tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54814057074934348172024-02-07T21:31:28.926-06:00the Bear Blogthe Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-74915119507864928532019-01-27T17:20:00.000-06:002019-01-27T20:16:40.745-06:00The Promise of Good Things To Come!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Hello friends! We had a very enjoyable day Saturday with so many of you stopping in to shop, have a cupcake, and, of course, meet Diana as she gets ready to start her own new quilt shop, Affinity For Quilts. So much promise of things to come! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">So, you can see that many good things await us! I have always embraced the idea that change is good because the next new thing might be even better than the old. And it keeps the old brain cells working! I hope to see some of you on my shopping trips to Affinity For Quilts! Pam</span></div>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-27278680045747108292019-01-17T13:44:00.000-06:002019-01-17T13:44:01.421-06:00Way Back in 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">On last November 18, we held a Retirement Dinner for both Laurel and Debbie. The hard part was making sure that Debbie could maintain a "hands off" position and leave all the planning to someone else! We held it at <a href="https://www.triarestaurant.com/">Tria Restaurant</a> in North Oaks. They specialize in banquets and events, it would be a beautiful place for a wedding reception. We had a private dining room with beverages and a buffet dinner. It was delicious! We had a little entertainment in the form of many pictures of the past years at the store, thoughtful tributes from our group, and a special exclusive reading of an ode to Bear Patch written by our own Linda P.!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sharing this today because I glanced through pictures and found these from the table decorations that Linda and Tammy designed. What a great centerpiece, different for each table! Each square glass vase was wrapped with colorful tape measures and a tape measure bow was added to the bouquets. Tammy used some seasonal decorations of little pumpkins and gourds and seed pods to mix with the flowers. The small quilts in the center were made by a couple people from a class in the past. Little fairy lights and votives were added to complete the scene. </span></div>
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<br />the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-6942526495252506622019-01-14T18:31:00.000-06:002019-01-18T21:53:16.597-06:00And now, it's 50%!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yay Ayla! You are dy-no-mite! I bet it takes a lot of energy to keep up with this little ginger! She makes a very good spokesperson for Bear Patch, unfortunately, she'll be out of a job soon! <br />
We are now going to require a minimum cut of 1 yard of fabric. And we are no longer accepting any checks, all purchases must be cash or credit card only. And, as always, all sales are final. We will still honor old gift certificates if you have something left to spend.<br />
We expect that our last day of business will be January 31.the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-12996935152341768642019-01-08T17:11:00.000-06:002019-01-08T17:36:31.789-06:00Announcing New Ownership of Bear Patch!<span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt;" style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">It's great to be able to bring you some good news! Pam here, reporting from the action spot in downtown White Bear Lake! This has been a wild and crazy period in so many ways! Deciding to close a business, and then going through everything involved with that, is not a job for the faint of heart! We have listened to your many supportive comments and concerns and wishes for Bear Patch to continue. It really means a lot to us, but didn't change the fact that some of us are just itching to move on to the rest of our personal stories after Bear Patch! But we have been patient and diligent, and have been rewarded with the fact that we now know that there will be a quilt shop returning to 2199 4th St.! </span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="" alt="" class="img-responsive" data-mce-src="https://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/505/200x158_birdhousejpg.jpg" height="158" src="https://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/505/200x158_birdhousejpg.jpg" width="200" /><br /><br />Hello Bear Patch Friends! <br />Christmas Day is past, wrapping paper has overfilled the garbage can and pine needles are dropping as you read this! Dinners have been made and consumed, and diets have resumed! We hope at least one of your own gifts included something for your quilting and sewing projects!<br /> <br />There were no gift certificates from Bear Patch in your stocking this year, but we do want to remind you that any past gift certificates must be spent soon in the store. After the store closes, any <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">remaining dollars on gift certificates will be voided</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">As we continue in this process of closing down, you can see some changes around the store. We are all feeling various shades of joy and sadness. And still finding some very interesting things to pull out of the nooks and crannies! You have a chance to own a bit of Bear Patch history for cheap if you shop our "garage sale" table in the back corner! And, by the way, there is no dickering and no further discounts on those items!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">One big change for Bernina is that we will actually close the dealership. The plans we had hoped for have changed. We do have a few machines left to sell with good incentives on the prices. Any machines in the repair department are being completed and will need to be picked up as soon as you are notified. We are recommending that Bernina owners contact Jordan for service and repair through his own phone number, which we can give to you on request. We are still running some classes in January for new owners, since there are people still needing that and we want to carry through with as much as we can. And for future help and assistance, please check out </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.quiltershavenmn.com/bernina-sewing-machine.htm" href="http://www.quiltershavenmn.com/bernina-sewing-machine.htm" style="font-size: 14pt;">Quilter's Haven in Rosemount</a><span style="font-size: 14pt;">. They are an established Bernina dealership.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We don't have any definite news to share about what might possibly follow Bear Patch in our space. Whatever happens, please remember that we need to support our small businesses of all kinds. Downtown White Bear Lake has so much to offer and things you just won't find anywhere else, and we are proud to have been a part of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We are no longer accepting donation blankets and quilts for Project Linus. You can learn more about drop off locations at the website for the </span><a data-mce-href="drop off locationshttps://sites.google.com/site/gtcaprojectlinus/" href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/site-configuration/email-marketing/drop%20off%20locationshttps://sites.google.com/site/gtcaprojectlinus/" style="font-size: 14pt;">Greater Twin Cities chapter</a><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We are</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="font-size: 14pt; text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong>closed January 1-2-3</strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">. That will give you plenty of time to begin to work on your resolutions for 2019! If you're not a big football fan, please join us in thought as we spend January 1 barricaded in our sewing space! It's a great day for the sisterhood of sewing!</span></div>
