WEARABLES
All of the WEARABLES are taught
by Becky Bieri, a consultant for the computer software program, PATTERN MASTER

BASIC CAMP SHIRT with KWIK SEW PATTERN
Wednesday, July 8 and July 22, 6-9:00 p.m..
Make a camp shirt that fits, using a KWIKSEW pattern # 2952 or #3200. In the 1st class you will be fitting your pattern . In the second class you will be constructing and learning a cool technique for finishing front facings for your shirt.
FEE:$40/$30 BCP

BASIC CAMP SHIRT WITH PATTERN MASTER SOFTWARE
Wednesday, July 15 and July 22, 6-9:00 p.m..
Make a camp shirt that fits with the use of PATTERN MASTER software. In the July 15th class, you will be designing your shirt using the software. In the July 22nd class, you will be constructing your own perfectly fitting shirt.
Pre-requisite: have correct measurements for the Pattern Master program.FEE: $40/$30 BCP

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL
Thursday, August 20, 6-9:00 p.m.
Make this adorable apron for a gift—or yourself. You could easily make this reversible for different seasons or holidays. The Blue Plate Special pattern is required.
FEE: $25/$18.75 BCP

FLIRTY SUNDRESS
Monday, July 20, 10 -2:00 p.m.
This flirty sundress features a bodice made up of 16 panels that flare into a skirt. This dress, made with KWIKSEW pattern #3520, includes inserting a zipper. You have the option of ties at the shoulder or spaghetti shoulder straps.
FEE: $35/$26.25 BCP

ISLAND BREEZE
Mondays July 13, 6—8:00 p.m.
and July 27, 6-9:00 p..m.
This tank-style dress would be great for vacation. KWIKSEW pattern #3325 is a front bodice wrap that is connected to the back bodice. It goes over the head from front to back, then wraps around and ties at the front waist. No, you won’t get tangled up!
FEE: $40/$30 BCP

MAKE PANTS THAT FIT
Tuesday, May 12 and 19, 6-9:00 p.m.
Becky will guide you through the process of making pants that actually fit. You’ll need and use the computerized pattern drafting softwear ($25– no discount) available at The Old Craft Store.
FEE: $48/$36 BCP

A COOL CAMISOLE TOP FOR SUMMER
Tuesday, June 9, 6-10 p.m.
Becky will guide you through putting in a zipper while making this adorable summer top with KWIKSEW pattern #3395. This top has an empire waist, cups gathered to the bodice, shoulder straps, and a center back zipper.FEE: $32/$24 BCP

ORGANIZER
Monday, August31, 6-9:00 p.m.Using KWIKSEW pattern #3464 to make an organizer to hold your sewing supplies or for other hobby collectionsFEE:$35/$26.25 BCP

TOTEBAG
Wednesday, August 26, 6-9:00 p.m. This is a great bag to carry all your sewing supplies in to all those fall classes. Also, would make a great gift for someone going back to school in September. KWIKSEW pattern # 3464 –required pattern. FEE: $35/$26.25 BCP

KWIK AND EASY SUMMER TOP
Monday, June 8, 6-9:00 p.m.Using KwikSew pattern #3610, make a super simple summer top. This top has a tie in casing at the neckline, which gathers the front and back, and ties on one shoulder. This is perfect for beginning sewers and teens.FEE:$25/$18.75 BCP

KIDS' CAMP 2009
CAMP GUIDELINES:
Unless otherwise noted, camp projects are finished TOPS only.
Please make the quilt top in the recommended size.
Use quilt shop-quality fabrics and supplies. Label all supplies and tools.
Make sure your sewing machine is in good working order.
Campers MUST have sewing machine experience. . .practice “stitching” on notebook paper- no thread, just follow the blue lines on the paper.
Camp sessions are Monday-Friday.
Camp fees are $60/45 BCP (plus supplies).

Camp #1: “A Quilt is a Sandwich”- finished 1st grade
This is for the very youngest quilter. Piece, quilt, and bind a doll-sized quilt. Enjoy stories and picture books about quilting.
June 15-19, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Camp #2: “Railfence”- finished 2nd grade
Piece and tie a simple kid-sized quilt. Jackie will pre-cut fabrics.
June 15-19, 1-4:00 p.m.

