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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: 4403F Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington Phone: (910) 769-2775 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5
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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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News
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Fall Is Starting in Our Part of the World - 2021 Forges Ahead
A LOT of BERNINA and our store's Happenings are taking place.
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Just Some Happenings
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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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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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For Your Planning:
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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
SOON: Purchase - at our store: Bernina World of Sewing, Raleigh or Wilmington
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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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Our Store's BERNINA Machine Mastery Videos
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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 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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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:
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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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Gatherings
Bernina World of Sewing - Gatherings 2020-2021
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2020-2021
The 2020 Gatherings took place monthly, starting in January 2020 thru March 2020... and, COVID/etc. caused the project to be stay-at-home ZOOM sessions. This approach continued thru all of 2021.
- ZOOMed Evening Gathering: The second Monday of each month, 5:00-9:00pm.
- ZOOMed Daytime Gathering: The third Tuesday of each month, 9:00am-11:00am/noonish (with a Summer Break).
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Projects for 2021 included selecting a pattern from a book (many are using the K Fassett “Quilts in America” book for “inspiration” and using Other Fabric than the book discusses).
In 2020, the Daytime Gathering was a BlockOFMonth theme (BOM) using quilt patterns such as the "Reflected Harmony" pattern from Wilmington Prints. The Evening Gathering participant selected quilts from the book: "Extraordinary Log Cabin Quilts" by Judy Martin (2013) Crosley-Griffith Publishing Company, Inc.
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Daytime Gathering: (Modified for 2021)
- BOM Theme with using the pattern:
"ReflectedHarmony" from Wilmington Prints
- Selecting a pattern from a book (many are using the K Fassett “Quilts in America” book for “inspiration” and using Other Fabric than the book discusses).
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Evening Gathering: (Modified for 2021)
- Quilt Patterns Selected from the book:
"Extraordinary Log Cabin Quilts" by Judy Martin
- Selecting a pattern from a book (many are using the K Fassett “Quilts in America” book for “inspiration” and using Other Fabric than the book discusses).
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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 have been contacted, the next in-store session for the Morning Gathering is: Tuesday, Sometime 10:00am at the store and the next session of the Evening Gathering is: Monday, Sometime 5:00pm at the store. In the meantime, the Gatherings will be ZOOMed as discussed above.
Again: Please do NOT show up for the Gathering if you have not been contacted. 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 Gatherings, please
send mail to: GatheringInfo 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 2020 Gatherings, a yearly fee of $50 was charged when the attendee committed to the first Gathering he/she attended.
- 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, Gathering Participants must be pre-signed up. "Drop in" participants will not be accommodated. Sorry!
- If a Gathering participant decides to "drop out" of the 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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2020-2021 Gatherings
Projects for 2021 include selecting a pattern from a book (many are using the K Fassett “Quilts in America” book for “inspiration” and using Other Fabric than the book discusses).
The 2020 Daytime Gathering was a BlockOFMonth theme (BOM) using quilt patterns such as the "Reflected Harmony" pattern from Wilmington Prints. The Evening Gathering participant selected quilts from the book: "Extraordinary Log Cabin Quilts" by Judy Martin (2013) Crosley-Griffith Publishing Company, Inc.
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March -thru- June... and continuing through all of 2021
This is a summary of some of the photos sent in during the COVID-19 Phase-1 Stay at Home time. We ZOOMed a bit through most of 2020 and thru all of 2021: Thank you for participating.
Sonja
Some of the Gatherers have started working on projects related to:
Progress Report/Info Regarding The QUILTS in AMERICA by Kaffe Fasset Book Project
July and Onwards - 2020-21
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March -thru- June 2020
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For more information about the 2020-2021 Gatherings, go to the following Web page:
Our 2020-2021 Gatherings Web page and BLOG pointer
(The most recent BLOG comment on the above was: September, 2021).
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March, 2020
Your Work-In-Various-Stages of progress is fun to see. How will it all turn out? I look forward to seeing such!
Sonja
Evening Gathering
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Daytime Gathering
(February)
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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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