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Bernina World of Sewing
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A World of Stitching at Your Fingertips!
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Oak Park Shopping Center 6013 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-2601
Raleigh Phone: (919) 782-2945
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5,Sun 1-5
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Wilmington: 4403A Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington Phone: (910) 769-2775
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5
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Murrells Inlet: 4410 Highway 17 Unit B7, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-6434
Murrells Inlet Phone: (843) 357-3228
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
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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!
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Psst....
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Machines' Availability
BERNINA and bernette Machine Availability has "opened up". If you are considering a machine-purchase soon: Take advantage of the current machine availability and in-store pricing as well as as-long-as-available GiftsWithPurchase. Call the store (919 782 2945) to arrange a Try-Before-Buy session.
Or, fill out the Pre-Buy Webform at:
Pre-Buy Webform
and we will get back to you.
Questions/Comments? eMail us at:
eMail:
TryBeforeYouBuy at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
Click below if this catches your fancy...
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Coming Soon... August is Just Around the Corner
In Our Raleigh Store
Sewing With The Stars
Amanda Murphy, Sylvain Bergeron, Sandra Swick, and Pam Mahshie
August 22-24
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More info and Registration
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2025 - New 1/4-Century Magic
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Ok... Your home's Sewing Room is ready for the Top-of-the-Line BERNINA: The B990. Sona (our store owner) has arranged a few specially-available-NOW of these sewing-computers that will be ready for you and your spouse to see and take home NOW. Enjoy the Top-of-the-line BERNINA for years to come. Special financing is available if that fits.
eMail:
Bernina990 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com and we will call you to set up a time for us to share this special machine with you.
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Machine Sale in-store Availability and Prices will never be better than NOW. Machine availability is a challenge - however, BERNINA and bernette machines are coming in daily and we have great machines for you to try; call or eMail us with a request for a sit-together time at the store.
Phone: 919 782 2945
eMail:
TryBeforeYouBuy at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
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Event and Class Information
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Summer Sales - Bundles Of Joy Event:
July 1 - August 31, 2025
Special Prices and GiftWithPurchase
Bundles Of Joy Event
Purchase a BERNINA machine and receive FREE gift bundles.
Sewing Bundles, Embroidery Bundles, Quilting Bundles, Serger Bundles, Longarm Bundles
Including the 7 Series PRO Collection and the New 3 Series Collection
VERY Special Savings on most BERNINA and bernette machines
Special Financing Opportunities
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PDFs Summarizing the July 1 - August 31 Event:
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Bundles Of Joy Event
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BERNINA University 2025 News
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Hot Buys - Now Thru Aug. 31
BERNINA B475 QE
Now: $1,999
$2,999
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bernette b77
Now: $1,199
$2,049
bernette b64 AIRLOCK
Now: $999
$1,780
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July Accessory of the Month
25% Off MSRP on Jeans Foot #8 and #8D
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Gift With Purchase Bundles! July 1 - August 31, 2025
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990 Pro
Purchase a B990 - GWP is:
FREE XXL Luggage Trio Set
$1,488 Value
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7 Series Pro
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Purchase a B790 Pro - GWP is:
Embroidery Bundle
Quilting Bundle
Pro Sewing Bundle
$3,572 Value
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Purchase a B770 QE Pro - GWP is:
Quilting Bundle
$1,243 Value
Purchase an Embroidery Module...
Embroidery Bundle
$1,400 Value
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Purchase a B735 Pro - GWP is:
Pro Sewing Bundle
$929 Value
Purchase an Embroidery Module...
Embroidery Bundle
$1,400 Value
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Bernina 5 Series
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Purchase a B590
or a B570 QE With the
Embroidery Module - GWP is:
Quilting Bundle
Sewing Bundle
Embroidery Bundle
$3,000 Value
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Purchase a B570 QE - GWP is:
Sewing Bundle
Quilting Bundle
$1,752 Value
Purchase an Embroidery Module...
Embroidery Bundle
$1,400 Value
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Purchase a B535 with the
Embroidery Module- GWP is:
Sewing Bundle
Embroidery Bundle
$1,923 Value
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Sergers
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Purchase a L 8 Series Serger
- GWP is:
L 890 Bundle
$1,121 Value
L 960/L850 Bundle
$711 Value
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Longarms
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Purchase Any Q Series Frame System
- GWP is:
Frame Accessory Bundle
$3,359 Value
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Purchase Any Q Series Sit-Down System
- GWP is:
Sit-Down Accessory Bundle
$2,139 Value
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Special Machine News, July 2025
BERNINA 7 Series and Bernina 3 Series
Stay Tuned for More Machine News as Summer Moves On!
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BERNINA 7 Series Machines Upgraded to PRO
July 2025 7Series PRO Summary PDF
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New BERNINA 3 Series Machines -
Small, Powerful, Affordable
July 2025 3Series Summary PDF
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Special Sale Prices on other selected BERNINA and bernette machines remain in-place.
