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Recent Fabrics
Five of the most recent fabrics that we have added to the store and to the online site include:
(Click on the following to see some of the selections in a large-sized image.
To see all the fabrics, go to our online site using site navigation at the top of this page).
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100% Cotton
$10.99
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- Spring Fever - Free Spirit
100% Cotton
$11.49 Per Yard
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- Quiet Moments by Shell Rummel - Coats
100% Cotton
$11.25 Per Yard
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- Selected Batiks July 2017 - Hoffman
100% Cotton
$11.75 Per Yard
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- Selected June 2017 Fabrics - M&S Textiles
100% Cotton
$12.25 Per Yard
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Bush Camp Information from
M&S Textiles
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A reminder: We have about 150 fabrics in our "Inventory Reduction" area that are marked 50%, 60% or 70% off. Fabrics are added to this Sale area regularly. We aim at keeping the number of fabrics in this area at a sufficient level to make room for new fabric that is currently arriving and on the way! Stop by and check-out the Fabric Sale area.
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To see additional arrived-fabrics, click on:
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BERNINA Toolbox
Are you headed down the path - or,
You are thinking about heading down the path - or:
You have been down the path in the past and did not continue the path for some reason - Of:
Embroidery Software?
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Let's try the BERNINA Toolbox soon. Priced right, with a free 30-day trial available: Now.
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For information, go to the BERNINA Website at:
BERNINA USA Website for Toolbox Information
If you are in the Raleigh area and you decide to get started: Don't hesitate to let us know how your progress goes and if there is something we can do to assist you. We look forward to working with you.
If you have feedback, please eMail us at:
Any questions or comments, please:
send mail to: BWOSToolbox at Bernina World of Sewing
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Clubs!
Bernina Club
Thurs. August 3 7:00Pm, Friday August 4 10:00Am or Saturday August 3 10:00Am
Stay tuned for information about the August program.
There was not a July Bernina Club. Have a safe-Summer vacation and travels.
In May:
We Revisited: Photo Transfer Using Inkjet-Printable Fabric
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As this topic continues to come up - and we had not directly addressed the subject in a few years - Sonja re-visited this topic, summarizing her testing of five different printable fabric products. Informative and, perhaps: Surprising! Topic was appropriate for newcomers to printable fabric and to those of you with experience. Thank you for joining us and for bringing your examples and experiences.
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If this is your first visit to Bernina Club, it is a free session. $5.00 if not the first visit.
Any questions or comments, please:
send mail to: Bernina Club at Bernina World of Sewing
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Upcoming Classes
Please be aware that the IN-STORE Calendar is the only official calendar!
Don't hesitate to call the store (919 782 2945) or, of course, stop by the store - for the latest information.
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If you have any questions or otherwise, please:
send mail to: Webmaster regarding classes at Bernina World of Sewing
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(Note: The following images are clickable and will bring you to selected classes represented by the shown piece.)
Any questions or comments, please:
send mail to: Classes at Bernina World of Sewing
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Summer Matters!
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BWOS Row by Row Experience 2017
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(Some dates of Interest):
Now thru – September 5 *
Now thru - October 31 **
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* Pattern, Kits, License are available in the store. Yes! We are participating in the Row by Row Experience Junior
** Completed quilts are brought to the store if trying for a prize.
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September 5 – October 31
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“Hibernation”
No Patterns or Kits
will be available.
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November 1 --- If kits are still available, kits/patterns may be ordered online or at the store.
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We look forward to seeing you at our store this summer regarding Row by Row Experience 2017 or, of course: Anytime for our BERNINA machine sales/service, wide fabric selection, our classes, etc!
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... Our Row by Row 2017
The theme for this 2017 Row by Row Experience is:
"Row by Row On the Go"
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... Our Fabric-Plate
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If you have any questions, comments or otherwise with the above, please eMail:
send mail to: BWOSRowbyRow2017@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
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Shop Hop 2017
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Now Thru October 4
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Passport Packets are on sale.
See our 2017 Project.
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October 5 thru 14
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Shop Hop Dates
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NOW! Purchase a Passport, View our ShopHop Quilt Carolina 2017 Project that is featured with your Passport Book - and: Decide if our Kit is part of your Summer plans!