<img align="" alt="" class="img-responsive" data-mce-src="https://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/505/thread_heart.jpeg" src="https://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/505/thread_heart.jpeg" width="200" /><br />Bear Patch Quilting Co. 2199 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110<br />651-429-1039 <a data-mce-href="bearpatchquilting.com" href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/site-configuration/email-marketing/bearpatchquilting.com">bearpatchquilting.com</a> </span>the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-29037735188281805242018-12-07T11:40:00.001-06:002018-12-07T17:12:18.096-06:00Fun FactsOne more milestone was recently accomplished in the closing of Bear Patch -- we had our final employee Christmas party! I know, it's bittersweet, but I think it was possibly the most fun party we have had! It was a potluck at the store after business hours. Normally, we go out to eat, but since we had just had a fabulous dinner at our retirement party for Debbie and Laurel, we opted to just stay at the store and share our own specialities. Wow! Good food, too much to even fit on our cutting table buffet line! Desserts had to occupy a separate space! We were all seated at our classroom tables, which is a place of familiarity and good memories for us. We had much more lively dinner conversation than if we were out in public at a real restaurant. People clearly wanted to enjoy this last full gathering.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: Jeanne T., Linda P., Sharon L., Barb E., Carol F., Pam H., Diane H., Kristina T., <br />
Laurel R., Sarah A., Linda E., Debbie E., Tammy B., Sophie V. and Karen L.<br />
Missing: Beth H., Marlene M., Sue S. Others attending but not pictured: Jordan F., Laurie L. and Bob E.</td></tr>
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We all brought toys, food, toiletries, socks and underwear to donate to charity. We have a customer donation spot for charity, too, and have already contributed more than 100 pounds of items to the local food shelf, plus cash donations, too! And literally hundreds of toys, which are going to make <br />
Christmas day a whole lot happier for some lucky little ones! Thank you to our very generous customers who have already donated, and we are continuing to collect until December 14 so there is still time for you to participate!<br />
We played a numbers game that really kept us all guessing. Barb, our wonderful bookkeeper, had combed through some of the store records and challenged us all to put our brains to the test in a guessing game. She separated some of the most frequently purchased items in our database and we were pretty surprised at the quantity of some of them! Plus, these numbers are just for the past 5 years! It would not have been possible to capture all of these items for 21 years because the early years were non-computerized. So to keep it simple, she just captured the totals for 2014 to the present. Here are a few of the stats:<br />
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Fat Quarters - this was the highest quantity of all items. For the uninitiated, a fat quarter is not a body part. It is a piece of fabric measuring 18" x 22" and is the equivalent of 1/4 yard of fabric. Our total number sold isn't even a true total, because we do give away a lot of fat quarters for retreat groups, bus groups, shop hops, etc. Our total sold was 44,416 fat quarters over 5 years! That equals 11,104 yards of fabric! I wanted to put that number into a quantity I could relate to, so I figured that many bolts have about 12 yards of fabric when they come to us. Maybe more, maybe less, but I'm going with 12. That equals 925 bolts of fabric used for fat quarters over 5 years! That means there are a whole lot of fat quarters leaving Bear Patch every year! Are any of them in your stash?<br />
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<a href="http://www.lecien.co.jp/en/index.html">Cosmo floss</a> - this item is a Japanese made embroidery floss. The parent company is actually <a href="http://www.lecien.co.jp/en/index.html">Lecien</a>, and they make a lot more than embroidery floss. It is called a 6-strand floss and is sold on a little skein wrapped with paper loops, much like the DMC brand of floss. We have a large group of hand embroidery enthusiasts shopping and meeting at Bear Patch. They love this floss and feel it is superior to DMC in the quality and feel of the product. Over the last 5 years, we have sold 17,668 little skeins of Cosmo! Each skein holds 8 meters (8.7 yards). That equals 153,711 yards of floss! To clarify just how much thread that is, imagine if you tied all that thread together. And then tie one end to the goal post arm of a football field. Now run to the other end 1,537 times. That's how much Cosmo floss we have sold since 2014! Amazing! And think how short of breath we would be from just running the length of the field once!<br />
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<a href="https://www.aurifil.com/">Aurifil thread</a> - we all knew this would be one of the top-selling items in the store. We love our Aurifil thread, and we preach the wisdom of using the best thread you can afford to buy for your precious sewing projects. This is an Italian-based company with a mission to make the best thread ever! They have an American headquarters in Chicago, in addition to their original establishment in Milan, Italy. Anyway, here are the stats: 7,049 spools of Aurifil sold in 5 years. These are the large spools of thread, and this is a combination of the 2 most-used weights of thread, the 40 and 50 weight spools. The 50 wt spool outruns the other by a long run, so I am using that spool as the basis for my calculations. Those spools each hold a lot of thread, 1,300 meters (1,422 yards) to be exact. Multiplied out, we have 10,023,678 yards of thread! There are 1,760 yards of thread in 1 mile. This equals 5,695 miles of thread that we have sold in 5 years! Now, let's tie all of that thread together on a giant spool and go on an exotic vacation to Istanbul. Fasten the giant spool to the plane (I'm sure we could duct tape it on there somehow but getting it through security might make the people behind us a little testy!) and string that along from the plane for the entire flight from MSP airport to Istanbul. That is 5,489 miles (12-14 hours fly time with 1 stop to pee), and we will arrive with still 200 yards of thread to spare. How about that!? That kind of blows my mind! Yes, we all really really love our Aurifil thread!<br />
