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  • Bernina Academy 2020

    Dates: 13th-14th 8:30am-4:00pm Fee: $120.00 – Covers EVERYTHING for your 2-day hands on sewing. *MUST SIGN UP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. LIMITED SPACE

    Course Description: Are you a perfectionist, an over-achiever or a true creative? Learn sewing, quilting and embroidery techniques tailored to your unique sewing profile. Create a technique reference book featuring 13 techniques, including sashiko, buttonholes, needle felting, rulerwork, and more.

    Course Objective: The two-day course exposes students to a wide variety of techniques and will teach them sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques. They will build a solid sewing foundation that will help them through a lifetime of sewing. At the end of the Academy, participants will have made a Technique Book to use as a reference guide every time they walk into their sewing studio and turn on their BERNINA to sew their next project.
    Course Requirements: None. This is the best part, the course is open to everyone. Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’ve never touched a sewing machine, you can attend this course. Everyone will walk away with tips and
    with tips and techniques to improve their sewing skills or inspire them to learn and sew more!

    Event instructor:
    Sandra Swick

    Sandra is a certified Bernina technician and International teacher. Sandra has more than 20 years’ experience selling, sewing and teaching professionally with Bernina machines, overlockers and embroidery software and design. She eagerly shares her extensive knowledge and experience, providing expert and individualized sales consultations to help customers select the perfect Bernina machine that will launch them into their next sewing orbit.

    Class Day:

    What do you need to bring for the Bernina Academy weekend? Nothing but yourself! We will provide the Bernina machines, kit and notions. We will have food served for lunch and snacks served as well for both days. When you come in to pay, we will talk about what machine you are interested in sitting at to sew. Below are the three machines that will be featured during the Academy weekend

    Bernina 590
    Bernina 790
    Bernina 880

    The following features are showcased:

    Embroidery Features: •Pinpoint Placement •Lettering/Word Art •Group/Ungroup •Rearrange •Shaping •Color Wheel •Endless Embroidery

    Software •BERNINA Software V8.1 – Auto Applique •BERNINA DesignWorks Software – Lettering and Net Fill

    Sewing Features •Dual Feed •Presser Foot Pressure •Decorative Stitching •Stitch Designer •Sideways-Motion Stitching •Fully Adjustable Buttonholes •BERNINA Stitch Regulator •Needle, Foot, and Stitch Plate Security •Total Stitch Control •BERNINA Programmable Foot Control •Automatic Needle Stop Up/Down

    *Stop by the store to up and reserve your spot for the Bernina Academy event. Space is limited and is a first come first serve basis. All fees must be paid the date you sign up.


  • February Newsletter 2020

    Bernina Accessory of the month

    What a great time to add another presser foot to your growing collection. For the month of February the Bernina #34/34C/34/D is 25% off. This would be a perfect Valentines gift…

    Store Special – February

    Its embroidery month!

    We are putting all OESD stabilzers, Bobbin weight thread, OESD embroidery bundle box, Bernina emb. Feet, Emb Cd’s, and the Big Book Of Embroidery on special for the whole month.

    *Limited stock on hand.

    Enroll Today!

    ALL SEWIST!!

    Have you wanted to upgrade your machine or purchase your first Bernina machine? This event is for you and is taught by a Bernina educator – Sadra Swick. Sandra is a 6 year member for the Bernina event team. Sandra is a certified technician and international teacher with more than 20 years’ experience selling, sewing and teaching professionally with Bernina machines

    Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you have never touched a sewing machine, you can attend this course. Everyone will walk away with tips and techniques to improve their sewing skills or inspire to learn and sew more!

    Come join us for this fun two day event. You will learn “sew” much and take home a fun book of sewing techniques that you will make on one of the Bernina machines!

    Dates: March 13th and 14th

    Time: 9am-4pm

    Watch out for event flyer for more SEWTASTIC details!

    Kimberbell Club – February

    Our first month was a hit! Thank you everyone who came and took the class.

    The project above is for February and is offered on the 19th and again on the 22nd , 9am-12pm. The fee for this is class $25.00, which includes the kit, embroidery file and directions.  This project fits a mini composition book (*Note, mini composition book is not included in the kit). Remember to sign up 48 hrs. advance and to bring in your USB for us to put your design onto it.

    *This is a embroidery only class, if you are interested in taking this class but do not own a embroidery machine, you may rent ours. This is a first come basis. You will embroider on the Bernina 700.

    Upcoming Classes

    Mastery Classes:

    Feb. 1st   (Saturday) 9:30am-2pm

    Feb. 14th (Friday) 9:30am-2pm  

    Feb. 15th (Saturday) 9:30am-2pm

    Feb. 28th (Friday) 9:30am-2pm

    Feb. 29th (Saturday) 9:30am-2pm

        Beginning Sewing:

        Thursday starting at 1:00pm – 6:00pm,              

        They are two hour classes.

