November celebration marks the store's BERNINA launch with live demonstrations, hands-on test drives, and the new BERNINA Liberty Edition machines
CHARLESTOWN, N.H., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank's Fabrics & Crafts has become an authorized BERNINA Dealer and will celebrate with BERNINA in Bloom, a series of sewing, quilting, embroidery, and overlocker experiences from November 14–28, 2026, at its store at 3607 Claremont Rd. in Charlestown.
The celebration opens Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with BERNINA in Bloom: A Liberty Luncheon. Guests will enjoy a light, tea-style lunch, watch live demonstrations, and test-drive the BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition and BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition, limited-edition machines blending Swiss engineering excellence with Liberty's renowned artistry.
BERNINA VIP Night follows on Friday, November 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening showcases the top-of-the-line BERNINA 990, the new BERNINA 790 ULTRA, and the BERNINA L 890 overlock/coverstitch combo. Guests will enjoy food and drinks, live demonstrations, hands-on test drives, and a VIP Gift Collection valued at $100.
"We're excited to bring BERNINA to Frank's, where creative possibilities come with hands-on learning, local support, and a welcoming community. Join us this November and discover what you can create with BERNINA and Frank's!" said Louisa Grindle, Machine Sales & Classroom Coordinator at Frank's Fabrics & Crafts.
Between events, Frank's regular classes continue, including Making Waves, Open Sew, Fold & Stitch Wreath, Sew Together Organizer Bag, and Fresh Floral Centerpieces. The full schedule is available on the Frank's website.
Frank's is also giving away prizes throughout the celebration, with drawings on November 14, 21, and 28. Prizes include a BERNINA Skills Hub Pass and fabric bundle, the BERNINA Big Book of Feet with a presser-foot bundle, and two grand prizes: a BERNINA 325 sewing machine and a bernette 38 sewing machine.
Entries are open now through noon Eastern on November 28, online through the Frank's BERNINA launch page or in person at the store. No purchase is necessary. Entrants must be 18 or older and legal residents of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, or Maine. Prizes must be picked up at the Charlestown store. See the Official Rules for complete details.
Tickets for BERNINA in Bloom: A Liberty Luncheon are $5 and include lunch, and seating is limited. Tickets for BERNINA VIP Night are $50 per person, with space for 40 guests.
For tickets or more information, visit shopfranksfabrics.com/bernina-launch or call Meagan Hurley at (603) 542-2218.
Frank's Fabrics & Crafts is located at 3607 Claremont Rd. in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
ABOUT BERNINA
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 130 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 the BERNINA WeAllSew 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.
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