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Welcome!   New fabrics are arriving daily! Come by and let us stir your imagination.  Your creative muse is just waiting for you.  Our classes are many and varied and we are sure you will find something to inspire you!  We are a full service quilting store with over 4,000 bolts of quality cotton fabrics and the full line of Bernina products.  Our knowledgeable staff has over 100 years of combined sewing experience with Bernina sewing machines.  We look forward to seeing you soon! News BERNINA Give and Get Back All Summer Long - 2013 May 27 - September 2, 2013 Stop by Bernina World of Sewing and: Donate any machine, ANY brand of any age. We will put it in the hands of a person in need. Simply bring it to Bernina World of Sewing from May 27 - September 2, 2013. Change a life and a community. Give the gift of creativity, pride and accomplishment. It starts with just one. Receive 10% off, up to $500 on a new BERNINA. Please stop by the store or call: 919 782 2945 with any questions. Thank you! 750s Are Starting To Arrive One Came In - and A Customer Quickly Took It Home May, 2013 Ask About "When Is The Next 750 Arriving? It will be SOON! Call, and make an appointment to visit / use the 750. Phone: 919 782 2945 One of Our 750s Has a Home "I am thoroughly enjoying my new 750 and so is my cat, Maisie.  Maisie has discovered that the machine is wide enough for her to sit on while I work....."

Clubs! Bernina Club There is NO Bernina Club in July. Enjoy your Holiday Weekend! Thurs. August 1 7:00Pm, Friday August 2 10:00Am or Saturday August 3 10:00Am Stay tuned for information about the August program. In June: Breezy Weave Bags designed by Aunties Two Patterns Lisa Ross showed us some ins and outs of the Breezy Weave Bags designed by Aunties Two Patterns. The bags are made with basic techniques, unique design options and finish with gorgeous results. Lisa gave us some critical tips to create a one of a kind creation that will have people asking: "Where did you buy that bag...I want one!" We can smile with pride and say: "Thank you.... you cannot buy it; I made it myself." Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Bernina Club at Bernina World of Sewing Saturday Sampler Thurs. July 11 5:30Pm, 6:00Pm or 6:30Pm, Friday July 12 1:30Pm or Saturday July 13 9:15Am June 2013 Progress In Video Format Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Saturday Sampler at Bernina World of Sewing Software Sampler There is NO Software Sampler Club in June. Have a great vacation! Tuesday, July 30 2-3:30Pm Ready for Summer: “Pack Your Bag” Create colorful designs to embellish a bag organizer. Use gradient techniques to create dimension. Cost: $15 includes cd with videos and project information. Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Software Sampler at Bernina World of Sewing Embroidery Club Saturday August 17 2-4:00Pm Pack It Up Use only two fat quarters to make a great carryall to hold travel or sewing essentials. This project is great to make for yourself, or customize the embroidery for anyone on your gift list. Club fee $15 includes CD with design and project information. Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Embroidery Club at Bernina World of Sewing Floriani Club Get to know all the features of your Floriani software. Each month we'll use the software to design a project that you can then sew out on your own. Project information and videos will be provided. This class is for owners of the Floriani Total Control Professional (FTCP) and Floriani Embroidery Suite (FES). Classes are $15 each. Saturday, August 17 10:30Am-12:00Pm Stay tuned for information about the August program. Cost: $15 includes cd with videos and project information ---- Previously: In January: We learned to use our Floriani software to design an in-the-hoop travel purse. We brought our laptop and followed along as we designed the purse. Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Floriani Club at Bernina World of Sewing .... Thank you For Your Joining Us at the Bernina World of Sewing and Floriani Quilting and Embroidery Masters Tour May, 2013 It was a fun/informative day. We look forward to seeing you soon, again, at the store. It is always a pleasure! Novice, intermediate, or master, whatever your level ... Marilyn York a Floriani National Educator, discussed how to combine threads and fabrics in a new and exciting way! The signup fee included a gift of stabilizers, threads, embroidery designs and more - valued at $599! We learned how our thread can "dance" on our quilts when using Floriani's My Decorative Quilter. This amazing quilting software simulates the look of hand heirloom, echo, stipple stitches and more. We also learned how to transform any quilt into an artistic embroidery masterpiece that is our own! We saw Floriani's new quilt batting - and discussed how to make our quilting as easy and beautiful as our Floriani embroidery! Perfect embroidery ... perfect quilts! 