        Beginning Quilting:

        Tuesday starting at 1:00pm-6:00pm

        They are two hour classes.

         Bernina Software Class:

         February 8th 9am-12pm

         March 7th 9am-12pm

        Kimberbell Club:

        February 19th (Friday) 9am-12pm

        February 22nd (Saturday)  9am-12pm

        March 18th (Friday) 9am-12pm

        March 21st (Saturday) 9am-12pm

        Bernina Academy Event:

        March 13th-14th 9am-4pm,paid event

    *Please remember to sign up within 48hrs advance for any class you are interested in.


  • January Newsletter 2020

    New Year’s Clearance

    We have In-store only specials on ALL Bernina machines!! Not only has Casey dropped her prices, she has thrown in a some FREE gifts as well!! For an example – Buy the Bernina 880 and receive a FREE Bernina 215.

    Who doesn’t enjoy receiving FREE gifts with purchase!? Not only is she giving away a machine with purchase, she is also giving away a bundle gift valued between $300-$500 with any Bernina 4 and 5 series machines. Stop by to check out all the other GREAT SPECIALS. Remember this is in-store only and limited to stock on hand.

    FREE CLASSES – We offer FREE Mastery Classes to all who purchase a Bernina from us. This class will teach you everything and more that your machine can offer. Our goal is for you to learn your machine and LOVE it!!

    Bernina Accessory of the month

    Circular attachment #83, Offer good for 25% off BERNINA Circular Embroidery Attachment #83. Cannot be replaced with any other offer. Not valid on previous purchases. Taxes are not included in the total purchase calculation. Cannot be redeemed for cash.

    Kimberbell Club

    It’s starting! Our Kimberbell club’s first Class will be on 1/22/20. Each class is $25 and runs twice a month. First On a week day and next the following Saturday. Each class that month are the same, we are just offering it twice for customers. Once again this class is for any embroidery machines only, any make of machines are welcome as long as it is an embroidery machine. We will have only one embroidery machine for renting, if you do not own one and are interested in this class. Your class fee must be paid for and you need to be signed up the week before class starts.

    Bernina Academy Event!!

    ALL SEWIST!!

    Have you wanted to upgrade your machine or purchase your first Bernina machine? This event is for you and is taught by a Bernina instructor.

    Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’re never touched a sewing machine, you can attend this course. Everyone will walk away with tips and techniques to improve their sewing skills or inspire to learn and sew more!

    Come join us for this fun two day event. You will learn “sew” much and take home a fun book of sewing techniques that you will make on one of the Bernina machines!

    Dates: March 13th and 14th Watch for special edition event letter that will be sent out on the 20th of January

    Open Sew

    NEW!! We started a new class that is FREE. Every month we will run an open sew class. This class is for anyone to come join and sew/embroidery, ALL BRANDS welcome to join. This class will run once a month from 10am-3pm. Must sign up ahead of time as space is limited. Check the website for dates, as each month is a different date

    Christmas Sew Club

    Once a month we are holding a Christmas sew day! This class is FREE; you must be sewing a Christmas project or gift for someone. This class is for everyone to sew and visit, ALL BRANDS welcome to join and make new sewing buddies. Check website for dates, as each month will be a different date.

    Upcoming Classes and Events

    Mastery Classes: January 3rd (Friday) 9:30am-2pm January 10th (Friday) 9:30am-2pm January 11th (Saturday) 9:30am-2pm January 17th (Friday) 9:30am-2pm January 18th (Saturday) 9:30am-2pm January 31st (Friday) 9:30am-2pm

    Beginning Sewing: Thursday starting at 1:00pm – 6:00pm, They are two hour classes.

    Beginning Quilting: Tuesday starting at 1:00pm-6:00pm They are two hour classes.

    Bernina Software Class: January 4th 9am-12pm February 8th 9am-12pm

    Serger/Overlocker Class: January 11th 9am-2pm

    Kimberbell Club: January 22nd 9am-12pm January 25th 9am-12pm February 19th 9am-12pm February 22nd 9am-12pm

    Bernina Academy Event: March 13th-14th paid event


  • December Newsletter 2019

    Bernina Swissmas

    NEW BERNINA 480 $2,799.00 FREE BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) with purchase worth $999 Nov. 14- Dec 31 2019

    NEW BERNINA 475 QE $2,399.00 FREE BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) with purchase worth $999 Nov. 14- Dec 31 2019

    Bernette Special pricing on select bernette sewing and overlocker machines Nov. 14- Dec 31 2019
    *Save over $700 on b77  *Save over $350 on b38  *Save over $250 on b44  *Save over $100 on b33

    25% off Bernina accessories – Nov. 29- Dec 13 25% off Software – Software, Dec. 14-31

