2023 Quilt Along General Information

This Web page is a central-place for information regarding our year-long 2023 BOM Quilt Along project.

Any questions or comments about the following, please:
send your eMail to: QuiltAlong2023 at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom

If you are here looking for information regarding the 2022 Quilt Along (City of Oaks) at our store, please click on the following to go to that Webpage:
2022 QuiltAlong "City of Oaks" at our Store
Or eMail us at: QuiltAlong2022 at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom

News!

• The store is taking a break from the store's Traditional Quilt Along in 2023 and has selected a pattern that we hope you will enjoy. Read, below, some details of the 2023 Quilt Along at our Raleigh and Wilmington stores.

If you have Questions/Comments/Problems/etc.? eMail to: QuiltAlong2023 at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom

Information for QuiltAlong 2023

• A 12-month program which will start in January 2023 and finish in December 2023.  

• You work at your own pace. No deadlines, no fabric kits to pick up, or finished blocks to show every month. 

• Participants will be responsible for purchasing the pattern and fabric for this quilt. All supplies purchased from BWOS will be discounted 10%.

• The pattern contains detailed instructions for the full year.

• There is no monthly video or PDF download instructions. 

• Enjoy sharing photos, tips, and tricks in a private Facebook. Participation in the Facebook group is not required. 

• A Road Trip Quilt Along Sit and Sew will be held in the Raleigh Studio on the last Wednesday of every month in 2023 for participants to work on and help each other with their blocks.  A $10 registration fee will get you an entire day of sewing bliss and '70's tunes. The $10 fee will be deducted from any purchases made in the store on that day. Advance registration is required. A monthly Road Trip Sit and Sew will also be held at the Wilmington store. Dates to be announced.

Now that you’re caught up with program details and changes, here’s your "Road Trip" Itinerary: 

• You’ll be excited to know that Amy O’Donnell will be your Tour Guide on this year’s adventure.

• A kickoff will be held in the Bernina Studio (Raleigh) on Saturday January 7th from 10:30-1pm. 

• This quilt requires advanced beginner or intermediate to advanced level quilting skills.  

• Finished size, if completed according to the pattern, is 60 x 74 inches

• This stash friendly quilt requires 24 - 1/4-yard cuts or fat quarters in various bright colors specified in the pattern and 3 3/8 yards of background fabric. We recommend purchasing 4 yards to allow for a wider outer border and binding. 

• The instructions for this quilt are EXCELLENT. They contain great graphics and very detailed instructions. 

• Do you like the shop sample?? The shop sample quilt fabrics or similar fabrics will be kitted to save you time in choosing your fabrics. The kits are $72 (discount included-does not include background fabric) and are only available by pre-ordering.

• The Road Trip shop sample will be shown at the City of Oaks Holiday Party on December 10th, 2022 and will hang in the store after that. A Wilmington shop sample is being made now. 

• Patterns are in stock and available for purchase at any time at either store. 

So, check your schedule and pack your bags - the 2023 Bernina World of Sewing "Road Trip" Quilt Along is about to begin, and we hope you will join us. 

Happy Sewing, Everyone!!! 
Your Friends at BERNINA World of Sewing.

If you have Questions/Comments/Problems/etc.? eMail to: QuiltAlong2023 at Bernina World of Sewing Wilmington dotcom