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 WINTER 2006 NEWSLETTER

Artista and Explorations software are not only for Bernina Embroidery machines but can be used with any embroidery machine on the market. Come and see what this exciting software can do!

EMBROIDER IT!                  FRIDAYS                  1-4PM           (FREE)

What fun!! Use our roomy classroom to get together with others who share the passion for embroidery. Use this time to complete embroidery projects for yourself or gifts and begin new embroidery projects, while sharing knowledge and learning new techniques and tips together. If you are new to machine embroidery, please join us.  We can learn together!  See you there!!

FINISH IT UP!         MONDAYS & TUESDAYS            10-4PM          (FREE)  

Is there a better way to spend Monday and/or Tuesday than to be working on your latest project with old and new friends at BJ’s Quilt Basket? Take advantage of our roomy classroom to sew, cut and press your way into finishing or starting a new project. Bring a lunch, beverages and snacks, or order in as a group.

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BERNINA NEWS

        Spring 2006 BERNINA MASTERY CLASSES

We encourage all new Bernina machine owners to attend “Bernina Mastery” classes. We want you to have the expertise needed to enjoy your machine. If you are a previous Bernina owner and would like to learn more about your machine and what it can do, please join us.

Mastery Classes I and II are for all Bernina owners. They’re designed to help you understand your machine, how it functions, and become comfortable with the inherent features of your machine. Mastery Class III (Embroidery) is for Bernina models 165-200. Mastery Class IV (Embroidery) is for Bernina models 165-200, 440QEE and 430E. Focus on the art of embroidery, accessories, design application, combining motifs, resizing, rotation, digitizing (if applicable), threads, needles, etc. for successful embroidery.


Mastery Class I: Machine overview including tension, needles, stabilizers, threads, care, cleaning and so much more.
Mastery Class II: Bernina “Feet”ures - use of many of the accessory feet to accomplish specific sewing & decorative stitch tasks.
Mastery Class III: For Bernina machines 165-200’s; computerized machine functions and purposes.
Mastery Class IV: Embroidery machines and modules - hooping, stabilizers, threads, card/CD use, and so much more.

 
Mastery Class I:    First Wednesday of every month                                                           
Mastery Class II:   Second Wednesday of every month                                All Mastery Classes are            
Mastery Class III:  Third Wednesday of every month                                             9:30am - 12:00pm
Mastery Class IV:  Fourth Wednesday of every month
 
Call to put your name on the list of attendees for each session you wish to join.
 
Please bring your machine, all accessories, basic sewing supplies, and scrap fabric to each “Mastery” class.
For embroidery classes also bring stabilizers and embroidery threads.

 

 


LOOK!!! 

Festival of Classes 2006 Registration and Class info

 now available.

Diamond Lake Retreat

Thursday - Sunday, Sept 20-24     $350

Sign up now to attend our annual quilting retreat at beautiful, peaceful and gorgeous Diamond Lake Resort. Piece a Debbie Caffrey mystery. Bring show and tell. Finish projects from other retreats and workshops or start new projects. Meals starting Thursday night dinner through Sunday breakfast are included; firewood is replenished daily. You will enjoy the view overlooking Diamond Lake while sewing in the Mt. Bailey room. Just relax, relax, relax and enjoy the beauty and quiet of the area. (Remember to pack the chocolate!!)  If you would like to come on Tuesday, September 18 or Wednesday, September 19. Cost for each extra day is $50/person, minimum 3 quilters per cabin.

BJ's Quilt Basket & Bernina Center
20225 Badger Road
Bend, Oregon 97702

barb@bjsquiltbasket.com

(541) 383-4310

(541) 383-2484

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