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Quarterly Newsletter April-June 2016
WHAT’S INSIDE... Early Bird Sale................... 2 Weclome.............................. 2 Tax Break Sale.................. 2 Quilt Hangers..................... 2 Kennel Quilts...................... 2 Class Calendars.............3-4 Class Descriptions .......4-5 New Owners Classes ..... 6 Etsy Party...............................6 Class Policies........................6 Quilts of Valor.......................6 Quilt Symposium ..................7 Terrific Thursday ...................7 Row by Row 2016..................7 LS Quilt Retreat.....................7 New Serger............................7
Celebrating 20 years of Business LOVING STITCHES 7076 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910.630.3912 Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm
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Spring has officially sprung and we have been busy getting ready for all the goodies coming this quarter! This quarter is going to be jam packed with fun learning experiences from the shop and BERNINA. In January we released the dates and location of our Fall Retreat. We are deep into our planning and are ready for a weekend full of fun, pajamas, and sewing! Just wait until you see all the new projects our teachers have lined up! Remember to jump in and sign-up before we fill up! Plus, with new teachers and everyone’s busy schedules, we are excited to offer even more classes on Saturdays! After attending several quilt shows over the last few months, we are ready to share with you all of our knowledge, fun, and of course, NEW PRODUCTS! That’s right! NEW Patterns, kits, and notions galore! Spring is a great time to open up the windows and just sew! There is no better way to dust off the winter blues than some natural sunlight, fresh air, and new fabric! Plus we have some BIG news with the return of someone fabulous and a new addition to our store! Keep reading and you will see just what we mean! Here is hoping that your Spring is filled with sunshine, love, joy, and fun. The Loving Stitches Family
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Back By Popular Demand...
EARLY BIRD SALE
Saturday, April 30th Doors open at 7am! Get excited for deals on products and incentives to save you extra money! The sale will start promptly at 7am and will continue until noon. But here is the catch: the earlier you arrive, the better the deal you can grab. Discounts will decrease every hour until noon. Here are a few ways that you can earn an even bigger discount: Wear your pajamas Bring in a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank Drop off a Teddy Bear for Mikayla’s Teddy Bear Ministry And many, many more! Due to large discounts, cash and checks are requested. Thank you. See more details on our website and in the store on how you can earn even bigger discounts!
Welcome...
A familiar face and a new one to our family. Stop and say hello!
tax
Tax season officially ends and we are ready to help you out! Our BERNINA 3-series machines will be featured. Not only will you receive special pricing, but we will pay your taxes! This is only available at Loving Stitches. 0% Financing available up to 18months.
Sale
APRIL 15th & 16th
Carrie has returned to our shop and we are excited! She is a wonderful instructor, knowledgeable, and friendly!
It is never too early to reserve your Christmas Hanger! The quilting department is always busy. Reserving a hanger does not mean you have to have your project finished, just that you are expecting to finish it and would like us to quilt it before the holidays. Reserve for as little as $50. With the release of the BERNINA 350 Best Friend Special Edition Machine, we are excited to announce our kennel quilt donation box. Bring in your quilt (all sizes welcome), and we will donate them to a local shelter to keep all of our furry friends warm and loved. It is perfect way to use up scraps! Also for every Best Friend model sold, BERNINA is going to donate to the National Petfinder Foundation.
We have a new technician to help get those machines cleaned and ready to go! Pete is a smiling face and has been working hard!
