Gina's BERNINA Blog

What’s New…

Gina — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:21 +0000

Hello everyone! When I was asked to post on Gina’s blog, I thought to myself, what will I say? Well here goes… I think a blog should include useful information and fun facts… about sewing, of course. Hopefully after reading our blog, you will feel closer to us. We are all avid sewers (obviously) and truly enjoy helping our customers and those of you out in cyber world with your sewing questions and needs.

I want to share with you some of my favorite patterns. I will start with the Chic Mademoiselle by Carina Gardner. Check out this picture of Laurel modeling this awesome top, too cute! This top is perfect for the older girl, the pattern includes sizes XS (2/3T) to an XXL (10). I made one for a 10 year old, third grader, she wore it to school and loved it. For those of you with ten year olds, you know this is HUGE!

Mary Nussbaum

“Mondays with Mary” Teacher … and now blogger

You just have to have some……

Gina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:15 +0000

Check out this fabric! Laptop bags, ipad covers, pillowcases, or hey, just some for your stash…. This is too cute!
FaceWoof.com Fabric for dog lovers!

Or for you cat lovers… KittyTwidder.com

Just Arrived….. Laminated Dr. Suess Fabric! Great for raincoats, totes, tablecloths for classrooms and toy rooms, or put under highchairs to catch the spills! It’s washable too.

We have a fabulous selection of laminated fabrics… not just for kids. One of our customers used it on the back of a quilt for an outdoor quilt when the grass is a bit wet! Great idea!!

What? Bolt of the Day…. 50% off

Gina — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:51:27 +0000

That’s right! Check it out daily – you must come in to see what fabric we are featuring. Could be your lucky day! Today’s fabric is very fun, you might be able to guess what the theme is of today’s fabric!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM GINA’S

Fabulous Raincoat, Awesome Girls Outfit and Calorie Free Candy!!

Gina — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:26 +0000

Carol Ann modeling her raincoat made out of laminate fabric! Isn’t it fabulous and how precious is Carol Ann? She has been a long time BERNINA owner, but just got a new 830 and she is loving it! She loved the teflon foot that makes sewing on laminate a breeze.

You really should not miss Betty’s classes on the Avalon Jacket and Insa Skirt! Wouldn’t your sweet girl in your life feel like a princess in this outfit? It is really an easy outfit to sew and Betty teaches you how to make it look like a one of a kind with fun trims and embellishments. Betty is truly a sewing professional, you will love her classes!

Details of the Avalon Jacket… with a little owl applique on the t-shirt poking through!

Details of the Insa Skirt!!

Yes…. Calorie Free Candy! Still time to make a little something out of this delicious fabric. Pillowcases, skirts, jumper, table runners…

You’ve met the teachers…. now for a few pictures of the projects!

Gina — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:54 +0000

Now that you have met the teachers on the previous blog, here are just a few pics of some of the projects you could be sewing this month! Just a sampling, come into the store and check out all of the class projects!

In Sewing for Children 101 you will start with the Bridget Dress and move onto the Ruffle Pants!! But that’s not all, come check out the Julia Skirt and the Lindsey Dress.

The Serenity Shoulder Bag… it’s a fabulous new bag taught by Sue! She will teach you how to use Texture Magic and Soft and Stable in the construction of this bag. You will love it!!

Applique the Easy Way, a fabulous applique technique taught by Jodi. This class is offered in the evening this month!

Pat’s new series, Home Dec 101 will teach you basics of making pillows, using cording, inserting a zipper and making these cool placemats. Isn’t the fabric awesome? It’s new from Free Spirit.

Meet some of our Teachers…..

Gina — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:33:37 +0000

If you did not have a chance to meet our teachers at our recent “Meet the Teacher” Event, we would like to introduce them to you virtually. Our teacher event was a lot of FUN and please join us the next time.

Toni specializes in the quilting classes. Check out her many classes in our schedule, piecing techniques, color, fabric pottery, and t-shirt quilts to name a few!

Pat teaches clothing construction. Her Sewing for Children Series has been very popular. Pat has added Home Dec and Serger classes this year too.

