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Pro Tips for BERNINA Q 20
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I sew on a BERNINA Q 20 and I just love sewing on this machine! Over the last year with the inevitable trouble-shooting that comes with pro-level sewing, I have learned a lot about how to keep my machine happy. I make art quilts with fusible applique, and I live in a dry climate, so I’ve had to experiment and make some adjustments to how I work on this machine. I compiled this list of tips for another pro quilter who works on a Q 20, and I got permission from BERNINA to share this list. Here we go! 1. Tune Your…
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Proud to be a BERNINA Ambassador
I am proud to be a longtime BERNINA Ambassador. When I joined in 2003 I met people like Libby Lehman and Yvonne Porcella, who befriended and mentored me. Over the years I’ve had 10 different BERNINA machines, and currently I sew on a B 790 and Q 20 – the sitdown model. 2003 was my first year in the BERNINA Fashion Show. Imagine my delight when my entry ended up on the cover of the show book! In 2006 I was invited to attend the ambassador trip to Switzerland, where we toured the factory, had cocktails at the owner’s villa, traveled to textile and lace museums, and….ate a lot of…