Two-hour sessions over three days offer techniques for precise patchwork, easier quilting, and a look at what's new from BERNINA
EPHRATA, Pa., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hinkletown Sewing Machine Shop, an authorized BERNINA Dealer, will host Fall Fest from October 26–28, 2026, at its store at 232 Wanner Rd. in Ephrata. The event features four two-hour sessions of education and inspiration led by two keynote speakers from BERNINA and OESD.
Christy Burcham, Vice President of Education and Training at BERNINA of America, will present the newest BERNINA tools and resources designed to help sewists succeed with every project. She will also share her approach to perfect patchwork, with techniques that make it easier than ever to line up seams perfectly.
Kimberly Dodson of OESD will explore products designed to make quilting easier, more accurate, and more enjoyable. Attendees will leave with practical tips, time-saving techniques, and creative ideas to help them finish more quilts with professional-looking results.
Guests can also see the top-of-the-line BERNINA 990, enjoy refreshments, and enter for daily door prizes.
"Fall Fest is our chance to bring world-class sewing education right here to Ephrata. Having Christy and Kimberly in the store means our customers can pick up new techniques, see what's new from BERNINA, and head home ready to start their next project," said Ervin Zimmerman, owner of Hinkletown Sewing Machine Shop.
Four sessions are available: Monday, October 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, October 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. Each session is limited to 100 attendees.
Tickets are $25. Seating is limited, and a credit card is required to reserve a seat.
For tickets or more information, call Amy Hough at (717) 572-6874.
Hinkletown Sewing Machine Shop is located at 232 Wanner Rd. in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
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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