~BERNINA Ambassador – How to UnBox the BERNINA 790 Plus~
Have I got a super big announcement for you!! Today, I’m officially a BERNINA Ambassador and I’m unboxing my new BERNINA 790 Plus. Walk with me on this journey and meet my local BERNINA dealer who helped in my selection of the BERNINA 790 Plus. Watch the fun (and entertaining) unboxing video of my BERNINA 790 Plus and hear why me becoming a BERNINA Ambassador is a good thing for YOU! PLUS there’s a chance for you to win a copy of my coloring book!!
What is a BERNINA Ambassador?
To be a BERNINA Ambassador means I get the pleasure of sharing with the world these sophisticated and classic brand of Swiss engineered sewing and embroidery machines. I will be working on my BERNINA 790 Plus while answering questions on the brand, software and accessories. This will include blog post, videos, live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube answering questions, all the while using my BERNINA 790 Plus machine and accessories (including software). The best part of this – I get to share the new journey and what I most love about my new machine with you, my audience (heart eye emoji inserted here).
I’ve longed to work with a company with amazing employees, elite reputation and most importantly, a loyal fan base. Not only is the BERNINA 790 Plus a top of the line embroidery machine, it’s also a exquisite sewing machine. This machine is the most accurate, precise sewing machine I’ve ever had the pleasure of stitching on. Walk with me on this journey and ask any questions you may have along the way.
Watch the unboxing video and my big announcement of being a BERNINA Ambassador
Which machine should I choose?
Once I was officially invited into the BERNINA family of Brand Ambassadors, the first thing to do was choose a machine to stitch on. It made perfect sense to go to my local BERNINA dealer, Keep Me in Stitches of Largo Florida, and test drive of a few different models.
Allen Smith, the shop manager, showed me a few options. He let me stitch some of my designs on the various models using my thread of choice (Aurifil thread). After two hours, it was obvious there was a real love connection between myself and the BERNINA 790 Plus.
Melissa Helms, the shop owner, and Allen contacted BERNINA and made all the arrangements. It’s extremely impressive how closely BERNINA works with their local shops and supports all their needs, including the needs of their BERNINA Ambassadors. What a pleasure to be apart of this new family.
Check out all the presser feet Keep Me in Stitches has on their walls, all for my BERNINA 790 Plus! – I mean, for everyone’s BERNINA’s (warm smiles)!
Look at the other BERNINA sergers Keep Me in Stitches has! Oh, that is next on my list.
…and if you love fabric (and I am sure you do), then take a peak at the beautiful wall of fabric at Keep me in Stitches. BERNINA and fabric = Love!
Picking up my BERNINA 790 Plus
What an exciting adventure! Picking up my new BERNINA 790 Plus was the top thing on my mind the night before. I couldn’t sleep. Instead I just binge read about my new machine, looked at every detail on the BERNINA website and made a list of all the BERNINA presser feet I wanted. I finally drifted off to sleep at 3am and awoke at 6:30am.
Coffee was my friend that morning and the two of us drove over to Keep Me in Stitches Largo shop to be greeted by the most wonderful surprise. Allen, the shop manager, had my machine at the front of the store with RED balloons tied to it. What a super cool thing and it was totally unexpected. Thank you Allen 🙂
Allen showed me some basics on the machine, signed me up for the hands on workbook class and the team helped me get my new BERNINA 790 Plus into my car (BERNINA 790 Plus and Sue Selfie time)!
A special thank you to the folks at Keep Me in Stitches Largo shop (Mary Pickard, Kelley Salerno, Mike Mossey & MaryCatherine McCoy [not pictured])
Marti Cat must inspect everything, especially large boxes, before they are admitted into the home (see approved).
UnBoxing the BERNINA 790 Plus
Before the machine came into our home the first thing we needed to do was clean and organize the sewing room! Honestly, this took about two full days during the Christmas break. Heidi helped me remove old thread stands off the wall. Move all the furniture around and painted the shelves. We hung backdrop for future videos, decorated a bit and then finally we were done. Check out the before and after pictures! Impressive huh! I’m sure over time the sewing space/video set will evolve in order to showcase my new BERNINA sewing projects!
BEFORE
AFTER
What’s next?
Fun things ahead for me and more importantly YOU, my audience. I will be a regular contributor on the We all Sew Blog, an exclusive BERNINA spot for amazing projects! Click on the logo below and subscribe to the We all Sew blog today so you don’t miss another great post.
