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Virtual How Machines Work and Why they Don't! Lecture / Demo 7-8:30



We are inviting our out-of-town patrons to join in on this super informative presentation regarding how sewing machines work.  When you register, please provide a working email address. I, Jodie, will film the program live.  If you have any related questions prior to the event, feel free to email me at jodie@raintreequilting.com


Instructor Bio: Al Hunt is a professional sewing machine technician and educator with more than 40 years? experience. Over the years, Al has received technical training and repaired for dealers of the leading sewing machine manufacturers. He has serviced well over 40,000 sewing machines. Al is a Bernina Certified Technician, and has been since the early 80?s, assisting many independent dealers. As an Independent National Resource Trainer for Bernina of America, Al has taught hundreds of Bernina technicians throughout the United States, and 17 years at Bernina University. He wrote the book? Servicing Competitive Brand Sewing Machines? used by Bernina technicians. As a consultant for NASA, Al has worked on projects for the International Space Station, manned flight to Mars, and habitation of the Moon and Mars. As a columnist for UPHOLSTERY JOURNAL and MARINE TEXTILE magazines, he has published more than 40 articles on the topic of commercial sewing machine maintenance. When Al isn?t on the road teaching, he can be found servicing all brands of household, industrial and long arm machines all over the Hampton Roads, Virginia area.
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  • 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd Ste 350
    Juneau, AK 99801
    Ph: (907) 789-7900

  • Hours: Effective 4/1/2023
  • (holidays can affect store hours)
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    • SAT 10 - 6 | 
    • Sunday: 12 - 5

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Thanksgiving Eve Hours: 10-4
Christmas Eve Hours: 10-4
New Years Eve Hours: 10-4

December 26th - 30th 2023 the shop will close at 6pm.


Closed for Inventory January 1-5th, 2024
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