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!
News
Psst....
Machines' Availability
As has been mentioned / noticed as 2023 gets underway: BERNINA and bernette Machine Availability has "opened up". If you are considering a machine-purchase soon: Take advantage of the current machine availability and in-store pricing as well as as-long-as-available GiftsWithPurchase. Call the store (919 782 2945) to arrange a Try-Before-Buy session.
Or, fill out the Pre-Buy Webform at:
Pre-Buy Webform
and we will get back to you.
Perhaps you will purchase an Autographed Special BERNINA? We have Kaffe 2022 Special Machines - including Embroidery Modules - ready for you. A limited number of such are Kaffe-Autographed as well.
Machine Sale in-store Availability and Prices will never be better than NOW. Machine availability is a challenge - however, BERNINA and bernette machines are coming in daily and we have great machines for you to try; call or eMail us with a request for a sit-together time at the store.
Phone: 919 782 2945
eMail:
TryBeforeYouBuy at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom
Are you heading into using Trial Version of BERNINA Embroidery Software V9? If so and want to share some experiences-of with me, please browse this Web page,
below.
National Embroidery Month:
February 1 -thru- February 28
Special Prices on in-store BERNINA and bernette Machines and Accessories for the Embroidery Sewer.
Special events in-store, in-our-classrooms and online.
- and -
Continue to take advantage of all our BERNINA and bernette products: In-Store and Orderable.
Classes and Events
At our Raleigh Studio Classroom
Beginning Machine Embroidery
Embroidery Gatherings
Feb. 1 thru Feb. 28:
Accessory of the Month
Purchase a BERNINA Embroidery capable machine
Receive the Embroidery Module for FREE
(While supplies last)
Trade-In a prior BERNINA Series 5, 7/8 Embroidery Module
Get 50% off MSRP on the NEW Smart Drive Technology (SDT) Embroidery Module
Accessories Offer
25% off MSRP On the BERNINA Embroidery Bundle, on the PLUS Upgrade Kit for BERNINA 770 QE and on BERNINA and bernette Embroidery Hoops.
(While supplies last. Some exclusions may apply)
Special bernette Offers
b70 DECO and b79 Special Prices
Purchase one of these and receive the Snap Hoop Monster Magnetic attachment FREE.
(While supplies last. Some exclusions may apply)
Also... Special machines and accompanying Gift-With-Purchase offerings (limited to as long as quantities are available):
Click below to view a PDF for more information)
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).
To see more selected Just-Arrived fabrics, click on:
Kit: Swirling Leaves - Primitive Gatherings,
Featuring moda United Notions Autumn Gatherings Flannel
100" x 100" Quilt $279.99
Sonja has completed the center for the Store Sample at the Raleigh store and it is "out for quilting"; stay tuned. The Kit is now available at the Raleigh store (currently, not online). If a Winter-time project making a 100" x 100" flannel quilt that contains 64 blocks of 21 "pieces" per Block interests you: Sonja would be slightly ahead of you and would share experiences.
A reminder: We have a good selection of fabrics in our "Inventory Reduction" area that are marked 30% (at least) off. We have also selected panels in this area. Fabrics are added to this Sale area regularly as we aim at keeping the number of fabrics in this area at a sufficient level to make room for new fabric that is currently arriving and on the way! Stop by and check-out the Fabric Sale area.
Special Events, Sales and More
Stay tuned for information - However: Always know that the store has the LATEST information. Stop by!
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
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!
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?
Let's try the BERNINA Toolbox soon. Priced right, with a free 30-day trial available: Now.
What The Example Worked With - If interested-in, See Pointer-to, below.
We used Toolbox to:
Modify a previously-digitized design's
information for stitching out "just" the 3" Star for use in a quilt piece being created during our store's Quilt Along 2021.
The 3" Star will be stitched on the project's Background fabric (trimmed to 3 1/2") for placing into the four-outer squares of the 4th-month borders of the Quilt Along project.
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.
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:
BERNINA L890 Overlocker
Truly a revolution in Overlock and Coverstitching
(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
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
(Click on the following to see in a larger-sized image)
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.
The 2023 Tuesday Daytime Gathering is taking place monthly throughout 2023.
Daytime Tuesday Gathering (held in the store's Bernina Studio): The third Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-4:00pm.
The store’s Year-Long Gathering 2023 (3rd Tuesday, Monthly Daytime) is: Pattern Choice: Participants find a pattern that fits their 2023 aims. Some will choose patterns from the book: Quilt Recipes By Jen Kingwell. Some will choose another Jen Kingwell pattern - and, some will find another pattern! A true Participant's Choice Daytime Gatherings for 2023.
Browse, below, for Gathering information as it develops in upcoming months.
Gatherings 2023
3rd Tuesday of the Month Daytime: Participant's Choice of Pattern
Daytime Gathering:
Pattern Choice: Participants find a pattern that fits their 2023 aims. Some will choose patterns from the book: Quilt Recipes By Jen Kingwell. Some will choose another Jen Kingwell pattern - and, some will find another pattern! A true Participant's Choice Daytime Gatherings for 2023.
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 Daytime Gathering is: Tuesday, 10:00am - 4:00pm February 21, 2022 at the store's Bernina Studio.
For 2023, the store’s Year-Long Gathering 2023 (3rd Tuesday, Monthly Daytime) is: Pattern Choice: Participants find a pattern that fits their 2023 aims. Some will choose patterns from the book: Quilt Recipes By Jen Kingwell. Some will choose another Jen Kingwell pattern - and, some will find another pattern! A true Participant's Choice Daytime Gatherings for 2023.
Again: Please do NOT show up for the Gathering if you have not been contacted. Sorry!
The Gathering participants purchase, from our store, books or other patterns chosen to be part of the Gatherings and the fabric needed for quilts created during the Gatherings..
The Gathering participant, by joining the Gathering, is making a commitment to make a solid effort at completing the Gathering project for that five-month period.
For the 2023 Daytime Gathering, the yearly fee is $75. The fee is non-refundable once charged.
Gathering participants should have experience in sewing and in making quilts.
Gathering participants, surely, interact. However, the Gathering is not a class, although Sonja will be available to assist during the five-month Gathering session.
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, space at the Gathering is limited.
Gathering Participants must be pre-signed up. "Drop in" participants will not be accommodated. Sorry!
Current Month Summaries
2023 Pattern Choice Daytime Tuesdays Gathering
Tuesday Daytime Gathering - January 2023
We have a start to 2023! It was terrific to be "back" in Gathering action and exciting to see/discuss all the patterns that will be attacked as the months go by.
Sonja
For more information about the 2023 Gatherings, go to the following Web page:
Our 2023 Gatherings Web page and BLOG pointer The most-recent Comment added to the Daytime Tuesday Gathering BLOG was:
January 21, 2023
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