About this episode

This episode captures the excitement and creativity of BERNINA University 2026 in New Orleans, featuring product launches, educational sessions, and community stories.

BERNINA University 2026 transformed New Orleans into a week-long celebration of creativity, innovation, and community as dealers, educators, vendors, and sewing enthusiasts gathered under this year's theme, "Imagine More." In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Sew & So, host Meg Goodman takes listeners from the opening ceremonies to the closing banquet, capturing the excitement of new product launches, educational sessions, merchant exhibits, and inspiring conversations with the people who make the BERNINA community so unique. Listeners meet the six generations of the Ueltschi family who continue to guide the company's legacy, hear from BERNINA leadership about the future of the brand, discover exciting collaborations—including the new partnership with Liberty Fabrics—and explore the Merchant Mall with vendors showcasing the latest fabrics, notions, embroidery designs, and sewing innovations. The episode also ventures beyond the convention center into New Orleans, visiting unique sewing destinations and the city's vibrant Mardi Gras costume culture. From dealer excitement and fashion show winners to emotional farewells and new beginnings, this episode captures the…

People in this episode

Host: Meg Goodman

Topics covered

• BERNINA University
• creativity
• innovation
• sewing
• community
• New Orleans
• Mardi Gras

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BERNINA, Liberty Fabrics

Places: New Orleans, LA

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