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10-1 Feels Like Spring 10-4 Digitize in the Hoop 1:30-4:30 Chicago Emb. NOC
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10-1 Imaginary Day 10-1 Modern X 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Embroidery Fun
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10-1BERNINA Machine NOC 10-1 Graceful Gardens 1:30-4:30 Chicago Emb. NOC 10-1 Emb. Software NOC 1:30-4:30 Graceful Gardens 10-1 Pearl Wallet Clutch 1:30-4:30 Quilters Academy 1:30-4:30BERNINAMachineNOC
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10-1 Beg. Quilting Session I 10-1 Computer Basics For Embroiderers 1:30-4:30 Beg. Quilting Session II 1:30-4:30 Applique Made Easy 1:15-3:15 Tatting 10-1 Blooming Quilters
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10-1 Blooming Quilters 1:15-3:15 Tatting 1:30-4:30 Applique Made Easy 6-9 Sew Whatever
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10-1 Imaginary Day 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Embroidery Fun
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10-1 Emb. Software NOC 1:30-4:30 BERNINA Machine NOC
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10-1 Sandless Tote 10-1 BSR NOC 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Embroidery Fun
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10-1 Irish Skies Quilt 10-1 Tiling Scene 1:30-4:30 Rule Your Rulers 1:30-4:30 Samurai Squares
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10-1 Garden/Tool Bucket 10-4 Yankee Doodle Flag 1:30-4:30 Quilters Academy
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10-1 BERNINA Emb. NOC 10-1 Fancy Stitchin’ 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Chicago 7 Embroidery Fun
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10-1 Beg. Quilting Session I 1:30-4:30 Beg, Quilting Session II
10-1 BERNINA Emb. NOC 10-1 Fancy Stitchin’ 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Chicago 7 Embroidery Fun 10-4 Piping Hot Binding
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10-1 Bernette Embroidery Software NOC 1:30-4:30 Applique Made Easy 6-9 Sew Whatever
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April
APPLIQUE MADE EASY Yuko/$60 (13 day class) Student Favorite! Mondays, 10-1 OR 1:30-4:30, Apr. 4-25, May 2-30, Jun. 2-30 Yuko loves to help you create all types of applique. In this class you will be able to work on the applique project of your choice. No matter your experience, Yuko will help you accomplish something amazing! BEGINNING QUILTING Jacinta/$60 (12 day class) New Session! Wednesdays, 10-1 OR 1:30-4:30, Apr. 6-27, May 4-25, Jun. 1, 8, 22, 29 Jacinta’s class has become such a student favorite that we have added an afternoon session to allow more students to join! Cobblestone Court is a great quilt to build. It’s designed for 2 1/2” strips. No matter the colors you choose, this quilt will turn out fabulous! Simply rearrange your block layout to give you a totally unique look. BLOOMING QUILTERS Maxine/$60 (12 day class) Student Favorite! Tuesdays, 10-1, Apr. 5-26, May 10-31, Jun. 7, 21, 28 “Do your own thing” is our motto for the next three months. The girls are doing small projects this quarter. Come tackle table runners, place mats, wall hangings, or bags. You choose and Maxine will help you with accomplishing it!
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10-1 BERNINA Emb. NOC 10-1 Fancy Stitchin’ 10-1 Serger NOC Chicago 7 1:30-4:30 Sewing & Embroidery Fun
10-1 Beg. Quilting Session I 1:30-4:30 Beg. Quilting Session II
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IRSIH SKIES QUILT Penny/$45 (3 day class) Saturdays, 10-1, Apr. 16, May 21, Jun. 25 This quilt top combines two beloved block styles, a star and an Irish chain into one beautiful and easy to assemble quilt. The stars go together easily and the Irish chain go together quickly and accurately with a bit of strip piecing. COMPUTER BASICS FOR EMBROIDERERS Donna/$20 (1 day class) New! Tuesday, 10-1, Apr. 5 Brush up on your computer skills to make the most of your embroidery experience. Topics to be covered will include file management, downloading and sorting designs, how to use the free Artlink 7 embroidery software from BERNINA to open purchased designs and send them to your machine for sew out. DIGITIZE AN IN THE HOOP PROJECT Donna/$25 (1 day class) New! Friday, 10-4, Apr. 8 Digitize your own in the hoop project in BERNINA embroidery software 7. You will explore the construction of an in the hoop project and digitize a tea wallet that can be made in the hoop. Software features used include creating basic shapes, using alignment tools, and using the monogram function to personalize the project. This is a computer class only, but we will develop the supply list and stitch order document so the project can be sewn at home
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10-1 Irish Skies Quilt 10-1 Gypsy Sling Bag 1:30-4:30 Quilters Academy 1:30-4:30 Samurai Squares
EASY SCRAPPY QUILTING Susan & Kathleen/$60 (13 day class) Student Favorite! Mondays, 1-4, Apr. 4-25, May 2-30, Jun. 6-27 Join Kathleen and Susan to make an easy quilt, beginning to end. They will be using prints and solids, lights and darks to provide contrast. The first class will cover fabric selection. FEELS LIKE SPRING (Block of the Month) Margaret/$20/Month (3 day class) Fridays, 10-1,Apr. 8,May 13, Jun. 10 OR Saturdays, 10-1, Apr. 2, May 7, Jun. 11 Block of the Month class continued from beginning of the year and will continue through out the entire year. GRACEFUL GARDENS Donna/$20/Month (1 day class) Last One! Friday, 1:30-4:30, Apr. 22 OR Saturday, 10-1, Apr.23 Come view the last session for our Kaye England quilt. It was a great year! IMAGINARY DAY (Block of the Month) Margaret/$20/Month (3 day class) Thursdays, 10-1, Apr. 14, May 12, Jun. 9 Continuing the class for Block of the Month. This class continues throughout the year.
