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BERNINA Middelburg News May / Jun 2017 Volume 6, Issue 4 Inside this issue: Bernina Sew Powerful Competition New Bernina Toolbox Software Fabric

Sewing Class Appliqué Quilt Workshop 2017 Quilt Festival Machine Embroidery Workshop Latte Embroidery Quilt Embroidery Software V8 Winter PJ s Pre

You can participate in this project even if you do not own a sewing machine.

The bib can be made by hand or by machine and must be practical, comfortable and easy to fit and remove around the neck.

1st - BERNINA 330 FL Fist Love @ R19,990 2nd - Chicago 5 @ R9,890 3rd - Sew&Go 5 @ R4,390 4th - WINON upright steamer @ R2,590 5th - WINON hand

1 BERNINA Middelburg News May / Jun 2017 Volume 6, Issue 4 Inside this issue: Bernina Sew Powerful Competition New Bernina Toolbox Software Fabric Fun Competition Bernina Clubday - Big Foot Book : Ft # 83 Circular Embroidery Ft # 82 & 92 Eyelets Overlock Club: Multi Purpose Pewter Embroidery Sewing Class Appliqué Quilt Workshop 2017 Quilt Festival Machine Embroidery Workshop Latte Embroidery Quilt Embroidery Software V8 Winter PJ s Pre Loved Machines Workshop NEW! All entries will be donated to a Frail Care Institution. You can participate in this project even if you do not own a sewing machine. Participate by making a colourful and creative bib from absorbent fabric such as towelling or dishcloth fabric with waterproof lining fabric. The bib can be made by hand or by machine and must be practical, comfortable and easy to fit and remove around the neck. An appropriate fastener is important. Use your own pattern or you can get a a suggested pattern and instructions at Bernina Middelburg. 1st - BERNINA 330 FL Fist R19,990 2nd - Chicago R9,890 3rd - Sew&Go R4,390 4th - WINON upright R2,590 5th - WINON hand held R490 You can enter more than one (1) bib. All entries must be handed in at a BERNINA shop or send directly to BERNINA RSA via PostNet to PostNet Melville - attention: Lorette - to reach BERNINA no later than June 30, Closing Date: 30 June 2017 Browse our Blog for more photo s and info

~ Fabric Fun Workshop in July Date to be confirmed Page 2 > Fabric Fun 2017 Competition: A date will be set aside in July to finalise the entries (or for those who have not started yet to get some

2 ~ Fabric Fun Workshop in July Date to be confirmed Page 2 > Fabric Fun 2017 Competition: A date will be set aside in July to finalise the entries (or for those who have not started yet to get some inspiration). Please advise before end of June if you would be interested in such a workshop so we can determine if we need to split the age groups. The BERNINA Fabric Fun Competition gives learners from grade 1-12 who have an interest in art, fashion design and sewing, the opportunity to compete nationally, boost their creativity and win significant prizes. There are 5 categories to choose from: 1) PRIMARY SCHOOL - GRADES 1-7 FUN WITH A T-SHIRT Use an affordable purchased T-Shirt in the colour and style of your choice which fits yourself and decorate it as you wish. Make use of textile paint and other washable trimmings as well as machine and hand stitching to decorate the T-Shirt.NO MACHINE EMBRODERY MOTIF WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE T-SHIRT 2) SECONDARY SCHOOL - GRADES 8-12 FUN WITH A STORY BOARD Create a full colour story board of how you will transform an ordinary T-Shirt and denim jean into a modern and fashionable outfit. 3) FASHION AND CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION STUDENT COMPETITION FROM HOMEMAKER TO QUEEN OF HEARTS Design and sew an outfit that will transform a homemaker into a Queen of Hearts (NOT THE QUEEN FOUND IN THE DECK OF CARDS COSTUME) going to a Red Carpet event. 4) MOTHER AND DAUGHTER/SON - GRADES 1-7 Fun decorating and sewing a Child s Hooded Towel Poncho. Teamed project for a mother and daughter/son - grades 1-7.& 5) THREE GENERATIONS HAVING FUN IN MAKING A CREATIVE MEMORY QUILT. Team project between grand mother (or adopted grandmother), mother and daughter/son in grades 8-12, in creating a creative memory quilt that can be a wall hanging or a bed warmer. Competition closing date August 15, More info available in store contact Elise on elise@berninamp.co.za

