B990 Quilting Event

DATE & TIME:

July 27, 2026
9:30am - 2:00pm

CLASSROOM COURTESY:

For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.

SKILL LEVEL:

All skill levels welcome!

📋 SUPPLY LIST:

We’ll have all your supplies and snacks ready for you. Please bring a lunch so you can stay fueled for the full session.

About This Class

Get ready for a seriously inspiring FREE session! We’re thrilled to welcome Connie Fanders, longtime BERNINA educator and one of the brilliant minds behind the development and design of the brand‑new BERNINA 990. This event takes place IN STORE at Quilting Mayhem, with Connie joining us virtually to showcase the features and innovations that make this machine such a game‑changer for quilters.

What You’ll Learn

• How the B 990 simplifies piecing, appliqué, decorative stitching, and free‑motion quilting
• Ways to improve accuracy and efficiency across all quilting styles
• How to use tools like Pinpoint Placement, the BERNINA Camera, WiFi connectivity, and BISR
• Quilt stitches, chain piecing, stitch‑in‑the‑ditch options, and computerized quilting in the hoop
• Creative stitch combinations and lettering for personalizing your projects

Why This Event Matters

Connie’s quilting expertise runs deep—custom quilting, ruler work, free‑motion, computerized quilting, and more—and she knows the 990 inside and out. She’ll show you how its tools and software can elevate your quilting, spark new ideas, and make your creative process smoother than ever.

Your In‑Store Experience

While Connie teaches virtually, you’ll be here in the shop with us, seeing the machine up close and learning alongside fellow makers. It’s a rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who helped shape the B 990—and to discover just how much this machine can elevate your quilting.

You won’t want to miss this one.

Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.

Help us keep this class on the calendar!
This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.

Instructor

Connie Fanders
Connie Fanders has spent her entire career in the sewing industry. She began as a BERNINA Dealer and later held key roles at BERNINA of America, including District Sales Manager, Director of Education and Training, and Manager of Embroidery Products. She was deeply involved in the development and testing of the new BERNINA 990 and continues to travel the country teaching sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques. Connie’s specialty is breaking down BERNINA features in a clear, practical way so makers can get the most out of their machines.