Bernina World of Sewing

A World of Stitching at Your Fingertips!
Oak Park Shopping Center    6013 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-2601 Raleigh Phone:  (919) 782-2945   Hours:  Mon-Sat 10-5,Sun 1-5	Wilmington: 4403F Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 Wilmington Phone: (910) 769-2775    Hours:  Mon-Sat 10-5

Welcome!   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.... Machine Sale in-store Availability and Prices will never be better than NOW. Machine availability is a challenge - however, we continue to 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. In-Store Weekly Specials May 23-29 End of Bolt Sale 20% Off When Buy All Fabric on a Bolt and: Extra 10% off Clearance Fabrics Our Bernina Studio Now is in Full-Swing for Classes and Events. Questions/Comment? - eMail us at: send mail to: BerninaStudio at Bernina World of Sewing dot com To go directly to Selected Classes and to our Web calendar, click below: Class/Event Calendar Special One-Day Class Gail Yellen - A One Day Serger Workshop Click Here for Info Studio Classroom Views BERNINA Trade-In(s) and More Month May Specials and Activities Stay Tuned for More Information and: We look forward to seeing you at the store! May: BERNINA Trade-In(s) and More Month The ever-popular event: It's Here and "It's a BIG Deal" Trade-in of any brand or model sewing machine on a New BERNINA: Save 25% off ANY BERNINA Machine priced $999 and up. Trade-in selected BERNINA models on New BERNINA machines: Special priced B 880 Plus, B 790 Plus, B 770 QE Plus. and receive FREE Gift with Purchase. See below and, of course: Check specifics with the store! Trade-in your current BERNINA 7/8 Series Embroidery Module: Special priced NEW 7/8 Series Embroidery Module with Smart Drive Technology. and receive a Maxi Hoop with Purchase. Trade-in any Longarm machine: Save 25% off ANY BERNINA Longarm Machine Save 25% off the BERNINA Stitch Regulator Special Financing May 1-31 BERNINA Trade-In(s) and More Month Info: If you have questions at his time, please eMail us at: send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com May Financing Financing Options Including: *60 mths... $5000 or More Using BERNINA Credit Card May 1 - May 31, 2022 *60 months on purchases $5000 and more using your BERNINA Credit Card. Equal Monthly Payments Required: May 1 - May 31, 2022 Don't Have a Bernina Credit Card? Click Here to Apply Today In preparation-of, perhaps browse the following. Pre-Buy BERNINA Planning Web-form Some matters to keep in mind.... If you prefer to view the Some matters... Web-form in PDF format, please click on: If you have questions about any of the above, please eMail us at: send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com

