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Lunch & Learn - Second Thursday of each month at 12:00 Noon. Bring a food dish to share, bring "show and tell" and conversation.

Midnight Madness - January 17, March 21, April 18 and May 16. 4:00-Midnight. Bring a potluck dish and your sewing. We will have fun and get a lot of sewing done.

FQ Frenzy - The month of February is National Quilting Month. Fat Quarters will be on sale the entire month. 15 Pre-cut FQ for $26.25. Save $11.25. New FQ's will be added throughout the month.

National Quilt Day - March 21, 10-midnight. Come in during the day and help us make quilts for "Quilts for Kids ". We will supply everything needed to make the quilts and show you how. Then stay for Midnight Madness.

Sewing Fair 2009
Date: April 25(9-4:00) & 26(9-3)
Fee: $90.00 (includes lunch both days.)
Instructor: Leslie McNeil
Strengthen basic free motion skills with advanced techniques, "outside the box" applications. You will learn "writing" as well as satin stitching, straight stitch, zigzagging, buttonhole stitch, bobbin drawing, couching, layering of stitches and multiple threads, embellishment, as well as demos on "lace" stitching in a hoop, using beads by machine. Not just for quilts… you will see a trunk show of ideas for free motion quilting on jeans, jackets, table runners and more. Learn to trouble shoot problems regarding tension adjustment; further your knowledge on threads and needles, and how they work together for best results! Don't wait-this class is already filling.

Tres Di Mayo
Date : Sunday May 3, 12:30-6:00 (or later if we are having too much fun)
Come help us celebrate the 5th of May on the 3rd. Potluck, sewing time and good fun!

2 Seasons Table Runner This is a Cotton Theory class.
Date: May 16, 10-4
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Mo is back by popular demand. If you took the first class and would like the next step join us for this beautiful table runner. You must have taken the first class. If you have not taken the first class we can set up a class if we get enough interest.

Embroidery T-N-T (Tips and Techniques)
Date: Thursday May 7, 10:00-4:00
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Bernina Educator
Looking to re-ignite embroidery excitement?
Want to re-kindle the embroidery flame?
The Bernina Center is pleased to offer an embroidery experience like no other. Whether you are brand new to embroidery, want to "test drive" an embroidery machine while having a fun day or have been around the hoop….there is something to inspire. Each person will receive a CD with the day's projects along with the fabric kit to complete them all. Lunch is included.

Seasonal Wreaths
Date: Saturday May 9, 10-3
Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Robin Tole
Make these beautiful wreaths for all your holidays and just because. Some fabric, large cording and your favorite embellishments and you will have a wreath you will be proud to display or give as a gift-can't make just one!

Shop Hop
April 17-May 9
Start planning that road trip now! And watch for details.

Missoula Quilt Guild will be holding its annual Garden Walk Quilt Show on June 20. Watch for details.

Bernina Center will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day and July 4.

Summer Retreat - August 15(8:30-Midnight) & 16(8:30-4:00). Food, fun and friends. Sew on those unfinished projects, start new ones, it is up to you. $50.00 gets you breakfast and lunch both days and supper on Saturday plus air conditioning.

Bernina Stitch Regulator - Learn to use your BSR foot to its fullest. Just want to try one out? Use one of ours and see the advantages of this foot that has more uses than free motion quilting. Kit Fee: $10.00
Thursday March 19, 1pm or 6pm

Clubs

Software Club
Monday January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13. 1:00 or 6:00. Go beyond the basics of your software classes. $10.00 or free with the purchase of Bernina software from the Bernina Center within the last year.

Embroidery Club
Thursday April 9 & May 15, 1:00 or 6:00. $10.00 or free with purchase of machine at the Bernina Center. Go beyond the basic beginning class and learn more fun things you can do.

Serger Club
After you have taken you Serger Mastery classes this club will reinforce what you learned. There will be a new project each week that will use the different stitches on your serger. With each project you will learn techniques that you can use on other projects. You must take the mastery classes first. Tuesdays 6:00-9:00, $12.00 for each class or $48.00 for all 5 plus supplies.
March 3-Quilted cady

10-"Green Tote"
17-Table Runner
24-Cook Book Cover
31-Cover Stitch a decorative towel

Breakfast Club
Do you need something to get you up in the morning and add bounce to you day? The "Breakfast Club" will be meeting once a month. There are 12 classes in all and they range from table runner & placemats to king sized quilts. Everything is made from 2 ½" strips. You get to choose which size to make and can use your stash or let us help you choose your fabrics. Join us from 8:30-10 AM for breakfast and demos on the day's project and then stay to sew your creations.
Saturday January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2.
Club fee: $25.00. Monthly class fee $10.00.
Instructor: Marilyn

Classes

Machine Mastery
All machine, serger, embroidery and software guide classes are free with the purchase of a machine or software at the Bernina Center. If you have questions about which classes you need to take please give us a call. These classes are free with the purchase of a machine from the Bernina Center. If you purchased the machine elsewhere the class fees are as follows: Bernettes and Bernina 1008-450 Anniversary edition, $150.00. Bernina 165-730, $225.00. Embroidery module $100.00.
Wednesday April 8, 15,22, 1:00 or 6:00 and Saturday May 9, 10-4:00.
OR Saturday April 11, 9-4:00 & May 9, 10-4:00.