MAINTENANCE Warren/$25 (1 day class) Thursday, 10-1, Apr. 28 Join Warren in this class to help you learn how to keep your machine running well and for a long time! Any machine owner is welcome. You do not need your machine for class. MODERN X QUILT Tanja/$45 (4 day class) New! Thursdays, 10-1, Apr. 14-28, May 5 Fresh back from the quilt show, this popular and modern quilt is made from simple shapes with an obvious focal point. The simple triangles are great for beginners. Choose the color you want to catch your attention and make it your own! X marks the spot with this bold, graphic quilt! PEARL WALLET CLUTCH (Bag of the Month) Cristina/$20 (1 day class) Saturday, 10-1, Apr. 23 April’s Bag of the Month is perfect for any age! This easy-to-sew wallet features 8 card slots, 2 bill slots, a large zippered compartment, and a detachable bi-fold compartment. It has a removable wristlet strap which comes in handy when you just need to carry the essentials. Just slip your phone into the zipper compartment and go!. SAMURAI SQUARES Penny/$45 (3 day class) Great Beginner! Saturdays, 1:30-4:30, Apr. 16, May 21, Jun. 25 Samurai Squares is a great quilt to build around a few simple colors. This wonderful quilt is made from one repeating block set on point. The blocks are all the same, but the fabric arrangement is different creating a quilt with depth and movement. Make sure you check out both of our samples to see all the possibilities! SEW WHATEVER Susan & Kathleen/$60 (13 day class) Tuesdays, 6-9pm, Apr. 5-26, May 3-31, Jun. 7-28 Student Favorite! Perfect way to break up your crazy work week! Relax and work on a project of your choice. Need help? Assistance provided. Fellowship and good cheer in abundance! Everyone welcome! SEWING AND EMBROIDERY FUN Donna & Margaret/$60 (13 day class) Thursdays, 1:30-4:30, Apr. 7-28, May 5-26, Jun. 2-30 Student Favorite! What a great way to spend Thursday afternoon with our open sewing and embroidery session. It is just the right place for you to finish up a project or even start a new one. Whatever the case, join for a fun filled afternoon. Choose the right class to match your sewing level: Beginner Intermediate Advanced
TEA TOWEL Margaret/$20 (1 day class) New! Friday, 10-2, Apr. 15 Create picture perfect applique with your embroidery machine while making charming kitchen towels customized to match your décor. Margaret will also discuss stabilizers and other products that make your embroidered project look professional. It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts! QUILTER’S ACADEMY Cristina/$60 (6 day class) New! Saturdays, 1:30-4:30, Apr. 23, May 28, Jun. 25 A brand new Saturday class which will walk you through the entire process of making your own quilt. You will learn how to select, prepare, cut, piece, add borders, quilt, and bind. This is a six month class and will continue through next quarter.
May
EMBROIDERY APPLIQUE USING BERNINA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE 7 & SILHOUETTE STUDIO SOFTWARE Donna/$20 (1 day class) New! Friday, 10-1, May 20 If you love embroidery applique and own a Silhouette Cameo, This is the class for you! We will use our BERNINA embroidery software and the Silhouette Studio software to create beautiful applique! This is a two-part class. We will take an existing embroidery applique design and learn the steps to create the perfect cut file. Then, we will investigate how to create an embroidery applique from a cutting file in the Silhouette software. This is a software class only. EMBROIDERY TILING SCENE Margaret/$45 (3 day class) Encore!!! Saturday, 10-1, May 21, Jun 4 & 18 Back by popular demand! In this class you will create a beautiful scene which gives the effect of looking through a window. You can stop in and choose which design you like best. FANCY STITCHIN’ FOR CHICAGO 7 MACHINES Donna $45 (4 day class) New! Fridays, 10-1, May 27, Jun. 3,17,24 Get the look of crazy quilting using your Chicago 7 embroidery machine! Your embroidery machine stitching mimics hand stitching making a lovely wall hanging or table topper. GARDEN/TOOL BUCKET (Bag of the Month) Cristina/$20 (1 day class) Saturday, 10-1, May 28 This makes the perfect tool caddy for Dad or a garden bucket for Mom. Customize it to meet the needs of that special person.
