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Bernina has launched their new website at BERNINA.com (formerly BerninaUSA.com).  The site has a fresh look and more features for you to enjoy.  On the site you can find information about:

• Products - Machines, software, accessories
• What's New - any new content added to the site, including upcoming webinars and events
• Experience - here you'll find project ideas, tips, videos, etc.
• Support - this area is still under construction, but new content will be rolled out throughout the summer.
• Company - learn about the company

There is a lot to explore, head on over to BERNINA.com...and don't forget to update your bookmarks!

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If you are heading to the International Quilt Festival at Long Beach this weekend you might want to drop by Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center booth (937).  Mel's will be showcasing the new 7 Series line of sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines from Bernina.

The 7 Series consists of three machines, including the BERNINA 710, the BERNINA 750 QE (Quilter’s Edition), and the BERNINA 780 E  (Embroidery). The machines feature the world’s first, patent-pending BERNINA 9 Hook (B 9 Hook), which uniquely combines the advantages of the two best hook technologies, the rotary and CB hook, enabling higher sewing and embroidery speeds, up to 9 mm stitch width and 80 percent more bobbin capacity. The 7 Series will be available at BERNINA Dealerships in the U.S. in September.

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The catalog for the Stitch Like an Egyptian: Tentmakers of Cairo exhibit is now available. The catalog will give you a sneak peak of these beautiful appliqued works that will make their North American debut at the AQS Quilt Show at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 22 – 25, 2012.

Alex will be in The Quilt Life booth at Grand Rapids and looks forward to seeing you.

Click here to order your copy from the American Quilter's Society.

To learn more about the Tentmakers of Cairo, click here to watch a video from Pam Holland.

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Here's an update from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY:

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This weekend is the annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon.  It is always held on the 2nd Saturday of July from 9:30am to 5pm.  Over 1300 quilts will cover the 1800's-style town.  If you can't make it to the show.  Here's a video from last year's show.

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Have you ever viewed the Bernina Instructional Videos?  TQS has over 65 quick and easy instructional videos featuring the use of a Bernina machine. Topics include everything from Free Motion Machine Beading, Going in Circles, and Perfect 1/4" No-Pins Curves to Using a Walking Foot and Free Motion Couching.

Isn't it time you took a lesson?

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Do you collect little sewing machines? Was it a toy given to you as a gift? Did you find it in an antique store  Does it actually work?

You are not alone, many sewing machines were made to encourage young women to start sewing.

Submit a comment and tell us about your machine or collection and then watch the video to see Eleanor Burns' collection.

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Did you know that Olfa has free projects on their website?  They have a new project every month.

Here's a cute 4th of July Pinwheel Wall Hanging created by Sheila Reinke made for a beginner.  Click here to see more projects including Lest We Forget - which would make a wonderful Quilts of Valor quilt.

For the 4th of July Pinwheel Wall Hanging pattern, click here.

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It's that time again - guess the tool!  Have you ever seen one of these?  Do you know what it is used for?

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Time for Summer School!  Here are some classes you can take:

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles:

July 15, 2012 - Tapestry: Design and Conception presented by Yael Luri and Jean Pierre Larochette

Learn about the process of making and creating tapestries. Experience the designing process thru the eyes of renowned artists, Larochette and Lurie. Enjoy a presentation on the history of cartoon design and tapestry making, followed by a discussion about the design process and the different contemporary approaches to tapestry making.

To find out more, click here.

or how about...

(Dancing in the Light Detail  - Ellen Anne Eddy - from the National Quilt Museum)

The National Quilt Museum:

August 9-11, 2012 - Thread Magic Garden presented by Ellen Anne Eddy

Based on her new book Thread Magic Garden, students will learn how to build their design using thread. If you've fallen in love with thread, don't miss the workshop that steps you through how to create unique designs.

To find out more, click here.

And don't forget all of the wonderful classes at TQS!  Currently in the classroom, free to all Star Members, are classes from instructors including:

• Michelle Jackson
• Rob Appell
• Sue Garman
• Barbara Persing
• Sarah Vedeler
• Nancy Prince
• Sharon Pederson
• Margo Clabo
• Linda Taylor
• Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero
• Patsy Thompson
• Jan Krentz
• Jinny Beyer
• and of course Alex and Ricky!