Camp #3: “Nine-Patch”- finished 3rd grade
Piece a “checkerboard” block and set it with a plain block.
Jackie will pre-cut fabrics.
June 22-26, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Camp #4: “Patches for You”- finished 4th grade
Learn to rotary cut and strip piece a kid-sized quilt.
Top ONLY will be completed in camp.
June 22-26, 2-5:00 p.m.

Camp #5: “Pok-e-Dots”-finished 4th grade
Practice your rotary cutting skills and learn to do
“cheater” corners. Top ONLY will be completed in camp.
July 6-10, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Camp #6: “The Snoozin’ Quilt”- finished 5th grade
This is a great quilt to take to sleep away camp, on vacation, or in the car. Learn to rotary cut and stitch quarter-square triangles, nine-patches, and “skinny” sashing/borders.
July 6-10, 2-5:00 p.m.

Camp #7: “Look Mom! It’s Done!”- finished 5th grade
This is the perfect camp to complete your summer of sewing. Learn to baste, use a walking foot to quilt, and bind your quilt.
July 13-17, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.


CHILDREN’S AND BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 1-3:00 p.m.
This class is for children/teens- who have completed 3rd grade. Come for a week of working with Stacy to sew a travel pillowcase and a backpack for your vacation or camp. You must have WORKING knowledge of your machine. Be sure you can wind a bobbin, thread your machine, and run the machine properly. Stacy will teach you how to sew the two projects. The travel pillow will be completed during the first 2 days, and the backpack during the final 3 days. . . Then you’ll be set for the rest of the summer!!
FEE: $60/$45 BCP Instructor: Stacy

FABULOUS FANS
FEE: $35/$26.25 BCP Instructor: TJ
Learn to piece and attach these fan pieces using the 9 Degree Wedge template ruler. This ruler can cut fan wedges in multiple sizes.Monday, June 22 and 29, 6-9:00 p.m.

ONE BLOCK WONDER
FEE: $45/$33.25 BCP Instructor: Jackie
A step up from “Stack ‘n’ Whack” quilts.. . .six repeats of fabric, cut into equilateral triangles turn into amazing kaleidoscope hexagons. Hexagons are stitched in straight rows. . .no set-in seams. Wednesday, June 10, 17, and 24, 6-9:00 p.m.

STACK’n”WHACK
FEE: $30/$22.50 BCP Instructor: Jackie
Betcha can’t make just one! 8 repeats of fabric cut into triangles + kaleidoscope-like blocks. Friday, August 7 and 14, 6-10:00 p.m.

TRIP AROUND THE NINE PATCH
FEE: $45/$33.25 BCP Instructor: Jackie
This intricate-looking design is really just made of MANY nine-patches. This is constructed in large sections, rather than many diagonal rows. You do NOT have to lay out hundreds of pieces!! Complete this quilt during the summer.
Fridays, June 19, July 17, and August 21, 6-9:00 p.m.

TAKE-ALONG SERIES
FEE: $20/$15 BCP Instructor: Jackie
These techniques are easy AND portable- perfect for summer travel, at the pool or kids’ sports’ activities. Any of these techniques translate into a head start on holiday gift-making.
Button Hole Embroidery: Saturday, May 9, 1-4:00 p.m.
Hand Piecing: Thursday, May 14, 6-9:00 p.m.
Make Mine Yo-Yos: Wednesday, June 3, 6-9:00 p.m.
Basic Hand Embroidery: Saturday, June 13, 1-4:00 p.m.



ohgee. . . IT’S TIME FOR ADULT QUILT CAMP !
FEE: $150/$112.50 BCP Camp Director: Jackie
The next best thing to camping out in the middle of a Texas summer. Sewing indoors with the air conditioner on ! ! Choose from any one of the patterns by ohgee. . . Scrap quilts are her specialty. New pattern design handouts and a “surprise” quilt project are all wrapped up in a fun-filled weekend of sewing. Brunch, supper, snacks, and beverages included in fee.
Friday, July 10, 6 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m.-midnight AND
Sunday ,July 12, 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

FAVORITES AND SERIES

FIT-TO-FRAME
FEE: $15/$11.25 BCP Instructor: Jackie
Complete just one or a series of miniature quilts- perfect for framing in store-bought frames, or bind and hang as is. . . . in-expensive wall art ! In each session you will complete (or come close) a quilt top.
Sunday, May 17, 1-5 p.m
Sunday, June 14, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday July 19, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, August 16, 1-5 p.m.

