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4219 E. Indian School Rd
           Suite 103               Fall 2021 Winter 2022
      Phoenix, AZ 85018                   October
         602.553.8350
                                         November
  www.berninaconnection.com
                                         December
    Open Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00
       Closed Sunday                      January
Diane Ebner & Val Sparks, Owners
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What‘s New in BERNINA Embroidery Software V9
           With Mary Lewkowitz              No Charge
                   Fri      Nov 5          2-4
                  Mon        Dec 13         2-4
                  Tue        Jan 18         3-5
BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 is the newly developed software
with the long time embroiderist and the BERNINA Software newbie
in mind. It opens the door to outstanding and creative embroidery
and is available in two levels. And if you’re ready for it, you can
easily upgrade from Creator to Designer Plus any time.
Check out the new features in Version 9 in an Introductory Class.
•    New way to send designs via a WiFi device
•    New interface with video tutorials, direct access to help,
     webinars, a blog and open recent designs
•    New editing tools: branching, closet join and weld
•    Improved applique, color photo stitch, basic shapes, Corel
     SE and auto digitizing
•    Added keyboard lettering, 6 new fonts, cutwork features

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Amanda Murphy
                     Returns to Bernina Connection

       Thursday, February 10          5-9       $28                    Get to Know Art & Stitch
   Amanda has been chosen as one of the first group of                                         Friday, February 11
   Aurifilosophers! She loves Aurifil thread and in this
   lecture will share why. This lecture covers thread                                              10-4     $89
   basics, including information on weight and ply, spool                           Learn the basics of Art and Stitch with
   positioning, needle recommendations and tension                                  Q-matic with Certified Instructor and
   settings. She’ll show you the ways to incorporate                                BERNINA         Expert        Amanda
   different weights of Aurifil in your work. You will                              Murphy.     From constructing basic
   receive a swag bag from Aurifil!                                                 patterns to modifying designs, we’ll
                                                                 explore the features Art and Stitch has to offer. We’ll
                                                                 cover the basic drawing tools & magic tools as well as
       Free-Motion Quilting:                                     some quick shortcuts that make designing and
   Developing Your Personal Style                                modifying files easier. Plus how to use the designs
                                                                 hidden within Art and Stitch to make your own creations!
      Thursday, February 10            10-4      $89
   Have you admired the work of expert quilters but                     Circle & Oval Rulers:
   don’t know where to begin when quilting your own
   projects? This class demystifies the process. We’ll
                                                                      My Favorite Quilting Tools
   learn to free-motion quilt a variety basic patterns and          Saturday, February 12                       10-4             $89
   then create more complex designs by breaking up the
   design space and filling it in. Toward the end of class       Circle    &  ovals     are     Amanda’s
   students have the opportunity to bring in some                ABSOLUTE       FAVORITE         SHAPES
   unfinished quilt tops and talk with other students and        because of their versatility and ease of
   the teacher about quilting options. We always have            use. Learn how to use them in a variety
   so much fun and generate lots of ideas! Go home               of ways to create many designs and
   invigorated and ready to finish those quilt tops!             variations.

                                                                             Bernina Connection Policies
                                                                                      You know we gotta’ have ‘em…
                                                                          ~ Class fee due at registration.
                                                                           ~ One week cancellation notice is required to refund
                                                                          or credit class fees. No refunds for visiting teachers.
                                                                          ~ Be sure to get the materials list at time of registration. Please
                                                                          read it before class so you are prepared. You may have prep
                                                                          work for class. Supply lists are also available online.
                                                                          ~ All brands of sewing machines and sergers are welcome in
                                                                          our classes (except Machine Mastery).
                                                                          ~ Please turn off cell phones during class.
                                                                          ~~ Plan to be in your seat with your machine set up and ready
                                                                          to learn on time.
                                                                          ~ No kids in adult only classes , no adults in kids classes.
                                                                          ~ We appreciate no open drink containers.
                                                                          ~ Please wear a mask during your class.

                      BERNINA CONNECTION MISSION STATEMENT
We are a woman-owned Bernina sewing machine dealership and quilt shop with an emphasis on quilting,
garments and embroidery. We focus on creating an exceptional customer experience. Our mission is to
provide the highest quality products supported by a well-trained, knowledgeable, diversified and friendly
staff. We connect enthusiasts to each other, the community and their creativity.

