A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, On the road, Sewing Shops, Specials, Uncategorized on June 21st, 2009
There are times when we have to change our schedule for something very important for a very special friend. This week coming is one of those weeks. I have cancelled WIP day at Avonport Discount Fabrics on Wednesday. The Motley’s will still be there on Thursday and you are welcome to pop in and see what they are up to.
The new 820 has arrived!! This machine has all the favorite features of the 830; most space, fastest speed, jumbo bobbin, total stitch control, centered coloured touch screen, Bernina Dual Feed, Automatic Threading and Exclusive threading system. Appointments may be booked to see this machine anytime.
This little posting will cover 2 weeks as I will be on the road next Monday. Did you know that if I am on the road that Carol, my assistant is available by e-mail or by phone. If you call the house, himself who likes to be called The Bernina Man can always get hold of me.
On the Road
Friday June 26th- Road trip to New Brunswick. Attention all you ladies in Moncton - if you would like to see any of the new Bernina machines, please call me before Friday and we can make arrangements for Friday night. Have machines…..will travel.
Sunday June 27th - Bernina Club Class for new machine owners at Brown’s Flat Public School - 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Monday June 29th - Debut of the 820 at River Gallery. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for your own demonstration and sit and stitch on the new Bernina 820. Love at first stitch. I will have a good sampling of all that is Bernina at River Gallery. If you would like to see another machine other than the 820 - please give Sande a call ahead of time so that we can have the machine you would like to see set up. Did you know that River Gallery has a 440 and a 230 in the Shop at all times for you to drop in and see? Did you know that River Gallery carries a good number of Bernina needles and accessories?
June 30th - Depart River Gallery for home.
Avonport Discount Fabrics- July 2nd 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motley Crew Day. Drop in and see what the Motley’s are up to now. A few of the girls have their Blooming 9 Patch put together and we are all working on a few different projects.
New Embroidery Collections in Stock - OESD Best of Quilting- 100 of the top quilting designs.
OESD Design Pack - 11592 -Collection of Lighthouse designs.
Have a great couple of weeks and make every Bernina stitch count.
Thanks,
Jeanne
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, On the road, Sewing Shops, Uncategorized on June 15th, 2009
Hope you all had a wonderful week. It’s true what they say, the older you get….the faster time goes.
On The Road
Tuesday June 16th - Harbour Quilt Company, Antigonish 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drop in for a machine demonstration. We’d love to see you.
Thursday June 18th- Avonport Discount Fabrics. Drop in for a machine demonstration upstairs or go downstairs and see what the Motley’s are up to.
Saturday June 20th- 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Teddy Bear Bed and Breakfast and Quilt Shop. Drop in and see the beautiful finished quilts. Sit and stitch on a Bernina.
The weather is getting nicer and the days longer. We quilter’s love to go on the road to see other shops and fabrics. I know that all of you would be welcomed at any one of my host stores. They all have a different flavor and the staff and shop owners would love to see you.
Have a wonderful week and make every Bernina stitch count.
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, How To, On the road, Sewing Shops, Uncategorized on June 8th, 2009
Happy new week everyone. The shopping party last Wednesday night was a lot of fun and it was great to see so many familiar faces.
This week in stitches:
Tuesday June 9th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Guiding Light Book Store and Quilt Shop, Digby. Machine demos all welcome.
Wednesday June 10th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Avonport Discount Fabrics (exit 9 off 101) - Works in Progress (WIP). Bring your unfinished projects and join us for a day of sewing and fun. Bring your lunch if you plan to stay for the day. Book a machine ahead if you would like to stitch on a Bernina. The day is free. Please enter at the back of the building through the red door.
Thursday June 11th I depart home for my visit to Bargain Fabric Outlet in Bedeque, PEI. New owner machine class is held on June 11th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Friday June 12th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm is demo day at Bargain Fabric Outlet as well as Saturday June 13th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drop in. All are welcome.
I had the opportunity to sew the past few days. These sewing days are few and far between but I am like all of you I do love to sit and stitch on my Bernina. I was doing some needlefelting/needlepunching this week with wool and wool roving. People seem to be concerned that using their Bernina’s to do this art form will hurt their machines. This technique will not hurt your machine, it is just another feature that demonstrates that your Bernina can do it all. Is needlefelting/punching a fluffy business? Yes but you clean your machine after and you are good to go. Sew…..you do not need a separate machine just to do this technique. A simple attachment and foot will allow you to do this on your Bernina. The needlefelting/punch attachment will not fit on the older machines (1630 and older) but do fit the 100 series machines (130, 140, 150, etc.) and up. This attachment works with the 5.5 mm machines and not the 9 mm machine. I have heard rumors that they are working on an attachment for the 830.