HONEY! IT’S DONE !
FEE: $25/$18.75 BCP Instructor: Jackie
This workshop fits the bill for anyone who needs help with a particular project-either finishing it , or just getting started. This is also a great time to get away from the rest of the world to sew with friends new and old. Coffee, irons, ironing boards, large surfaces to work on, and excellent lighting will make your sewing time very enjoyable. We offer daytime or nighttime weekend dates for you to choose from.
Sunday, May 3, 1-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 6-11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 6-11:00 p.m.

HAND APPLIQUÉ FOR BEGINNERS
Fee: $40.00/$30 BCP Instructor: Julie
Do you love the look of appliqué on quilts? YOU CAN do it!! Come to this easy entry level class and learn the basics with a fun take-along project. Several techniques will be demonstrated and taught
Mondays, May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17 6-8:30 p.m. OR
Tuesdays, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 1810 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

MACHINE QUILTING
Fee: $25/$18.75 BCP Instructor: Jackie
Do you have too many tops and not enough finished quilts? This class will help you switch from the mountain of unfinished to the mountain of finished items. In this class, you will learn how to manipulate your machine for “free motion” quilting and use a “walking foot” for straight-line quilting. A discussion of quilting notions and lots of hands-on practice is the focus of this class.
Wednesday, May 27, 6-9:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, August 19, 6-9:00 p.m.

MY FIRST QUILT
Fee: $60/$45 BCP Instructor: Michelle P.
New to the quilting world? This class is designed for a person who is interested in learning the basic steps to beginning piecing. Need a refresher course? This class will meet your needs, too. In the 4-week course, you will learn to use a rotary cutter and ruler accurately, perfect your seam allowances, and add sashing and flat borders while completing a 9-block quilt top.
Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 6-9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 6-9:00 p.m.

BORDERS, BACKINGS and BINDING
Fee: $25/$18.75 bcp Instructor: Michelle
The results that you discover in class could change your quilting life. Every quilter should learn the techniques offered for flatter borders, neatly prepared backings, and easily attached binding. You’re on your way to completing an award-winning quilt.
Tuesday, July 28, 6-9:00 p.m.

FUSIBLE APPLIQUÉ
FEE: $25/$18.75 BCP Instructor: Jackie
Learn the techniques for softer-to-the-touch fusible appliqué. Template preparation and various machine stitches to secure raw edges will be demonstrated and taught. Lots of time for hands-on work.
Tuesday, July 30, 6-9:00 p.m.

FOUNDATION PIECING
FEE: $25/$18.75 BCP Instructor: TJ
Learn to piece perfect points, complicated designs, and miniature blocks using foundation papers. Monday, August 3, 6-9:00 p.m.

GOING BEYOND My First Quilt
FEE: $25/$18.75 BCP Instructor: Michelle
If you graduated from “My First Quilt”, or if you need to build confidence in making flying geese or half-square triangles, this is the perfect class for you. There are 2 different designs to choose from. You’ll begin a lovely quilt while working on fundamental skills. Tuesday, July 21, 6-9:00 p.m.

THIRD SATURDAY SEWING CLUB
Come for a couple of hours or plan to stay most of the day. This sewing club will be led by Nancy Stewart. Featured project in the a.m. is “The Victory Quilt” by Eleanor Burns. Learn new techniques while making blocks popular in the 40s.
In the afternoon, you will work on blocks from the design, “From My Cabin Window”. This quilt, designed by Pam Bono, gives you the look of appliqué with piecing, not handwork. You’ll have plenty of time to work and an expert to help guide you through any problems or concerns that might crop up.
FEE: $40/$30 BCP for 4 classes
Saturdays, May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. OR
2:30-5:30 P.M

Fourth Saturday Sewing
This is a time for catching up on projects you have started or to start a new project. Sewing with friends and sharing ideas and knowledge is a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This is not a class, but a get-together for quilters– all levels are welcome!
FEE; $ 30/$22.50 BCP FOR 4 GET TOGETHERS
Saturdays, May 23, June 27, July 25, & August 22
1:00 –5:00 p.m.

SCRAP THERAPY ™
Are scraps threatening to take control of your life?!?!?! Get them under control by cutting them into ORGANIZED pieces. In the workshop, TJ will show you how to cut, and organize the strips for your project. In the session, you’ll use those cut and organized pieces while making a beautiful quilt. You may choose from 2 new projects. Workshop—Friday, July 24, 6-8:00 p.m. FEE: $10 (no discount)
Session—Friday, July 31, 6-11:00 p.m. FEE: $35/$26.25 BCP