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The Perfect Bag
Pumpkin Named Pouchy                                   $35.00      Tool Tote                                                $50.00
       with Diane Fitzgereald for beginners and beyond                    with Diane Mathus-Nagano for intermediate sewers
                  Thu      Oct 7         2-5                                         Tue          Nov 30          10 - 1    AND
The “Pumpkin Named Pouchy” pattern by                                                Tue          Dec 7           10 - 2
Banjoflannel will have you breaking out                            The Tool Tote by Penny Sturges is
the sweaters and hot cider! You’ll create                          ever popular because it opens with a
a drawstring bag resembling an Autumn                              metal frame (think old fashioned doctor
pumpkin that’s perfect for gift giving or                          bag), has lots of pockets and carries all
keeping for yourself. Pattern includes                             your project supplies or whatever you
instructions on how to resize the pumpkin                          want to organize!
to make it taller or shorter. Approximate
finished size is 4”x4”x4”.
                                                                   Project Bags                                             $35.00
In Control Caddy                                       $50.00               with Mary Lewkowitz for beginners and beyond
        with Mary Lewkowitz for beginners and beyond                                  Fri      Dec 3           2-5
                Fri      Oct 22, 29         2-5                    These Project Bags are great for organizing everything you
                         Control the clutter with this sturdy      need for each of your projects. The handy zippered bags come
                         caddy. The small footprint makes it       in four sizes, have sturdy quilted bases and vinyl windows for
                         perfect for using next to the sewing      visibility of contents. Great for yourself or as a gift to your
                         machine or on a desk or coffee table.     favorite person.
                         Five outer slip pockets provide easy
                         access to tools and supplies.      A      Camelback Carryall                                       $35.00
                         zippered pocket on one end keeps                with Cecile Babich Morrow for beginners and beyond
                         personal items safe and secure. This                      Wed           Dec 8         10 - 1
                         is a “Must Make Bag”!                     Shaped like a dromedary and set to “carry it all” this little bag is
                                                                   perfect for gifting plus you will want to make one for yourself.
The Cube Tote                                          $40.00      This bag offers an easy zipper application technique.
    with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond
               Wed           Oct 27         10 - 2                 Strawberry Named Pouchy                                  $35.00
The Cube Tote by Penny Sturges is the little sister to the Tool            with Diane Fitzgereald for beginners and beyond
Tote. It opens with a metal frame (think old fashioned doctor                         Thu      Dec 9           5-8
bag), is quick to make and is cute as a button! Great for                                      The “Strawberry Named Pouchy”
bringing your smaller sewing supplies to class, or for whatever                                pattern by Banjoflannel is all your
you want to organize - or for travel!                                                          cute food dreams come true! You’ll
                                                                                               create a drawstring bag resembling
Anastasia Bag                                          $35.00                                  an adorable strawberry that’s perfect
        with Diana Fitzgerald for intermediate sewers                                          for gift giving or keeping for yourself.
                 Sat       Nov 20        10 - 1                                                Pattern includes instructions on how
The Anastasia Bag pattern by                                                                   to resize the strawberry to make it
Banjoflannel is a lot of style in a                                                            taller or shorter. Approximate
small package! It is designed to                                                               finished size is 4”x4”x4”.
feature the textiles created from
the Patchwork Sashiko kits also                                    Beatle Bag                                               $50.00
by Banjoflannel, but it can also                                         with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond
be adapted for any beautiful
fabric you like. Pattern includes                                                  Mon           Jan 17        10 - 4
instruction for 2 versions:                                        She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah! Yes, The Beatle Bag by
handbag and backpack. The                                          Abbey Lane Quilts is named for THOSE Beatles. It’s a great
bag is fully lined and has a zippered pocket inside.               sewing supplies carryall, with vinyl zippered inserts (they come
                                                                   with the pattern, you don’t have to make them) and a built-in
                                                                   pincushion. All You Need Is….this carryall!

                        Bag Lab
      Thu     2-4      Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13                                  Hear ye, Hear ye
                        $25 per session
                                                                           The BERNINA Connection gives all class
                         So many bags, so little time! Are you         participants a 10% discount on purchases on the
                         stuck on a strap construction? Battling       day of class. The only exceptions are our regular
                         a bag pattern? Flummoxed about a              ones: machines, software and sale items are not
                         flap? In a purse paradox? Tote-ally
                         confused? Or maybe you didn’t get it           included (no "double dipping"!!) Be sure to ask
                         finished in class? Here is your chance            for your discount at the beginning of your
                         to get individual help on your baggy                             transaction.
                         projects!

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Pieced Tuffet                                        $40.00                     Start Sewing for Kids
        with Sandee Streech for beginners and beyond                                  $35.00 per session
          Thu           Oct 28, Nov 4              10 - 1                                with Miss Diane
  Make a magical tuffet for                                                            Tue       Dec 28             10 - 1
  your home that would be                                                              Sat       Jan 29             3-6
  the envy of Little Miss
  Muffet! Use anywhere                                                  Hey kids, YOU can sew! Bring your machine or rent one of
                                                                        ours and spend a fun afternoon learning how to use a
  from 4 to 64 different
                                                                        sewing machine. Then you’ll be ready to tak one of our
  fabrics depending upon                                                sewing project classes to make cool stuff with fabric and
  the width of the strips you                                           thread!
  choose.
                                                                        Kids Can Quilt!                                $50.00
                                                                                 with Miss Diane
                                                                                  Wed & Thu      Dec 29 & 30 10 - 1
Memory Bears                                            $55.00           Hey kids, YOU can quilt! Bring your machine or rent one
                                                                        of ours and spend a fun day learning how to make an easy
     with Diane Mathus Nagano for intermediate sewists
                                                                        quilt that you can cuddle up with to watch TV.
                  Mon            Nov 8, 15            6-9

                      Make a memory bear as a gift for
                      yourself or someone else. We will
                      use classic teddy-bear making
                      techniques to create a 14” or larger
                      jointed bear out of old quilts,
                                                                                        Sewing Lab
                                                                          Wed 10 - 1 No Oct, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5
                      unfinished quilt tops, home dec fabric,
                      quilting cotton, sweatshirts, woven              Thu 5:30 - 8:30 Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20
                      shirts, jeans or Minkie/Cuddle fabric.                           $15 per session
                                                                   Sewing Lab is like going to the gym for creativity fitness!
                                                                   Sign up, use our space, our basic equipment (tables, mats,
                                                                   design wall), and even rent a sewing machine. If you have
                                                                   gained confidence from taking our other basic classes, use the
  Playful Pet Collars                                 $30.00       Sewing Lab to finish a class project or work on a new project.
                                                                   Our Sewing Lab will have an “on duty” teacher to help you with
   with Diane Mathus Nagano for beginners and beyond               your project.
                Tue          Nov 2           6-8

                       Your pampered pet will be ready for
                       any holiday in a custom collar made
                                                                                                     Do you have a BERNINA
                       by you! Fun to make in seasonal                                                Preferred Customer
                       fabrics and they make great gifts for                                                 Card?
                       the pet lovers in your life.                                                       Apply today at
                                                                                                      www.berninausa.com

Patchwork Sashiko                                      $35.00
      with Diana Fitzgerald for beginners and beyond
                Wed             Nov 17       10 - 1
Learn how to transform your scraps into a beautiful new                               Join the
textile!    Using her Patchwork
Sashiko Method, Diana will teach                                                Wool Stitchers Group!
you how to start with a stack of                                       10 - 2 Monday Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10
scraps and create a stable and
pliable piece of art with which to                                                          No Charge
do whatever you like. The kit                                          Do you just love to stitch on wool and enjoy the
contains a curated collection of 12                                    friendships and inspiration that comes with a group?
fabrics already cut to size. Once                                      Are you in a block of the month club and need
you learn the method, you can then choose to use your own              encouragement to get started? Join us on the
fabrics in any size you like. It’s also great to use for visible       second Monday of each month and sit and stitch!
mending. Then, use your new textile in the “Anastasia Bag”
class or another favorite pattern.
                                                                       Bring your current project and any show and share.