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I could go on with more, but I won't because, although fascinating, this is enough numbers for today! The next 2 most frequently sold items are our 14" zippers from Atkinson Designs (6,747) and Isacord thread (6,313 spools). How many of all these items are at home in your stash?!the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-33588422354038327352018-12-05T10:09:00.000-06:002018-12-05T10:12:31.550-06:00Storewide discount moves to 30% and the Bernina discounts are amazing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: red;">Bernina floor models</span></u></b> are still available to purchase at prices aimed to make you smile! The elf on the shelf thinks you have been a very good girl or boy and should have a new machine under the tree! First, we have "demo" machines which have been lightly used in the store, but almost like new! All are discounted individually and our staff will show you how they work and answer any questions you might have. If you would like to call ahead, the number is 651-429-6500 or visit the <a href="https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Home-United-States">Bernina website</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">B880 Plus, B790 Plus-AE, B770 (x2), B700, B500, Bernette Sew and Go, Bernette Chicago 7 and the Bernette B35</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In addition to the demo models, we have some <span style="color: red;"><u><b>new-in-the-box machines</b></u></span>: a 740 and a 770 SE, Bernette B38, Bernette Sew and Go, Bernette B35. And new sergers: L450 (x3) and L460 (x2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These brand new machines are greatly discounted, but not quite as much as the demo models.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also, in the Bernina department, we still have an ample supply of machine <b><u><span style="color: red;">embroidery patterns and CD's</span></u></b>. Thread and stabilizers have been re-stocked as well. These are all 30% off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have ever been in the store, you undoubtedly noticed the class tables and cutting tables up in the front. The craftsman who makes those tables has several prototype <b><u><span style="color: red;">cutting tables</span></u></b> that we are selling for him. They are very similar to the tables we have been using, but there are some bumps and bruises and unfinished wood. But, the only cost $99! They are a great height for cutting and the tabletop fits a cutting board easily. I even assembled one yesterday, just to prove that I could. It comes unassembled, but you only need the little wrench and bolts that are supplied. If you've ever gone down the IKEA assembly rabbit hole, this will seem like a cinch!</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 10pt;" style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember, our store hours have changed so <u>we are not open evenings</u>. With these dark days, it's a good time to cocoon at home! And, we are <u>closed for 3 days (24-25-26) for Christmas</u>.</span><br />
<span data-mce-style="font-size: 10pt;" style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another important date to remember: <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong><span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a; text-decoration: underline;" style="color: #d0131a;">December 15 is the last day that we will accept sewing machines for service and repair. That is also the final day that we will continue to hold any special requests</span></strong></span>, so if you haven't picked up your item(s) by then it will be placed in the store for purchase. We still do not have a final closing date for Bear Patch, it will be sometime in January. That's all I know for now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But no shortage of fabric! All of these beauties shown below have been here a very short time, and you can still run on down and get some for yourself! Our shelves are still full, just waiting for you! We keep sending fabric out the front door with smiling customers, while UPS and FedEx are hauling in boxes at the back door! </span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt;" style="font-size: large;">We will add revised dates and times on the online calendar in case you forget. Please check <a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/module/events.htm?pageComponentId=29533&month=11&year=2018">this link</a>, or call 651-429-1039 if you have any questions. Thank you for your kind words and support as we usher Bear Patch into retirement! We held a retirement party for Debbie and Laurel with more than 50 people in attendance at Tria in North Oaks. So much fun, and a few tears, too! We had gathered lots of old photos over the 21 years of business for a slide show, which was great entertainment! I'll work on creating a Smilebox slideshow for you soon!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art History 101 by Marcia Derse for <a href="http://windhamfabrics.com/">Windham Fabrics</a></td></tr>
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I know 3 little boys who will have these pillowcases to sleep on for Christmas!</td></tr>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-54001236242779416692018-11-16T22:39:00.002-06:002018-11-16T22:39:43.442-06:00An Update From Bernina World<span style="font-size: large;">Have you seen the great discounts on our Bernina machines? In addition to our marked down display Bernina machines, we also have the <a href="https://www.mybernette.com/en-US/bernette-swiss-design-sewing-machines-overlockers-and-sergers-.html">Bernette machines</a> to serve as an entry level machine for anyone. These machines are designed and made by Bernina. These would make great starter machines for a younger person wanting to learn how to sew, maybe a grand daughter? Or a machine that is lightweight and basic to take with you on a retreat or trip. Special pricing on our display models. Bernina prices can't be published online, but you can come to the store or call 651-429-6500 for more specific information.</span><br />
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We are also moving out some of our Horn cabinets and shelves from the store. So that means great prices for you! These have all been used for display in the store, so they are next to new. They are sold "As Is", meaning if you see a blemish, you do not receive any change in the price. The storewide discount does not apply to these items.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a great machine cabinet that has space to place either large or small machines on a work surface. The desk top in back and left side supports the weight of the fabric if you are quilting. Was $2499.00, now <span style="color: red;">$1999.00</span>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another terrific table that is so useful! This has a hydraulic lift that is strong and safe for the large, heavy machines. The machine can be lowered and a blank panel inserted in the opening lets you place another machine on top. The lift can also lower the machine just enough to leave the bed level with the table top, and with an acrylic insert customized for your machine make and model, you have a really large work area. The left side drawer can be extended completely, as shown in this picture, and covered by more table top to greatly expand your quilting surface. This is regularly priced at $2748.00, but marked at <span style="color: red;">$1999.00</span> now.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you have a little corner somewhere that would become more useful if you had this desk unit there! It's designed with computer equipment in mind, with a keyboard tray and a shelf above. But you could use it for anything you want once you get it home! Only <span style="color: red;">$50.00</span> for the 2 hutch pieces.</span></td></tr>
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And here's a little added surprise! BERNINA fabric! Make a dust cover for your machine or a bag for accessories. Drapes for your sewing room?! Why not! Get it while it lasts, there won't be any more!<br />
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Call 651-429-6500 or 651-429-1039 for questions.the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-29785769614986712302018-11-15T07:22:00.000-06:002018-11-15T07:22:05.097-06:00Please Help Us Help Others!Hello friends! We are still going strong here at The Patch, still receiving some new fabric -- beautiful fabric! Don't forget that you get <span style="color: red;">20% off everything</span> (except Bernina machines which are discounted separately). That means more than just the fabric! Stock up on needles, thread, interfacings, books, kits, patterns, machine embroidery supplies, Bernina accessories and more!<br />
