News from BCS

Jan-Feb 2009

The weather outside may be downright frightful, but the atmosphere at Beth's is smokin'! Join us and put your weather woes aside:

Beth's fabulous free motion quilting classes are coming up in February. If you're never had the chance to study with this master instructor, now's the time.
• Beginning Free Motion Quilting - Saturday, Feb 7, 10a to 3p. Supply list. $35 fee.
• Feathers and Frills - advanced free motion quilting - Friday, Feb 27, 10a to 3p. Supply list. $40 fee.
• Bernina Club - Heirloom Basics - Wednesday, Jan 21, 6p to 8:30p OR Saturday, Jan 24, 2p to 4:30p. Make a lovely guest towel using fine laces and fabric. Learn how to make your Bernina do elegant hemstitching. Supply list. $5 kit fee.
• Seam Finishes - Friday, Jan 30, 10a to 1p. $30 fee includes all fabrics.

We have shifted the dates for the next Silk O-HI-O jacket from late January-February to March 2, 16, and 30. The consensus was that these dates would work better for teachers and students alike. We all can wear them for "March Madness" and be ready for football season in the fall. Call the store for details. Supply list. $50 fee.

Have Bernina, Will Travel - Our entire selection of Bluefig totes, trolleys, and organizers are on sale. Buy one and get 24% off OR buy one at regular price and get 50% off a second. Save your aching back and show up for class in style.

Classroom machine blowout. A great way to "warm your heart and soul" is with a new Bernina. What better time than right now. We have a limited number of classroom 440s for sale. Save up to $1,300 off MSRP - drop for by for a demo.

Dec 26, 2008

After-Christmas Sale. Great buys on all in-stock inventory ...
• $50 off an activa
• $100 off an aurora
• $200 - $300 off an artista
• $50 off embroidery modules
• Save an extra 10% on all in-stock cabinets
• Purchase $100 worth of Bernina feet, notions, or thread and get a free SEW RED calendar (limited quantities, offer good until January 3, 2009).
January Special. Buy 2 books, get a free (includes magazines) ... OESD Design of the Month is MUSIC.

Dec 13, 2008

BCS's 12 days of Christmas - all items are in stock and ready to be stuffed into your favorite sewer's stocking. Stop by early for the best selection ...
1. Bernina Seam gauge - none better - $7
2. Protect your precious software dongle with a pigtail - $5.99
3. Pattern weights - $10.75
4. Best Press starch alternative - Reg. $7.95, Travel 3.99
5. "Soak" Modern Care for Fine Fibers - 5 Travel Size for $5.00
6. Bernina Chocolates (A Decadent Swiss Treat!) - $6.00
7. Opti-Card, Light Up Personal Pocket Lens - $5.95
8. Sewing Themed Gift Tins (Tuck in a BCS Gift Certificate!) - $1.99
9. Measuring tapes packaged in a cute little tin - $1.99
10. Hand needles, assorted sizes and types - $6.95 per package
11. Christmas red Bernina CD case - $8.00
12. Miscellaneous Notions - Marking pens, bobbins, pins, Bernina seam rippers, magazines and patterns!

Nov 4-8, 2008

30% off MSRP on any in-stock item ... 25% off MSRP of machines, software, cabinets (excludes Series 830).

Oct 18, 2008

Super Saturday Sale - special financing, one day only. All machines on sale.
It's here - the Bernina 830. The world's most innovative sewing machine, with technology so advanced, features so thoughtful, the experience of sewing on it is simply luxurious. Click for more information.

Aug 18-23, 2008

Laura will be leaving for a trip to Switzerland, and while she's away, we have to move out teh old to make room for the new 830! Don't miss this opportunity to get a great deal on a slightly used or classroom machine.

July 2008

Take a classroom machine home today. Reserve your very own by calling 614-436-2611. All machines are inspected, quality certified, and guaranteed by Bernina with a full warranty.

Fabric Exchange - You can contribute to our ever-changing little department of fabric and sewing supplies. If you have nice fabrics that you would like to sell, we will add it to our exchange. You will receive 75% of the selling price. Call us at 614-436-2611 for more information.

Garden Tools - Get your Garden Tools ready for spring. A mobile sharpening unit visits the store regularly, so bring in scissors, rotary cutter blades, knives, and garden tools (well, anything with a blade). Turn-around time is one week. Prices range from $7 to $18.

Non-Bernina Machine Service - Steve Coats, owner of Graceland Singer, has moved to the front of OUR store. With more than 30 years of experience, he's very talented and can turn machine repair usually within 2-3 days. We are delighted to have him in the shop, joining forces in a continuing effort to provide quality service.

Shop Online - Now you have a supply warehouse at your fingertips. Shop one of the biggest sewing and craft supplier. Checker Distributors sells only to the trade, so create your wish list and bring it to us to fill.

Remember ...
Nothing Sews like a Bernina. Nothing.