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Garment Lab
                 Serger Lab                                                              with Jeannine Heller
4 - 7 Wednesday     Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12                                             10-1     Fri
                        $35                                                            Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7
Calling all UFO serger projects! Land in the BC for
a help session with Marlina, our serger expert.
                                                                                                  $25
Whether garments, accessories or home dec, she'll                                Garment Lab is for all garment makers no
                                                                                 matter if you are finishing a class project or
answer your questions and you’ll have a blast!
                                                                                 working on a project of your own. Jeannine
                                                                                 Heller will host this lab. She has a wealth of
                                                                                 experience and will be able to answer
                                                                                 questions or guide you if you get stymied on
                                                                                 the way. Use our classroom for extra space
                                                                                 and camaraderie. Be sure to register so we
 Custom Dyed Fabric                             $40.00                           know you are coming.
      with Marlina Kessler for beginner and beyond
               Wed         Oct 6       10 - 1 AND
               Wed         Oct 13      10 - 11
 Using fiber reactive dyes, each student will fold and dye
                                                                  Dye Your Prints                                   $40.00
                                                                        with Marlina Kessler for beginners and beyond
 their own fabric or garment. Students will learn how
 colors react to each other and how certain folds will cre-                      Sat           Oct 16       2 - 5:30 AND
 ate different patterns. Students will supply their own                          Sat           Oct 23        2-3
 fabric or garment. Fabric or garment will need to be             We see so many fun black and white or white on white
 made up of plant based fibers, no polyester or ny-               prints around. Why not give them a unique pop of color?!
 lon. Cotton, rayon, tencel, modal, bamboo is the type of         Add that distinctive piece of fabric to your quilt or garment
 fabric or garment needed to dye.                                 that will really make it pop. Using fiber reactive dyes, add
                                                                  color to any fabric that is a natural plant fiber. Cotton,
                                                                  rayon, bamboo or linen works well. The second class is for
                                                                  a reveal of your fabrics.

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Garments and More!
Fitting Follies - Rescuing Ready-Made                                    Use Your Serger: Infinity Scarf $35.00
Garments                            $35.00                                         with Marlina Kessler for beginners and beyond
         with Jeannine Heller for beginners and beyond                                        Tue          Nov 2              10 - 1
                 Wed          Dec 1          5-8                         Learn all the magical ways your serger works, Including some
Refit, Restyle, Recycle and Resurrect your Garments!                     of the fun feet that are available for your machine!! In this class
Students will get individual help and benefit from other                 we will make a fun infinity scarf with a zippered pocket to store
attendees’ garment rescues or alterations in this workshop.              stuff. We will learn how to use the gathering foot, the piping
Professional help with all types of resizing, refitting and even         foot, the roll hem and flatlock stitch while making this garment.
some restyling of an existing garment to obtain your personal            We will also be using some decorative threads to make your
fit. Includes everything from fitting shoulders/necklines down           scarf really stand out! You don’t have to have a BERNINA or
to hemlines.                                                             even own a serger, you can rent one for class. Now is a great
                                                                         time to try a serger out!
Make Your Quilt a Jacket                               $50.00
 with Marlina Kessler for intermediate beginners and beyond              Quilt Top Dress or Shirt                                      $40.00
              Mon          Oct 18 & 25       6-9                            with Marlina Kessler for intermediate beginners and beyond
Use a finished quilt to create a one-of-a-kind jacket. Sewing                               Sat       Nov 13       2-6
level is Intermediate beginner. The jacket is a loose fitting            Have a quilt top hanging around waiting to be quilted? Make a
jacket with no collar. The clean lines and easy make, will               cute top or dress instead! A simple tank or sleeved baby doll
show off the beauty of the quilt.                                        dress or shorter version top is a great way to use up the quilt
                                                                         tops that you have stashed away! This is a beginning to
Pietra Pants                                          $65.00             intermediate sewing project. The dress is loose with minimal
          with Jeannine Heller for beginners and beyond                  fitting.
            Tue      Oct 19, Nov 2, 9        2-5
            High-waisted pants are all the rage now, and this            Pattern Alterations for a Better Fit                      $65.00
            design gives you the best of both worlds: a flat               with Jeannine Heller for intermediate to advanced sewers
            front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of
            an elastic waist in back. Featuring a paneled front                    Mon           Nov 15, 22, Dec 6             10 - 1
            with a slanted hip pocket and hidden waist stay;             Pattern adjustments got you stymied? Learn what to look for
            this pant can be modified by lowering the                    and how to achieve a well-fitting garment. Alterations will be
            waistline, adding an invisible zipper to reduce              demonstrated for figure variations for the bust, hip and
            gathering in the back, etc. Those who do not have            shoulders plus for difficult posture variations along with the
            the “standard” figure or posture can get a                   criteria and methods for achieving a good fit. Students will
            personalized fit in the extra session specifically for       have an opportunity for personal fitting with their commercial
            FITTING PURPOSES.                                            patterns during the last class segment.