Each and every time I post a picture or video for sewing and embroidery, I will be using my new BERNINA 790 Plus and accessories so we can both learn at the same time. Be sure you are following me on all my social media platforms, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube –> OH, join my Fan Club on Facebook too! Click the links below and subscribe/follow/join.
For your chance to WIN!!
Win your very own signed copy of my coloring book (with machine embroidery designs), The Year of the Crafter:
- Leave a comment below here
- Go to this YouTube link and leave a comment there too!
- Winner will be announced on February 14th.
*Please note: Winner must live in the continental United States*
Thank you ALL for taking the time out to read the blog post!
Have a Creative day
Sue
Hi Sue I am so happy for you with your new machine. I enjoy following you on youtube and facebook. I also like your designs and projects. And I would love to win.
Thanks so much Lila 🙂
How awesome. Love the new machine
Yeah!! Thanks Pamela 🙂
This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you my friend
WOW I used a Bernina when doing a class at my local store, Country Stitches in East Lansing. It was not so well behaved that particular day. I wish I would have gone back for a demo after the class. I understand that Bernina’s have an excellent reputation. Congratulations.
Sometimes classroom machines get finicky…different friends using them. It could have also been someone using it in front of you…but do give them another chance, maybe a one on one test drive. Hey, I will be up there in April!! Hope to see you then
CONGRATULATIONS Sue on becoming a Bernina Ambassador and your new Bernina 700!!! How Exciting for you!!! We will all be looking forward to your new you tube videos and watching for your contributions to We All Sew. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your coloring book and designs!!
Gail
Thanks so much Gail!! I’m thrilled. Got to start getting busy now 🙂
You will love your Bernina sewing/embroidery machine. I have had one for 20 yrs. and would never buy any other brand!
So encouraging to hear so. I’ve been totally impressed with the sewing stitch quality. I am enjoying sewing for the first time in years!!
Oh, how nice. We All Sew is one of my fav places to go. Can’t wait to see you there.
🙂 Yeah! Thanks so much
Congratulations!!!! It is sew excited to get a new machine!!!! Bernina is a wonderful brand! Maria elena
I’m thrilled and thanks so much 🙂 I have not enjoyed sewing like this in a very long time – the BERNINA 790 Plus stitches like a dream
Congratulations, Sue on your new Bernina and position. I use to test stitch for a lady that digitized on her Bernina and its software. You will be amazed what you can do with it. It was amazing to test her designs. I have a Bernina sewing machine…just 29 years old but still going strong. I use Janome embroidery machines though. Have fun…looking for some great future designs and lots of creativity from you…
How cool was that fun job you had. Test stitching is an art in itself. Wish I had an in-house tester. I’m thrilled with the position. BERNINA is an extremely professional company to work with and they have been very kind to me.
OMGosh! That is so exciting and what a blessing to be part of such a fantastic team! I know your head must be spinning with all the amazing thing that are coming your way. I will be looking up your new machine and all it’s perks for sure. I have a Brother Dreamweaver so I’m sure there are many different fun things to do. Wow, I am just so happy for you and you have worked so hard to deserve this. I look forward to all the great things you will be making and teaching us! Go, Sue!!! 🙂
YES!! My head is spinning, i’m trying to stay focused – there are so many fun things we’re going to work on together. Can’t wait to share. Thanks so much Michelle <3
You will love Berina! I have 2. A 830 and a 770..both are always going!
Oh yes!! So I can message you when I have questions, lol I am learning so many neat things but most importantly, this new machine stitches like a dream!!
wow- congratulations on becoming a BERNINA Ambassador- another chapter beginning in your sewing book of life!
speaking of books- winning your colouring book with designs would be fantastic- great for zip pouches to organize your sewing supplies, fabric markers, cosmetics etc.
Exactly!! This sewing world and being a part of it really has been a journey. Thanks so much for your kind words, hugs sue
I am anxious to see what the 790 can do. I know it’s great because it’s a Bernina. I have had about 5 Berninas, starting with the original 830. Thanks for your videos.
WOW, you are a BERNINA collector 🙂 Thanks for your encouraging kind words – hugs sue
Glenda!! You are my winner 🙂 Please send me an email so I may send your prize!!
I am so happy for you. That is a big step, and I look forward to watching you grow into your new roll. Being new to sewing, I am just trying to learn the basics. Hopefully I will someday be able to use some of your patterns.
Remember to take time to laugh each day. Life is not always that serious.
suZ
Thanks so much suZ – I love your encouraging words. Thanks so much and stay tuned, because everyone was new at one point and I’ve got some fun beginner stuff coming up.