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We hope you have a very fine Thanksgiving next week! We will be <span style="color: red;">closed Wednesday and Thursday</span> (11/21 & 22) for our own celebrations. We will be open again on "Black Friday", 11/23, and there's no need to get up and come shopping at Bear Patch while it's still dark!<br />
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Every year at this time, we ask for your thoughtful donations to make Christmas a memorable holiday for our friends and neighbors in need. Now is the time to turn to all of the good in our lives, and realize that we have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to share. You can help make our final collection the best ever!<br />
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The White Bear Lions Club collects our donations of <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;">non-perishable food items </span></span>to add to the local Food Shelf. Canned items, boxed meals and nutritious snacks are just a few of the items that can help hunger. Cash donations are also welcomed. Load up your wagon or car and come on down!<br />
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Toys are the holiday highlight for many youngsters! We welcome your donations of <span style="color: red;">new, unused toys </span>for kids of all ages! Imagine the smiling face of a child you don't even know, but who will know that some dreams really do come true when they open their package! The joy comes back to the giver manyfold.</div>
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A few items of clothing are also perfect for our collection! <span style="color: red;">Mittens, gloves, socks and underwear</span> are all needed especially for the winter months. You can help take the chill away for anyone out in the elements here. Try going without those things for just 1 day, and you will not be able to deny the need. And it's so easy to give! All sizes, from small to extra large, are needed.</div>
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In addition to the White Bear Lake area, we also support the Roseville Shop With A Cop program. Pull out a little bit of that stash fabric that is just sitting there on the shelf, and make some bright and cheery <span style="color: red;">pillowcases</span>! Remember you can buy new and fun designs at 20% off! It doesn't take long, and it means a lot to the kids and the cops. If you don't know how, we can help with that, or view one of many online videos for directions. Get together with your friends and combine your talents to create a pillowcase assembly line! And eat some Christmas cookies, too!</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">Hello! We have a big holiday coming up! Are you ready for some treats?! <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />There are enough tricky things in our lives, so we are all about the treats!<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">Our Going-Out-of-Business Sale continues! Yes, there are still thousands of yards of fabric for you! You have been keeping us very busy, and we are still unpacking new fabric. We want to keep the supply fresh! </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">The #1 question we are asked is "What is your last day of business?". <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We don't really have that date set, but we will know when the time is right! <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The #2 question we are asked is "Isn't someone buying the shop?". <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />All that we can really tell you is that there have been some talks with interested people, and it's not a quick process. If there is any news that we can share, <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />we will definitely communicate that to you. </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">Now, for the treats! Starting Wednesday, October 31, our storewide discount moves to 20%, and we are done with all those exceptions to the discount! The only thing still sacred are the Bernina prices and services. We will honor the <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">20% discount on Bernina feet and accessories, Isacord, OESD stabilizer, Embroidery Design CD’s</span> and patterns.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Starting the 31st, the minimum cut on all fabric is 1/2 yard, and we are not cutting fat quarters. </span>We are no longer taking special requests unless the item is something that we consider our regular stock items. </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We do still have some classes going on and Open Sewing on our calendar. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Come join us for a day!</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14pt;">Finally, we again want to say how much we appreciate all of our customers! <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are the best! It's a bit of an emotional roller coaster to be working </span></div>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-49075512274231768622018-09-25T22:18:00.000-05:002018-09-25T22:18:42.316-05:00The times, they are a-changin'. Our going-out-of-business plan<span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To the Friends of Bear Patch,<br />Just writing that title in the subject line feels really strange. Announcing that we will close was kind of a scary thing. We have gained so many friends through Bear Patch, many of you feel just like family. In the last couple of weeks, we have been blessed and humbled by the notes and comments from so many of you. Thank you for all the support. This is a completely new situation for us with many unknowns.<br /><br />Many of you have asked if we have tried to sell the business. We have talked with one or two individuals who have inquired about purchasing, but we have no solid discussions going forward. So we are moving forward with our plans for closing. We have no definite date set for the final day, it all depends on the progression of liquidating our stock. <br /><br />In the midst of all of these happenings, we take great pride in the fact that Jordan Frayne is assuming ownership of the Bernina dealership! It's great to realize that someone that we know and can vouch for will be taking care of our special machines and customers. At this time, he plans to remain in the same space. Bernina sales, service and education will continue to be available to you. <br /><br />We will keep you up to date on any changes that come along. As of now, this is what we are planning:<br /><br />We are no longer selling any gift certificates. Any gift certificates that you possess must be redeemed by <span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a;" style="color: #d0131a;">11/20/18</span>. <br /><br /><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">We are closed 11/21 and 22 for Thanksgiving.</span><br /><br />We have discontinued our monthly Blue Bag reward drawing. Of course, you should still use those blue bags and any other color you have, being kind to Mother Nature!</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Many of you purchased the 2018 Coupon Pack last December and January. In order for you to get the best benefit from the coupon packs, you can redeem the coupons for October, November and December at any time now.