May brings lots of fan favorite specials from Bernina! As always, there are great classes coming up to expand your sewing, serging, and quilting skill sets!
The All Kansas Nebraska Shop Hop continues this month as well and the shop will be open on Sunday, May 3 from 11 am to 4 pm to allow more hoppers to visit!
May also means Memorial Day and we will be closed on Monday, May 25 to allow for all to honor those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
A reminder that Bernina Club also takes place on May 30 rather than May 2 this month so you don't show up on the wrong day!
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Stop in the store to see the beautiful new collection of solid wood Unique Sewing Furniture! It’s gorgeous and can be ordered in a variety of finishes and hardware colors.
The All Kansas & Nebraska Shop Hop continues through the end of May! We still have a few copies of the magazine that feature a bunch of patterns using the specially designed line of fabric for the hop including a quilt from right here at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln. We will also be open on Sunday, May 3 from 11 am - 4 pm in addition to our regular Monday - Saturday hours. We're so excited to be an official part of the Shop Hop this year! Stop by to pick up your copy.
Carol Doak’s Starry Block of the Month is a great opportunity to expand your paper piecing perfection! This month's block is the third one in the top row.
Wednesday, May 6 @ Noon
Cost: $15 + cost of book and materials
Sit & Sew is your chance to sew and socialize and get the expertise of your fellow sewers and our Sewing Centre employees for any problem you might encounter.
Monday, May 11 @ 11 am
Cost: $10
Bernina Mastery Sewing Class 1
Tuesday, May 12 @ 10 am
Cost: $35
The 2026 Block of the Month will celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA and will have you seeing stars! This month we'll be working on Aunt Eliza's Star and the Ohio Star.
Friday, May 15 @ Noon
Cost: $15
Bernina Mastery Sewing Class 2
Tuesday, May 19 @ 10 am
Cost: $35
Hyperion Block of the Month Kit featuring Polka Pop
Wednesday, May 20 @ Noon
Cost: $204.90
Each month, you’ll build on your progress and watch your quilt come together, by the third month, the center of your quilt is assembled, and by month 7 the quilt top is complete.
Finished Size: 64.5” x 76.5”
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Hyperion Block of the Month Quilt Kit's are available at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln.
Bring your sewing machine and let's have some fun
Software Mastery (Version 9) Guide Class
Tuesday, May 26 @ 10 am
Cost: $15
Kaleidoscope-effect quilts are so fun and magical to make! This class will teach you how to pick large florals, leaf prints or abstract pirnts with a large pattern and repeat that can be stacked and cut into 60 degree triangles to form blocks that all look different.
Thursday, May 28 @ 10:30 am
Cost: $34.95 (Book + Class) or $19.95 (Class Only)
Mastery Guide Class for the Bernina B880
Notebooks will be provided in class for an extra fee of $10. If you wish to purchase one. If you try to download a workbook on line, be sure it is for the 880 machine. The new workbooks do not include version 8.
Saturday, May 30 @ 11:30 am
Cost: $30
Saturday, May 9 @ 10 am or Tuesday, May 12 @ 7 pm
Cost: $25
Enhance your understanding of Bernina Embroidery Software.
This is a special software class that expands your knowledge of the embroidery software and is not part of Software Club.*
May - Auto-Digitizing 101 and Digitizing Patriotic Patches
Auto-Digitizing 101 with Patriotic Designs - Learn how to use the auto-digitizing tools found in the BERNINA software, then take it a step further to create two patriotic patches of your own, just in time to celebrate our 250th. All versions and learning levels of Bernina Software are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Saturday, May 9 @ 1 pm
Cost: $15
The class will go over the various points of the monthly project. Helping you learn more about how to do Machine Embroidery with your Bernina!!
What Machine(s) Is This Club Made For?
All BERNINA machines! The majority of the content can be done in a Large Oval or Midi Hoop to ensure that all machines can do the project provided. There will be options for doing projects with bigger hoops, and we will discuss incredible BERNINA features and how they make every project easier. Many projects may even be completed with a bernette embroidery machine, though some of the featured accessories may not be available.
Don't yet own a BERNINA? You may also be able to complete many of the projects and are encouraged to join the club to learn more about embroidery.
May - Tote Bag
In our first look into BERNINA freearm embroidery, this lesson involves using BERNINA accessories to embroider a tote bag.
Q-Club gives you a preview into the latest & greatest in the quilting world.
Thursday, May 21 @ 1 pm or 5:30 pm
Cost: $8
Saturday, May 30 @ 10:30 am
Cost: $8
Every month we’ll feature tips and techniques using your Bernina and Bernette machines - could be sewing machines, sergers and even longarms!
Lots of fan favorites are on sale this month from Bernina! Take a look!
OESD has great specials going on this month, too. Check out their sales!
