News From The Den Highlights - Updated 5-01-08

The Summer 2008 Newsletter 

Featured Activities

  • Meet Minnesota Designer- Stacy West, primitive folk artist and owner of Buttermilk Basin - details

  • Marvelous Mondays has changed its name to Dazzling Demos - for anyone who owns any sewing machine -  details

  • Loose Threads Open Sewing Come sew with us! - Bring a friend or two and come sew at the shop on the Fridays listed below. Use our tables, cutting mats, and irons and enjoy a day of stress-free sewing! Enjoy lunch at one of our local restaurants. Staff will be available if you need a helping hand or have a question. You can rent a Bernina for $5 for your sewing session if you like- we have 2 available. Space and machines are on a first come basis. Call ahead to reserve a machine. 
    Fridays: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 18, August 15, 22, 29  --  9 am-5 pm 

  • FEEDSACK ENTHUSIASTS! - Did you hear? We were fortunate to purchase a 40 year collection of feed sacks. We have bundles of 20 charm squares for $15, fat 1/8’s (approximately) for $3, and Fat Quarter’s (approximately) for $5 each. We keep adding to the baskets- when they are gone they are gone! Stop in soon for the best selection.

  • Patchwork Thursday - Join Bear Patch Quilting and Kathy every Thursday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for a time of fun and conversation with other quilting enthusiasts. Bring a hand project to work on - we will provide cookies from Avalon Tea Room as well as two “friendship squares” of fun, new fabric. 

  • Quilters Last Will And Testament

  • Calling All BERNINA Owners!! - The purpose of Bernina Sewing Club and embroidery Club is to learn more about the capabilities of your Bernina sewing and embroidery machine. Project or kit fees will be to all members and will vary with the project. A $5 class fee is for any non-Bear Patch owner. Some months will be demonstration rather than a hands on class. We welcome suggestions for monthly topics. We will celebrate the end of the year with drawings and prizes. Attendance and Show and Tell throughout the year will earn you chances for the door prize drawings. Please join us for learning and fun!

  • BOOK REVIEW

  • PRODUCT REVIEW

  • SURVEY SHOWS U.S. HAS 27 MILLION QUILTERS - Details

Upcoming Events 

Sales and Promotions 

  • April Showers Brings Our Bernina "Spring is in Bloom" Sale - Stop in during the entire month of May to receive special Sale prices on all machine as well as a free gift on any machine purchased over $1,000. Financing available.

  • Fridays at Bear Patch - Every Friday during the months of June, July & August get an additional 20% off sale fabrics (1/2 yard minimum) For every 2 Fat Quarters you purchase, get the 3rd one FREE!

  • Bear Patch is going green with our “Go Green and Save Green” Market Bag - Purchase a Bear Patch Market Bag for $7.50 and just look at all the ways you will save money on your purchases ! Receive 15% off your fabric, pattern and book purchase (in-stock only) Every 1st Tuesday of the month Every Friday the 13th Every 5th Friday or Saturday of the month Plus, every time you use your bag for purchases in the Quilt Shop during the month, your name will go into a drawing for a $25 monthly Bear Patch Gift Certificate!

  • WHOA! Have you missed the Bits Boat? - Our monthly Bear Patch Bits mailing has been available for years, but here’s an update. Each month we mail out an envelope containing: 20 5” squares hand picked from the newest fabrics in the store A free pattern for a block or quilt, some of them exclusive designs for using your 5” squares Newsy notes on happenings at the store, favorite recipes, and sewing tips All this for only $40 per year (includes postage) The fabric squares are the equivalent of six (yes, 6!) Charm Packs which cost about $8 each! So jump on board and sign up for a package of fun each month! We can take phone orders, or include it as part of your class registrations.

  • Looking for a Used Sewing Machine?
    Bear Patch Sewing Center has several ‘Gently Loved’ machines available for sale. All machines come with a Bear Patch Quilting Co. warranty of parts and labor for one full year. You also get new owner classes and your first cleaning and oiling free! These machines have all been through our Tech Department and are ready for you to take home today! See them in our quilt shop during our end-of-the-year fabric sale!

New Things 

  • Stop by the Bear Patch Sewing Center and check out the new BERNINA machines. The artista 640, 640E, 630 and 630E. Also the new eMotions models e65 and eM1. If you can't stop by click on the Bernina sewing center button above or visit www.berninausa.com for details about these machines.
     

  • Visit our Bear Patch Sewing Center - at 2202 Fifth St, Suite 25. You can see it from the main store back door. The phone number is 651-429-6500. All Bernina classes will be held at our Quilt Shop unless otherwise noted.


Miscellaneous 

  • Job Opportunity- Looking for part-time employment?  Bear Patch is looking for several people to work part-time evenings and 2 weekend days per month.  Please call the store or stop in if interested!

  • Did you know? Bear Patch ships!
    Can’t get to the store and you need fabric or that special book or notion? You’re missing a color of Isacord thread you need to embroider that special gift? Give us a call. Sharon ships merchandise 4 days a week to all areas of the country. We can ship via UPS or the United States Post Office. We charge actual shipping, no handling. Just have your charge card number ready.

  • Store Closing/Class Cancellation Policy
    We will cancel classes and close the store if White Bear Lake Area Schools close due to bad weather. (ISD #624) However, please use your own judgment if classes are not cancelled and driving conditions are poor. Cancelled classes will be re-scheduled as quickly as possible. Closings are always listed on 830AM radio and on various TV channels.