Check with the store for the latest.
See you soon in our store!
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BERNINA and bernette Machines - Magic!
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To view the an overview of machines announced in June 2024, click below:
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BERNINA 990
- Magical sewing, quilting and embroidery
14 inches (356 mm) of space to the right of the needle
10-Inch Touch Screen and Modern User Interface
- BERNINA pinpoint laser
- Automatic Needle Threader
- Customizing Stitch Altering Area
- New Stitch Designer
New Jumbo Stitch
- WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App
- Customizable Quilt Designs
- BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
- The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA
Smart Drive Technology (SDT) and the new Giant Hoop come
standard with the B 990
- and more - Discuss with our Staff!
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BERNINA 735 Patchwork Edition
- 5.5mm Stitch Width
- 10 inches (254 mm) of space to the right of the needle
- 7-Inch color Display
- Total Stitch Control
- Semi-automatic Needle Threading
- Speed Control
- Special Red BERNINA Walking Foot #50 and Patchwork Foot #37 Included
Embroidery enabled
- and more - Discuss with our Staff!
- Plus: GiftWithPurchase of 735 Patchwork Edition
Your choice of:
- Embroidery Package
Includes Embroidery Module
- Quilting Package
BERNINA Stitch Regulator
Adjustable Quilting Feet #72, #73 and #74
- Sewing Package
BERNINA L 460
Big Book of Serger Quilting
To view the current 735 Patchwork Edition brochure click below:
For specifics, visit:
BERNINA 735 Patchwork Edition Information on BERNINA USA Website
For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: BERNINA735 at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
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bernette b 08 Straight Stitch
- Power - 1,600 stitches per minute
Sewing Speed Control Slider
Extra-large Foot Control for low-speed sewing
- 8.8 inches (225 mm) of space to the right of the needle
- Sturdy metal body
- Large extension table
- and more - Discuss with our Staff!
To view the current bernette b 08 Straight Stitch brochure click below:
For specifics, visit:
bernette b 08 Straight Stitch Information on BERNINA USA bernette Website
For questions/comments at this time from our store,
send mail to: bernetteb08 at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
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BERNINA and bernette Machines - Big Days!
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To view the an overview of machines announced in July, 2023 click below:
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If you have overall questions at his time, please eMail us at:
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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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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- Soda Pop by Sue Penn - Free Spirit Fabrics
100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard
Soda Pop by Sue Penn Web Shopping
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- Witchy Woods - Lewis And Irene
100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard
Witchy Woods Web Shopping
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- Still by Libs Elliott - andover Fabrics
100% Cotton
$12.99 Per Yard
Still Web Shopping
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- Selected Tulla Pink True Colors - May 2025
100% Cotton
$13.25 Per Yard
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- Full Moon Forest II - Tula Pink
100% Cotton
$1.99 Per Yard
Full Moon Forest II Web Shopping
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To see more selected Just-Arrived fabrics, click on:
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Store Sample for Kit: Whimsical Tumbling Blocks - Candy Quilt Designs June 2025
73" x 78" Traditional Quilt
Kit is available now in Raleigh - Sonja has started the store-sample for the kit. Share the experience? Why not! Stay Tuned....
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A Store Sample: Messenger Language of Flowers by Odile Bailloeul May 2025
46.5" x 46.5" (Without Borders) Snuggle-size Quilt / Wall Hanging
In Raleigh, Sonja is completing this Store Sample. Do you find it Interesting? Comments? Kit possible? Stay tuned and stop by the store soon to see it; we expect it will be on the Raleigh quilt frame the week of June 9.
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A Store Sample: Carnival Featuring WPStudio Dry Brush Chroma Collection January 2025
60" x 60" Snuggle-size Quilt / Wall Hanging
The quilt is already in Wilmington; stop and see their Sample. In Raleigh, Sonja has started one of the offered-versions of the quilt. Stay tuned for progress reports -- and, consider starting the project NOW yourself. Why not? The fabric and pattern are available at the store(s).
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A reminder: We have a good selection of fabrics in our "Inventory Reduction" area that are marked 30% (at least) off. We have also selected panels in this area. Fabrics are added to this Sale area regularly as 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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Special Events, Sales and More
Stay tuned for information - However: Always know that the store has the LATEST information. Stop by!
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Interested in Embroidery Software? Specifically -
BERNINA Embroidery Software V9
Give it a Look / Try Before you Buy
Now: Free Trial via BERNINA USA Website
Purchase - at our store: Bernina World of Sewing, Raleigh Wilmington or Murrells Inlet
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Special note: The above is not intended as a QandA "service" - as I use V9 I will have no/little knowledge and experience-with other versions of embroidery software. Sorry!