BERNINA Club Day: Tuesday 6 June @ 9:30 Page 3 The Bernina Club Days are exclusive to you the proud owner of a BERNINA Sewing machine with the exception of the February Club Day where everyone is

We are continuing our Club Day with BERNINA s The Big Book of Feet! Circular Embroidery Attachment #83 - Easy to stitch perfectly round circles in a range of sizes.

For those interested in purchasing these feet after the demonstration, a 10% Club discount will be applicable as per usual club discount on BERNINA accessories demonstrated on Club Days from 9:30

3 BERNINA Club Day: Tuesday 6 9:30 Page 3 The Bernina Club Days are exclusive to you the proud owner of a BERNINA Sewing machine with the exception of the February Club Day where everyone is welcome!! During these Club days we will be demonstrating a specific BERNINA foot or accessory to broaden your sewing possibilities and skills on your BERNINA Sewing machine. We are continuing our Club Day with BERNINA s The Big Book of Feet! Circular Embroidery Attachment #83 - Easy to stitch perfectly round circles in a range of sizes. Eyelet Set #82 with Eyelet Foot #92 - Creates functional and/or decorative eyelets create your own unique embroidery! This a great opportunity to learn to utilize presser feet to their optimum. For those interested in purchasing these feet after the demonstration, a 10% Club discount will be applicable as per usual club discount on BERNINA accessories demonstrated on Club Days from 9:30 until 11:00. Club Day R95.00 (Includes Refreshments, excludes notes and samples) ~ BERNINA Overlocker Club Day: Tuesday :30 BERNINA Overlocker Club after our usual BERNINA Club. This club is exclusive to you the proud owner of a BERNINA Overlocker! These Clubs will be a hands on workshop, so be sure to bring your Overlocker along to practice what was shown in class. For this Club Day we will be using the Multi-purpose Foot! This is a great opportunity to get to know your overlocker. 10% Club discount will be applicable as per usual club discount on BERNINA overlocker accessories demonstrated on Overlocker Club Days from +- 11:30 until 13:00. Overlocker Club Day R95.00 (Includes notes and samples) ~ Pewter Embroidery with Hester Steinman Hester Steinman of Cuddle-me-Crazy will be hosting a Pewter Embroidery Workshop at Bernina Middelburg in July. Please advise if you are interested in attending by end of June so that we can finalise arrangements with Hester. We will then confirm dates and details in our July Newsletter! More info available in store contact Elise on elise@berninamp.co.za PLEASE book your seats well in advance as we know this is going to be a very popular class and space is limited - All machines are welcome but Bernina machines will take preference!

Page 4 Sewing Class on Friday 23 & 30 June: ~ Sewing Class : Friday 23 & 30 Jun @ 14:00-16:30 The class is making Underwear this month which consists of a Pantie and Bra.

Fee : R85.00 per Class. PLEASE NOTE : Both of these Classes are payable in advance = R170.

cushion, small wall hanging or can be framed as a picture!

4 Page 4 Sewing Class on Friday 23 & 30 June: ~ Sewing Class : Friday 23 & 30 14:00-16:30 The class is making Underwear this month which consists of a Pantie and Bra. You will need to attend BOTH classes in order to complete this project! A sample is on display at Bernina Middelburg. Please confirm attendance and what to bring to the class with Elise or Sarah! Fee : R85.00 per Class. PLEASE NOTE : Both of these Classes are payable in advance = R ~ Quilting Workshop : Appliqué ~ Wednesday 14 June Apr Appliqué with Saying : My house is a home filled with Love This is a fun appliqué project that can be used in many ways such as a placemat, cushion, small wall hanging or can be framed as a picture! Please advise if you will be attending the class so we can ensure enough kits are available for the workshop or you can bring your own fabric etc. Class Fee : R includes Refreshments but excludes Kit, pattern, etc. REMINDER : Siyadala - We Create 2017 National Quilt Festival : 3-8 July 2017 Not to be missed in July! The 19th South African National Quilt Festival : Siyadala - We Create Presented By Dias Quilters' Guild, Port Elizabeth Date : 3-8 July 2017 Venue : The Collegiate High School for Girls centrally situated in Port Elizabeth. More info at the website : (Book tickets through Computicket)