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Some customers received a reward card for a free yard of fabric each month. You can redeem the remaining months at any time before <span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a;" style="color: #d0131a;">11/20</span>.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We will stop taking requests and special orders <span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a;" style="color: #d0131a;">10/15</span>. In the meantime, we will continue to fulfill the requests we have as we are able.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Any items currently on hold need to be claimed <span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a;" style="color: #d0131a;">11/20</span>.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><span data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">Beginning Friday, September 28, we will be giving a 15% discount</span> <span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt;" style="font-size: 14pt;">on nearly all items bought in the Quilt Shop and Bernina Sewing Center. The discount <span data-mce-style="color: #d0131a;" style="color: #d0131a;"><strong>exclusions</strong></span> are: Aurifil thread, Cosmo floss, Cotton and Steel thread, consignment items, Dream Cotton batting, cork, Isacord thread, stabilizers for machine embroidery and Bernina machines. Please ask if you are not sure.<br /></span>Please stay tuned for more changes and updates! We are working this out as we go. The one thing we can all count on is change itself. We embrace it or we stagnate. Right now, the season is changing once again, and the world keeps on rotating. That full moon we have tonight is beautiful, and even as I write this, it's changing. <br /><br />Thank you for sticking with us through the changes!<br />The crew at Bear Patch</span>the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-70121240694304869252018-09-15T23:07:00.000-05:002018-09-15T23:07:46.164-05:00Great Fall Class Line Up<a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/site-configuration/email-marketing/bearpatchquilting.com" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1b71a0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px;">Bear Patch</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> is such a classy place! That doesn't have anything to do with society, but it means we love to present classes for our customers. It's such a great way for like-minded people to sit down and hopefully learn a thing or 2! We have always tried for a variety of projects: big, small, handwork, machine techniques, beginner, advanced, morning, afternoon, night and weekends, too! We try to keep our classes small and friendly for everyone. Even though our days are numbered, we can't resist the chance to offer a few more learning opportunities. And sometimes it's just plain nice to get some inspiration from each other!</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Our fall classes are almost entirely posted up on the </span><a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/classes.htm?categoryId=1080" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2986b9; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">website</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> now. There still will be a few things added, but not much is left to add. On our </span><a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/site-configuration/email-marketing/bearpatchquilting.com" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2986b9; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">main page</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, hover over the Class tab at the top of the page, then choose Bear Patch Classes from the drop down. You will also find a choice there to send us an email registration. We are taking registrations in the order we receive them. We can also help you over the phone (651-429-1039) and, of course, in person in the store. Your place in class is not secure until we receive payment from you. Many times we have people waiting to take any cancelled spots, so please make sure you let us know if you can't come. If you cancel at least one week or sooner from the class date, you will receive store credit for the class fee, minus the pattern if that was included and you choose to keep it.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We want to highlight some of the classes that are coming up soon. Next Tuesday (9/18) Joy is having an open sew for hand applique and quilting. She has taught classes to many of you, and this is your chance to ask questions about finishing your project. Joy also has a Beginner's Hand Applique class starting 9/19.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Continuing with the handwork, Sharon has scheduled a Hand Embroidery Basics evening class on 10/3. If you want to learn from a master stitcher, this is last call.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Laurel has modified the Beginning Quilting class to 2 all-day sessions, starting 10/6. She has also added a new Machine Quilting class, Beautiful Borders, for using your specialty foot and rulers.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Sew much to do, sew little time! We hope you can work something into your schedule, and we look forward to seeing you at Bear Patch!</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Bear Patch Quilting Co.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">2199 4th St.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">White Bear Lake, MN 55110</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">651-429-1039</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><a href="mailto:bearpqc@aol.com" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2986b9; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">bearpqc@aol.com</a><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/site-configuration/email-marketing/bearpatchquilting.com" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2986b9; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">bearpatchquilting.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Mon-Tues-Wed 9am-9pm</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Thu-Fri-Sat 9am-5pm</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Sunday 12noon-4pm</span>the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-23255386274328553182018-05-11T21:26:00.000-05:002018-05-11T21:26:39.291-05:00Rain or Shine, It's Class Time!We open at 8AM tomorrow with hot coffee and cinnamon rolls! Please join us, these pictures aren't nearly as good as seeing the real thing! If you want to register but can't make it to the store, please call 651-429-1039. We can help you over the phone if you would like. You can find more information about each class over on <a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/classes.htm?categoryId=1080">our website</a>. There is also a <a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/module/events.htm?pageComponentId=29533&month=5&year=2018">full page calendar of each month</a> if you are looking for something on a specific date.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Are you in a playful mood? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have the <a href="http://www.windhamfabrics.net/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=1036">Kinder line of fabric by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics </a>in the store now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Charming little kid-friendly motifs are scattered across the yardage. Who wouldn't love a frog, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The colors are good strong shades, and the artwork was inspired by the drawings of Heather's own kindergartner daughter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this is "kid approved"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition to daytime hours, we are open 3 nights a week </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There must be a chance for you to stop in the store sometime during the 64 hours each week that we are open! </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm sharing our new window display at the store.