Change of Dates for Harbour Quilt Company Visit

Seems I have had problems with dates this week.

Would you be so kind as to note that I will be at Harbour Quilt Company on Saturday July 26, 2008 for Kim’s Christmas in July? This will be your chance to drop by and check out what the new 830 is all about!

Sorry for the error.  I posted the incorrect date in my latest blog post.

Too good to be true

Kansas City, Kansas City here I come. Two newsletters in a month.  What is this world coming too?  A few newsworthy items to share with you:

Bernina Celebrate 8!

This is the latest promotion; All the specials and promotions from the Spring is in Bloom sale are continuing as Bernina Celebrate 8! These offers and promotions are only available to Dealers who are attending the launch of the new Bernina 830 at Bernina University in Kansas City.  Your Bernina Lady is really going to Bernina University this year (July 15 to 21).  I am so excited I am practically busting out of my skin. For those of you that have known me over the years you can just imagine how excited I am.  I have packed a lot of classes into the few days that I am there so be prepared to many new ideas.  The Bernina Celebrate 8! Promotion ends July 31, 2008.

You may sign up for the webcast of this new machine launch at the Bernina USA website.  This machine is touted to have 70 exclusive features and the longest extended arm of any home sewing machine.  I can’t wait.

Road Trips Coming Up

The Bernina Lady is New Brunswick bound on July 3 at River Gallery demonstrating the Bernina Products on July 5 and 6.

Sande Gunning, owner of River Gallery and I, are committed to bringing Bernina to New Brunswick.  Sande will now carry a 440 Quilter’s Edition so that you may pop in and see it.  Demo’s are also available.  The 440 Quilter’s Edition is by far the favourite machine for sewers and quilters.  It is nicely priced during the Bernina Celebrate 8 promotion.  The 440 QE is available as a machine only, or as a sewing embroidery machine.  Would you like to add embroidery later on?  This option is available for you.

Sande will also be carrying a small inventory of Bernina feet and accessories to tie you over until the next Bernina Lady visit. I will continue to visit on a routine, scheduled basis. Drop in on either of these two days.  Other machines will be available to view and try and you can see our latest creation: A sweatshirt created with wool and some fancy stitches.  I’ve called it “Bernina meets wool.”  Sande also has some yummy hand-dyed wools which I will attempt to make into a mini needle punched landscape.  It could be interesting to see the final creation.

Incase the next Newsletter is delayed for any reason, I’ll let you know now that I will be at Harbour Quilt Company on July 26 with machines.  Drop by and check out what the new 830 is all about.  Demonstrations will also be available this day.  This is Kim’s annual Christmas in July Event.

Bernina Club Classes are almost over for this semester.  They will resume in September.  These classes are available to all Bernina owners and they are free if you purchase your machine from The Bernina Lady.  A small charge applies if you purchased your machine elsewhere.

Work’s in Progress will continue at Avonport Discount Fabrics on the last Wednesday of each month over the summer.  This is a day for all sewers (not just Bernina owners) to drop in and sit and stitch on any project they are currently working on.  If you need a little extra help or inspiration I will be there to guide you.  It’s a drop-in kind of day so you can stay for the full day (9:30-3:30) or come by for the morning or afternoon.  What a wonderful way to spend a day with fellow quilters, sewers and our machines.  If you would like to borrow a machine for the day, please contact me ahead of time.

The next Newsletter will be all about Bernina University.  Until then, have a marvelous June.  If it’s raining outside, sit with your Bernina. This is right up there with reading a good book and having a cup of tea. And remember: If I am on the road, Carol is always available by phone or email (she checks my emails while I am away).  My husband also listens to voicemail and contacts me should the need arise.  I’m thinking he’s liking being a “Bernina Man.”

Stolen Quilts

All quilters can really relate to this event. It is our worst nightmare. It is our hope that the more we pass this news along, the more successful the outcome may be. I have received many e-mails about this event and I would like to pass it on to you.

Valerie Hearder, fellow quilter, teacher, published quilter, quilt artist, is well known to all of us here on the East Coast. Val had her quilts stolen while travelling in Newfoundland for Quilt Canada. To quote an e-mail I received; “her art isn’t just a hobby, it’s her life and it’s irreplaceable.”

You can see the article on CBC’s website here.

An update from Val, as posted on the internet list “QuiltArt” where Val is a member….

“One of the quilts is on my homepage top right - purple with yellow gold - flames in the centre - it actually belongs to a collector - I’d just borrowed it back for a show.

Also, in my gallery section, one of my African Skirts called “Fertility”. Also a quilt called “Tropic of Capricorn” - a major work from my African Skirt series.

My work is distinctive, so should anyone see works that look like mine on eBay please contact Constable Coady of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St. John’s Newfoundland immediately - they have ways of tracking down the sellers. Constable Coady said my best hope is to spread the word.

I am far from home and not with my computer so I can’t keep abreast of my emails or update my website here.”

If you see quilts for sale, please, ALWAYS look for a signature/label and be very suspicious if the name of the artist does not match the name of the seller. Ask to see proof of sale/ownership.

It is my intent by having this information sent out to my contact list that we can get this information distributed world-wide. If you or someone you know spends a lot of time on the web, have them keep an eye on eBay and other auction sites. If you see anything suspicious, please e-mail Teri (Val’s friend) at teri@fiberandthread.com or contact the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary directly at 709-729-8000.

Thanks,
fellow quilter
Jeanne

Gearing Up For Bernina’s Hot New 830 Series

Hello everyone,

A short little chat to start the month. I am in Newfoundland this week for Quilt Canada. Cathy Pittman, your Bernina Dealer in Newfoundland and I are sharing a booth and Cathy is putting up with me as her house guest.

Two little bits of news to share with you. Both are very exciting:

Have you checked the Bernina USA website lately? Do you subscribe to the Bernina USA Newsletter? We Bernina owners are waiting with bated breath to see the launch of the new Bernina 830 Series to be unveiled at Bernina University in July. Check out the Bernina USA website to sign up for a webcast of the launch. I am hoping that I will get to Kansas City this year to see this new machine. I don’t have a lot of details yet but what I do know is that this is a new top-of-the-line Bernina. Brand new features on this machine are not on any other current machine and it comes with the longest sewing machine bed in the industry.

Since becoming involved with sales, service and support of Bernina Products, the size of the Bernina sewing machine bed is the question I get asked most so this tidbit of news is for all of you who are still wondering.

Our Spring is in Bloom Sale will continue to June 14, 2008, as we are participating in a Quilt Show; special pricing and free gifts with purchase are in effect until then.

Although I am away at the moment, I am still checking my emails; Carol, my assistant, and Will, my husband (he calls himself the Bernina Man), are in touch with me if the need arises so please do stay in touch.

Have a great month and thank you for all of your support.

Support the 2008 Quest for a Cure With Bernina Lady

What: Support the 2008 Quest for a Cure at Avonport Discount Fabrics with Bernina
When: May 13 & 14 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come in and join us on either of these two days or both and make a block support quest for a cure. Fabrics will be supplied by Avonport Discount Fabrics, machines will be supplied by Bernina Lady.

All blocks made will be sent to The 2008 Quest for a Cure Quilt. You will be able to make your blocks on a Bernina Sewing Machine. Help will be provided to you if you wish.

Drop in and have some fun while support this worthwhile cause. This is your chance to support a very worthy cause that touches us all.

Avonport can be reached by phone at (902) 542-3247 or by email at faye@avonportdiscountfabrics.com. To contact Bernina Lady, click here.

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