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Bernina unveils 75th Anniversary edition Machines

Bernina of America has released a commemorative collection of limited-edition sewing machines as a special promotion under the Bernina 75th anniversary theme, “It’s our anniversary, but it’s your year.”

Each anniversary edition Bernina machine features commemorative design enhancements and attractive gift-with-purchase accessory packages. The top-of-the-line artista 730E Anniversary Edition features a custom-designed, Swarovski crystal-studded 75th Anniversary medallion.

“Bernina is focused on creating machines and accessories that inspire our customers to do more, have more fun and be more creative than ever before,” said Martin Favre, President of Bernina of America. “Our anniversary edition machines combine our legendary Swiss precision and technologically advanced features with an inspiring, creative package that commemorates the first-ever Bernina branded household sewing machine made in 1932 by Fritz Gegauf.”

Following is a description of each anniversary edition machine now available at participating Bernina dealers:

artista 730E Anniversary Edition

• A genuine Swarovski crystal 75th Anniversary medallion on the front of the machine.
• A gift-with-purchase package valued up to $1,199 that includes: 500 embroidery designs; a mail-in rebate valued up to $600 for the purchase of Bernina Embroidery Software v5; and an enhanced accessory package that includes assorted threads, stabilizers and other products.

artista 630E Anniversary Edition

• A navy-blue faceplate with the commemorative 75th Anniversary medallion.
• A gift-with-purchase package valued up to $749 that includes: 250 embroidery designs; a mail-in rebate valued up to $400 for the purchase of Bernina Embroidery Software v5; and an enhanced accessory package that includes assorted threads, stabilizers and other products. 

aurora Anniversary Edition

• A navy-blue faceplate with the commemorative 75th Anniversary medallion.
• The Limited Edition 75th Anniversary History of Bernina Commemorative Book.

activa 230 PE Anniversary Edition

• A commemorative 75th Anniversary medallion on the faceplate.
• A gift set of three Bernina presser feet (#22, #31 and #39) and a special issue of the Bernina Through the Needle magazine.

Reprinted from SQE Professional, October 2007