robin type quilt using your scraps and following a guideline, each month you will put a new round on your quilt. You must own one of the GO! Cutters to join the group. However, if you re thinking about purchasing a GO!, a visit with one of our Club sessions would be perfect just to see what people are doing! #5 - Sun., Jan. 18 #31 - Sun., Feb. 15 #69 - Sun., Mar. 15

WOOL, WOOLFELT & HAND EMBROIDERY CIRCLE PLAY NEEDLE CASE - Miki Whether you are a stitching beginner or pro, this Sue Spargo kit will take you through your own creative journey.

Have fun embellishing circles with 8 embroidery stitches. You will learn to combine these stitches to complete a polka dotted front for your needle case.

12 WOOL, WOOLFELT & HAND EMBROIDERY CIRCLE PLAY NEEDLE CASE - Miki Whether you are a stitching beginner or pro, this Sue Spargo kit will take you through your own creative journey. Miki will get you started with diagrams for stitch placement, but before you know it you will be knotting, whipping and wrapping your own embellished masterpiece! Have fun embellishing circles with 8 embroidery stitches. You will learn to combine these stitches to complete a polka dotted front for your needle case. The kit will include all fabric and threads to complete the project. #53 - Saturdays, Jan. 24 (10 to 4), Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 (1:30 to 4:30) Class Fee: $100 Kit Fee: $30 BAGS, TOTES AND WALLETS AMNESTY BAG DAY - Lisa/Noreen Frustrated you just can t get around to finishing your bag project from one of our classes? Come on in and let us help you get it done! Be sure to register well in advance to guarantee your seat. You will need to call the Store ( ) to advise what bag project you will be working on so the teachers can be prepared. #50 - Sun., Feb to 4 - FREE

COMING UP THIS WINTER:

JANUARY - MARCH 2014 COMING UP THIS WINTER: LOCAL QUILT SHOP DAY SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 END OF FOOTBALL SEASON SALE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 SEWING & QUILT EXPO AT HUNT VALLEY THURS., FRI., & SAT., MARCH 6,