CLASSES

FALL! - Kim is designing a new pattern for a fall wall hanging reminiscent of her Spring! Come to class and be among the first to make it! Teacher: Kim Powers. Saturday, July 31 (10:30-3:00). Cost: $45.00 (includes pattern)

GROMMET PURSE-TOTE-HIPSTER - Easy to make and fun purse/tote/hipster (the pattern includes the 3 sizes). The large grommet style band makes it easy to open and rummage around inside. Be creative with your fabrics to make it your own. For advanced beginner. Teacher: Barbara Berens. Monday, June 21 (10:30-2:30). Cost: $30.00 + pattern & supplies

GROWN WOMEN COLORING ON FABRIC AND EMBROIDERY - Yes, with crayons and colored pencils! This hands on class is relaxing and fun. In class you will learn the tips and tricks of coloring on fabric, and if you are fast, you can even start embroidering! Need to know the basics of embroidery or appliqué. Monday, Aug. 23 (10:30-1:30) or (6:00-9:00). Teacher: Shirley. Cost: $20.00 + pattern & supplies

HALLOWEEN 1904 - Gather orange and black prints together to make this charming Blackbird Design appliquéd quilt. Thursday, Aug. 5, 12, 26 Sept. 9 (10:30-1:00). Teacher: Lindy. Cost: $40.00 + pattern

HAND QUILTING - Learn the basics of hand quilting in a "take it with you project." Using the preprinted top of your choice, you will learn how to "put it all together" and stitch a little bit of history and tradition into your quilt. Kits will be available for purchase. Teacher: Cindi Wednesday, June 30 (10:30-1:00) or (6:00-8:30). Cost: $30.00

HOLIDAY LIGHTS - Light up your holidays with this Alex Anderson trees and lights. It is a two part class. Tuesday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 (10:30-1:00). Teacher: Lindy. Cost: $30.00 + pattern

IT’S OK - Quilt making your way. Mary Ellen Hopkins developed this class over 30 years ago and it’s still the most innova-tive class out there. Lindy has been teaching this class for over 20 years and brings new and fresh techniques each time! Thursday, Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 27 (6:00-8:30). Teacher: Lindy. Cost: $50.00 + book

KARIN HELLABY - AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING EVENT - July 14 (6:00-7:30) Come meet the authors.

JUST LEAFING AROUND - Bring a bit of nature’s beauty inside as you use leaves to print your own fabric in exactly the colors you want. Your printed fabric can be used to make a quilt, table runner, or clothing. Or, if you like, you can print on premade cotton clothing and walk out with a ready to wear work of art. Thursday, July 1 (10:00-12:30). Teacher: Cindi. Cost: $20.00

KIMONO QUILT - Mo is coming to teach an introductory paper piecing class! You will love this quilt, guaranteed! And within one day, you’ll master the art of paper piecing. Need to have had the basics. Sunday, April 18 (10:00-4:00). Teacher: Mo Gonzales. Cost: $40.00 + pattern & supplies

KNOT-Y EMBROIDERY LADIES - New year starts for the Knot-y Embroidery Ladies club in April. We have fun doing hand embroidery! The pre-requisite for being in this club is having taken an embroidery class with Shirley. 3rd Monday 6:00-8:00 or 3rd Tuesday 10:30-12:30 Leader: Shirley. Cost: $60.00 yearly

LAUREL ANDERSON - AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING EVENT - July 14 (6:00-7:30) Come meet the authors.

LE JARDIN - Le Jardin is a French garden quilt that looks beautiful in any home! Pattern includes full sizes drawings and large color photos of each block. Nine months of appliqué fun! Bring the garden inside, French style! Featured fabric, "Rouenneries", by Moda Fabrics. Teacher: Lindy. Cost: $90.00 (includes pattern). 4th Saturday of the month, starts Apr. 24, May 29 (11:30-12:30) time change June 26, July 24 (10:30-11:30)

LITTLE ARMY - Historical penny square embroidery motif, dating from the early 1900’s is used for the center of this 22" square wall hanging. Often this design was used to teach children embroidery. A great class for a Mom and Me, or a Grand-mother & Me. The first class is to learn the embroidery and the second is to learn the piecing. Sunday, June 13 and 27 (2:00-4:00). Lindy and her granddaughter will co-teach this class. Cost: $25.00 pattern included.