Marialice is a licensed Martha Pullen Instructor and specialized in heirloom sewing and heirloom sewing in the embroidery hoop! Her samples are just precious, come in and see them.

Monday Nights with Mary…. what can I say but…. FUN FUN FUN. Lots of different fun outfits you can complete in one evening.

Sue is teaching 2 bags this spring. The Serenity Shoulder bag and the Mail Sack. Sue has an excellent method of teaching, so if bags intimidate you, take her classes. You will be well on your way to making more than one!!

Reeta is teaching the Professional Tote. Everyone is crazy about this tote!!

Sherri is back teaching Raw Edge Applique and has added a new class for paper piecing. Stunning workmanship, and she will teach you her tricks!!

And of course there is Kathy… pictured at the machine in a Mastery Class. Not only does she teach our guide classes, she also teaches her expertise in the free-motion quilting world with a basic class and and an advanced series. She will also be teaching classes specifically for the 830′s.

Meet the Teacher Event….

Gina — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:21:04 +0000

We have a wonderful group of knowledgeable and fun teachers at Gina’s Bernina Sewing Center! Learn to quilt, applique, sew for children, sew for yourself, make bags, make pillows and panels for your house. Our winter/spring class list is extensive! Please come in and meet the teachers, check out the project and enjoy a morning at Gina’s on…………..

SATURDAY

JANUARY 14

10 – 12 AM

Happy students from Kathy Drew’s Advanced Machine Quilting Class.

Students, Sherrian and Carol from one of Toni’s quilting classes!

Check out our website or drop by the store for a list of all current classes.

End of Year Clearance Sale!

Gina — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:30:34 +0000

Don’t Miss the Biggest Year End Clearance Sale Ever!

Starting December 27-31st, 2011

It’s a different Sale everyday!

December 27th & 28th, Tuesday & Wednesday

30% Off All Fabrics (1/2 yard Minimum Cuts)
30% Off Patterns, Notions, Precut Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls
50% OFF Christmas Fabric & Halloween Fabrics (1 yard Minimum cuts)
25% Off BERNINA Accessories

December 29th, Thursday

35% Off All Fabrics (1/2 yard Minimum Cuts)
50% Off Christmas Fabrics & Halloween Fabrics (1 Yard Minimum Cuts)
25% Off BOOKS & In Stock Embroidery Collections!!! (Never Discounted and yep, they are included this 1 day Only!)
25% Off BERNINA Accessories

December 30th & 31st, Friday & Saturday

40% Off All Fabric (1 Yard Minimum Cuts)
50% Off Christmas Fabrics & Halloween Fabrics (1 Yard Minimum Cuts)
25% Off Patterns, Notions, Precut Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, & BERNINA Accessories

We will be Closed Monday, December 26th but the rest of the week we will have our normal shop hours.

Be Sure to check out the Classroom while you are in. We will have several pieces of Furniture that we are selling at greatly reduced prices.
We will also be cleaning out all week long so we will be adding stuff to the Clearance Tables. Patterns, Books, Block of The Month Kits, Discontinued Threads etc.

You won’t want to miss out!!!

Perfect project for the long holiday weekends – An Afternoon with Kaffe

Gina — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:30:07 +0000

Do spend an afternoon with one of our favorite fabric designers here at Gina’s. We love the Kaffe Fassett Fabrics so much we just had to put together a special weekend quilt project for you. 3 different fabric combination’s to choose from and you will have it done by the time the ball drops!! All kits include backing fabric as well! Check them out…………..

Holiday Hours At Gina’s

Gina — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:23:31 +0000

Gina’s will be closed

Saturday, December 24th and

Monday, December 26th.

Enjoy your holidays with your family and we’ll see you on Tuesday, December 27th when we will start our End of Year Clearance Sale.

Watch your emails for all the information on our yearly sale!

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Weather Closing Information

With signs of winter baring down on us early this year, we want to make sure you are well informed of our shop’s closings.

While, it’s a rare circumstance Gina’s Sewing Center is closed, if we do feel the need to be safe and stay home, please check out our Facebook Page for up to date closing details. You don’t need to join Facebook to see this information, just bookmark this link for future reference.

http://www.facebook.com/GinasBerninaSewingCenter

Please be safe this winter season!