    Ultimate Embroidery Special

    OCT 1–DEC 31, 2019 Buy a select BERNINA top-of-line embroidery machine and receive up to $5,385* worth of gifts! Don’t forget you receive FREE mastery classes and software classes when you purchase a machine from us! These machine bundles include the Bernina software version 8. We do offer in-store financing*

    BERNINA 880 PLUS

    Buy a B 880 PLUS and receive gifts galore valued at $5,385*
    *The Big Book of Embroidery  *Set of 3 BERNINA Scissors  *BERNINA Accessory Bag   *BERNINA Midi Hoop  *BERNINA Jumbo Hoop  *USB Stick with 600 Embroidery Designs  *BERNINA Embroidery Software V8.1

    BERNINA 790 PLUS

    Buy a B 790 PLUS and receive gifts galore valued at $5,335**  *The Big Book of Embroidery  *Set of 3 BERNINA Scissors  *BERNINA Accessory Bag  *BERNINA D Feet  *BERNINA Midi Hoop  *BERNINA Maxi Hoop  *USB Stick with 600 Embroidery Designs  *BERNINA Embroidery Software V8.1

    BERNINA 590

    Buy a B 590 and receive gifts galore valued at $4,536***
    *The Big Book of Embroidery  *Set of 3 BERNINA Scissors  *BERNINA Accessory Bag  *BERNINA Midi Hoop  *USB Stick with 600 Embroidery Designs  *BERNINA Embroidery Software V8.

    BERNINA E 16

    Buy a BERNINA E 16 and receive gifts galore valued at $3,847†
    *BERNINA Accessory Bag  *USB Stick with 600 Embroidery Designs  *BERNINA Embroidery Software V8.1

    In-store machine SPECIALS

    Casey has lost it again!! She has dropped down all of our Bernina machines to crazy prices! All her in-store specials do not go with Bernina’s special offerings. If you are interested in any of Bernina’s offerings, those will need to be special ordered.

    Store hours and classes

    We have extended our store hours on Thursdays. We are staying open until 6pm.

    As the weather this time of year can get cold and icy, we do not want our employees or customers driving on bad road conditions. If the weather turns bad during the evening, the store will close and classes will be canceled. If you are signed up for class and we cancel it, you receive a phone call and a makeup day to do or finish your class.

    If the MLSD cancel school or cancels midday due to weather, then ALL of our scheduled class will be canceled as well.

    Employees and our customer’s safety comes first. Follow Facebook for updates as well.

    Weekly Specials

    It’s BACK!!! We are doing our weekly specials, but this time around is extra fun and special. We will put out two things for that week that is on special. These are in-store only! Stop by to check out what will be put out.

    Quilting

    Do you have a Christmas quilt that still needs to be quilted? If it is an all over design using one of our pantographs, we can still get it done in time! Make sure to drop it off by December 11th and we can have it done by December 23rd. No custom quilting will be done in time for Christmas.

    Open SEW day!!

    Janurary 1st, 9am-5pm. It’s our first ever “Open Sew Day”! Bring your machine, a project (UFO) and come sew! Potluck style, when you sign up for class there will be a list of items if you wish to bring a dish. Open sew day is FREE!!!!

    Parks and Rec Classes

    Did you know we advertise some of our classes through the Moses Lake Parks and Rec? This is another fun way to reach out to the community to find out about our fun classes! WE are going to offer our sewing levels and quilting levels as always, plus a few more fun seasonal ones for adults and kids! Keep an out for their fall catalog coming out soon and for our September newsletter with them listed

    Kimberbell club

    Our Kimberbell club is sneaking up on us. We have dates out for the classes. You may pay in full for the whole year, or by month. Kimberbell club is for embroidery machines only.

    Have you always wanted to do embroidery, but do not own a embroidery machine? Lucky for you we are renting out our Bernina 700 machine to the first person who signs up needing one. Our rental fee is $25 per class. If you end up LOVING the Bernina and wish to purchase a Bernina embroidery machine we will deduct your rental fee/fees from to purchase and offer a discount on a machine.

    Upcoming Events

    Mastery Classes: December 6th (Friday) 9:30am-3pm December 13th (Friday) 9:30am-3pm December 20th (Friday) 9:30am-3pm Beginning Sewing: Thursday starting at 1:00pm – 6:00pm, They are two hour classes.  NO CLASS December 26th Beginning Quilting: Tuesday starting at 1:00pm-6:00pm, They are two hour classes. Software V8 December 14th (Saturday) 9pm-12pm January 4th (Saturday) 9:30am-12pm Stocking December 7th 9am-1pm Tree Napkin December 7th 2pm-6pm Kimberbell club January 22nd January 25th Beginning Serger/Overlocker January 11th 9am-2pm