QUILT INN — Bring your own project on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (4:30-8:00) and join other quilters working on their own projects. It’s a "Quilt Inn!" Paulette will be here to answer questions, help you if you are struggling, and quilt along with you. Reservations are advised to reserve your spot for this shop favorite. Cost: $5.00 per session

PETITE BE’BES - The adorable 6" French Be'Bes are coming to Bearpaws and Hollyhocks. Come make a little girl, boy, cat, duck, rabbit, frog, bear….as a gift, a garland or for your "Special drawer" - as they’re stuffed with lavender! A fun class-they can become a HABIT-like potato chips! Monday, July 19 (10:30-4:30). Teacher: Gretchen Jennings. Cost: $35.00

PICNIC TIME! - Spring time is picnic time! Come to class and learn to make a simple picnic quilt and tote to hold the fine silver, wine, caviar and pate! Pattern will be provided and is included in the fee. Skill level — novice on up. Saturday, May 1st (12:30-5:30). Teacher: Kim Powers. Cost: $40.00 includes pattern

PIES AND TARTS - Now that you can magically piece those circles you can make this quilt that looks extremely difficult and time consuming. It’s really as easy as pie and lot of fun when you know the circle trick and a great way to use up some of those bits and pieces from your stash. Monday, May 10 (6:00-8:30) or Tuesday, May 11 (10:30-1:00). Teacher Kathy. Cost: $20.00

PILLOW TALK - Learn to make a pillowcase with seams completely enclosed that will be donated to the Sacramento Chil-dren’s Home as part of the One Million Pillowcase Challenge sponsored by the American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine. Thursday, Apr. 29 (10:30-11:30) Need to know how to sew. Teacher: Carol Ann. Cost: $5.00 if no donation will be made

SCENIC VIEW - This class is a great class for panels or 23 inch repeats. Design your own Scenic View. Need to have taken the basics. Teacher: Mo Gonzales Saturday June 5 (12:00-6:00). Cost: $40.00 + pattern

SCHNIBBLES, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SCHNIBBLES - Have you ever wondered what to make with those precut charm and layer cake packs? Ever wanted to make a quick (maybe seasonal/holiday) quilt? Come Schnibble with us and learn how! Need to have taken the basics. Teacher: Kim Powers. Saturday May 15 (10:30-1:00). Cost: $30.00 + need book

SEW A ROW TOTE BAG - KARIN HELLABY Every quilters' latest accessory! A bag that neatly holds your medium sized rotary cutting board and ruler. This is a great class for advanced beginner to intermediate students, as you cover six differ-ent patchwork row techniques and then you are shown how to turn them into a quilted bag. Teacher: Karin Hellaby. Wednesday, July 14 (10:00-4:00). Cost: $40.00 + book "Sew a Row Quilts"

SEW SIMPLE ATTIC WINDOWS - KARIN HELLABY Pre cut strips and squares are very popular and help is often required once the packs are opened and you are faced with all the fabrics! Advice will be given on grouping and you will be shown a simple no mitre technique to make the Attic Window blocks This is an achievable quilt to make in a day. Basic piecing required. Thursday, July 15 (10:00-4:00). Teacher: Karin Hellaby. Cost: $40.00 + Pattern/Book "Sew Simple Attic Windows"

TIME for TEA and EMBROIDERY - Bring any type of hand project (knitting, appliqué, you name it) to working on. We will sit and work together while enjoying each others company over a relaxing cup of tea. When it gets hot we will be enjoying iced teas and tea smoothies! Shirley brings the teas and ware, and you bring a goodie to share. Reservations required. Last Friday of the month - Apr. 30, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug.27 (2:00-5:00). Cost: $6.00 per date