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Saturday, December 14, 2024
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9:30am-4:30pm
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$125 (applies to machine purchase; non-refundable if no purchase is made).
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Limited to 12 participants—sign up today!
Your Stitch + Explore Experience
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Hands-on use of Bernina B570 and B770 machines.
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Expert Instruction: Master decorative stitching techniques, wing needle stitching, stitch stacking, and more with direct access to BERNINA Ambassador Venitta McCal
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Embroidery Skills: Dive into monogramming and design placement, showcasing the embroidery features of these machines.
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Take-Home Project: Create a stunning project using BOTH the 570 and 770 that you’ll proudly take home
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Exclusive offers on machines and tools available only to attendees.
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Opportunity to explore advanced sewing techniques not offered in regular classes.
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Perks and Comforts: Enjoy a full day of sewing with lunch, snacks, and beverages provided to keep you energized.
Meet your host...
Venitta McCall is a distinguished educator and sewing enthusiast with a rich background in both academia and the textile arts. She began her journey with Bernina in 1979, acquiring her first machine, the 801 Sport, and mastering garment sewing through the Stretch and Sew method. Over the years, Venitta has expanded her expertise to include Bernina Embroidery Software and various sewing, overlocking, sit-down quilting machines, and embroidery machines.
In her academic career, Ms. McCall served as a professor and administrator at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, starting in 1980. She recently retired in June 2023.
Venitta's passion for teaching extends to the sewing community where she has been a Bernina education for over two decades. She specializes in machine embroidery, stitch manipulation, Bernina software instruction, quilting with sergers, and creating intricately embroidered quilts. As an accredited Jenny Haskins Tutor and certified Hoopsisters instructor, she is committed to sharing her knowledge and fostering a love for sewing among her students.
Her unique blend of academic insight and practical sewing experience makes Venitta a valuable resource for both novice and experienced sewists alike.
