BERNINA announced today the arrival of the new BERNINA 830, which they are touting as the “World’s only luxury, high-performance sewing and embroidery system.” The BERNINA 830 offers more than 70 exclusive features and 15 patented features. Designed by Switzerland’s leading engineers to outperform any other home sewing machine, the 830 offers the most space, […]
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Jo-Ann Stores Selected by Stockpicker Susanne Owen on TheStreet.com
Susanne Owen, also known as The Trading Nymph, says in TheStreet.com “I have a retail play that’s had a more than 70% stock price increase since March and a 1,100% earnings surprise since it last reported — yet no one ever mentions it. Now that I have your attention, you probably want to know the […]
Exclusive Ex-Supplier Sues Vera Bradley
Hundreds of local sewers in Fort Wayne, Indiana have been put out of work, at least temporarily, and a lawsuit has been filed against Vera Bradley in response to an announcement that the company would be bringing all sewing in-house and cancelling contracts with outside firms. The lawsuit describes a now soured long term relationship […]
Amazon Buys Fabric.com
Amazon isn’t just about books anymore – you can buy almost anything at Amazon.com these days, including patterns and some sewing tools. Pretty soon you’ll be able to buy custom cut fabric there too! Amazon announced this week that it has acquired Fabric.comfor an undisclosed amount. Launched in 1999 by Stephen Friedman, Fabric.comhas developed a […]