Pietra Pants - Fitting Session                        $35.00             Patchwork Sashiko Your Garment                                $35.00
          with Jeannine Heller for beginners and beyond
                                                                           with Diana Fitzgerald for intermediate sewers and beyond
                  Tue    Oct 26         2-5
                                                                                           Thu          Jan 6        5-8
Fitting class is to refine the pattern or develop a sloper for the
                                                                         Spruce up your garment top with artistic raw edged patchwork
Pietra Pants for those with posture and figure variations. The
                                                                         and sashiko stitching! Bring your quilting cotton weight scraps
pant pattern for the Pietra pant has limited areas for fitting, so
                                                                         and use your creativity to give your garments new life! Due to
many students will want to participate in this class to obtain a
                                                                         layering of fabrics, it’s recommended to use a garment that is
well-fitted pant.
                                                                         mid to lightweight (no thiCk denim) for ease of stitching. This is
                                                                         a great way to use your sentimental fabrics or scraps of your
Use Your Serger: Leggings                              $35.00            favorite fabrics.
        with Marlina Kessler for beginners and beyond
                   Sat           Oct 9        2 - 5 OR                   Knit Know-How T-Shirt Dress                               $65.00
                   Mon           Jan 17       6-9
                                                                            with Jeannine Heller for advanced beginner and beyond
See how easy it is to make leggings using your serger! This is
a perfect beginning sewing class that will get you comfortable               Fri         Jan 14, 21, 28        10 - 1
with this amazing machine. Don’t have a serger? Rent one!                Create a T-shirt dress to fit and flatter your
For the best results, use a fabric with Lycra Spandex and a              figure. Each student will draft a custom-sized
4-way stretch is best.                                                   T-shirt dress from Grainline Gear Scout Tee
                                                                         pattern to reflect your taste as to fit and flare.
                                                                         Tips on neckline and sleeve variations will be
                           Did you know we’re on                         discussed and/or demonstrated. This class
                                                                         will cover how to work with knits with a sewing
                           Facebook & Instagram?                         machine and/or serger.
                          Be a fan! Post your latest
                           project or share a hint.
                               Bernina
                           ConnectionArizona

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Sun              Mon                     Tue                     Wed                     Thu                     Fri                    Sat
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                                                                                                              10-1 Garment Lab       10-3 Boo-levard

           October                                                                                                                    Bench Pillow

3               4                      5                       6                       7                      8                   9
                                                               10-1 Custom Dyed                               10-3 Crown & Anchor 10-1 Everybody
                                                                          Fabric       2-5 Pumpkin Named        w/Ken Casey       Embroiders Club
                                                               2-5 Basic Serging               Pouchy                             10-1 User Your
                                       5:30-9 Basic                                                                                Serger: Leggings
                                                Operation
10              11                     12                      13                      14                     15                     16
                10-2 Wool Stitchers    10-1 Bernette           10-11 Nebula Quilt      10-1 Basic Serging          10-12:30          10-12 Nebula Quilt
                                          Basic Operation      12-3 Falling Leaves         L890, L860                                2-5:30 Dye Your
                                                                        Coasters                                                          Prints
                5-9 Embroidery         5:30-9 Stitch Fun       4-7 Serger Lab          2-4 Bag Lab
                  Machine Intro
17              18                     19                      20                      21                   22                       23
                10-1 Embroidery Lab    10-1 Creative Divas     10-1:30 Basic           10-1 Pinpoint
                                       2-5 Pietra Pants (1)           Operation                  Placement 2-5 In Control Caddy      2-3 Dye Your Prints
                6-9 Make Your Quilt    6-8 BSR Mastery         2-5 L890 Basics of      5:30-8:30 Sewing Lab                                  Reveal
                        A Jacket                                 Cover & Chain

24              25                     26                    27                        28                     29                     30
                10-1 3 Series Basic    10-1 Bernette Machine 10-2 Cube Tote            10-1 Pieced Tuffet
                Operation                   Embroidery Intro                                                  2-5 In Control Caddy
                                       2-5 Pietra Pants
                6-9 Make Your Quilt                Fitting
           31           A Jacket

     Sun              Mon                     Tue                     Wed                     Thu                      Fri                   Sat
                1                      2                       3                       4                      5                      6
                10-1:30 Stitch Fun     10-1 Use Your Serger: 10-1 Sewing Lab           10-1 Pieced Tuffet     10-1 Garment Lab       10-4 Log Cabin
                                                Infinity Scarf 2-5 A Gathering Quilt   2-5:30 Basic                                             Chain
                                       2-5 Pietra Pants (2)                                    Operation
                                       6-8 Playful Pet Collars

7               8                      9                       10      10-1            11                     12                     13
                10-2 Wool Stitchers    10-1 Basic Serging           Quilts of Valor                                                  10-1 Everybody
                          Group                                                                 Kimberbell                             Embroiders Club
                                       2-5 Pietra Pants (3)                                 Winter Wonderland                        2-6 Quilt Top Dress
                6-9 Memory Bears (1)                                                               10-4                                     or Shirt
                                                               4-7 Serger Lab
14              15                     16                      17                      18                     19                   20
                10-1 Pattern           10-3 Creative Divas     10-1 Patchwork                                 10-1 All Hearts Come 10-1 Anastasia Bag
                       Alterations (1)                                  Sashiko        2-4 Bag Lab              Home at Christmas
                2-5 Simple Quilt       6-9 L890 Basic
                             Binding          Serging                                  5:30-8:30 Sewing Lab
                6-9 Memory Bears (2)
21              22                     23                      24                      25   Closed            26                     27
                10-1 Pattern                                        Closed at Noon                                                        Small Business
                     Alterations (2)                                                                                                        Saturday

28              29                   30
                10-1 Embroidery Lab 10-1 Tool Tote
                2-6 Machine
                    Embroidery Intro 5:30-9 Basic
                                                Operation
                                                                                                     November
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Sun                    Mon                    Tue                   Wed                    Thu                      Fri                  Sat
                                                                    1                      2                       3                    4
                                                                    10-1 Sewing Lab                                10-1 Garment Lab     10-3 Candy Cane Lane

            December                                                5-8 Fitting Follies
                                                                                           2-5:30 Stitch Fun
                                                                                           6-9 Bernette Basic
                                                                                           Operation
                                                                                                                   2-5 Project Bag          Bench Pillow

