Linen Loft Newsletter Newsletter February 2026

Welcome back to the wonderful world of sewing!

We are flat out servicing school machines, and it’s heartening to see how many customers are bringing in their own machines to be taken care of too. A friend asked me the other day, “Do people still sew?” It was great to be able to tell him just how many people love to sew—whether as a hobby, a passion, or a practical skill. In fact, many fellas bring in their machines for servicing because they either sew themselves or are the ones in the family who do the mending.

Star Machine of the Month
Our stars this month are the Bernina 325 and 335, both featuring a golden foot. If I didn’t already have a reliable, steady dressmaking machine, I’d be looking very closely at these. The B335 would be my pick because it has the buttonhole foot with a slide and the option of adding a knee lift later on.
Call in anytime to see our range of machines and take the opportunity to see them in action.

Bernina Club starting up again in March
We’re starting this up again for the year. Come along and enjoy a 10% discount on all haberdashery items.
We’ll meet on the last Tuesday of each month, starting Tuesday 31 MARCH , 6:00–7:30pm.

Foot of the Month
This month’s feature is the #51 Roller Foot—a trusty little foot that helps you sew “sticky” fabrics like vinyl and leather. It’s also handy for quilting.
Available in store this month at 20% off.

Classes for March

We’re excited to kick off the year with a whole range of new classes. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re just getting started or looking to build on your skills. Come in and chat with us, or give us a ring and we’ll email you a flyer with all the details.

Quick Sew Class
4 x 2-hour sessions
Wednesdays: 10am–12 noon or 6–8pm
Cost: $200 (includes fabric, supplies, and use of a sewing machine if needed)

Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to regain confidence on a sewing machine.
Our February evening class has been a great success, so book quickly for March and April  or the morning sessions.

Patchwork Class
2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am–2pm
First class: 14th March
Project: Pauline’s Quilters World

Come along and work together as we learn this wonderfully easy way to produce a gorgeous quilt. We’ll cover a different aspect of the quilt each month, working through the project over several months (nearly a year).

Cost: $360 per person
(10% discount if paid in full before classes commence)
Small group of 4–6 quilters.
Cuppa and snacks provided.

Embroidery – “My Happy Place”
4th Saturday of each month

We’ll work together over the year to get the most out of your embroidery machine while creating a beautiful quilt.

Cost: $390 for the year
Includes OESD embroidery materials.
We can assist with fabric and embroidery thread selections.  We need at least four “embroiderers” to get this class up and running.

Saturday 27th February – FREE Intro Class
(For customers who purchased their embroidery module from us)
We’ll introduce the embroidery module and show you how to set yourself up for success, including importing a design and transferring it via USB.

We look forward to seeing you in the shop soon!

Bernina and Bernette Specials and Promotions - March 2026

Debbie Paterson
Linen Loft
Online Store: https://www.sewingcentre.co.nz/
Address: 131 Pembroke Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204
Store Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 1pm;  
                       Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Email: bernina.hamilton@xtra.co.nz