Recent Fabrics 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). Sunbright - Quilting Treasures 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard Sunbright Web Shopping School Is Cool - Wilmington Prints 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard School IsCool Web Shopping Selected May 2022 michael miller Glow In The Dark Fabrics 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard Glow In The Dark Fabrics Web Shopping Wicked - Quilting Treasures 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard Wicked Web Shopping Gnome-ster - Wilmington Prints 100% Cotton $11.99 Per Yard Gnome-ster Web Shopping To see more selected Just-Arrived fabrics, click on: Kit: Lakeside - Wilmington BATIKS 95" Square Quilt $249.00 Debi has completed the Store Sample at the Raleigh store; stop by and see it. The Kit is now available for ordering. Lakeside Quilt Kit Web Shopping Questions? eMail us at: send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com Kit: Pathways - Kay England - Wilmington Prints 89" Square Quilt $219.99 Debi has completed the Store Sample at the Raleigh store; stop by and see it. The Kit is now available for ordering. Pathways Quilt Kit Web Shopping Questions? eMail us at: send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com Kit: Moonlight - Wilmington Prints, Featuring Wilmington Batiks 95" x 95" Quilt $249.99 Sonja has completed the Store Sample at the Raleigh store; stop by and see it. The Kit is now available for ordering. Moonlight Quilt Kit Web Shopping Ready for Quilting Completed Questions? eMail us at: send mail to: StoreSamples at Bernina World of Sewing dot com 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 Comment from Webmaster: If you are interested in a work-in-progress example of my using the V9 Trial Version software, go to: bwos Webmaster's BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Work-in-Progress Example Questions/Comment? Just send me an eMail: BerninaEmbroiderySoftware9 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com and I will get back to you. 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! If you have questions about any of the above, please eMail us at: send mail to: BerninaEmbroiderySoftware9 at Bernina World of Sewing dot com BERNINA Toolbox 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. For information, go to the BERNINA Website at: BERNINA USA Website for Toolbox Information Don't hesitate to let us know how your progress goes and if there is something we can do to assist you. We look forward to working with you. If you have feedback, please eMail us at: Any questions or comments, please: send mail to: BWOSToolbox at Bernina World of Sewing 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. (Click on the Following to see): Webmaster's July 2021 Toolbox Example 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. ---- BWOS Calendar: (Note the class Location is color coded) Raleigh and Wilmington ---- ---- If you have any questions or otherwise, please: send mail to: Webmaster regarding classes at Bernina World of Sewing ---- Our Store's BERNINA Machine Mastery Videos 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 One-Step BERNINA Air Threader Intuitive operation via touch screen Fast, precise & quiet Extremely convenient Total Stitch Control for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to:: L890 Info on BERNINA USA Website BERNINA L860 Overlocker Overlocker with color touch screen One-Step BERNINA Air Threader Easy on-screen stitch selection Convenient freearm Total Stitch Control Grand sewing space for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to:: L860 Info on BERNINA USA Website BERNINA L850 Overlocker The ultimate Overlocker One-step BERNINA Air Threader Extremely fast, precise and quiet Convenient freearm Total Stitch Control for perfect seams Grand sewing space for more information via the BERNINA Website, go to:: L850 Info on BERNINA USA Website BERNINA USA L8 Series Press Announcement Aug 11, 2020 PDF BERNINA Overlocker Product Comparison Info: If you have questions about the above, please call the Raleigh store: 919 782 2945 or eMail us at: send mail to: L8Overlockers at Bernina World of Sewing dot com

BERNINA 7 Series - Why Not Treat Yourself to the Best? A few 7 Series Models: B790 Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting Enhanced editing in embroidery, Thread Away Working Space: 13" extended freearm, 10.00 inches to right of needle. B770QEE Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting Embroidery capable, BERNINA Dual Feed Working Space: 13" extended freearm, 10.00 inches to right of needle. B740 Comfortable Sewing and embellishing Embroidery capable, BERNINA Dual Feed Working Space: 10.00 inches to right of needle. B700 Embroidery Large intuitive user interface, Quilt embroidery results. Embroider designs up to 400 x 210 mm They Look Great and Sew Great - and are Special! Want to arrange a time for Try/Sew? eMail to: BWOSSpecialEditionMachines at Bernina World of Sewing dot com For additional information, using the BERNINA Website, click on the following: 7 Series on Bernina Site