5    Happy Hanukkah 6                         7                     8                      9                       10                   11
     Nov 28 - Dec 6 10-1 Pattern Alterations 10-2 Tool Tote         10-1 Camelback         10-1 C-1                10-1:30 Basic        10-1 Everybody
                                          (3) 3-5 Basics of Cover          Carryall        2-4 Bag Lab                    Operation       Embroiders Club
                                                      & Chain
                    6-9 Bernette Machine                            4-7 Serger Lab         5-8 Strawberry
                           Embroidery                                                            Named Pouchy
12                     13                     14                    15                     16                      17                   18
                       10-2 Wool Stitchers    10-1 Creative                                                        10-2 Jelly Roll
                                Group                 Divas         2-5 Step C-2                                      Bargello Quilt
                       6-9 L890 Basics of                                                  5:30-8:30 Sewing Lab
                           Cover & Chain

19                     20                     21                    22                     23                      24   Closed at       25 Closed
                                                                                                                          Noon          Merry Christmas

26                     27                     28                    29                   30                        31                   January 1, 2022
                       10-1 Embroidery Lab    10-1 Start Sewing     10-1 Kids Can Quilt 10-1 Kids Can Quilt
                                                For Kids             2-5 Step C-3    (1)               (2)

                                             We Don’t Want to Count It Sale                      Dec 27 - 31

       Sun                    Mon                     Tue                   Wed                    Thu                      Fri                  Sat
2                     3                       4                      5                      6                       7                    8
                                              10-1 L890 Basic        10-1 Sewing Lab        10-1:30 Basic           10-1 Garment Lab     10-1 Everybody
                                                        Serging      2-5 Pinpoint                   Operation                                Embroiders Club
                                                                            Placement                               2-5 Step C-2
                                                                     6-9 3 Series Basic     5-8 Patchwork
                                                                               Operation    Sashiko Your Garment

9                     10                      11                     12                     13                     14                  15
                      10-2 Wool Stitchers     10-4 Blooming                                                        10-1 Knit Know-How 10-2 Pet Beds
                                                                     1-3 BSR Mastery        10-1 A Gathering Quilt
                      2-5 Bernette Basic                9-Patch                                                              Dress (1)
                                                                     4-7 Serger             2-4 Bag Lab
                                Operation                                                                          2-5 Simple Quilt
                                              5:30-9 Stitch Fun                                                               Binding

16                    17                      18                     19                     20                   21                  22
                      10-4 Beatle Bag         10-2 Creative Divas    10-1 L890 Basics of                         10-1 Knit Know-How
                                                                     Cover & Chain          2-5 Bernette Machine           Dress (2)
                                                                                            Embroidery Intro
                      6-9 Use Your Serger:                           5:30-9 Basic           5:30-8:30 Sewing Lab
                              Leggings                                        Operation

23                    24                      25                     26                     27                      28                  29
                                              10-2 Machine           10-4 Back to           10-1:30 Stitch Fun      10-1 Knit Know-How 10-2 Three Yard
                      2-5 Step C-1              Embroidery Intro         School                                               Dress (3)               Quilt
                                                                         Sewing                                     2-5 Step C-3        3-6 Start Sewing
                      6-9 Basic Serging                                                                                                         For Kids

30                    31
                      10-1 Embroidery Lab

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Quilts & More!
A Gathering                                           $40.00         Jelly Roll Bargello Quilt                                $40.00
            with Diane Ebner for beginning quilters                      with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond
               Wed           Nov 3           2-5      OR                              Fri         Dec 17             10 - 2
              Thu           Jan 13          10 - 1
                                                                     Bargello is a fascinating way to create
                                                                     intricate-looking quilts, and this class will
                        Don't you just smile when you see a
                                                                     teach you the quick and easy basics. It’s
                        bevy of quail scurrying around? This
                                                                     great for beginners and also a great
                        appliqued quilt will be a cheerful
                                                                     value - the book includes 14 bargello
                        addition to your collection. Diane will
                                                                     patterns and our project takes only
                        teach you the secrets of transferring the
                                                                     twenty 2½” strips from a coordinating jelly
                        design to fabric and how to make
                                                                     roll. Once you learn the technique you
                        your applique look great! Two different
                                                                     will be ready to tackle a more advanced
                        classes are available for you to choose
                                                                     bargello quilt project, or even design your
                        from.
                                                                     own!

                                                                     Three Yard Quilt                                         $40.00
Simple Quilt Binding                                  $35.00             with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond
       with Mary Lewkowitz for beginners and beyond                                     Sat       Jan 29       10 - 2
              Mon           Nov 15           2-5                     What a concept! A 3-yard quilt is quick and easy, perfect for a
Finish your project with a quick professional binding using the      last minute gift or for a beginner quilt. One yard each of 3
Bernina #71 presser foot. The results will amaze you and will        different fabrics (plus backing and binding) simplifies the fabric
be consistent every time. No more hand stitching, just clean-        selection process and gives beautiful results. We’ll be doing
finished bindings in a fraction of the time.                         “Farmhouse Chic”, one of the many patterns available for this
                                                                     technique from the book Easy Does It Three Yard Quilts.
Log Cabin Chain                                       $50.00
          with Diane Ebner for beginners and beyond                  Blooming Nine Patch                                      $50.00
                                                                               with Diane Ebner for beginners and beyond
    Sat         Nov 6         10 - 4
                                                                                      Tue         Jan 11             10 - 4
Who doesn’t love a Log Cabin Quilt?
This pattern adds an extra element with                              Blooming Nine Patch is a fun quilt that is inspired from the book
an accent fabric chain. Make your quilt                              Tradition with a Twist. A new updated book is in the works and
with holiday fabric or in darker, rich                               we are getting a preview of the pattern and special permission
fabrics. It is the perfect quilt for the                             to use it in our class. Learn how to make the perfect nine-patch
young man in your life.                                              block and blend your fabrics for this Monet style quilt.

