March 10, 2009
Bag Kits
Our BAG KITS were tremendously successful during the Sewing & Stitchery Expo that we decided to introduce them on our website for a limited time. Choose from a variety of colors and prints to create a unique and brilliant bag. We have 5 Laminated Linen colors ranging from black to pearl white, red, green or turquoise. We've paired these linens with colorful prints in upholstery-weight cottons &/or linens for extra stability.
Also, don't forget the ULTRASUEDE for handles, pockets, binding, etc. We have coordinating Ultrasuede colors for each color of Laminated Linen. The durability and overall look of Ultrasuede can't be beat! It's also easy to sew!
March 04, 2009
Project Sewing Workshop Sewing Challenge
Fifteen designers, students, and hobby sewers agreed to participate in a fashion challenge. They were given a selection of six patterns by The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection and a group of 21 fabrics from which to choose to create ensembles for this show. Bernina provide the materials at no charge and the designers were given complete creative license to alter, re-invent, embellish, and otherwise give another life to these patterns and fabrics.
We are now announcing the winners for the Project Sewing Workshop Sewing Challenge!
People's Choice Award - Mary Collen
Creme de la Creme (Judge's Award ) - Jacque Goldsmith
Mary and Jacque will be attending the Bernina University Fashion Show in San Francisco in June.
The Judges were:
Louise Cutting- Cutting Line Designs
Sandra Betzina- Power Sewing
Marcy Tilton - artist, designer/Vogue Patterns
Katherine Tilton- artist, teacher
Deana Tierny (editor of Threads magazine)
Jennifer Gigas (Director of Training and Education - Bernina USA)
Other Awards:
Novice Award - Denice Rochelle
Creative Award - Tamara Fidler
Embroidery Award - Joanna Nebela
Next Gen Award - Erin Snethen
Surface Embellishment Award - Enid Wilson
Congratulations to everyone we participated!
Megan Haney
Laurel Johnson
Melinda Morrow
Bethany Otto
Stephanie Valley
Katrina Walker
Loralee Wenger
Stacy Wright
We want to thank all the designers that contributed their time and wonderful talents to the Runway to Everyday Fashion Show Challenge. It was a huge success!