If you have any questions, comments or otherwise with the above, please eMail:
send mail to: BWOSQuiltCarolina2017@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
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Hint of the Month
Summer 2017
Mid-Year Planning / Implementation-of Plans and Ideas. I recently had discussions with someone about the following topics. Perhaps, one or two of the items trigger a Plan / Idea / that fit you. For discussion:
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- Cleaning Home-Sewing Drawer/Box/Area.
Now may be a good time to "clean" (I am not very good at that part...) one's work area. Finding some treasures can be fun and worthwhile (forgotten "haves", projects started awhile ago, sewing machine feet that one forgot about, etc.).
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To see additional comments on the above and all Hints of the Month click on:
Archived Hints of the Month
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The BERNINA Q 20 Longarm Quilting Machine
The BERNINA Q 20 Longarm Quilting Machine
Stop by when you have a chance to do so.
Ready For Your Trying Out!
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We are announcing that the Q20 is now available at our store for you to reserve (for an hourly- fee) for use with your projects. We will be available to assist you during your reserved time. You will be expected to be familiar with free motion quilting and related matters.
To assist you in getting started with such - or, to become generally familiar with the Q20 Longarm, we will be offering free once-a-month familiarity/chance-to-use sessions.
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Attendees to these sessions must be pre-signed up before the session; just call the store (919 782 2945) to sign up -- or, of course: Stop by the store for more information.
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- BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulation
- 20“ Throat space
- Up to 2,200 stitches per minute
- Unique tension control
- Built-in needle threader
- Standard as a sit-down model machine.
Upgradeable to a frame model machine.
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To eMail us related to the above - or to be placed on our eMail list for purpose of sending you information related to the above:
send mail to: BWOSQ20Longarm at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
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Come By and Try - The Next Generation 7 Series
The Next Generation 7 Series is here!
The 790, the 770 QE and the 740 are here. Stop by when you have a chance to do so!
Ready For Your Trying Out!
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790 - It is a beauty.
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770 QE - Also: Beautiful.
(Clicking below will show a larger-sized image.)
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Without the
Embroidery Module Installed
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With the
Embroidery Module Installed
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(Clicking below will take you to the BERNINA USA Web page for more information)
Press Release April 1, 2015
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Comment from Sonja (of our staff): I had a chance this week to sew selected decorative stitches on both the 740 and the 770QE. I used the BERNINA 20D foot and both machines sewed perfectly.
Selected Stitch Samples
from the 7 Series
740 and 770QE
I also had a look at the 7-Series Manuals. They are wonderful and, in addition to their beauty/quality, they are very user friendly.
Sonja
- Come By and Try - a BERNINA 880
- bernette Chicago
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Stop by and see the bernette Chicago at our store!
In addition to a beautiful stitch - perhaps you would like to get started in embroidery?
Stop by and try.
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From Sonja: I had the opportunity to "play" with the brand new Chicago 7. I was amazed how many embroidery designs there were pre-loaded. The embroidery was very easy to learn and to use. It appears to be a great way for us to get started with embroidery and gives those who thought embroidery sewing machines were out of their reach a real way to discover how embroidery can be fun and worthwhile! Opening new doors.
Sonja
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MSRP $999
In-Store Sale Price:
Check with the Store!
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(Clicking on the following will bring you to the BERNINA USA Web page for more information)
bernette Chicago 7
MSRP $999
In-Store Sale Price:
Check with the Store!
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Any questions or comments, please:
send mail to: MachineInformation at Bernina World of Sewing
Note: Machine prices shown on this Web page may be different than you would find in the store. It is intended that this page reflects current in-store prices for those shown-machines -- however, prices are a moving-target: So rely upon your visit to the store for final prices. Thank you.
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BERNINA 7 Series In Our Store
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They are beauties!
Our first 7-Series machines for customers
have been delivered to them!
It was great to see the customer's machines find perfect homes for the holidays -
and for 2013 and beyond.
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A Few Comments From Sonja of Bernina World of Sewing
After First Use of BERNINA 7 Series
The first time I saw the 780 I fell in love with the machine! I have not found one thing, so far, that "concerns" / bothers me.