1.5 min. Movie of The Day We saw Floriani Software's Save2Sew tools correct an embroidery design to sew exquisitely on ANY fabric BEFORE we touch the start button. We learned the importance of proper stabilization on any type of fabric using Floriani's suggested products based on your design and fabric you intend to embroider. NO MORE PUCKERS! We learned, as well, the inherit difference in embroidery designs that is the signature of a master digitizer. 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. (Note: The following images are clickable and will bring you to selected classes represented by the shown piece.) June, 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 16 17 Ocean Frolic II 6:00-9:00Pm 18 One Block Wonder Gathering Group-2 10:00Am-4:30Pm 19 Bow Tucks Bag II 1:30-4:30pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 North-South Bound I (Daytime Class) 10:00am-1:00pm 26 French Fold Binding (Evening Class) 6:00-9:00pm 27 28 29 July, 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 North-South Bound II (Daytime Class) 10:00am-1:00pm 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 North-South Bound III (Daytime Class) 10:00am-1:00pm Deco Diamonds Quilt I 6:00-9:00pm 10 Kids Camp 1 10:00am-2:00pm 11 Kids Camp 1 10:00am-2:00pm Saturday Sampler 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 12 Saturday Sampler 1:30pm 13 Saturday Sampler 9:15am 14 Beginning Quilting: Warm Wishes I 1:30-4:30pm 15 Fabulous Fabric Baskets 10:00am-1:00pm 16 One Block Wonder Gathering Group-1 10:00Am-4:30Pm 17 18 19 Soft Circuits for Inquisitive Minds 10:30am-3:00pm 20 Beginning Machine Appliqué: Me and My Peeps 1:30-4:30pm 21 22 23 North-South Bound IV (Daytime Class) 10:00am-1:00pm Deco Diamonds Quilt II 6:00-9:00pm 24 North-South Bound I (Evening Class) 6:00-9:00pm 25 26 27 Beginner's Start to Finish I and II (Daytime Class) 10:00am-4:30pm 28 Beginning Quilting: Warm Wishes II 1:30-4:30pm 29 30 31 North-South Bound II (Evening Class) 6:00-9:00pm Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: Classes at Bernina World of Sewing BERNINA 7 Series In Our Store The 780 and the 710 Have Arrived - Stop By and Give Them a Try 750s Are Arriving, As Well. Ask about their in-store availability. 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. A 5-Min. Movie the 7 Series 780 in our store. Oct. 2012 Selected Stitch and Embroidery Samples from the 7 Series 780 and 710 710 Has Arrived - Stop By and Try! 750 Arrived and Was Delivered - Ask About the Next one: Soon! 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. 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. A 10-Min. Movie the 7 Series 780 Retrieve Icon Support Dec. 2012 If you have time, we would love to show you the BERNINA 7 Series! Click on any machine, below, for more information about the BERNINA 7 Series. You will be viewing that on the Bernina USA Website. Bernina 7 Series - 780 Bernina 7 Series - 750 QE Bernina 7 Series - 710 Any questions - about the 7 Series or any Bernina machines: Stop by the store at your convenience. Question of the Week We have started a "Question of the Week" section for our site. Actually, a question may not come forward each and every week.... We see how active this project is as time moves along. If you respond using the form pointed to in the link below, all you need to enter is your name, an eMail ID, and your response / comment on the question. We will NEVER publish nor re-distribute your name/eMail ID. We will send you an eMail back to your-furnished eMail ID to acknowledge your input. We may publish on this Website your response - however, again I repeat: We will NOT show your name and eMail ID if we show your response. If you wish to reply to this question using eMail instead of using the following Webform. simply send us an eMail by clicking on: Webmaster for Bernina World of Sewing and use "Question of the Week" as your Subject. Thank you and Regards, Webmaster at Bernina World of Sewing Two questions: What is your favorite quilt fabric-package style (FQ packages, JellyRolls, CharmPacks, LayerCakes, etc.) - and: Why? Who is your favorite quilt fabric designer - and: When was the last time you used his/her fabric? (If you have a photo that you can share with us: Thank you, in advance!). Click Here For the Question of the Week Webpage Some Responses Mike or All Published responses for Current Week Previous Questions/Responses February 24: What sewing machine foot is missing ... December 5: Your favorite home embroidery machine use: ... October 30: What was the approximate cost of ... September 28: If you could design a sewing machine... August 30: What is your favorite fabric style/type.... July 27: What makes a good quilt or sewing class.... July 6: What are three sewing machine features.... June 22: How many quilt tops.... June 2: How many sewing machines are in your house.... May 19: Favorite Bernina Sewing Machine presser feet.... Just click on the above to view or comment. Click Here For the Question of the Week Webpage Sew Steady Table Available Now at Bernina World of Sewing 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. A short movie showing use of the table. BERNINA 8 Series Stop by and see the 8 Series at our store! (Clicking on the following will bring you to the BERNINA USA Web page for more information) Bernina 8 Series - 830 Bernina 8 Series - 820 BERNINA 5 Series at Bernina World of Sewing Come by and TRY the BERNINA 5 Series! Some features of the BERNINA 580 include: Easy navigation Embroidery module BSR functionality Total Stitch Control And much more! Selected Stitch and Embroidery Samples from the 5 Series 580 BERNINA USA Website for information on the BERNINA 5 Series NOW in our store for you to try/purchase! A short Flash-Video of the Bernina 5 Series at our store. 