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Panguitch quilt walk + a NEW BERNINA Walking Foot!
It’s an exciting time at Dave’s BERNINA! Next week, we’re participating in the annual Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13. We look forward to this festival arriving in Utah every June. Local quilters descend on Panguitch for classes and community events—it’s always a great opportunity to reunite with old…
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Tips for Building the Perfect sewing kit
A sewing kit is every quilter and sewists’ best friend. Having every necessary piece of equipment on hand, organized, and within reach will save you hours of searching for the many different tools you need to access while sewing and quilting. Save this post for later, or copy the list below to start building your…
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4 Tips for Unpicking Sewn Stitches
It doesn’t matter how experienced of a sewist or quilter you are—you will, at some point, need to rip out stitches. Unpicking stitches has very little to do with skill level, experience, or the number of years you’ve devoted to working on your BERNINA machine. Mistakes are inevitable, and the most practiced quilters and sewists…
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back to basics: Sewing a perfectly straight line
Today we’re reviewing one of the core basics of quilting and sewing—sewing a perfectly straight line. It is an essential skill that every sewist and quilter has to learn, and even for practiced pros, it doesn’t hurt to get a little refresh! There are two big factors that influence the lines you get: Keep consistent…
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Simple Tips to Mend Clothes with Your BERNINA Machine
Are you starting to notice wear and tear on your clothing? Are you interested in making your wardrobe last a little longer, for the purposes of not breaking the bank or just living more sustainably? Then it’s time to pull out your Bernina Sewing Machine! There are so many things that you can do to…
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Rod’s Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips for The New Year
The new BERNINA machines are more than sewing machines—they’re advanced sewing computers. Because of this, they need to be treated a little differently than previous BERNINA machines you may have owned. The new year is the perfect time to perform maintenance on your sewing machine. You’re through the hectic making of the holidays and should…
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Cuddle Up with Bernina IN january
Are you ready to have fun with your fellow quilters and sewists, learn new techniques, and fall in love with serging on Shannon Minky fabrics? In Cuddle Up With BERNINA, quilters will partner up in twos to share a BERNINA L890 serger. This is the perfect event for you and your best quilting friend! During…
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December Holiday Events at Dave’s Bernina
With the holidays ramping up, Dave’s BERNINA is focused on helping our quilting and sewing community get ready for the high season for gift-making and giving. If you’re struggling with your gift list, we highly encourage you look over the class calendars for Dave’s Bernina – Provo and Dave’s Bernina – St. George. We still…
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November Sewing + Quilting Events at Dave’s Bernina
November at Dave’s BERNINA in Provo and St. George is packed with events to help you prepare for the upcoming holiday season, gather with fellow quilters and sewists, and invest in our community for the betterment of all. Remember, you can always check our calendar for classes, workshops, clubs, and social events at both of…
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Fall Sewing Retreats at Dave’s Bernina!
This fall season, we’re inviting our local sewists and quilters to explore fun sewing and quilting retreats at both Dave’s Bernina locations—Provo and St. George. Both the #GoodDay Sewing Retreat (Oct 15-18) and the Making Spirits Bright Fall Retreat (Oct 23-25) feature fun, project-based classes and workshops to expand your skills while crafting great quilts…
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