The new design is elegant while also having a touch of "streamlining".
So far, I have had a chance to work/"play" with the 780 and the 710.
- The stitch selection on both is a straight-forward matter. The touch screen on both machines makes it easy to become familiar with the stitch folders.
- On the 710 I tried some of the new quilting stitches. I was impressed how the multi-directional stitch's sewing line was easily maintained.- even with the 9mm stitch blade. I definitely want to use some of the stitches with a wing needle; especially, stitch 1352 seems to have potential.
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For the 780, if I have multiple embroidery designs in the screen / hoop, I can see the order that I have inserted the different designs (by way of "table tabs" - via the Retrieve Function Icon support of the 780). I was working with a customer the other day and with less than five minute's experience on the machine she had a very beautiful multi-design finished piece ready to go! It was very impressive to the customer and to me.
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A 10-Min. Movie
the 7 Series 780
Retrieve Icon Support
Dec. 2012
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If you have time, we would love to show you the BERNINA 7 Series!
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Click on any machine, below, for more information about the BERNINA 7 Series.
You will be viewing that on the Bernina USA Website.
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Any questions - about the 7 Series or any Bernina machines: Stop by the store at your convenience.
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Sew Steady Table
Available Now at Bernina World of Sewing
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Perhaps you have a bernette 46 or ANY bernette or BERNINA that can use some additional work space:
Are you looking for a holiday gift - or, just something for yourself?
You may be interested in the Sew Steady table that is now available at Bernina World of Sewing for the bernette 46 -- or, you may order the table for all bernettes or BERNINAs.
Having the extra work area is terrific; Stop by the store and give the table a look.
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A short movie showing use of the table.
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- BERNINA 8 Series
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Stop by and see the 8 Series at our store!
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BERNINA 5 Series
at Bernina World of Sewing
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Come by and TRY the BERNINA 5 Series!
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Some features of the BERNINA 580 include:
- Easy navigation
- Embroidery module
- BSR functionality
- Total Stitch Control
- And much more!
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Selected Stitch and Embroidery Samples
from the 5 Series 580
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A Few Comments From Sonja of Bernina World of Sewing
After First Use of BERNINA 5 Series
- The control panel is “next generation” and takes some getting used to. It you are a “text-er” and part of the networking generation it will come easily!
- Embroidery on the 580 is touch-screen; to me, it is kind of like a “baby 830” operating-wise.
- Many embroidery patterns are already loaded onto the 580.
- I leapt right in to using one of these patterns. Multiplied, Mirror Image and Reduce 50%. All were easy to do and stitched out perfectly!
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If you have time, we would love to show you the BERNINA 5 Series!
- BERNINA 3 Series
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Stop By And Give Us A Look - and SEW using it.
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Some Comments From Bernina Staff - After Working With the 3 Series for a Few Months
The next time that you visit our store, we would like to invite you to get to know the 3 Series machine if you have not already done so.
The machine is truly inspiring and invites us to create.
BERNINA took the time to put together a reasonable-priced sewing machine with some extra – and, valuable – features
We can highly recommend that you take the time to sew some with the 3 Series machines.
As we had mentioned in our previous post:
- The physical design of the 3 Series is very attractive; classy and contemporary.
- Bright screen; easy reading!
- Background is black and the writing is white. Very comfortable to read.
- Start and Stop button, with Speed Control
- Needle Up and Down
- Separate motor for bobbin-winding.
- One-step buttonhole.
- Handle (at the top of the machine) has an opening for the Stitch Card. Nice!
- The new tray is very easily attached. Nice glide!
- All 3 Series machines have 30 memory slots.
Most of all, the 3 Series machines have a beautiful stitch and they sew quietly and the sewing is “smooth”.
The 3 Series comes with clip-on feet that are very easily exchangeable. In addition, the specialty feet that BERNINA makes may be used on this machine. This is a big advantage for those sewers who invest in specific feet for special tasks; for example: Feet for piping, rufflers, or quilting feet.
Don’t hesitate to ask any of us at the store to show you the 3 Series!