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RULE YOUR RULERS Carrie/$35 (2 day class) Encore! Saturdays, 1:30-4:30, May 21, Jun. 18 A two day Smart Piecing workshop which will focus on four specialty rulers: the Nifty Notions Half Square, Quarter Square, Half Rectangle and Bias Triangle rulers. You will cut and sew these basic units that are used in most quilt blocks! They can serve as inspiration or reference as you design your own pieced borders or medallion quilts. Our goal is for you to have time to get better acquainted with the rulers, have fun, and improve your piecing skills! SANDLESS TOTE Carrie/$30 (2 day class) Thursdays, 10-1, May 5 & 19 With this summer tote bag you will never bring a piece of sand home! The pockets on this bag can be embroidered or you can fussy cut your fabric to achieve a style which shows your personality. Instructions will be provided in the class. YANKEE DOODLE FLAG (Wilmington Prints Club) Tanja/$30 (1 day class) Saturday, 10-4, May 28 Yankee Doodle came to town just to teach you how to sew this Wilmington Prints pattern. No matter which Flag you choose to make, they are easy to make using 2 1/2” strips. It is also a perfect way to use those Wilmington Prints Essential Gem packs.
June
FETCH-A-SKETCH Rosa/$25 (1 day class) Friday, 10-4, Jun. 10 This great on-the-go art tote is perfect for kids on the go, they can color and draw wherever they are! The portfolio opens to feature a chalkboard mat and two slip pockets for storing drawing pads or coloring books. Two zippered see-through pockets hold scissors, markers, pencils and more and two elastic-topped mesh pockets are perfect for boxes of crayons and chalk. GYSPY SLING BAG (Bag of the Month) Cristina/$20 (1 day class) Saturday, 10-1, Jun. 23 Join us for our June Bag of the Month. It is a large and easy bag. The sling has pockets to hold your essentials and can be made in your favorite prints. This is a bag perfect to carry all of your summer goodies! PIPING HOT BINDING Carrie/$30 (1 day class) Encore! Friday, 10-4, Jun. 24 Binding with piping adds flair to quilts! It frames a simple piece so beautifully and takes heirloom and show quilts to a new level. You will work on a small practice piece to achieve making perfect piping, preparing the quilt, applying piping, applying binding, mitering corners, joining binding tails, and finishing a dazzling binding!
Design Studios
Only at Loving Stitches when you purchase Design works, you will receive classes for free! Look at these Design Studios coming up: April 30th, 10-11
May 21st, 10-11 June 25th, 10-11
Not sure if you want a new tool or even if the software is right for you? Join in on the fun (FREE!) to learn what Design Works can do for you.
etsy party June 17 & 18 10am-2pm
Join us in the celebration of the Etsy’s Global Craft Party. BERNINA is the exclusive sponsor of the sewing segment for Etsy Craft Parties & we are holding one right here! We will have a FREE project designed and ready for you to complete using our machines! This is the perfect time to spark your creative juices and try before you buy. Plus invite a friend who wants to try sewing! Call and reserve your spots today!
Class Policies
The Class Fee must be collected when you sign up for the class to guarantee your seat. Each fee is listed next to the class listing. Loving Stitches cannot “hold” a seat for you. Full payment of the Class Fee guarantees your seat. You will be given a FULL refund for the Class Fee if you cancel over the phone or in-person SEVEN DAYS or more prior to the class start date. Within seven days of the class start date, Loving Stitches can refund your Class Fee onto a Loving Stitches gift card or give you a store credit only. Questions?
[email protected] New Owners Classes BERNINA MACHINE (ALL BERNINA SEWING MODELS) CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: WEDNESDAYS, 10-1 MAY 11,18,25 FRIDAYS, 10-1 aPR. 15,22,29 SATURDAYS, 1:30-4:30 APR. 23, MAY 14, JUN 18
BERNINA EMBROIDERY (ALL BERNINA EMBROIDERY MODELS THURSDAYS,10-1 JUNE 2,16,23
BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR (BSR) CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: THURSDAY, 10-1 APRIL 30 SATURDAY, 10-1 MAY 19
BERNETTE CUSTOMIZERS TUESDAY, 10-1 JUNE 21
CAMEO SILHOUETTE FRIDAY, 10-1 MAY 6
CHICAGO 7 SATURDAY, 10-4 APRIL 16
CHICAGO 7 EMBROIDERY FRIDAY, 1:30-4:30 APRIL 8 & 22
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TUESDAYS, 10-1 MAY 10, 17, 24 SATURDAYS, 10-1 APR. 23, MAY 14, JUN. 18
SERGER THURSDAYS, 10-1 JUNE 2 & 9
New Owners classes are provided free with the purchase of a BERNINA, Bernette, or Silhouette machine from Loving Stitches. Our technical department is available to service any brand of domestic sewing or embroidery machine and your serger. We have the best, most skilled, and knowledgeable technicians. There is a minimum of $15 for a quick check. Otherwise, you may drop it off or call ahead for an appointment.
Fun Bernina fact!