~ Machine Embroidery Workshop: Wednesday 21 June @ 9:30 > Emb Technique Bouquet Page 5 Embroidery Technique Bouquet Please advise if you will be attending the class so we can ensure enough CD s are

The applicable embroidery design needs to be purchased for the class and is available from BERNINA @ R115.00 each. Classes R150.

In our FINAL class we will be assembling the Quilts, as by now ALL embroidery should have been completed!

5 ~ Machine Embroidery Workshop: Wednesday 21 9:30 > Emb Technique Bouquet Page 5 Embroidery Technique Bouquet Please advise if you will be attending the class so we can ensure enough CD s are available for the workshop. Sarah will let you know what is required for the class when booking! All machines are welcome but Bernina machines will take preference if classes are full. The applicable embroidery design needs to be purchased for the class and is available from R each. Classes R (Includes notes and Refreshments, excludes designs and materials etc). ~ Latte Embroidery Quilt: Saturday 24 June ~ 9h00 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE FINAL CLASS! In our FINAL class we will be assembling the Quilts, as by now ALL embroidery should have been completed! In our FINAL class we will be assembling the Quilts, as by now ALL embroidery should have been completed at this stage! IF you have ANY questions, Please contact Elise PRIOR to the class so that you can resolve any problems etc! This has been a beautiful machine embroidered quilt that taught you all about multi hooping, stabilizing, colour choices, textures, perfect placement and much more. ~ Embroidery Software V8 : Tuesday 27 9:30 : Workbook 3 Appliqué The amazing new Embroidery Software V8! We will be doing Appliqué in Workbook 3 of the new V8 software. Everyone is welcome to come and see how this amazing Software works, novice or pro! Tea/Coffee R15.00

Page 6 ~ Woolly Winter PJ s : Wednesday 28 June @ 9:30 We have completed our Winter Coat as per the Inspiration magazine in May and now for June we will be making Woolly winter PJ s.

~ Pre-Loved Machines For Sale! Bernette DECO 340 - R 17,000.00 BERNINA MIDDELBURG DEMO - 0132826601 / 082 895 6528 Bernina 730 & Embroidery Unit incl Mega Frame - R45,000.

6 Page 6 ~ Woolly Winter PJ s : Wednesday 28 9:30 We have completed our Winter Coat as per the Inspiration magazine in May and now for June we will be making Woolly winter PJ s. Your pattern will be in the Inspiration Magazine and all attending will need to purchase this issue. Classes - R per Lesson (Includes Refreshments - Excludes Book & Materials etc). ~ Pre-Loved Machines For Sale! Bernette DECO R 17, BERNINA MIDDELBURG DEMO / Bernina 730 & Embroidery Unit incl Mega Frame - R45, Elsa de Bruyn / elsa.debruyn@harcourts.co.za Aurora 440 Sewing Machine & Embroidery Module - R28, Kobie Malan Bernina 750 & Embroidery Unit - on request Linett Worsley / linett@polka.co.za Nina Cover Pro - on request Linett Worsley / linett@polka.co.za Grace Quilt Frame + Nina 1600P Machine + Quilt Cad & Laptop - R100, Janine Schoeman ~ Machine Repairs and Servicing Brandon Smith our BERNINA trained technician is in store every Thursday for Machine repairs and services. A Standard full service from R * this includes a Paraffin wash and Timing/tension. * Electronic and combo machines will be charged extra.

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