Beginning Embroidery
Free with the purchase of an embroidery machine from the Bernina Center. Learn about stabilizers, thread and needles.
Thursday April 9 & May 15, 1:00 or 6:00

Beginning Software
Learn to use your new software to get the most out of it. Free with the purchase of software from the Bernina Center.
Thursday January 15, February 12, February 26, March 12; 1:00 or 6:00.

Serger Mastery
All Bernina and Bernette sergers.
Learn to use your serger to its utmost. We will cover threading, needles, maintenance, basic seaming, rolled hems, flat locking and decorative threads. Please call ahead to reserve a space. Free with the purchase of a serger from the Bernina Center
Wednesday April 1, 8, 15, 6-8:30PM.

Beginning Paper Piecing
Here is your chance to learn how to paper piece. While you make 4 blocks you will learn all the techniques you need for successful piecing.
Thursday April 16, 6-9
Fee: $20.00 plus book and supplies. Pattern included
Instructor: Marilyn

Beginning Sewing
Learn the basics of garment construction: *Pattern & fabric selection *grainline *understanding pattern marking *seam edge finish *working with bias edges and more. KS pattern 3247 required.
Thursday January 29 & 30, 6-8:30
Fee: $27.50 plus supplies
Instructor: Sharon

Creative Sewing-Beyond Straight Stitch
Do you have a machine with dozens of stitches but use only straight stitch, zigzag or blanket stitch? Do you need a little inspiration to fully utilize your machine? How about a couple of hours to just play with the possibilities? This class is for you. Learn embellishment techniques that can be used on quilts, wearable art, tote bags, fabric post cards or greeting cards, notebook or journal covers.
Monday February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, 1 or 6.
Fee: $12.00 each class or register for all 4 for $36.00
Instructor: Sharon

Crazy Curves
Come explore the possibilities with this fun block. Sew blocks together to make circles and half circles. Create many different designs. Play with stripes and strata for a whole different look.
Thursday February 19, 6-9
Fee: $10.00
Instructor: Marilyn

Coil Basket
Make bowls, plates, bags with clothes line cord, fabric strips and your sewing machine. Its fun!
Tuesday April 14, 1:00 or 6:00
Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Georgia

Beginning Quilting
This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about making your first quilt. Or if you just want to update and hone your skills this class will give you what you need to know. We will show you from beginning to end and you will go home with a finished wall hanging or table topper.
Saturday February 28, 9:30-4:30
Fee: $50.00 includes kit
Instructors: Staff

X-block Ruler
Come play with this fun new ruler. Make strip sets and create stars or zigzags plus many other options.
Thursday March 5, 6-9
Fee: $10.00
Instructor: Marilyn

Needle Felted Landscape
Let's have some fun with needle felting. This little landscape will be different and fun to do. You can do it by machine or by hand.
Wednesday March 11, 6-9
Fee: $15.00 plus supplies and needle felting attachment or hand needles.
Instructor: Georgia

Art vs Tradition
Ready to expand your approach to making "artsy" wallhangings? No drawing, appliqué or traditional skills needed. Learning this technique will allow you to use templates or freehand cutting to design landscapes, flowers, birds, etc. or go totally abstract. Patterns will be provided for class, but there will also be plenty of time to discuss how to turn your own photos, or drawings into a one of a kind quilt. Check out the samples and gallery of photos in the store to get your creative juices flowing.
Saturday March 14, 10-4
Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Connie Running

Pink Clouds and Fabulous Flowers
Ruch some flowers, weave a basket and apply to a background quilt then add some beads to make this cute little wall hanging.
Wednesday March 18 & 25, 10-4
Fee: $25.00 plus book and supplies
Instructor: Georgia

Free Motion Quilting
You have made your quilt top and now you are wondering what's next? Connie will teach you how to layer, pick your designs and how to free motion quilt.
Saturday March 28, 10-3
Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Connie Running

Note from Sharon

When looking for a new machine you might want to ask the following:

• Do you get a warranty-if so for how long? And what does it cover? Is there an extended, in-store labor warranty?
• Do you get classes? At the Bernina Center you get a minimum of 9 hours of classes free with the machine. The more options on the machine the more hours of class you get.
• What kind of technical support do you get if there are problems. How long will you have to wait to get your machine serviced? Will your machine be serviced in-store?
• Do you get discounts?
• If you are looking on E-bay can the seller supply a serial #. Can you get servicing on the machine or replace missing accessories or parts? Can you get classes?

The Bernina Center will close at 3:00 on December 24 and 31. We will be closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.