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

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.