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! If you have time, we would love to show you the BERNINA 5 Series! BERNINA 350 Special Edition BERNINA 350 Special Edition: smart and versatile Two new stylish designs Automatic buttonhole function Extension table Permanent memory function Extensive stitch library For more information - Just stop by the store at your convenience! In the meantime, to see information on the BERNINA Website, BERNINA Website 350 Special Edition Webpage BERNINA Quilt Frame Come on by at your convenience and give it a try! A short Flash-Video of the BERNINA Quilt Frame in our store. BERNINA 3 Series Stop By And Give Us A Look - and SEW using it. 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! (Clicking on the following will bring you to the BERNINA USA Web page for more information) BERNINA 3 Series - 380 BERNINA 3 Series - 350 BERNINA 3 Series - 330 Batiks - Batiks Normally we feature incoming fabric on this Web page near the bottom of this page - but, we wanted to mention that a number of beautiful batiks recently arrived. They are "set aside" for your easy-viewing prior to being added to the general batik area. The batiks are from Island Batiks, Benartex, Batik Textiles, Robert Kaufman and Batavian. Two of the Island Batik fabrics are rayon-fabric; perhaps you have a jacket or a scarf in-plan? 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). Selected Holiday Fabrics 2013 - Benartex Home For the Holidays Choir of Angels 100% Cotton $11.29 -to- $11.79 Per Yard Every Living Thing by Mary Fisher - Riverwoods Collection 100% Cotton $6.99 Corsica by Jinney Beyer - RJR Fabrics 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard Broad Stripe by Kaffe Fassett - Rowan Fabrics 100% Cotton $11.29 Per Yard Selected Batiks May 2013 - Island Batiks 100% Cotton $$11.99 Gatherings For 2013: "One Block Wonder" is the Theme The interest is high in this year's Gathering topic. It should be fun! Due to already-shown-interest in this Gathering, further signups are placed on a "Wait List". After the first couple of Gatherings we will know for certain how many will continue with the "One Block Wonder" Gatherings in 2013. As of now, the 2013 Gathering will be held in two groups - and: THE GROUPS ARE FULL; anyone signing up until this message is removed will be on the wait list. Please do NOT show up for the Gathering except if you are currently on one of the two group's lists (those on the lists have been notified). Group 1 meets: July 16 10:00am-4:30pm Sept 17 10:00am-4:30pm Nov 19 10:00am-4:30pm Group 2 meets: Aug 20 10:00am-4:30pm Oct 15 10:00am-4:30pm If you have questions about the upcoming One Block Wonder Gathering: Stop by the store and ask for Sonja and the One Block Wonder Project / Gathering. In June: I was very surprised about the amount of work that you-all have done/completed! The pictures say “a thousand words”. Congratulations! Sonja We have started a Web-page and BLOG related to this project. The Web-page and BLOG are in their early-"life" and, as the Gatherings move along in 2013 they will contain information, photos and summaries of the Gatherings. To see the Web-page and BLOG as they develop, go to: Web-page and Pointer-to-BLOG for One Block Wonder Gathering Recent Comment Update: June 18, 2013 To contact us by eMail about this, please: send mail to: Webmaster for Bernina World of Sewing related to "One Block Wonder" Gatherings. Thank you. In 2012, we had the Smokey River Gathering. Thank you, to those who took part! For information: 4-Minute Movie of Smokey River Gathering's Happenings Archived Smokey River Gathering Web page. 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: More information regarding our 2011 "PIECEMAKERS Times and Seasons" project. A 2011 Participant's Santas' Pieces March, 2012 More information regarding our 2011 "Patriots in Petticoats" project. A 2011 Participant's Basting His Completed Piece February, 2012 Check our Blog for all the latest news and events! Visit us at facebook Don't Have a Bernina Credit Card? Click Here to Apply Today Contact Information 6013 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-2601 Telephone:    (919) 782-2945 We are located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  If you are in the Raleigh area, take the Glenwood Avenue west exit from the Beltline (440).  Go about 1 1/4 miles past Crabtree Valley Mall to the Oak Park Shopping Center.  Turn left at Hollyridge (across from the Firestone Tire Center on your right).  Turn right into Oak Park Shopping Center. 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