<br />We'll call it the Quilt Minnesota Retrospective.<br />And it's all about me, Pam Hansen, your friendly blogger!<br /><br />Way back in 2008, I began a little journey into the land of designing and writing patterns. I have learned so many things along the way! Even if everything is proofread 3 times there can still be typos! And math is really important! I've learned ways to improve the formatting, and learned to create diagrams. I've also been using photos in some patterns, so I've worked on making those as clear as I can without being a pro!<br />I've gotten pretty good at shooting the pictures for the pattern covers, with tips and ideas picked up along the way. My son, Dan, is responsible for the template on the front and back of the pattern. I send him pictures and text and he makes it work!<br /><br />Debbie (store owner and therefore the boss) encouraged me to try writing some quilt patterns specifically using the exclusive fabrics designed each year for the Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop. I thought sure, I'll give it a whirl! And so the story goes.....!<br /><br />I searched high and low in my house to find each year's special quilt. The first year I only made a tablerunner, I didn't have time for anything large. But from then on, I designed something different each year, and sometimes more than one! When I got all of these displayed, I had to step back and take a deep breath! That's a lot of work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each year there is usually some sort of panel or border print or decorative scenes. So I usually incorporated that whenever I could to just give customers ideas of how they could turn those into something more than they started with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I've used the row quilt layout more than once. There are 2 examples in the picture below, although the quilt on the upper left isn't very visible. The quilt on the lower left was made with fabrics originally designed by James Meger, a noted nature/outdoor artist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The quilt on the right above is called Connections, and it is one pattern that I have made in multiple sizes. The baby quilt is cute and just the right size!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below are 2 patterns that are small items that were part of the collection - a tablerunner and a pair of tablemats for centerpieces. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've used that round tablemat design for making some Christmas gifts, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's the saga of my Minnesota quilts! It's been an interesting endeavor, and it's been fun to see many patterns come to life in fabric. We always make up some kits for the quilts, and I've taught some as classes. <a href="http://www.quiltminnesota.com/shop/2018-Featured-Fabrics.htm"> The 2018 fabrics can be viewed online</a> but we haven't received any bolts yet. I'm wondering what I will come up with this time?</span></td></tr>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-11678852045826188662018-01-08T08:48:00.000-06:002018-01-08T08:48:06.400-06:00So Many Things To Love<div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are very excited to share lots of wonderfully inspiring ideas through our many new class offerings! We have classes for all levels of experience with sewing and quilting and machine embroidery. Visit our<a href="http://bearpatchquilting.com/" style="color: #558200; text-decoration-line: none;"> website</a> for <a href="http://www.bearpatchquilting.com/classes.htm?categoryId=1080" style="color: #558200; text-decoration-line: none;">complete descriptions and information on any of our classes</a>. Or, you can give us a call (651-429-1039) and we'll do our best to answer your questions. Or, best of all, come into the store! Our slideshow covers many of the class samples, but there are more in addition to these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We're going to do everything we can to keep you happy this winter! Just think, by the time this "term" ends, it will be May and springtime! There's light at the end of the tunnel!</span></div>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-65322531326383507322017-12-22T09:09:00.003-06:002017-12-24T12:30:47.117-06:00Merry Christmas To You!<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's almost Christmas and we hope you are going to enjoy family, friends and food! </div>
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Are you ready for something peppy today? I want you to meet a young woman who clearly loves what she's doing with sewing and machine embroidery! I met Sue (of <a href="https://sueoverydesigns.com/">Sue O'Very Designs</a>) at Quilt Market in Houston last fall. She has an outgoing and captivating personality that just pulls you right in to a discussion about her products and brand. Our Sewing Center now carries some of her designs for In The Hoop embroidery. (I also learned from her website that ITH stands for In The Hoop!). Our experts in the Sewing Center have trialed several with great success. She does make use of some specialty fabrics, including cork. So if that's something you have been tempted by, her use of machine embroidery on cork might be the little nudge that you need to get started. And, by the way, we have a good supply of beautiful colored and patterned cork. In addition to larger pieces and cork by the yard, we have small pieces (18" x 28" for $26) from <a href="https://fabricfunhouse.com/">Fabric Funhouse</a>.<br />
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Sue O'Very has been making and sharing sewing related YouTube videos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGb528cFbblDddbHrNktkA">the Sue O'Very Youtube channel</a>. She has quite a list of videos covering a variety of topics, but what I especially wanted to bring to your attention is her list "Does This Notion Really Work?". If you use the link above, you will find Sue's YouTube homepage. Scroll down just a bit to find her group of videos (playlist) of her review of notions. I think there are 21 different videos right now, each featuring a different notion or tool. There's bound to be one in there that interests you! Just last week, at my Ham Lake Piecemaker's guild Christmas party, there was a discussion about what that Purple Thang is really all about. Well, Sue has a video about the Purple Thang!<br />
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I've included a little introductory video about Sue O'Very here. If you like her videos, now you have something else to watch besides football over the next week or so!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas from your friends at <a href="http://bearpatchquilting.com/">Bear Patch</a>!</span></div>
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the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-25496832146513631922017-12-18T22:18:00.000-06:002017-12-18T22:37:02.305-06:002 of our Favorite Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's time for another anniversary moment, and it's a two-fer!</span></div>
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It's not too hard to guess what I'm talking about when you see this picture! </div>