BERNINA 4 Series At Bernina World of Sewing BERNINA 480, 475 and 435 are Here And they Sew Great! Sonja's Initial Comments after some sewing with the B480: (Shown in no particular order) First-try, noticed, Features: Same Screen size / appearance as the new 5Series machine. Excellent lighting Thread Cutter Automatic Secure Button Large bobbin Freehand system An easy accessible connection for the BSR if you have a BSR 9mm stitch blade shows the decorating stitches great Some Examples of Bernina 480 Stitches (Click on the above to see in a larger-sized image). (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) To see more information related to the BERNINA 4 Series shown on the BERNINA USA Website, click on: BERNINA 4 Series information shown on the BERNINA USA Website Questions/Comments or if you wish to be alerted when our BERNINA 4 Series machines are ready for you to try: Just eMail: send mail to: BWOS4Series@BerninaWorldofSewing.com BERNINA 3-Series Machines: BERNINA 335 and BERNINA 325 Give them a Look! Now, at Our Store Some Highlites: B 335 Superior stitch control Easy buttonholes Easy threading and More. MSRP $1,499 B 325 Easy threading Customize sewing-speed Big space for big ideas and More. MSRP $1,299 For online information for the machines, click on: BERNINA Website 3 Series - 335 BERNINA Website 3 Series - 325 Send me a note if you would like me to arrange a try-yourself session: send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com 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. Some Highlites: 5mm Stitch Width New 4.3" Color Touch Screen Automatic Thread Cutter Security Stitch Personal Settings and More. MSRP $3,499.00 (Ask the store for current sales going on) For online information for the machine, click on: BERNINA USA Webpage Information for B535 A special, long-lasting machine. Send me a note if you would like me to arrange a try-yourself session: send mail to: CurrentSpecials at Bernina World of Sewing dot com Online Purchase of BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories Our Web Shopping site offers BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories. For some information, please go to: Information and Pointer-to Our Web Shopping for BERNINA Presser Feet / Accessories Bernina World of Sewing - Gatherings 2022 2022 The 2022 Gatherings are taking place monthly and started in January 2022. Daytime Gathering (held in the store's Bernina Studio): The third Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-4:00pm. Evening Gathering (held in the store's Bernina Studio): The second Monday of each month, 5:00pm-8:30pm The January-thru-May Daytime Gathering will be a Blooming 9-Patch using the pattern from the book: Tradition With A Twist Book By Blanche Young & Dalene Young Stone and/or supplemented by a class handout developed by Sonja. The January-thru-May Daytime Gathering fee is $50. The fee is non-refundable once charged. If the participant chooses to use the class handout developed by Sonja, that will be an additional one-time $10 charge paid at the time of the first Gathering. After a Summer Break June/July, a second 2022 five-month Daytime Gathering is planned starting in August. That Gathering's project will be determined by May 1. The Evening Gathering's projects are using patterns from the calendar: the ART of the QUILT 2022 By Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio. There will be a $50 fee for the year. For more information about the Gatherings: send mail to: GatheringInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dot com Browse, below, for Gathering information as it develops in upcoming months. Gatherings 2022 Daytime: Blooming 9-Patch or Evening: the ART of the QUILT 2022 Daytime Gathering: Blooming 9-Patch using the pattern from the book: Tradition With A Twist Book By Blanche Young & Dalene Young Stone and/or supplemented by a class handout developed by Sonja. Evening Gathering: Using patterns from the Calendar: the ART of the QUILT 2022 By Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio 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 May 17, 2022 at the store's Bernina Studio and the next in-store session for the Evening Gathering is: Monday, 5:00pm - 8:30pm May 9, 2022 and is also held at the store's Bernina Studio. Again: Please do NOT show up for the Gathering if you have not been contacted. Sorry! If the Gathering is full and you wish to be placed on the Wait List for either of the Gatherings - or, to be notified if an opening comes about a Gathering, please send mail to: GatheringInfo at Bernina World of Sewing dot com Reminders: 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 2022 Gatherings, the January-thru-May fee is $50. 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 2022 Daytime Gathering January-thru-May's project is a Blooming 9-Patch using the pattern inspired by the book: Tradition With A Twist Book By Blanche Young & Dalene Young Stone and/or supplemented by a class handout developed by Sonja. Daytime Gathering - April 2022 Another hard-working / successful day in the Studio. Your work looks great. We started discussions about Fall 2022 Daytime Gathering projects: I look forward to hearing about / discussing additional project possibilities: Time is flying - We will decide, soon. Sonja 2022 Evening Gathering Using patterns from the Calendar: the ART of the QUILT 2022 By Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio For more information about the 2022 Gatherings, go to the following Web page: Our 2022 Gatherings Web page and BLOG pointer The most-recent Comment added to the Gathering BLOG was: May 2, 2022 Archived Gatherings: Just go to: Archived Gatherings Web page.