I had the privilege to design a sewing machine for Bernina's Faceplate Face-off, along with 9 other designers. From March 17th through April 14th, votes will be collected on Bernina's facebook page and the TWO machines with the most votes will be sent to production and available for purchase.
One lucky voter will WIN a BERNINA SEWING MACHINE valued at $1899. Every time you vote, you are entered into the drawing again. So, set a reminder on your calendar to chime every day for the next few weeks.
Considering the tragedy we are grappling with at this time, it is going to be a challenge for me to spread the word about this contest on my own. I ask you to please help me share this design. I will sort out another fabulous giveaway for the voters should my design win, so there's a double incentive, a shopping spree perhaps. I wanted to have this all worked out before the Face-Off went live, but here we are. If you have an idea for me, please share it.
It is my understanding that you will want to access Bernina's facebook page from an actual computer, and not from a phone or ipad. To see the designs and vote, click the "Like" button the face-off page, then a "Click Here to Register" button will appear. Enter your info (so they can contact you if you win!), then you will see the various designs.
Please note that Bernina's mock-up of my design on their facebook isn't quite accurate yet. My design is red and white/cream, not red and silver. And I believe we would be indicating the model number "B350" with an emboss in the lower lefthand corner of the vertical plate, not with large black text across the artwork. My images here are closer to accurate. Feel free to post these images (links below) anywhere and everywhere, along with the contest info. I would sure appreciate it. And hopefully your sewing room will appreciate it too—when you WIN!
• Sewing Machine Image 115k (612px wide x 72dpi)
• Mod Daisy Artwork 192k (612px wide x 72dpi)
• Heather Bailey Logo 10k (612 px wide x 72dpi)
Remember to set your daily calendar reminders through 4-14-14.
PS: I think this contest is open to U.S. residents only, but I don't think that prohibits non-US residents from voting. I will ask. And I'll put together a giveaway that includes everyone—from everywhere—should my design win.

I’ve voted! Now I just have to remember to go everyday. Good luck to you! 🙂
That looks fabulous! I’m in Canada so it would be great to have the opportunity to win this beauty! I hope you win 🙂
I voted & tweeted this post Good luck!
Good luck! I’m so glad you are participating. Thank you.
I would be happy to remind you every day, but I don’t want to get obnoxious about it. I’m hoping that a daily calendar chime will be the easiest solution for those who are excited to get involved.
xo—Heather
Thanks, Siew. I’m sorry to hear that the contest is limited to the U.S. It would be so much more fun to involve everyone. Maybe it has to do with legal issues in governing a sweepstakes. I’m sorry to wave such a great prize in your face when you can’t even enter. That stinks. I will host another fun giveaway if my design wins and we’ll make sure everyone can enter. xo—Heather
Thanks, Aimee. Good luck to you! xo—Heather
You did a great job on the design Hon!
LOVE your design. A new fabric to match I hope. Will chime in on FB.
Hillary
I entered! I honestly like your design the best 🙂
This is awesome and what a beautiful design! I hope you win!!! Thanks for the giveaway. I posted it on pinterest.com/jacquieleighz
I am voting and pinning!
I am voting and sharing… Totally love yours!
Can you only vote if you have a facebook account? 🙁
So EXCITING! And Beautiful! Good luck Heather!
It’s a facebook contest, so I think so. I don’t think you can even see the designs without signing in. Though I’ll be glad to post a preview of each in an upcoming post.
Fantastic. Thank you. xo—Heather
Thanks. I will make that happen. xo—HB
Well, hey! A comment from my husband. Thanks, Isaac.
Thanks, Jacquie!
Thank you, Janessa!
Thank you, Heather. It’s fun to see what everyone came up with. I went for mod and splashy. 🙂 HB
Thank you, Nicole. Pinterest is a great idea for spreading the word.
I’ve been voting for yours everyday…good luck!
Fantastic. I hope you win!
I’m able to vote from my iPad… Is it not counting the vote?
If you’re able to access the voting, then you’re in good shape. I have just read elsewhere to warn everyone that the page might not be accessible from a mobile device—at least till their programmers have a chance to look into it. I’m glad to hear that an iPad works! Thanks for letting us know. xo—Heather
GL Heather! I do love your design!Been voting everyday!!I posted the link on my FB wall!