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Honestly, I'm pretty sure that if Bear Patch had lived in a previous life, it would have been a ribbon store. That's the kind of prettiness that is just under the surface when Debbie is choosing goods for the store! She could easily slip over the edge and buy racks and racks of <b><span style="color: red;">ribbons</span></b> and trims! I've been there. I've seen the lust in her eyes when she is surrounded by beautiful ribbons, and I've had to pull her back to reality! It's a tough job, but someone has to do it!</div>
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And what about those rainbows of zippers!? We love our 14" <span style="color: red;"><b>zippers</b></span> from <a href="http://atkinsondesigns.com/">Atkinson Designs</a>! We use them in so many ways, it's hard to imagine what life was like before our rack of zippers moved into Bear Patch! These are the best zippers for many of our bag patterns because they can be easily sized down for any length 14" or less. There's no fear of zippers around here, and we'll help you master any zipper anxiety you might have!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, it's December 20th just around the corner. Our final chance to pass out a little present to celebrate our 20 years of doing business right here on the corner of 4th and Banning! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come to the store from 9AM to 9PM to receive your little present! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> No purchase necessary, one per customer, please. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We would love to see many happy faces on Wednesday!</span></div>
the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-58299506869249100552017-11-19T12:39:00.000-06:002017-11-19T12:39:59.642-06:00Our 11th Celebration of our 20th Anniversary!<span style="font-size: large;">We just love to celebrate! We find many occasions to celebrate our customers, our store, our employees, the fact that the sun was shining all day yesterday, etc.!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You know we have been celebrating our anniversary all year long, right? So, November 20 is upon us! And what better thing to share with you than one of our favorite pattern designers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pat, of Villa Rosa Designs, is always producing plenty of inspiration! I can't even tell you how many times we have used her patterns, sometimes repeatedly! Her patterns are printed on heavy cardstock in glossy color. One side of the card is a full picture of the quilt, with the very succinct directions on the reverse side. This is the "no-frills" set of directions, very easy to understand. Many of these patterns are good for a favorite print or panel that you don't want to cut up into little bits. Others are just right for a pack of 5" charm squares or a 2 1/2" roll. There's great diversity! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We call them Rosecards, from Villa Rosa. The price ($2.25) makes them perfect to collect for yourself or a friend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And notice that one on top of the stack? It was custom printed for Bear Patch and features the Quilt MN fabric from a couple years back. It was used as an incentive prize for shop hoppers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago, Pat visited Bear Patch and did a "bed turning" show of some of her quilts. We really need to have her back! Comparing the picture on the card to a sample made of different fabrics and colors can really bring on that "aha" moment. We are displaying 2 or 3 hot-off-the-sewing-machine samples right now for our Christmas display, and that's a perfect example of how different the resulting quilt can appear from the picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, Monday, November 20, from 9am-9pm, we will be handing out 1 Rosecard per customer! No purchase required. Just pick a card and get happy! We have a lot of the newest designs to share, carried home from Quilt Market just for you. And, of course, we have many on hand for purchase, if you want to expand your collection.</span><br />
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<br />the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-91582988600476708062017-11-10T17:00:00.001-06:002017-11-11T15:50:16.333-06:00Last Call For Houston!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We loved our trip to Houston! If you don't follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bear-Patch-Quilting-Co-136416653078742/?ref=bookmarks">Facebook</a>, you should jump over there to see all of the pictures and fun that we shared. Here are a couple happy endings for you! We stayed at <a href="http://www.lemeridienhoustondowntown.com/">Le Meridien</a> hotel, a very good home away from home for 4 nights. It was an easy and safe walk to the Convention Center and since the weather was nice, we enjoyed the stroll.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wanted to share this design on the wall in our room above the headboards. <br />It's crafted to look like somewhere out in the galaxy! <br />It really was a very cool statement wall.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And you know how we quilters can find quilt inspiration everywhere we go! <br />This was the hallway carpet!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And how thoughtful that they put a hexie pillow in the room! It was kismet!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And then, there's the food!<br />Our favorite morning stop on the jaunt over to the <br />convention center is <a href="http://www.phoeniciafoods.com/locations/downtown-market/">Phoenicia</a>. <br />It's a blend of market, deli, bar and restaurant. <br />We stopped there for breakfasts and sandwiches or salads for our lunches. <br />I love the tasty Mediterranean specialties that I don't see back at home.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And how about all the varieties of beans and legumes <br />on the never-ending shelves! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knowing that this city so recently suffered damages from Hurricane Irma, and that the same convention center was a temporary shelter, our experiences are all the more memorable. Can't wait to go back!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">It's a Circle of Quilters Challenge!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bear Patch Circle of Quilters meets every other month to share design ideas, tutorials, product information and so much more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this challenge, participants were given a pack o' pink!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not just any pink-- this is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/kona_cotton/K001-629/">Robert Kaufman's Color of the Year, Pink Flamingo</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were very few rules. Even though they were given a pack of 2 1/2" squares, they only had to use that color, in any amount, somewhere in their creation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are collecting votes for some prizes for Viewer's Choice. Actually, 3 prizes will be given to the top vote-getters, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">plus 1 more from the employees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't that exciting!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Customers can vote every time they come to the store </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">between now and November 21.