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September 4, 2019 - In This Issue  
- BERNINA 
   Trade In Trade Up... Best Deals of the Year!
    Tula Pink Has Arrived!
    September Accessory of the Month
     830 Trade In  
- 1st Saturday Breakfast Club... THIS Saturday! Please RSVP
- New Fabric
- Classes/Events

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TRADE IN TRADE UP

The best deals of the year take place during BERNINA's Trade In Trade Up Promotion.

*Trade in any brand of machine in any condition.... to receive up to 25% OFF a new BERNINA machine!

*Promotion runs September 1-30th

*Special limited time financing offer:
0% interest for 60 months on BERNINA purchases of $3000
or more made with your BERNINA Credit Card
September 5-9, 2019 ONLY

Come on in for more details!

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TULA PINK HAS ARRIVED!

With Tula Pink, it is all about unicorns, rainbows and bling. What you are going to love is all the free goodies! Drop in to see these beautiful special editions, and give one a test drive!

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September Accessory of the Month

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830 TRADE UP

There will not be a better opportunity to trade in your Model 830 in for an updated 790 or 880. Time is running out!

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1ST SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB

1st Saturday Breakfast Club – September
Saturday, September 7,
9:30-11:00, 2019

*Special Guest - Trunk Show
*We will be revealing our new fabrics, patterns, and projects
*Bring your show and tell!
*We will have light refreshments and plenty of fun, friendship and chatting!
*We will have a small gift for those who attend!

Let us know you plan to attend so we are ready for you!

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NEW FABRIC

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CLASSES & EVENTS

BERNINA Creative Center – Software
Lettering Artwork Canvas Style
Thursday, September 5, 2019
10:00-3:00
Learn about Font options in Artwork Canvas to create specialty lettering. Use the Contour Tool to create unusual lettering that will convert to embroidery.

Lone Star Quilt
Friday, September 6, 2019
10:00-5:00
$25.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Judy Bryan
The best part of a Lone Star Quilt using a Quiltsmart pattern pack is the simplicity. Your intersections will match!  “Flip & Stitch” Method is used – just fuse, stitch, and flip for perfect matching pieces! No inset piecing! Only straight strips to cut – no angles or diamonds! Perfect intersections and beautiful points!You can choose to do the 38″, 58″, or now the Big Bright Star which was created to be for up to a queen size quilt.

1st Saturday Breakfast Club – September
Saturday, September 7,
9:30-11:00, 2019

See above for more info.

Skill Builder Series: Four-Patch Squared Table Runner
Saturday, September 7, 2019
12:30-4:30
$12:00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Judy Bryan
Use of the Creative Grids Square on Square 6″ Trim Tool will make this project simple to create. This tool will allow you to create 3 inch or 6 inch Square on Square blocks. No calculation needed – all the cutting measurements are printed right on the tool! Trimming each round as triangles are added creates perfectly square, uniform blocks. In this class you will learn and perfect use of the tool…. and create a great table runner at the same time!

Coneflower/After The Fire Sew Day
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:00-5:00
This is a sew day planned for those of you who were able to take Michelle de Groot’s classes: Coneflower or After The Fire. Several gals were hoping for a time when they could all get together and finish their projects.

Bee-utiful Sunflower Runner
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
10:00

Join us for this new monthly series where you will be creating fun table runners, while learning new embroidery techniques.

In September, you will be doing two applique, 3 embroidery and two custom quilting designs to complete this project.

BERNINA Creative Studio: Project – Triangle Table Runner
Thursday, Septebember 12, 2109
10:00
Fast and easy quilted projects like table runners are always fun. This attractive table runner is created with just one simple shape. The 60° triangle is perfect for this project. It goes together so quick and easy, you’ll want to make one for every season.

Spicy Spiral Table Runner
Friday, September 13, 2019
10:00-5:00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Cyndi Foote
We all were wowed by Cyndi’s Table Runner during show and tell at 1st Saturday Breakfast Club…now we are lucky because Cyndi has agreed to come teach this class! Using just eight fabrics, along with the 10 Degree Wedge Ruler, this creation is sure to add “spice” to your home.

MJ Messenger Bag
Saturday, September 14 & Saturday, September 21, 2019
10:00-5:00
$50.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Peggie Buckholts
Carry your electronic gear, books, papers, and supplies comfortable in this handy messenger-style book bag. The satchel has a zippered closure as well as hardware closures. It features two styles of handles including a detachable, adjustable strap for comfortable over-the-shoulder or cross-body carrying. A roomy interior has slip mesh pockets and a padded expanding divider. Zippered and slip pockets on the outside and a handy pen holder provide easy access to all your supplies. As always, this bag By Annie, is a great looking and functional bag. Come by and check out Peggie’s sample – she did a fantastic job on this very involved project!

Cutting Class: Wednesday, September 4, at 5:30 pm

Convergence Quilt, Ricky Tim’s Style
Friday, September 20, 2019
10:00-5:00
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Vicki Rundle
Convergence quilts feature two or more fabrics cut into strips, sewn together, then cut and pieced again. Nothing could be simpler – or more magical! Every one turns out a unique work of art!

Note: This picture was taken at the Quilt Show in Moab. It is a great example of a Convergence Quilt. I apologize that I do not have the name of who created this.

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"By all these lovely tokens September days are here,
with summer's best of weather
and autumn's best of cheer."

~ Helen Hunt Jackson

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