BERNINA DEALER ZIMMERMAN’S BERNINA SHOP TO HOST SEWAPALOOZA FEATURING NANCY BEDNAR WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 IN NEW ENTERPRISE PENNSYLVANIA

BERNINA of America, the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, is pleased to announce that Zimmerman’s BERNINA Shop, a BERNINA Dealer in New Enterprise, Penn., is hosting Sewapalooza, a hands-on sewing, embroidery, and quilting workshop featuring BERNINA Educator, Nancy Bednar on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The event will take place at Zimmerman’s BERNINA Shop located at 208 Flitch Road.  The event costs $39 and includes lunch, supplies, and a sewing gift kit.  Attendees will make a wristlet, mini travel pillow and cord caddy.  To register, call (814)766-9942 or stop by the store. 
 
BERNINA Educator, Nancy Bednar will teach attendees embroidery, overlocker/serger and machine quilting tips and techniques.  Nancy is from Brookfield, Ill., and is a sewing educator, freelance instructor and author, who uncovered her passion for sewing when she explored creative and practical aspects of sewing in elementary school.  From garment, home decoration projects to bridal and special occasion sewing, Nancy’s true love is the overlocker/serger.  Nancy has trained BERNINA Dealers and consumers about all aspects of sewing with a special emphasis on garment stitching and creative machine techniques.  She is a regular contributor to Sewing and Serger Update Newsletters and has been published in Sew News and Through the Needle.
 
Zimmerman’s BERNINA Shop is an authorized BERNINA Dealer and who provides top-quality service to area residents.  The Dealer sells BERNINA sewing machines and software, and also provides a variety of sewing, embroidery and quilting classes for people of all skill levels.    
 
About BERNINA
Founded in Switzerland more than 100 years ago, BERNINA is the world’s premier manufacturer with a proven reputation for offering state-of-the-art sewing and embroidery systems, sergers and embroidery software.  BERNINA’s leadership is marked by an impressive number of industry leaders, influencers and artisans who chose to partner with the company.  BERNINA products are sold in the United States through a network of approximately 450 fully trained independent dealerships.  In 2008, the company introduced the revolutionary BERNINA 830, a machine designed to change the home sewing industry.  To learn more and to find a dealer, visit https://www.bernina.com/ or call (630)978-2500.