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(Clicking on the following will bring you to the BERNINA USA Web page for more information)
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BERNINA 3 Series - 380
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BERNINA 3 Series - 350 PE
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BERNINA 3 Series - 330
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Recent Fabrics
Five of the most recent fabrics that we have added to the store and to the online site include:
(Click on the following to see some of the selections in a large-sized image.
To see all the fabrics, go to our online site using site navigation at the top of this page).
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100% Cotton
$10.99
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- Spring Fever - Free Spirit
100% Cotton
$11.49 Per Yard
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- Quiet Moments by Shell Rummel - Coats
100% Cotton
$11.25 Per Yard
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- Selected Batiks July 2017 - Hoffman
100% Cotton
$11.75 Per Yard
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- Selected June 2017 Fabrics - M&S Textiles
100% Cotton
$12.25 Per Yard
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Bush Camp Information from
M&S Textiles
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A reminder: We have about 150 fabrics in our "Inventory Reduction" area that are marked 50%, 60% or 70% off. Fabrics are added to this Sale area regularly. We aim at keeping the number of fabrics in this area at a sufficient level to make room for new fabric that is currently arriving and on the way! Stop by and check-out the Fabric Sale area.
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To see additional arrived-fabrics, click on:
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Gatherings
Bernina World of Sewing - Gatherings 2017
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The first project that will be part of the 2017 Gatherings is based upon creating a Two-Color quilt using patterns inspired by the book: "modern neutrals, A fresh look at Neutral Quilt Patterns" By Amy Ellis.
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The 2017 Gatherings are taking place monthly and started in January 2017:
- Evening Gathering: The second Monday of each month, 5:00-9:00pm.
- Daytime Gathering: The third Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-4:00pm.
We look forward to seeing all your beautiful work.
Note: You MUST be pre-registered to participate in the monthly Gatherings. Just "Show-Ups" the day/evening of the Gathering will not be allowed - we simply do not have room for such in the classroom. Sorry!
Those who signed up and are participating in the Gatherings have been contacted via eMail. For those participating and have been contacted, the next session for the 2017 Morning Gathering is currently planned for: Tuesday, July 25 2017 10:00am at the store (Note the July Day-Gathering date-change!) and the next session 2017 Evening Gathering is currently planned for: Monday, August 14 2017 5:00pm at the store . Again: Please do NOT show up for the Gathering if you have not been contacted (there, simply, is not sufficient space for "walk-in" participants). Sorry!
If you wish to be placed on the Wait List for either of the Gatherings - or, to be notified if an opening comes about for either the Daytime or Evening 2017 Gatherings, please
send mail to: modernneutralsbwos at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
Or, of Course: Stop by the store. Sonja will have the latest information.
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Reminders:
- The Gathering participants purchased, from our store, the book chosen to be part of this Gathering and the fabric needed for this quilt..
- For the 2017 Gatherings, a yearly fee of $50 is charged when the attendee commits to the first Gathering he/she attends.
- Gathering participants should have experience in sewing and in making quilts.
- Gathering participants, surely, interact. However, the Gathering is not a class . Each participant is expected to be able to manage his/her own project.
- The store will not be able to arrange and set-up class machines for use during the Gatherings. Gathering participants should bring to the Gathering what they need for sewing/cutting during the Gathering.
- Due to the numerous options / aims / of each Gathering participant, space at the Gathering is limited.
Gathering Participants must be pre-signed up. "Drop in" participants, due to classroom class size and machine space limitations will not be accommodated. Sorry!
- If a Gathering participant decides to "drop out" of the 2017 Gatherings, it would be appreciated if that were known by the store; there may a wait-list and, if a Gathering slot opens - Persons on the wait-list will be notified of such.
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2017 Gatherings
Our 2017 Daytime and Evening Gatherings have started. The first project that will be part of the 2017 Gatherings is based upon creating a Two-Color quilt using patterns inspired by the book: "modern neutrals, A fresh look at Neutral Quilt Patterns" By Amy Ellis.
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July, 2017
Mid-Summer and Completed Pieces are coming forward! Good luck to all as progress moves along. Try to stay cool.
Sonja
Evening Gathering July, 2017
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For more information about the 2017 Gatherings, go to the following Web page:
Our 2017 Gatherings Web page and BLOG pointer
(The most recent BLOG comment on the above was: July 23, 2017).