                                       Mastery Classes via Zoom
880+, 790+ 590 Basic Operation                                      4 Series Basic Operation
1-4    Thu     Oct 7                                                10-1    Mon    Nov 15
10-1   Mon     Nov 8
1-4    Thu     Jan 13                                               4 Series Stitch Fun
                                                                    1-4     Fri     Dec 3
880+, 790+ 590 Stitch Fun
1-4    Thu     Oct 28                                               2 &3 Series Basic Operation
1-4    Thu     Jan 27                                               10-1   Fri    Dec 10

7 Series Basic Operation (No 790+)                                  Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR)
10-1    Thu    Oct 14                                               1-2    Wed     Nov 17
10-1    Thu    Jan 6                                                Embroidery 1 (must have finished Basic Operation)
7 Series Stitch Fun (No 790+)                                       (for owners of embroidery module)
10-1    Wed     Nov 3                                               1-4    Fri     Oct 15
10-1    Mon     Jan 24                                              10-1   Mon     Jan 17

5 Series Basic Operation (No 590)                                   Embroidery 2 (must have finished Embroidery 1)
10-1    Wed    Oct 20                                               (880+, 790+, 590 only)
10-1    Mon    Dec 6                                                1-4     Fri    Nov 12
10-1    Thu    Jan 20

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Our classes will give you the foundation to learn all the amazing features of your Bernina. Our mastery
My                            teachers will help you develop the confidence to move into our clubs and
                              other classes to further develop your skills and creativity. Mastery classes are FREE when you
 BERNINA                      purchase your machine or software at BC and are for current model machines. Registration is
                              necessary to keep the classes small. Cancellation notifications are appreciated as this allows another
   Classes                    student to fill that space. Get your supply list at time of registration. You may take these classes more
                              than once; our goal is for you to love and really use your new machine. Kit fees may apply. Be sure to
                              download the Mastery Workbook and bring to class!

     Ask which classes are appropriate for your model.                     Basic Serging (L/850/L450/L460, bernettes 44, 48)
    New machine owners must complete Basic Operation                       Conquer your fears and learn how easy this new generation of
           Before taking other Mastery Classes                             Bernina and bernette sergers are to use.
                                                                           One 3-hour session      $60.00           Kit fee $6.00
#1 - Basic Operation
For 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740, 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475,             2-5             Wed        Oct 6
435. Machine overview, presser feet, tension, needles, thread,             10 - 1          Tue        Nov 9
stabilizers & interfacings, care and cleaning of the machine.              6-9             Mon        Jan 24
 One 3½ hour session $250.00              Kit fee $5.00
5:30 - 9         Tue        Oct 5
                                                                           Basic Serging for the L890, L860
10 - 1:30        Wed        Oct 20                                         Conquer your fears and learn how easy this new Bernina air- threading
2 - 5:30         Thu        Nov 4                                          overlocker is to use.
5:30 - 9         Tue        Nov 30                                          One 3-hour session     $60.00        Kit fee $6.00
10 - 1:30        Fri        Dec 10                                         10 - 1          Thu        Oct 14
10 - 1:30        Thu        Jan 6                                          6-9             Tue        Nov 16
5:30 - 9         Wed        Jan 19                                         10 - 1          Tue        Jan 4
#2 - Stitch Fun                                                            Basics for Cover & Chain (bernettes 42, 48)
For 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740, 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475,             Learn how to use your new Cover & Chain machine to it’s fullest for
435. Seams, hems, buttonholes and more.                                    garments, home décor & crafts. This session will help you master
One 3½ hour session         $250.00      Kit fee $5.00                     threading for both features and how to implement those practical and
5:30 - 9       Tue     Oct 12                                              creative stitches.
10 - 1:30      Mon     Nov 1                                                One 3-hour session      $60.00        Kit fee $5.00
2 - 5:30       Thu     Dec 2
5:30 - 9       Tue     Jan 11                                              3-5             Tue        Dec 7
10 - 1:30      Thu     Jan 27
                                                                           Basics for Cover & Chain L890
3 Series Machine Mastery                                                   Learn how to use your new Cover & Chain machine to it’s fullest for
For 325, 330, 335 & 350PE machine owners. Learn all the essentials         garments, home décor & crafts. This session will help you master
for sewing on your machine. You bring your machine to this class so        threading for both features and how to implement those practical and
learning is hands-on.                                                      creative stitches.
One 3-hour session      $100.00        Kit fee $10.00                       One 3-hour session      $60.00        Kit fee $5.00
10 - 1         Mon      Oct 25                                             2-5             Wed        Oct 20
6-9            Wed      Jan 5                                              6-9             Mon        Dec 13
                                                                           10 - 1          Wed        Jan 19
Bernina Stitch Regulator Mastery
For all machines with BSR. Explore the options and functions.              Step C-1:st Basic Bernina Software Tools
One 2-hour session      $100.00         Kit fee $5.00                      This is the 1 V9 Designer Plus Software class. Topics include: screen
6-8            Tue      Oct 19                                             calibration, file organization, fabric settings for underlay, resize, rotate,
1-3            Wed      Jan 12                                             & mirror image, creating your own thread chart, opening, saving and
                                                                           closing designs, customizing designs through lettering, sending
                                                                           designs to the sewing machine or USB Stick. You must complete Step
Bernette Basic Operation                                                   C-1 before Step C-2 or C-3.
For 33, 35, 37, 38, 77, 79 machine owners. Learn all the essentials        One 3-hour session         $175.00
for sewing on your machine. You bring your machine to this class so
learning is hands-on.                                                      10 - 1          Thu        Dec 9
One 3-hour session        $100.00      Kit fee $10.00                      2-5             Mon        Jan 24
10 - 1         Tue       Oct 12
6-9            Thu       Dec 2
                                                                           Step C-2: Software
                                                                                     nd
2-5            Mon       Jan 10                                            This is the 2 V9 Designer Plus Software class. Topics include:
                                                                           Portfolio, monogramming, removing overlaps, group alignment tools,
                                                                           elastic lettering choices, editing pre-digitized designs, auto-digitizing
Embroidery Machine Intro                                                   and magic wand, mirror merge, wreath, & kaleidoscope tools. You
Essentials for successful embroidery. Learn your module.                   must complete Step C-1 before Step C-2 or C-3.
880Plus, 790Plus, 770QEE, 700E, 590E, 570QEE, 535E, 500E                   One 3-hour session        $175.00
 One 4-hour session       $250.00       Kit fee $5.00
                                                                           2-5             Wed        Dec 15
5-9            Mon       Oct 11                                            2-5             Fri        Jan 7
2-6            Mon       Nov 29
10 - 2         Tue       Jan 25
                                                                           Step C-3: More
                                                                                     rd
                                                                                          Software Techniques
                                                                           This is the 3 V9 Designer Plus Software class. Topics include:
Bernette Embroidery Machine Intro                                          Reshape, color wheel, block digitizing, freehand drawing, manual
Essentials for successful embroidery. Learn your module.                   digitizing tools, morphing and carving tools, color blending and textured
Deco 70 & 79.                                                              edges, outlining, sculptured fancy, ripple, & contour fills. You must
One 4-hour session        $150.00       Kit fee $5.00                      complete Step C-1 and Step C-2 before taking C-3.
10 - 1         Tue       Oct 26                                            One 3-hour session         $175.00
6-9            Mon       Dec 6                                             2-5             Wed        Dec 29
2-5            Thu       Jan 20                                            2-5             Fri        Jan 28