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to see what happens, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">because there are 13 excellent choices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have pattern names or sources, so if you are dying to know those details, you can contact the store (651-429-1039) to leave a message. When the names are revealed, we can put you in touch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, here we go!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't bikes just make you happy! <br />This is done by machine embroidery, using just the right colors of pink and turquoise.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Someone was very clever here with the Bear Paw block!<br />How can we not love that?!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some skilled paper piecing went into these blocks! <br />This does look like summer!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a section of a tablerunner with some great <br />whimsical flowers with button embellishments!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The pink triangles really shine in this quilt!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A color wheel of Aurifil thread spools, plus the perfect quilter's mantra, are wonderful! <br />There's lots of stitching on those spools to show the thread wraps!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Perfect hand embroidery, embellished with crayon shading, makes a colorful pillow cover! <br />Can you spot the pink fabric?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This quilter took the Pink Flamingo fabric literally! <br />We really do have the most creative people around!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These coordinates really blend nicely, and tone down that bright pink!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And a big round of applause for a job well done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you will join us for the announcement of the winners at our next Circle meeting at 9:30 on December 9!</span></div>
the Patch Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396220335140369850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481405707493434817.post-14507934958528778082017-10-19T18:15:00.002-05:002017-10-19T18:15:58.208-05:00More Goodies For Our Anniversary Celebration!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We are happy to have you back again for one more reason to celebrate Bear Patch's 20 years of fabric fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come to the store on Friday, October 20, from 9am - 5pm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will be rewarded with one of these mighty fine glass nail files!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This type of file is so nice to use, it doesn't bend or peel apart, and lasts a very long time.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #faf7f4;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">According to a Sally Hansen nail ambassador (I didn't know that was a real thing!), these glass files are better for your nails. "Glass files, also known as crystal files, regardless of how they are used, seal the keratin layers together at the edge of the nail, preventing peeling and chipping."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yes, we are always looking out for you, right down to the best personal care possible! Because, those snaggly nails can be rough on our precious fabric, right?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So come to Bear Patch October 20 to pick up your own fine glass file! No purchase is necessary, but you must pick up your own! Offer good while supply lasts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Know any witches who could use a good file?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a lover of good thread, and Aurifil has been my go-to best thread for years. So when I got a couple of sample spools of this new thread, I was pretty sure it would be a waste of my time. But I'm dedicated to bringing the honest truth to you, so I gave it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought about doing something like a blind taste test, but didn't think that sewing blindfolded was a very good idea! Instead, I just sewed right through a whole spool over a period of time, just to make sure that I was using it fairly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whoa! I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's pretty much a toss-up with Aurifil! I would gladly pick up a spool of this for my sewing. It has the same fine and strong qualities that Aurifil has, and is also very low on the lint scale. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are 660 yards per spool, which is less than a spool of Aurifil (1422 yds). The price is $8.99 per spool, compared to $13.50 for Aurifil. Just admiring the color selection in the unique round rotating rack is fascinating. The colors fit very well with the vibrant colors of the Cotton+Steel fabrics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I haven't even said anything yet about the cute spools! The spools themselves are multicolored, and have a groove to secure the thread end when not in use. Plus, they spread love and good cheer wherever they go, with cute little designs and sayings! I think I might have to collect them all just so I have the spool ends! They could be kind of like merit badges! Here are pictures to show you what I'm talking about-- </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So give yourself a treat and try this newest addition to our collection of sewing necessities! We also have some boxed collections that would be a great way to start!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When we saw these little cork coasters, it seemed like a natural choice. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Because it's a natural product!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It fits in the bottom of the cup holders in your cars, trucks, boats, strollers, RV, and probably even in your private plane! We'll have to try that in our corporate jet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It catches any drips from your cups and bottles. It keeps the cup holder clean, and can be removed easily with a little notched edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And here's an action shot of my corkie coaster in my cup holder, ready to welcome the bottom of my cup or water bottle on the way to work! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(And my quarter for an Aldi cart and a charger cord, also essentials!)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Now you can benefit from our enthusiasm for ordering beyond our usual supply!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please note, this is <u>not</u> a sale on <u>fabric yardage.</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We do have an assortment of books and patterns that are written for these pre-cut sizes, so we can help you find a reason why you must take advantage of this sale!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Those little 2.5" squares are like candy to me! Very hard to resist and just as fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are possibly looking for more inspiration for quilt patterns specific to pre-cuts, then you should hop on over to the website for the <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/">Moda Bake Shop</a>. You can even search their files according to the size of the pre-cut pack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So mark your calendars for next Wednesday, September 20, from 9am - 9pm.</span></div>
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