Published on
September 11, 2009 in
News.
Nancy, Judy, and I just returned from BERNINA University, our dealer conference, in San Fransisco. The city was great, the restaurants wonderful, and there were many new things to see and learn about. The new Bernina software and cutwork accessory are just two of them. Bernina Embroidery Software Version 6 is scheduled to arrive about the time you are seeing this, and we will have been through training on it as well! It is fantastic, with many new features, and is much easier to use! Be sure to check out the new Cutwork accessory for BERNINA embroidery machines! Cuts in single or multiple layers, for cutwork, quilting, and scrapbooking shapes too!
July marked the 1 year anniversary of the introduction of the new Bernina 830 sewing/embroidery system! It has been exciting! Now, Bernina has introduced the ultimate quilting and sewing machine, the Bernina 820! The 820 has many of the same features as the 830, including the Bernina Dual Feed. We have them both, in stock and ready to fullfill your sewing dreams!
Back in 1986, my dad was the proud recipient of the Bernina Top 5 Dealer award. This is a national award for recognizing excellent sales and customer service performance. Now, 23 years and a lot of work later, we have earned this award again! I have to say a grateful thanks to my loyal customers and employees for making this recognition possible. This is truly one of the highlights of my Bernina career.
Thank you!
John Ramsey
Published on
September 11, 2009 in
News.
Martha is not new to teaching but she is new to our group of specialty class teachers here at Bernina. To welcome her we thought we would introduce her properly.
Martha has been sewing almost all her life. Before she could actually use the machine, she played in the button box on the bed as her mother sewed up beautiful dresses for her and her sister.
In 1976, Bea Ramsey was teaching a free-motion embroidery class at Ramsey’s Fabrics in Edmond. Bea got Martha hooked on this intriguing process.
In the 80s when Martha’s sister asked for help with her new business in commercial embroidery, Martha quickly said “Yes!”. For over 20 years Martha has been involved in the commercial embroidery business while still sewing along the way. Because she is so inquisitive and wants to know how and why things work the way they do, she found herself at the forefront of technology in the business. She made machines and software do things people didn’t think they could do. She learned what products needed to be used to achieve the best looking embroidery. Soon people in the industry started asking her for advice. She has written many manuals for embroidery software, equipment, supplies and coauthored two books.
Martha has recent left OESD and is venturing in to some new avenues of the sewing and embroidery industry. She is presently going to school full time to learn how to help develop websites for sewing businesses. She and her daughter have a business, Madcow Creationz.(Mothers and Daughters Crafters of the World)
Nancy English, 3 hours-No Fee
Gain confidence using the mega hoop on aurora and artista machines. Combine designs to enjoy the 16″ long sewing field.
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Nancy English, 6 hours-$36.00
The half hour is the time to assemble the purse. Make the cords, fringe, freestanding embroidered butterflies and construct this fun purse. Design and instructions provided. There will be a kit fee for supplies.
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Susan Masters & Dawn Andrew, 4 hours-$24.00
Are you ready to play with your embroidery machine for an afternoon? Let Dawn and Susan bring the designs and we’ll knock out lots of gifts an an afternoon! It’s a great way to really learn to be productive quickly!
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Kitty Eagle, 4 hours-$24.00
This bag can go casual, get dressed up for evening, or have compartments put in it to keep jewelry neat and orderly for travel. We will experiment with creating our own embroidered fabric and use the Bernina Circular Embroidery Tool to make fast and perfect circles. It’s surprisingly easy!
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Susan Masters, 8 hours-$48.00
Basics! Basics! We’ll take the mystery out of quilting while making a small mystery quilt top for your first quilting experience. Focusing on cutting, construction, pressing, pattern reading, and current time-saving techniques we will explore the art of quilting as beginners.
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Betty Gilliam, 6 hours-$36.00
What can you do with a simple fan block? Traditional? Contemporary? Log Cabin setting? Start with scraps or start with a wonderful Asian print–the results will always be great! Learn to make a simple fan to machine appliquéd to a background. Once the blocks are done, the fun begins. Come join us to make your very own fan creation.
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Susan Masters, 3 hours-$18.00
Still popular! Need to know how to “get it done”? This class will help with techniques and design layouts. We’ll look at lots of blocks options and construction styles. We’ll make 2 sample blocks so you feel confident to continue at home.
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