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Discover a Winter Wonderland.
   Kimberbell’s two-day machine embroidery event!
Your Event Project Kit includes everything you need to
         make Five elegant holiday projects!
    Thursday & Friday November 11 & 12       10-4
             $169 includes kit and lunch!

                                     Send your design to the machine
                                            with a single click
                                 •    Thanks to the new WiFi connector
                                 •    Wireless transfer of designs
                                 •    So easy and convenient

                                 BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 is the newly
                                 developed software with the long time
                                 embroiderist and the BERNINA Software newbie
                                 in mind. It opens the door to outstanding and
                                 creative embroidery and is available in two
                                 levels. And if you're ready for it, you can easily
                                 upgrade from Creator to DesignerPlus any time.

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Snow Country Express
                                                                          with Claudia Dinnell
                                                              Thursday, Friday & Saturday
                                                             March 3, 4 & 5   10 - 4   $225
                                            All aboard! Snow Country Express! Leaving track #29, I want to be
                                            there on time! Enjoy First Class seats on a wonderful sightseeing
                                            journey around a mountainous pine and snow filled countryside!
                                            Another fantastic design from Claudia Dinnell. Snow Country Express has
                                            interchangeable scenes so you can make it more Christmas or Winter wall
                                            hanging. Hoop Requirements: stitch field must be 8" wide x 12" high or larger.
                                            You have the option to take the class in person on Zoom.

                                    Embroidery for the Holidays!
Twilight Boo-levard Bench                                      $45.00           All Hearts Come Home at Christmas
     with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond                                                                                 $35.00
                     Sat       Oct 2             10 - 3                             with Cecile Babich Morrow for beginners and beyond
This Kimberbell seasonal bench pillow has it all - the cutest                                    Fri       Nov 19        10 - 1
                                Halloween         embroidery                    The pull of home is especially strong during
                                designs, all the right fabric,                  the holiday season, fond memories fill our
                                an    embellishment kit of                      hearts with joy and draw us home...if only in
                                buttons, ribbons and glittery                   our hearts and minds. Decorate your home
                                accents, AND it’s all lit up!                   with this lovely “Made in the Hoop” wall
                                Join us for a fun spooky                        hanging/table top display, available in two
session! (Candy may be involved…)                                               sizes, 6¼”x 10½” and 5¾”x9½” (choose the
                                                                                size that fits your largest hoop). The pattern
Falling Leaf Coasters                                          $35.00           also contains a third “stand alone’ design
  with Cecile Babich Morrow for beginners                                       which is perfect for embellishing a woven
                and beyond                                                      towel.
       Wed              Oct 13          12 - 3
When Autumn beckons, pay heed and craft                                         Candy Cane Lane Bench Pillow
this “Made in the Hoop” salute to Fall.                                                                                                $45.00
Featuring satin stitched lettering and swirling,                                    with Diane Mathus-Nagano for beginners and beyond
appliqued leaves,        these embroidered                                                       Sat       Dec 4         10 - 3
coasters will enhance any table.
                                                                                                                         This Kimberbell holiday
                                                                                                                         bench pillow has it all -
Pin Point Placement                                         $35.00                                                       the    cutest    holiday
        with Mary Furniss for beginning embroiderers                                                                     embroidery designs, all
                                                                                                                         the right fabric, an
                  Thu          Oct 21             10 - 1 OR                                                              embellishment kit of
                  Wed          Jan 5              2-5                                                                    buttons, ribbons and
This class will cover the embroidery pinpoint placement                         glittery accents, AND it’s all lit up. Join us for a session that
feature on the 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770 Plus, 700E, 590E and                     will satisfy your sweet tooth! (Candy and holiday music may
500E machines. We will learn how to use the pinpoint                            be involved…)
placement features by stitching out four examples. Our last
exercise is to place aDid
                       stitchYou
                              recipeKnow?
                                     and words on a 1” strap
that can be made into a key fob after class.
                     We rent machines!                                                        Embroidery Lab
                                                                                                         Mon 10 - 1
   You can rent a machine to use in class for just $10.00! Let us                             Oct 18, Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 31
Everybody Embroiders Club
   know in advance so we can have it set up for you. You get a
   needle and a bobbin when you rent a machine. We also                                                  $15 per session
   have
with  Diane computers     you can rent for software
               Mathus-Nagano                                 classes!
                                                    Annual Dues  $65.00But     Embroidery Lab is a dream come true! Here is your
   remember, you must reserve in advance! First reserved, first                opportunity to finish those “UFOs” or that project that has
Sat
   served!10It- 1helps if Oct
                          you9,allow
                                 Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8
                                       15 minutes before class begins          you puzzled. All while in the comfort of our space with use
   to   get  set  up  with your
Yes, Everybody! From beginners     rental. This   is a great with
                                            to advanced,       way toany“try   of our basic equipment (tables, mats, ruler, etc.) and easy
   before    you  buy”  and   find  a perfect fit for
model of Bernina embroidery machines. The members helpyour sewing   needs.     availability of missing supplies. Embroidery Lab will have
   Your rental
decide     the widefee may   be put
                         range    of towards
                                       projects theandpurchase   of a new
                                                         the weekend           an experienced teacher to guide you in answering your
scheduling makes it easy to attend. If you love to embroider, at
   machine.      Sorry, we  cannot     rent 8  or   7 series  machines
                                                                               questions and challenges that may arise. What a great place
   thislove
we’d     time.
             to include YOU!                                                   to be with others that like to embroider!

