A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Uncategorized on February 1st, 2010
The weather is uncertain at this time of year. If you are unsure if I got to my planned destination, please call the host store before you head out on the road. Phone numbers are listed under the resource tab (www.berninalady.com) for each location. Thanks.
Winter sure re-announced itself last Friday. I know that there are those Canadians who just love the winter. I am not one of them so it is encouraging to me to see that the days are getting noticeably longer . Today I actually got to sew. I’m putting borders on the Bloomin’ Nine Patch from the book Traditions with a Twist. I forgot just how much my Emerson, a red point Siamese cat loves to help me. Anyhow first of 3 sets of borders on. I would like to start quilting on it next week if time permits.
On The Road Again
Friday February 5th - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bargain Fabric Outlet, PEI. Machine demonstrations all are welcome. New owners class will be held this month from 6:30-9:00.
Saturday February 6th - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bargain Fabric Outlet, PEI. Machine Demonstrations, all are welcome.
Sunday February 7th - 12;30 p.m. to 4;30 p.m. Avonport Discount Fabrics (exit 9 off 101 higway). Sunday Shopping Party. Purchase any regular priced item and receive a 10% discount. I will be set up for machine demonstrations. All welcome. Please note that if it is stormy that the Shopping Party will be held on February 14th.
I hope to see you during my travels. Remember, we are trying to get together a “customers sample page” where we can show off your work. Please submit your pictures and dialogue outlining machine used, special feet, techniques, etc. My web master and I are working on this. Your work is much more interesting that mine.
Have a great week everyone and make every Bernina stitch count.
cheers,
jeanne
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Bernina, On the road, Sewing Shops, Uncategorized on January 19th, 2010
The weather is uncertain at this time of year. If you are unsure if I got to my planned destination, please call the host store before you head out on the road. Phone numbers are listed under the resource tab (www.berninalady.com) for each location. Thanks.
Happy beginning of a new week everyone. Time to get back into the swing of things and let you know the Bernina happenings in your neighbourhood.
A well known published quilter/teacher in the Maritimes now has her own Bernina. As most of you know, each machine sale is just as exciting to me as the last one. In December our own Karen Neary in Amherst, Nova Scotia became the proud owner of a Bernina Aurora 440 QE. Karen is well known in this neck of the woods and beyond. Karen has already completed a project using all her new feet and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Bernina’s own publication, Through the Needle. You can just imagine how excited I am about her creation and upcoming publication in a Magazine that I look to for inspiration for you. She’s keeping the project under her sewing machine cover so I don’t know anymore about it than you do. Karen’s website is http//www.3.ns.sympatico.ca/sewkaren. You can go to her website and sign up for her Newsletter. She did a happy dance on her blog page when she got her machine. It will make you smile.
We now have high speed wireless internet. Who knew such a wonder existed. We have been on dial up internet for 12 years now so to have information come at me at lightening speed is amazing. The first night we had it I stayed up most of the night looking at pictures and videos of my family in Ontario just because I could. Now that I have high speed though I would love to see some of your Bernina creations. I would love to post them to my sample page with your permission so we can all see what we have all been up to. I’m tired of looking at my samples and I sure some of you would like some new pictures to look at. Send them to me at theberninalady@yahoo.ca with a little write up and I will get them posted.
On The Road Again………..
Wednesday January 20th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AvonportDiscount Fabrics, Exit 9 off 101 Highway. 542-3247. Machine demonstrations all welcome.
Thursday January 21st - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Avonport Discount Fabrics, Exit 9 off 101 Highway. 542-3247.
Saturday January 23rd - 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. River Gallery, Brown’s Flat, NB. (506) 468-9004. Machine demonstrations. All welcome.
Sunday January 24th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Brown’s Flat Public School. New machine owner class. This class is for those who have purchased their machine through The River Gallery and The Bernina Lady.
That’s all the news this week. I hope that you are all well and get plenty of time to sew on your Bernina. Make every Bernina stitch count.
Thank you,
Jeanne
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Uncategorized on January 5th, 2010
Happy 2010 everyone. I wish you many good things for this year. I just love the way 2010 rolls off the tongue. While off the road I was able to clean my sewing room and actually put all the Bernina products that were stored in our spare room someplace else. It’s nice to have some tidy rooms. I will still be off the road until next week but I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you all. You are welcome to call or e-mail me anytime. Even though I am off the road doesn’t mean I’m not available for you.
Please note that my calendar of events is not available at this time. We are working on that for you. I will continue to update you on my comings and goings through the blog.
I will be at Avonport Discount Fabrics on Sunday January 10th 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for their monthly shopping party. All regularly priced fabrics, books and notions are discounted by 10%. Remember to keep an eye on the weather. The storm of this past weekend cancelled the regular date of the shopping party.
Stay safe and warm and make every Bernina stitch count. Thank you again for your continued support.
Jeanne, Your Bernina Lady
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in Uncategorized on December 23rd, 2009
I am home now for a few days over the Holidays. As I travelled down the road these past few weeks I have been enjoying the Christmas music of Josh Groban. That gent can sing. I turn the volume up and the windows vibrate. There is one cut in particular on this CD and I quote a line from it “we’ve so much to be thankful for”. As I think of all the stops I’ve made in the last year, of all the new friends I’ve made, of the friends that have followed me down this road I realize I have much to be thankful for.
I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the warmth of your family and friends and the love that surrounds us at this time of year.
I am proud to be your Bernina Lady.
Cheers,
Jeanne
A Few Stitches with The Bernina Lady
Posted by berninalady in On the road, Sewing Shops, Sewing Tips, Specials on December 15th, 2009
Happy New Week everyone. Christmas is approaching very fast with just a little over a week to go. The adventure this week included getting two bearings fixed on my car and that kept me at home one day. Time to get a new car but what to get, then, becomes homework. I think buying a new sewing machine is much easier than buying a new car. I would like to keep the “Berrymobile” at least until the spring. Will keep you posted.
Christmas pricing and promotions continue until January 4th, 2010. To all of you. I thank you for your support.
On the Road
Wednesday December 16th: Avonport Discount Fabrics, Exit 9 off 101. 542-3247. I will be there set up with my machines on the main level (9:30-4:00 ). Demonstrations available.
Thursday December 17th: Avonport Discount Fabrics, Exit 9 off 101. 542-3247 . Downstairs in the classroom 9:30-3:30. Demonstrations available.
Saturday December 19th: Harbour Quilt Company, Antigonish 902-863-6801. 9:30-11:30 - new machine owner class. Machine demonstrations available until 3:00 p.m.
Remember, if it’s stormy, please call ahead to my planned destination to make sure I get there. I make every effort to get to my planned visit but if it’s not safe to travel then I just reschedule my visits.
Have a wonderful week. Make every Bernina stitch count.
Cheers,
jeanne