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In 2016, we had two Gatherings:
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Our 2016 Evening Gathering projects were based upon either: The Gemstone pattern from Wing and a Prayer Design or Blooming Nine Patch inspired by the book: Tradition With A Twist Book By Blanche Young & Dalene Young Stone.
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Our 2016 Daytime Gathering project was based on the Gemstone pattern from Wing and a Prayer Design.
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In 2015, we had two Gatherings (Plus, we started the Gemstone Daytime Gathering that ended in 2016):
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Our May-thru-August-2015 Gathering project was involved with three options of patterns for the Gathering participant.
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Our January-thru-April-2015 Gathering project was Inspired by Downton Abbey Fabric from andover Fabrics
And by the book: Take 5 Fat Quarters, written By Kathy Brown, Published by Martingale.
We used, primarily, the andover Downton Abbey fabrics that arrived in November, 2014,
with some of the attendees using additional andover Downton Abbey fabrics that arrived as early-2015 moved along.
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In 2014, we had two Gatherings.
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Our Fall-2014 Gathering project "Blooming Nine Patch" – Inspired by the book: Tradition With A Twist By Blanche Young & Dalene Young Stone, Copyright © 1996 Published by C&T Publishing - took place September-thru-December, 2014. For information:
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In Jan.-thru-Aug 2014, we had the Gathering that was aimed at using 2014 Downton Abbey fabrics from andover. For information:
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In 2013, we had the One Block Wonder Gathering. Thank you, to those who took part! For information:
In 2012, we had the Smokey River Gathering. Thank you, to those who took part! For information:
In 2011, we had two full-year "Gatherings".
Each of the Gathering's quilts were selected with two objectives firmly in mind:
1) Beautiful pieces and
2) Quilts that you might view as "once in a lifetime" happenings; Not necessarily quilts you would make on a regular basis.
For information about the 2011 projects:
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Previous years - Row By Row Experience
At Bernina World of Sewing
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Row by Row 2016 at Bernina World of Sewing
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Kits are still available: Kits/patterns/fabric-plates may be ordered online or at the store.
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p.s. Yes -- Our Kit's appliqué pieces are offered in two types: Traditional (you-cut) and Laser-cut this year.
2015:
(Some information Regarding our Store's 2015's Row by Row Experience 2015)
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We enjoyed seeing you at our store as part of past year's Row by Row Experience.
We also enjoyed seeing you in 2015!
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Our Row: "Summer Fun - After the Rain"
Approx. 9 1/2" x 36"
Our Row's Kit:
Our Fabric-Plate:
(Sorry - The Plate is Sold Out).
Sorry, 2015's Row by Row
at Bernina World of Sewing is Sold Out.
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Our Store Row-by-Row 2015 Web Page
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Our Store's Winner
Congratulations and Thank You - Vickie!
(Click on the following to see as a larger image)
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Of course, stop by our store for information or eMail us at:
BWOSRowbyRow2015@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
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2014:
(Some information Regarding our Store's 2014's Row by Row Experience 2014)
If you are from near or far - we have enjoyed seeing you at our store as part of the Row by Row Experience.
It has been fun for us - and, we hope: Fun for you, as well!
Our Row: "Raleigh - City of Oaks"
Approx. 9 1/2" x 36"
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- Bernina World of Sewing's Row by Row 2014 - Pattern - License - Kit
Kit (Includes Pattern): $17.99 + $5.75 +++ (Sorry - Sold Out for this Year's Experience)
Pattern Only: $3.00 +
License Fabric Plate: $5.99 +
No "% off" Sale Price For These Items
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Sorry, 2014's Row by Row
at Bernina World of Sewing is Sold Out.
The above is now available on our online site. A direct link to the Row by Row page is:
Our online site's Row by Row 2014 Web page.
(Note: You will be leaving the store's Home Page / site by clicking on the above).
Go to rowbyrowexperience.com for additional information.
Of course, stop by our store for even more information or eMail us at:
BWOSRowbyRow2014@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
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Thank you, to our customers who have passed back to us their examples.
Congratulations Jan! Our store's Winner!!!
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