The q 20 & q24 longarm, stand-up models, are now available in three different frame sizes: 9’, 11.75’ and 13’
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Quilts of Valor
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover ALL combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. This foundation is not about politics; it’s about people. Loving Stitches is an official Under Our Wings Quilts of Valor location. One Sunday per month, a dedicated group of stitchers get together from 1-5 to make beautiful quilts for our wounded warriors. Please consider joining this effort to support our soldiers. This quarter we will be meeting: April 24th May 22nd June 26th
Let’s Talk...
Our store has operated for 20 years with the desire and intent to support sewing, quilting, and embroidery enthusiasts with the finest quality products, great customer service, and exceptional support after the sale. We have become a home for thousands of wonderful customers over the years looking for a fun and safe place to enjoy their creative interests. While we are a business, we have shared many personal and emotional events in the lives of our customers, our staff, and owners. We are a family. And, like most families, we occasionally have disagreements. We can’t always be perfect and we make mistakes. To help provide a venue of communications, you are invited to share any questions, concerns, ideas, suggestions, or issues with one of the owners via email at:
[email protected] Quilting With The Stars Quilt Symposium
June 16th
June 2nd-5th The Capital Quilt Guild and NC Quilt Symposium INC are excited to present the 2016 quilt symposium at William Peach University in Raleigh. There will be lectures and workshops from well-known instructors, quilt show, special exhibits, and vendors. Loving Stitches will be attending and we hope you do too! If you have never been to a quilt show, there is no better time to start! See you there! For more information visit:capitalquilter.org
Quilt! Carolina Terrific Thursday
Terrific Thursday is a preview for the Quilt! Carolina Shop Hop. It is a great time to stop by the shop, grab your passport, and join in the fun! Start preparing for this year’s Shop Hop, which will be October 6th-15th.
It is that exciting time of year again! Row by Row is back and bigger than ever! This year it is international and no matter where your home is , it will be full of quilting! Plus, we have big news! We have partnered with our very own Annette Ornelas from Southwind Designs to create an amazing, one of a kind row. She is known for Straight line piecing with curved results! She encourages you to “Step into the next dimension and find out that piecing a curved quilt is as easy as sewing a straight line”. Check her amazing designs out in our shop or on her site: www.southwindquilts.com
Collect Rows:
June 21- September 6
Bring in Completed Quilt for Prize: June 21 - October 31
What is Row by Row? It is like a huge shop hop, without all the rules! No fees, passports, and months to play! All you have to do is visit any participating shop to receive your free pattern for a row. Combine and design the rows any way would like to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Grab some friends, have fun, and collect all these gorgeous rows! With over 2,655 shops, you can travel anywhere you would like! Each year has a different theme and this year is “HOME SWEET HOME”. Make sure you stop in to see us and grab a kit for our row to save you time and get you going! Did we mention the prize you can win? Be the first person to bring in a completed (quilted, labeled, bound) row by row quilt which contains 8 rows from 8 different shops in 2016 and win 25 fat quarters! Use our row and receive an extra gift! If you have any questions visit: www.rowbyrowexperience.com
loving Stitches Quilt Retreat September 15th-18th
If you haven’t heard yet, we have officially booked the location for our retreat. The Double Tree by Hilton in Fayetteville will give you complete relaxation like never before. Join us for a weekend away from the busy world and slow down to enjoy your passion. We will offer optional classes (free of course), enjoy sewing in our pajamas, and guarantee fun! Grab your friends and join us for a weekend you will be sure to remember. More than half the spots are gone, so don’t delay! Here is what is included:
Personal table for sewing in comfort Start sewing Thursday through Saturday night Double Occupancy Double Beds for 3 nights Open ceremony Thursday night with appetizers Hot Breakfast Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Lunch Friday & Saturday Plated Dinner Friday & Saturday $100 non-refundable deposit Due by May 31st. Remaining Balance due by August 1st.
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Fabric worth looking for! This quarter we have some new goodies for you! Just in time for summer!
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it’is better to
give and receive’
GIVE & GET BACK SALE JUNE 2-13
NEW SERGER Back by popular demand! Bring in an old machine to be donated and receive up to $500 on a new BERNINA machine!
0% interest financing for 60 months available on select models
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The BERNINA L450 will be making its debut this summer and we are so excited! At 1,200 stitches per minute, this machine is going to take the serger world by storm.
Other features include: *Patented Micro Thread Control *LED light for needle and looper area *Thread tension release with presser foot lift *5 step presser foot pressure adjustment *2 step presser foot lift 6mm + 2mm *Front toe lift 2mm *Bottom driven upper knife *AC motor Stop in and take it for a test drive in June!