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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
What‘s New in BERNINA Embroidery Software V9
With Mary Lewkowitz $10
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
Free-Motion Quilting: cover the basic drawing tools & magic tools as well as
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
don’t know where to begin when quilting your own
Circle & Oval Rulers:
projects? This class demystifies the process. We’ll My Favorite Quilting Tools
learn to free-motion quilt a variety of basic patterns
and then create more complex designs by breaking Saturday, February 12 10-4 $89
up the design space and filling it in. Toward the end Circle & ovals are Amanda’s
of class students have the opportunity to bring in ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SHAPES
some unfinished quilt tops and talk with other because of their versatility and ease of
students and the teacher about quilting options. We use. Learn how to use them in a variety
always have so much fun and generate lots of ideas! of ways to create many designs and
Go home invigorated and ready to finish those quilt variations.
tops!
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 Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald 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 take 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 - 1 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.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
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
10-1 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 2-4 What’s New in Chain
2-5 Pietra Pants (2) Operation BERNINA Software 9
6-8 Playful Pet Collars
7 8 9 10 10-1 11 12 13
10-1 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
8
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 10-1 Wool 14 15 16 17 18
Stitchers Group 10-1 Creative 10-2 Jelly Roll
2-4 What’s New in Divas 2-5 Step C-2 Bargello Quilt
BERNINA Software 9
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 10-1 Creative Divas 10-1 L890 Basics of 10-1 Knit Know-How
3-5 What’s New in Cover & Chain 2-5 Bernette Machine Dress (2)
BERNINA Software 9 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
January
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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
10Our 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
11Discover 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.
12Snow 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 or 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 way
to advanced, with to
any“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!
13B 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 Friday October 15 10 - 12:30
Debbie Lemon has planned a Shelter Pet Beds Sew-In day. Come Join Cecile, DiAnn and friends in making heart shaped
together with friends and lets get a production line going to really pillows for breast cancer survivors that will be given to
crank out some beds. Debbie knows a shelter in Mesa that’s in great women at the time of their surgery. We need people of all
ages and expertise to cut, stitch, stuff, and attach labels.
need. Our goal is to be sure those cats and dogs have something Since May 2004, over 12,000 hearts have been made
warm and soft to sleep on! 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
14RENT 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
154219 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
bcreative@berninaconnection.com
42nd Place
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Thomas Rd.
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
class and continue to sanitize surfaces. • If you need a refresher lesson on your machine, you
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.
Hope to see you all soon! • Customer service and support from the most
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
Breast Cancer Hearts sewing furniture.
November 10 Quilts of Valor
November 11 & 12 Kimberbell Winter Wonderland • Special financing terms available with the Bernina
November 24 Close at Noon to bake pies Credit Card.
November 25 Happy Thanksgiving - Closed • Great customer service just like we give every
November 26 Black Friday
customer who walks through the door or uses our
November 27 Small Business Saturday
December 24 Close at Noon to wrap packages online store at www.berninaconnection.com!
December 25 Merry Christmas - Closed
December 27-31 We Don’t Want to Count It Sale
December 31 Close at Noon for Inventory
January 1 Happy New Year - Closed
January 15 Pet Beds
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