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B C CO M M U N I T Y CO N N EC T I O N

                                                           Wednesday              November 10                 10 - 1
                                 A Quilt of Valor is a wartime quilt made to honor our war wounded. It is a tangible
                                way to say: “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor for our country.”
   Bernina Connection celebrates our soldiers by assembling quilts to be sent to the Quilts of Valor Project. Bring
   your own quilt pattern and fabrics or assemble a predetermined quilt pattern. Like hand sewing? We have a
   few quilts that need to be finished with binding and a label before sending.
   Quilt tops will be completed to send to the project. We will have machines set up in the classroom or you are
   welcome to bring your own machine. Please RSVP so we can plan. For more information about Quilts of Valor

                       Shelter Pet Beds
             Saturday, January 15                  10 - 2
Debbie Lemon has planned a Shelter Pet Beds Sew-In day. Come                    Friday             October 15            10 - 12:30
together with friends and lets get a production line going to really crank        Join Cecile, DiAnn and friends in making heart shaped
out some beds. Debbie knows a shelter in Mesa that’s in great need.          pillows for breast cancer survivors that will be given to
Our goal is to be sure those cats and dogs have something warm and           women at the time of their surgery. We need people of all
soft to sleep on!                                                            ages and expertise to cut, stitch, stuff, and attach labels.
                                                                                  Since May 2004, over 12,000 hearts have been made
                                                                             with materials donated by friends. Tina’s Treasures at
                                                                             Virginia Piper Cancer Center at HonorHealth Hospitals,
                                                                             HonorHealth Breast Health & Research Center, Mayo Clinic
                                                                             Store at Mayo Hospital, Cancer Support Community, and
                                                                             other surgi-centers receive and distribute these hearts.
                                                                             Hearts are always available at Bernina Connection for those
                                                                             who need them.
                                                                                   Won’t you come help with this project? A little of your
           Back to School Sewing                                             time or resources can really make a difference for someone
                                                                             experiencing     breast    cancer.        E-mail    friends  @
            Wed Jan 26 10 - 4                                                comforthearts.com or call DiAnn at 602.381.8242 to let us
                                                                             know that you are coming and if you are bringing your sewing
                                                                             machine so we can plan for machines, work stations and
Join us for a day of sewing to make garments for the
Back to School Clothing Drive. Each year this organization                   fabric. Working kids are welcome!
clothes over 5,000 children in Maricopa County. Clothing                     For more information, you can find us on Facebook.com/
for children from size 5 - 14 are needed. There will be                      ComfortHearts     and      on     the    internet   at
clothing already cut out to sew,                                             www.ComfortHearts.com
but you are welcome to bring
your own fabric and patterns. We
are always in need of trendy
ideas for girls in the size 12 - 14
range. We are also looking for
sewers of boys button up shirts in                                                                     Did you know we’re on
the same sizes. If you can’t                                                                           Facebook & Instagram?
attend but would like to                                                                              Be a fan! Post your latest
contribute to this wonderful
organization we are accepting                                                                          project or share a hint.
unopened packages of underwear                                                                              Bernina
and socks for all ages and sizes.                                                                       ConnectionArizona

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RENT OUR LONGARMS:
                   Q16 & Q24
         Finish up those bigger quilts!
       Before renting a machine, you will need
       to complete a certification course. Just
       request to schedule a day with our
       staff.
       What does machine rental include? New
       needle, oiled, assistance from our
       professional quilters who are here to
       answer your questions.
       Q16 (Sit down table model) - $15 per
       hour
       Q24 (on frame) is $25 per hour with
       maximum $150 per day

     Do you have a BERNINA
      Preferred Customer
             Card?
          Apply today at
      www.berninausa.com

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4219 E. Indian School Rd.
    Phoenix, AZ 85018

                    602.553.8350
                  Store hours
      Monday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
                Closed Sunday
          www.berninaconnection.com
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         24th St.      32nd St.            44th St.

We’re on the south side of Indian School Rd.
Plenty of parking in the back of the building.

                                                                               What do you get
                                                                         when you buy a machine from
                                                                          The Bernina Connection?
         We are celebrating this newsletter with a                  •   When you buy a machine from BC, we become your
         Facebook live REG party. Be sure to like                       new extended family.
      us on Facebook to get all the details and dates.              •   4 to 23 hours of free hands-on Machine Mastery
      Our newsletter is packed with great classes and                   classes to learn everything you need to know about
                         inspiration.                                   how to use your machine.
      We are limiting the number of students in each                •   If you need a refresher lesson on your machine, you
          class and continue to sanitize surfaces.                      can repeat a Mastery class again for free. You can
      We ask that you bring all your own supplies and                   take the classes more than once for a refresher!
                 wear a mask during class.                          •   Customer service and support from the most
                 Hope to see you all soon!                              talented staff and teachers on the planet!
                                                                    •   At least 1 year free clean, oil and adjust machine
                                                                        servicing. Great trade up policy, just ask for details!
                                                                    •   20% discount on the purchase of any cabinet or
                                                                        sewing furniture.
                                                                    •   Special financing terms available with the Bernina
          8                       Early Bird Sale                       Credit Card.
    June 11                       Back to School Sewing
    July 1 & 2                    Claudia Dinnell A Child is Born   •   Great customer service just like we give every
    July 4                        Independence Day CLOSED               customer who walks through the door or uses our
    July 13                       Pet Beds                              online store at www.berninaconnection.com!
    August 16 & 17                Bernina Academy - Overlockers
    August 30                     Breast Cancer Hearts
    September 2                   Labor Day - CLOSED
    September 13                  Quilts of Valor
    September 20 & 21             Bernina Academy III
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