Bernina Lady Newsletter: September 2008
Summer has gone by so fast this year. Labour Day weekend has come and gone. I was surfing the Bernina websites the other day and came across a little video that you all may enjoy. I am unable to watch it because of dial-up internet services but those of you with high speed will be able to see it.
Remember last month I went on and on about Bernina University and the launch of the new 830? You can almost experience what we 900 dealers saw first-hand. If you go to Bernina8series.com you can see the webcast of the launch of the new machine.
If you go to the Bernina Blog, make sure you check out this blog titled Agent 008: The Red Case Caper; this was the little movie we watched to see the President of Bernina of America steal the new machine from Switzerland. Note the little bit of humor with the Vikings flying the plane. Let me know if the Ruby slippers are at the end of the film - you won’t miss them. Those of you who I’ve spoken to in the last month have heard gales of laughter from me over this little movie. Hope you enjoy.
My new schedule is up on my website now under “on the road.” I am looking forward to seeing you all again. This past year has been remarkable and the support from “my girls” unwavering. It’s been a wonderful way to bring Bernina to you. The support from shop owners has been tremendous and all are welling to help me in this endeavour. Please remember that if you need anything from your local Quilt Shop, just ask. All the owners are more than willing to bring in items that you are requesting. They are there for you as well.
As you are all aware The Cotton Patch closed the end of June. The Cotton Patch was kind enough to host me once a month. I am looking for a new locale in Halifax/Dartmouth area.
Limited Edition “White Pearl”
Bernina has introduced 3300 limited edition White Pearl machines. This is a blinged-up Activa 230. Each machine has been individually hand painted. The Activa machines are wonderful machines to sew with as your full time machine or as your class machine; they have a powerful DC motor and are loaded with features. This machine comes with a compact florescent light (pure white light) which is not normally on the Activa 230. There are more than 70 different feet available for this machine. There is a downloadable white pearl motif and further information available from this site. I was able to get my hands on one of these little gems and it will be coming on the road with me for all to see.
Upcoming Events in Sept.:
I will be in the Arena over the Gala Day events in Berwick on Monday Sept. 1 from 11-5. I will be at Quilts by the Sea in Blockhouse on Sept. 9. Also, Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 will when I’m at Bargain Fabric Outlet in PEI. KVG Quilt Show has allowed me to set up a booth there as well on Sept. 18-20. Works in Progress day will continue on the last Wednesday of each month at Avonport Discount Fabrics. This is your day to come and sit and stitch and enjoy the socialization of quilting while accompolishing something. I will be at Avonport Discount Fabrics again on Sept. 26 to demonstrate Bernina machines and products.
I hope that you had a wonderful summer and that September weather here in the Maritimes will be warm and sunny. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Jeanne, Your Bernina Lady
FOR SALE:
One Hoop It All for Husqvarna Designer SE plus Quilter’s Square Double Wide hoop (allows to embroider for a 12″ finished square block). Please contact Jeanne at 902-538-0026.
10:47 am | 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.”
7:27 pm | 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.
9:07 pm | The Bernina Lady Newsletter: March 2008
March Specials:
- Purchase the top of the line Artista 730E and receive “My Label” 3D Fashion Software Free
- Purchase an Artista 640/640E or 630/630E and receive the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) Free.
- Purchase an Aurora 440QEE (Quilter’s Edition, Embroidery) and receive “My Label” 3D Fashion Software half price. Please contact Jeanne, The Bernina Lady for further details. Specials end March 31st, 2008.
On the Road in March
- Bargain Fabric Outlet March 7th and 8th, PEI
- Avonport Discount Fabrics March 15th
- The Cotton Patch March 27th
- Avonport Discount Fabrics March 26th - Works in Progress Day
- Harbour Quilt Company March 29th
Demonstrations this month will be all about the “New Bernettes” for Bernina and My Label 3D Fashion Software. Please view “on the road” tab at www.berninalady.com for times and details. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Looking Ahead to April 2008
April 4 & 5: Join Sande Gunning, River Gallery, NB and Jeanne Huntley, The Bernina Lady at the Saint John City Market.
Demo Day
We are very excited to be presenting two special demonstrations at Avonport Discount Fabrics on Saturday March 15th (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Jeanne, The Bernina Lady, Carol and Kim, The Bernina Lady’s assistants will be presenting demonstrations on Hoop it All with Bernina and working with Superior Threads and Ricky Tims Dazzle Thread. Carol and Kim will be showing you how to use your hoop it all to work with large embroidery designs. Jeanne will be demonstrating how to use Superior Metallic Threads and Ricky Tims Dazzle Thread. Some bobbin work will also be demonstrated. Join us for this fun day at Faye’s. Faye now carries Superior Metallic Threads and Ricky Tims Dazzle Thread. The Bernina Lady carries Hoop it All products, Hoop it All stabilizers and OESD stabilizers.
New This Month
- Through The Needle Magazine Issue # 25.
- Tailoring Touches with My Label & Bernina - 2 disc set
- Bernina Presser Feet and Accessories DVD
- My Label 3D Fashion Software now available
Did You Know?
My Label 3D Fashion Software will print your patterns to fit you. We can use our home printers and tape the pages together with the reference marks. Some patterns would take many pages. If you have a print shop in your area that has a plotter you can e-mail your pattern or take in a memory stick or CD with your pattern on it and they can print it for you.
We are still trying to get an idea of price but in the Valley T&S Office Essentials & Printing has a plotter.
- Phone number (902) 765-8655.
- Web: www.tands.ca.
More information to follow when it becomes available.
5:43 pm | My Travels to Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury
Hello everyone,
The Bernina Lady had the most wonderful weekend in Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury. As I travel out and about if I note something that you might be interested in, I will post it to my website. I did see something on the weekend of such interest.
Friday October 12th took me to Harbour Quilt Company in Antigonish. Kim had just received several new bolts of fabric and it was fun watching her unpack it all and exclaim how delicious it was.
We left Antigonish and went onto Port Hawkesbury. There was a Celtic Colours Quilting Weekend at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. The Bernina Lady was asked to go and set up as a vendor.
Heather Stewart, Marj Moore and Rosemary Makan were all there as instructors for the weekend. Many quilter’s were also on-hand attending workshops on Saturday and lectures and demos on Sunday presented by Heather Stewart, Rosemary Makan and Peg Boset (A Fabulous Button Collection).
When I was not demonstrating the machines I wandered off and came across the Isle Quilt Market located in the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.
The Isle Quilt Market has a wide variety of quilt sizes and designs. There was specifically one that would make your jaws drop. It was stunning. I’m sorry though I don’t know who made it, but it is for sale.
In the centre of this quilt there was a Piper all dressed in his kilt and bag pipes over his shoulders. Surrounding him were highland dancers. I’m sure there is a more proper name for the dancers but I am not sure of the term.
All the quilts in the Isle Quilt Market are made locally, and all are 100% cotton and sure represent all that is quilting.
Sew, if you are in the area stop off at The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury. Market is open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Their phone number is 902-625-0207 and you can find them online at: www.capebretoncraft.com/gallery
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