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BERNINA by the Sea tickets go live 3/15 at noon EST

Join us for

BERNINA by the Sea

MARCH 12-15, 2026

Our second incredible

Fully Immersive, Luxury Sewist Retreat

Join fellow sewists from all over the country at the historic Wentworth by the Sea!

Coastal New Hampshire luxury with a dreamy dose of sewing enthusiasm.

Welcome From Maggie

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: March 12-15, 2026


• Thurs. 3/12: Check-in & welcome dinner
• Fri. 3/13: Classes begin at 8:00am
• Sat. 3/14: Classes begin at 8:00am
• Sun. 3/15: Closing breakfast & check-out

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WHERE:
Wentworth by the Sea | New Castle, NH

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LODGING: Bundled with ticket.
Single and double occupancy rooms available

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Tickets go on sale to the public at 12:00pm EST on March 15, 2025! Set your alarm and don't miss it!

RETREAT TICKETS

2026 will be

BETTER THAN EVER

Bigger, quieter classrooms for a better learning environment.

A streamlined shopping experience to make it easier and more enjoyable.

Bundled room-and-ticket packages for your convenience.

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And, of course, the same exceptional catering, support, and unforgettable fun!

TESTIMONIALS

  • "BERNINA by the Sea was incredibly fun and educational. It was a spectacular location, paired with amazing instructors and classes. I'm already looking forward to the next one in 2026!"

    Christina S.

  • "As a novice sewist, I didn’t expect to have so much fun sewing with these amazing BERNINA machines. All of the kind instructors were true experts in their field and were approachable and patient. So much information was shared by instructors, other participants, and staff! I gained confidence to try making a bag and a dress that I have always wanted."

    Behnaz C.

  • "Even experienced sewists will come away with new skills and learning experiences. I always learn more than I expect. Your event was well organized and your staff is very congenial and supportive of the attendee's experience. Your events are well worth the time invested to attend."

    Lois G.

  • "BERNINA by the Sea was a fantastic event for sewists of all experience levels. Whether you just started sewing yesterday or have been sewing for decades, this was a fun and informative event that did not disappoint."

    Shaquitta L.

  • "BERNINA by the Sea is truly a one-of-a-kind immersive experience for sewists and creatives. The venue, food, courses, and staff were top notch. Broken up into groups, we all came in as strangers and left as great friends. We even have a group chat and have spoken every day since departing Bernina by the Sea. The days were planned out methodically to allow for market and leisure time within the schedule."

    Zofia T.

  • "This was such a fun event! Maggie and her crew brought their "A" game and delivered and exceptional experience!"

    Donna M.

  • "It was such a wonderful event! I had the chance to learn new techniques and discovered new accessories to use with my machine. The instructors were fabulous!"

    Heather I.

INTRODUCING OUR

INSTRUCTORS

SUE O'VERY

Course: Serger Secrets Unlocked

"Sookie" of Sookie Sews is a published author, notion designer, YouTuber, the BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Expert, a BERNINA/bernette and Laurastar Ambassador, Craftsy Instructor, Daylight company Ambassador, Oliso partner, and pattern designer. 

SARAH JOINER

Course: Tackling Tricky Fabrics 2.0

Sarah is a sewist, knitter, and teacher from Pennsylvania, where she teaches college chemistry by day and sews by night! She's a contributing author for the BERNINA We All Sew blog and loves teaching how to create a cohesive, handmade wardrobe. Always a teacher at heart, Sarah has taught countless classes for Pintuck & Purl both virtually and in-person!

Kate Toney

Course: Create Your Magic!

Kate is the Embroidery Education Specialist for BERNINA of America. In addition to being an expert contributor on We All Sew, Kate has also been a BERNINA event team member, written several articles for Creative Embroidery Magazine and has been a frequent contributor to Aurifil’s Auribuzz blog.

EMILY DUNLAP

Course: Pressing Matters: Laurastar

Emily is the Business Development Manager at Laurastar and was formerly an Event Team Member at BERNINA USA. She enjoys traveling the country sharing her industry tips but she calls the Midwest home.  Emily loves the creativity sewing brings to the every day.

KARIE COONEY

Course: Serger Secrets Unlocked: Create & Take

Karie Cooney, an OESD certified instructor, will be on-site to lead a phenomenal class on all things machine embroidery! OESD has been in business for over 35 years. With their amazingly talented artists, educators, product experts, and collaborators, they create unique and inspirational designs and supplies for all your projects, gifts, and creations.

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Stay tuned for more instructor announcements!

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Unforgettable master classes & instruction

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Catered meals, snacks, and beverages on-site

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Face-to-face time with incredible instructors

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Evening activities & entertainment with fellow attendees

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Complete class supplies & full access to BERNINA machines during classes

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Exclusive BERNINA savings & access to our private marketplace within the iconic Wentworth Solarium

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Please note: Alcohol, spa appointments, room service, and other hotel amenities are not included your the ticket

Become Besties with your

Learning Group

Each attendee will be assigned a learning group! You'll attend every class and compete for prizes with your fellow members. We call them ships! Will you be on the SS Orca? Maybe the SS Puffin? Wait and see! Learning groups will be announced closer to the event. If you're attending with a friend, we'll make sure to pair you together!

Early-Bird Pricing (through 7/15)

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Single-Occupancy Registration: $2,399

Double-Occupancy Registration: $2,199

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You can pay in full or select an 8-month payment plan. Double occupancy is reserved for event attendees sharing a room and is per person.

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Tickets go on sale to the public at 12:00pm EST on March 15, 2025! Set your alarm and don't miss it!

treat yourself at the

Spa at the wentworth

Wentworth by the Sea offers a worldclass, full-service spa – and the new Salt & Sound Lounge. Book a treatment to fill your free moments during our retreat.

Please note: This spa is open to the public and can book quickly. We'll provide you with a firm event schedule with advance notice to schedule your spa time.

Spa Details

Treat yourself to

Delicious Dining

We're thrilled to provide all your meals during BERNINA by the Sea, made and catered by the phenomenal Wentworth staff. But if you happen to get a craving outside of mealtimes, you can enjoy something delicious at Salt, the in-house restaurant offering the best of contemporary American fare. In-room service is also available.

QUESTIONS?

Please refer to our FAQ page and see if we answered it!
Email any other questions to hello@pintuckandpurl.com.

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Please note: Seats for BERNINA by the Sea are non-refundable. They may, however, be transferred to someone else! Click the FAQs for more details.