July 12, 2022 16:15 ET | Source: BERNINA of America BERNINA of America
AURORA, Ill., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BERNINA of America, the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, today announced an exclusive collaboration with iconic textile designer Kaffe Fassett to bring Kaffe’s iconic designs to two Special Edition machines. BERNINA also announced the Summer availability of its long-awaited B 735 model and new products from its value-packed sister brand, bernette.
“Kaffe Fassett is one of the most iconic and colorful textile designers of our time and it’s a great honor to partner with him for this Special Edition release,” said Paul Ashworth, President and CEO of BERNINA of America. “This collaboration is years in the making, and together, was a joy to bring to life for BERNINA fans and textile enthusiasts around the world.”
Founded over 125 years ago, BERNINA is the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines; and Kaffe Fassett has inspired millions for more than 60 years with his colorful work in fabric, knitting, needlepoint, painting and mosaics. Kaffe’s designs are instantly recognizable thanks to his passion for colorful designs inspired by his world travels and love of bright, fresh patterns.
The Kaffe collaboration includes two Special Edition machines that come with exclusive stitch patterns and optional embroidery modules featuring Smart Drive Technology (SDT):
“I am so grateful to BERNINA for letting me decorate their iconic machines and I’m thrilled at how this collaboration has blossomed,” said Kaffe Fassett. “Color is the tonic the world needs and I hope these machines inspire others to add more color to their designs, workspaces and life.”
Today’s announcements were made at BERNINA University, an annual conference where authorized BERNINA dealers and employees celebrate the creative possibilities made possible with BERNINA.
The Kaffe collection will be available for purchase through authorized BERNINA dealers nationwide in Fall 2022. Learn more about the Limited BERNINA Kaffe Editions and promotional bundles at www.bernina.com/kaffe-edition. Follow and join the social conversation with #BERNINAUSA and #BERNINAKaffeEdition. For more information on BERNINA of America, please visit bernina.com.
BERNINA is the world’s premier manufacturer of quality state-of-the-art sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, overlockers and embroidery software. Since being founded over 125 years ago, BERNINA has maintained a strong commitment to serving the creative community. This dedication threads through the Swiss precision found in every machine, the training and education available through our over 400 fully trained independent BERNINA Dealers and the endless tutorials and content shared on BERNINA’s blog and social media channels. BERNINA products are designed for beginning to advanced sewists and priced to meet a variety of budgets, with new products being introduced every year. Shop for BERNINA products online or buy directly from your nearest BERNINA Dealer. Follow BERNINA on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. BERNINA’s sister machine, bernette, can be found on Instagram. You can also find helpful tips and tutorials for every skill level on BERNINA’s Blog, WeAllSew.
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