If you have questions about any of the above, please eMail us at: send mail to: BerninaEmbroiderySoftware9 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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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
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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What The Example Worked With - If interested-in, See Pointer-to, below.
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Upcoming Classes
NOTE: Please visit the store's official Website at:
Store Classes and Events
For the latest. Thank you.
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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BWOS Calendar: (Note the class Location is color coded)
Raleigh Wilmington and Murrells Inlet
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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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Our Store's BERNINA Machine Mastery Information
For our store's Machine Mastery Class information, click on the following:
Raleigh Machine Mastery Class Information
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Have you bought a new BERNINA 4 through 7 series and need help getting started? Do you already have a BERNINA 4 through 7 series and need a refresher on sewing or embroidery? Then check out our YouTube channel for some BRAND NEW videos showing you the ins and outs of operating your sewing machine. Topics include: Machine Mastery, Introduction to Machine Embroidery, and Machine Maintenance Basics. And our very own Ann, Stephanie, and Sylvia are featured in these videos sharing their many years of experience and expertise with you. No need to lug your machine into the store for a class - it's all on our store YouTube channel.
Stay tuned: We plan on additional videos, including a Bernina 3 series Mastery Video coming soon.
For our store's Machine Mastery videos via a Web page that points to the on-YouTube videos, click on the following:
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BERNINA L890 Overlocker
Truly a revolution in Overlock and Coverstitching
- One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
- Intuitive operation via touch screen
- Fast, precise & quiet
- Extremely convenient
- Total Stitch Control
for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L890 Info on BERNINA USA Website
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BERNINA L860 Overlocker
Overlocker with color touch screen
- One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
- Easy on-screen stitch selection
- Convenient freearm
- Total Stitch Control
- Grand sewing space
for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L860 Info on BERNINA USA Website
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BERNINA L850 Overlocker
The ultimate Overlocker
- One-step BERNINA Air Threader
- Extremely fast, precise and quiet
- Convenient freearm
- Total Stitch Control for perfect seams
- Grand sewing space
for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to::
L850 Info on BERNINA USA Website
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If you have questions about the above, please call the Raleigh store: 919 782 2945 or eMail us at:
send mail to: L8Overlockers at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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BERNINA 7 Series - Why Not Treat Yourself to the Best?
A few 7 Series Models:
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B790
Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting
Enhanced editing in embroidery, Thread Away
Working Space: 13" extended freearm, 10.00 inches to right of needle.
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B770QEE
Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting
Embroidery capable, BERNINA Dual Feed
Working Space: 13" extended freearm, 10.00 inches to right of needle.
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B740
Comfortable Sewing and embellishing
Embroidery capable, BERNINA Dual Feed
Working Space: 10.00 inches to right of needle.
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B700
Embroidery
Large intuitive user interface, Quilt embroidery results.
Embroider designs up to 400 x 210 mm
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They Look Great and Sew Great - and are Special!
Want to arrange a time for Try/Sew? eMail to:
BWOSSpecialEditionMachines at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
For additional information, using the BERNINA Website, click on the following:
7 Series on Bernina Site
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BERNINA 4 Series
At Bernina World of Sewing
BERNINA 480, 475 and 435 are Here
And they Sew Great!
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Sonja's Initial Comments after some sewing with the B480: (Shown in no particular order)
First-try, noticed, Features:
- Same Screen size / appearance as the new 5Series machine.
- Excellent lighting
- Thread Cutter
- Automatic Secure Button
- Large bobbin
- Freehand system
- An easy accessible connection for the BSR if you have a BSR
- 9mm stitch blade shows the decorating stitches great
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Some Examples of Bernina 480 Stitches
(Click on the above to see in a larger-sized image).
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(Initial) Summary Comment: With an MSRP of $2899, if you want/need/love a 9mm stitch blade: it would be a pleasure to show you the BERNINA 480. Don't hesitate to stop by the store and any of our staff can assist you - or, eMail us to set up a time for you to try the B480:
eMail to: BWOS4Series@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
Sonja at Bernina World of Sewing
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Some Highlites:
PORTABILITY
Perfect size for all projects and easy to move around, sew with friends, or take to classes.
JUMBO BOBBIN
Stitch longer without interruption with a Jumbo Bobbin that holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins. Perfect for quilting.
BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR (BSR)
The B 480 and B 475 QE machines are compatible with the optional BERNINA Stitch Regulator which keeps stitches even and consistent, providing confidence for the beginner or insurance for those more experienced with free-motion stitching techniques.
AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER
The B 480 and B 475 QE feature an Automatic Thread Cutter. With the touch of a button the upper and lower threads are automatically cut.
