BERNINA INTERNATIONAL OWNER HANSPETER UELTSCHI TO ATTEND GRAND OPENING EVENT AT THE NEEDLE AND I ON TUESDAY APRIL 22 IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON

Mr. Ueltschi will greet guests and sign Swiss-themed projects

BERNINA of America, the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, is pleased to announce that Hanspeter Ueltschi, fourth-generation owner of BERNINA International, will visit BERNINA Dealer, The Needle and I on Tuesday, April 22 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Mr. Ueltschi will provide a BERNINA company overview, new product update, and sign customer’s projects.  The Tour of Switzerland grand opening event will take place at the BERNINA Dealer located at 540 NE Northgate Way, Suite D, in Seattle, Washington and costs $10.00.  The cost includes refreshments and supplies to make a Swiss-themed bag, which will be signed by Mr. Ueltschi.  To register for the event call (206)724-0695 or stop by the new store.  Through a Guess How Many Buttons are in the Jar drawing, event-goers will have an opportunity to win a BERNINA 215 (B 215).  The person closest to the number without going over will win the B 215.

The Needle and I is an authorized BERNINA Dealer providing top-quality support, education and service to area residents.  The Needle and I sells BERNINA sewing machines and software, and also provides a variety of sewing, embroidery and quilting classes for people of all skill levels.  For more information about The Needle and I, please visit www.needleandi.com  
 
About BERNINA
Founded in Switzerland more than 100 years ago, BERNINA is the world’s premier manufacturer with a proven reputation for offering state-of-the-art sewing and embroidery systems, sergers and embroidery software.  BERNINA’s leadership is marked by an impressive number of industry leaders, influencers and artisans who chose to partner with the company.  BERNINA products are sold in the United States through a network of approximately 450 fully trained independent dealerships.  In 2008, the company introduced the revolutionary   BERNINA 830, a machine designed to change the home sewing industry.  To learn more and to find a dealer, visit www.bernina.com or call (630)978-2500.