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BERNINA of America Adds Experts to Blog

December 4, 2014

BERNINA of America, Aurora, Ill., has introduced three new experts to its WeAllSew blog: Anneliese, Lee Heinrich and Nicole Stevenson.

These three experts will join the community of BERNINA experts who supply project ideas, patterns, tips and techniques to fuel creativity and enhance a love for sewing, according to the company.

Anneliese lives in the western U.S. and is the creator of Wee Muses Sewing Patterns and the blog Aesthetic Nest. Her work has been featured on numerous lifestyle and creative websites and included in two sewing books.

Heinrich is a resident of Milwaukee and a former graphic designer. She recently co-authored the book Vintage Quilt Revival: 22 Modern Designs and her projects have been featured in Quiltmaker, Fons and Porter’s Easy Quilts, Fat Quarterly, Moda Bake Shop and more. She also teaches and lectures locally and nationally.


Stevenson is a writer, illustrator, maker, teacher and creative business consultant. She is the co-producer of the craft and food festivals Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival and Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference. She also has been a costume designer; DIY workshop instructor; co-founder of a non-profit that produced art shows benefiting charities; owner and designer of Random Nicole, an art-inspired clothing line carried at more than 250 locations; and owner of The Craft Kitchen, a craft workshop studio and retail store in Santa Ana, Calif.

For more information, visit bernina.com. — J.L.