We are expecting the 820 to arrive shortly. Hopefully by the end of June. The 820 is the same size and has most of the same features as the new 830. The 820 will not have embroidery capabilities.
Have a great week everyone. Make all your Bernina stitches count.
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, On the road, Sewing Shops on June 1st, 2009
The beginning of another new week. Blogging each week makes the days go faster I’m thinking.
On the Road This Week:
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shopping party at Avonport Discount Fabrics. This is the first of 3 shopping parties this summer. Please see Avonport Discount Fabrics for details (www.avonportfabrics.com). I plan to be there.
Starting this week Motley Crew will be held every other Thursday at Avonport Discount Fabrics from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. You are welcome to drop in and see what we are up to or to see a Bernina at work.
Starting June 10th and continuing every other Wednesday for the summer; WIP day at Avonport. What are WIP’s? Work’s in Progress (formerly known as UFO’s). I will be there every other Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist you in your quilting endeavours. Drop in for the day, an hour or two or whatever. This is your day to get some help and meet new quilters. If you are planning on staying the day please brown bag your lunch. If you would like to stitch on a Bernina for the day please let me know ahead of time so I will bring extra. Have machines…….will travel.
Now at River Gallery 500 bolts of bali fabric. Contact Sande at River Gallery 1-877-468-9004.
Check out Harbour Quilt Company (www.harbourquiltcompany.com) in their “What ’s New” tab for a free pattern. Kim designs and posts a free pattern each month for you. Also note the bird wallhanging that Kim designed. It is delicious.
Hummingbird Count this week about 50….4-32 ounce feeders now up that need filling every other day. Have a great week and hope to see you on the road. Make all your Bernina stitches count.
Jeanne
A Few Stitches with Jeanne, The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, How To, On the road, Sewing Shops, Sewing Tips, Specials, Uncategorized on May 26th, 2009
A happy new week to you all. This week in stitches:
On the Road: Wednesday May 27th - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Works in Progress at Avonport Discount Fabrics. What is Works in Progress? WIP’s were formerly called UFO’s (unfinished objects). We are not going to have UFO’s forever so now we call them WIP’s (works in progress). WIP’s day is a drop in affair where you bring a project to work on and if you need help I am there to assist and guide you. It’s also a great day to socialize with other quilter’s. There is no charge for the day and you may sew on a Bernina if you like. Please call ahead to reserve a machine.
Artista 730 special continues. Purchase an Artista 730E at a special price and receive a CD with 500 embroidery designs on it for free. As well you are able to purchase a cover stitch serger for half price.
What is a temporary altered stitch memory? A temporary altered stitch memory is an exclusive feature of all Bernina computerized sewing machines. It means that you can set the stitch length and stitch width on a stitch, go to another stitch and return to your first stitch and your settings will remain the same.
How does this make my sewing life easier? I use this feature all the time when I am machine quilting. I set a stitch for a very short stitch length and stitch width. I then set another stitch for a very long straight stitch to stitch a straight stitch in the ditch. But remember, you have a Bernina with many decorative stitches so you don’t have to stitch in the ditch with a straight stitch, use a decorative stitch.
How do I set up for a temporary altered stitch? Try this: With your machine turned on: press stitch #1 on your machine - set the stitch length for .10 (a very short straight stitch) - set the stitch width for .04 or .05 (a very short zig zag stitch). Press stitch #2 on your machine make your stitch length 3 and your stitch width 0. Yes, I know this is a zig zag stitch but you have now made a zig zag stitch a straight stitch. Press button #1 - take your needle down and up once to bring up your bobbin thread. Allow your machine to stitch 5-6 tiny little zig zags. Press button #2 and use this stitch to stitch in the ditch. Clear as mud? You can set any stitch on your computerized Bernina and it will remain as you set it until you turn your machine off. This is only one of my favorite features on my Bernina machine. Owners of Artista machines can save these settings in their favorite stitches menu for instant recall. Other machine owners will need to re-set the stitches when they power up their machine for the next time.
Let me know your favorite Bernina feature and I will pass it along to others.
Trade-In for Sale: Activa 140. (full size Bernina) 23 built in stitches; 7 presser feet included. Call Jeanne 1-888-264-7575 or (902) 538-0026 for pricing and details.
Until next week,
Jeanne
