We Have Lots of PUL

Have you heard about this new product? Nothing fancy to look at, but a special fabric. PUL stands for Polyurethane Laminate. It is a waterproof fabric but not a glossy nor stiff texture like some laminates. It is backed with a soft knit fabric and is about 58" wide and $10.50/yd. Very effective for lining beach bags, lunch bags, baby bibs, etc. We have several patterns that call for PUL or could be converted to use it. This one is Lunch Bunch by Possibilities and includes little snack bags and a napkin along with the standard lunch sack.

Many more possibilities--stop in and check it out!

Quilts For Kids workday

We are setting up for a fun day of working on new little quilts for donation to local hospitals for the children that need a quiltie hug. Here is one of many that were brought today from the Northern Material Girls quilt guild from North St. Paul, MN. I love this one, made from a cut panel and stitched between the blocks with a feather stitch. I want this panel!!

More to come....

Quilt Minnesota 2010

Let the fun begin!

Today marks the start of the annual statewide quilt shop hop, running through August 15. We have several new quilts on display, including 2 designs available exclusively at Bear Patch. Above is Star Light by Emmaline Design. It is 72" square and kits are going fast. The pattern is available, and would also be great for charm packs that you might have collected. Our second exclusive design was created by Mary Herrschleb (MH Designs) and features hand embroidered blocks in a wallhanging quilt made of these great blue and white fabrics. It is also available as a kit. We do have yardage of the special edition prints by Holly Taylor for Moda, but supply is limited so don't delay! We have a special gift for each person bringing in a passport to be stamped and there are great prizes in store for visiting stores all over the state. Visit the main website for details. We also have special trunk shows on display, so don't miss out! Our hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday and Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5.

Kids for Quilts For Kids

Today we had some special customers in the store, 2 young ladies who helped their scout troop use their talents to make a donation quilt for Quilts For Kids. They are members of Girl Scout Troop 51213 from White Bear Lake, MN. There are 15 members of the troop, and they did a good job putting this together.

On the left is Hannah Muntifering and on the right is Sophia Forliti. Sophia's mom, Stephanie (in the black shirt) is the troop leader. Darlene Nelson (in the white shirt) is a local longarm quilter who was key to making this happen.

Darlene made up the blocks and then taught the girls how to put them all together. She quilted it for them on her longarm machine. Beautiful! It's a perfect project for helping these girls learn about fabric and creativity and community service. Here's the badge they were each awarded:

We thank all of you, your quilt will make some other child a little happier on a tough day. FYI, Darlene can be reached by email at izzy7777@comcast.net in case you want to know more about this project and her quilting.

In the past we've shown off pictures of both Debbie and Pam with their fishing experiences. This picture is from Laurel's vacation a couple of weeks ago. You'll probably notice that it's not me in the picture. That's my husband George, showing off his bass. I'm just positive that the hat is what attracted this bass to bite in the first place! He discovered that humming birds like Bernina red, too! I have to confess that I wasn't even in the boat that morning. Although I do love to fish (And yes, I bait my own hook, even with leeches, and take all but northerns off the hook), I'm kind of a fair weather fisherperson. It was windy so I was back at the cabin sewing on my Bernina! I really did catch quite a few fish, just none this big--and I got quite a bit of sewing done!

MQ Show Prices on Bernina at the Sewing Center

Just wanted to let you know we have fabulous prices all week on all Bernina machines through Monday, June 21. Want a 440QE classroom machine from the show? Special prices on them also. Isacord thread, stabilzers, and Bernina accessories are also on sale. We have blow-out pricing on the activa 230 Patchwork Edition- 1 left and on the activa 240- 5 left. Hurry in so you can get sewing on that new project! Special financing available too! Stop in and see Laurel, Anne, or Barb. 651-429-6500.

Bear Patch Sewing Center Anniversary Sale!

I want to let you know about the fantastic Bernina Sale we are having this Friday and Saturday- June 11 & 12. We have HUGE sale prices on the activa 230 and 240 as well as discounts on all machines and sergers. We also have Isacord thread and stabilizers at 25% off, plus discounted Bernina accessories. We will be open 10 am - 5 pm on Friday and 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Oh, almost forgot to tell you- we have special pricing on the 440 Quilter's Edition that will be used in the classes at the MQ Show in St. Cloud next week. Besides all the great prices, we can also offer you extended financing. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Call for prices but please stop in. 651-429-6500