ADAPTIVE THREAD TENSION
Once the tension is set, the thread tension is constantly monitored and adjusted automatically, if needed, resulting in the
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(Click on the following to see in a larger-sized image)
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To see more information related to the BERNINA 4 Series shown on the BERNINA USA Website, click on:
BERNINA 4 Series information shown on the BERNINA USA Website
Questions/Comments or if you wish to be alerted when our BERNINA 4 Series machines are ready for you to try: Just eMail:
send mail to: BWOS4Series@BerninaWorldofSewing.com
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BERNINA 3-Series Machines:
BERNINA 335 and BERNINA 325
Give them a Look!
Now, at Our Store
Some Highlites:
B 335
- Superior stitch control
- Easy buttonholes
- Easy threading
and More.
MSRP $1,499
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B 325
- Easy threading
- Customize sewing-speed
- Big space for big ideas
and More.
MSRP $1,299
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For online information for the machines, click on:
Send me a note if you would like me to arrange a try-yourself session:
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
BERNINA 535 - Give it a Look!
Are you looking for a BERNINA?
There are Many options - perhaps the B535?
If you are looking for a fine machine for now and in the future: Give the BERNINA 535 a close look. Embroidery module can be added now or later; the machine's software is ready for you: Now.
Some Highlites:
- 5mm Stitch Width
- New 4.3" Color Touch Screen
- Automatic Thread Cutter
- Security Stitch
- Personal Settings
and More.
MSRP $3,499.00 (Ask the store for current sales going on)
For online information for the machine, click on:
BERNINA USA Webpage Information for B535
A special, long-lasting machine.
Send me a note if you would like me to arrange a try-yourself session:
send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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Bernina World of Sewing - Daytime Monthly-Third-Tuesday Gathering 2024
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The 2024 Tuesday Daytime Gathering is taking place monthly throughout 2024.
- Daytime Tuesday Gathering (held in the store's Bernina Studio): The third Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-4:00pm.
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The store’s Year-Long Gathering 2024 (3rd Tuesday, Monthly Daytime) is: Store Kit Choice: Participants find a kit that fits their 2024 aims.
For more information about the Gatherings:
send mail to: GatheringInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
Browse, below, for Gathering information as it develops in upcoming months.
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Gatherings 2024
3rd Tuesday of the Month Daytime: Participant's Choice of Store-Kit
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Tuesday Daytime Gathering:
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- Store Kit Choice: Participants find a kit that fits their 2024 aims.
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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. Sorry!
Those who signed up and are participating in the Gatherings have been contacted via eMail. For those participating and had been contacted, the final 2024 - and, it happened to be: The final after-14-years! Tuesday Daytime Gathering -- was held on December 17, 2024 at the store's Bernina Studio.
For 2024, the store’s Year-Long Gathering 2024 (3rd Tuesday, Monthly Daytime) is: Store Kit Choice: Participants find a kit that fits their 2024 aims.
Again: Please do NOT show up for the Gathering if you have not been contacted. Sorry!
If the Gathering is full and you wish to be placed on the Wait List for either of the Gatherings - or, to be notified if an opening comes about a Gathering, please
send mail to: GatheringInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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Reminders:
- The Gathering participants purchased, from our store, books or other patterns chosen to be part of the Gatherings and the fabric needed for quilts created during the Gatherings..
- The Gathering participant, by joining the Gathering, made a commitment of making a solid effort at completing the Gathering project for the year.
- For the 2024 Daytime Gathering, the yearly fee was $75. The fee was non-refundable once charged.
- Gathering participants had experience in sewing and in making quilts.
- Gathering participants, surely, interacted. However, the Gathering was not a class, although Sonja was available to assist during the ten-month Gathering sessions.
- The store was not be able to arrange and set-up class machines for use during the Gatherings. Gathering participants brought to the Gathering what they needed for sewing/cutting during the Gathering.
- Due to the numerous options / aims / of each Gathering participant, space at the Gathering was limited.
Gathering Participants had to be pre-signed up. "Drop in" participants were not accommodated. Sorry!
Further information was available on this Webpage and via eMail sent to Gathering participants.
The Gatherings were normally over-subscribed. If you wish more information about the monthly Daytime (third Tuesday) Gatherings:
send mail to: GatheringInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dot com
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Current Month Summary
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2024 Store-Kit Choice Daytime Tuesdays Gathering
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Daytime Gathering - December 2024
We celebrated the finale in style! Those that were able to come/participate filled the day with discussions and memories of past Gatherings.
A nice day -- and: A nice way to finish the year and 14 years of Gatherings.
Sonja
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For more information about the 2024 Gatherings, go to the following Web page:
Our 2024 Gatherings Web page and BLOG pointer
The most-recent Comment added to the Daytime Tuesday Gathering BLOG was:
January 8, 2025
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Archived Gatherings:
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6013 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
USA
Phone: (919) 782-2945
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send mail to: Webmaster for Bernina World of Sewing
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