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New Janome DC2012 Sewing Machine

Posted on January 24, 2012 by b.gottier

Yesterday, Temecula Valley Sewing Center and all Janome dealers received an announcement from Janome, introducing their new limited edition 2012 model, the DC2012. This machine is virtually identical to the DC2011 and HT2008, except with a color change.

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Making The Connection: Bernina 730 & Windows 7

Posted on January 7, 2012 by b.gottier

As a Bernina dealer, you’d think that I should know everything about Bernina software. I am software certified by Bernina, but there’s no way that I could know about all of the installation problems that are associated with the software. … Continue reading →

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3 New Janome Updates Available

Posted on January 4, 2012 by b.gottier

Janome sent an email to Temecula Valley Sewing Center and all Janome dealers, letting us know that three new updates are available for various Janome products. All of the updates are available on Janome’s website. We advise you to download … Continue reading →

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Just How Heavy Duty Are Today’s Sewing Machines?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by b.gottier

Not all sewing machines are created equal, but over the years, one trend in sewing machine manufacturing has created a sense of distrust in many sewing machine customers. At Temecula Valley Sewing Center, the concern we hear more than any … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machines Bring Hope

Posted on December 17, 2011 by b.gottier

I am blessed to live in one of the richest nations in the world. I live in the United States, and I am blessed to have food, electricity, running water, a water heater, a bed, and clothes. God provides for … Continue reading →

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Video: BERNINA – Quality, Innovation, and Swiss Tradition

Posted on November 26, 2011 by b.gottier

Although it’s hard to believe, some people do come in to Temecula Valley Sewing Center who have never heard of a Bernina sewing machine. If you haven’t heard of Bernina, or want to see just who they are, this video … Continue reading →

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Problem With Bernina Check Springs Easily Fixed

Posted on November 18, 2011 by b.gottier

Every sewing machine that I’ve ever seen has a check spring. The check spring is located just before the take-up lever, and takes slack out of the upper thread just as the needle is about to penetrate the fabric. For … Continue reading →

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Bernina Rotary Hook Bobbin Case Stoppers

Posted on November 12, 2011 by b.gottier

If you have a Bernina rotary hook sewing machine, like the 200, 730, 185, 180, or the 1630, there may come a time when your machine makes a loud rattling sound. This can be caused by a worn out bobbin … Continue reading →

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Janome Artistic Suite Videos

Posted on October 22, 2011 by b.gottier

Janome has produced a series of videos for their Artistic Suite V6 software. If you’ve been working with Artistic Suite already, or if you are thinking about purchasing the software, you’ll find these videos helpful. Temecula Valley Sewing Center is … Continue reading →

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