This Scrappy Fleece Blanket Tutorial is easy to follow and has many applications. I love fleece. It’s affordable, warm and comes in many patterns and solids. I also love how wide it is – most fleece is 60″ wide making it perfect for blankets and throws. But what if you want to make something bigger? More …
Welcome to our 125 years celebration of the BERNINA company! We’re celebrating by bringing you lots of inspiration and today we’re taking a closer look at bobbin work! And just what is bobbin work? Read on to find out all about this technique! As a bonus we’re giving you the chance to win an incredible set More …
The Markers in BERNINA Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System is the way to mark a spot on the actual quilt top and then see it on the computer screen. This function is very handy in placing designs or in creating new designs that are made up of straight lines. In order to use Markers and More …
How is your Beaded Lantern quilt coming along? Are you just getting started? This week we will jump into machine quilting, but be sure to scroll to the end of this post for links to all of the previous tutorials and the free pattern download. Although I refer to today’s technique as “Walking Foot Quilting” More …
In 2012, with the launch of the 7 Series, BERNINA presents a world’s first, the BERNINA Hook. This new hook combines the two best hook technologies for smooth, quiet and high precision stitching. It offers a Jumbo Bobbin with 70% more thread than an average sewing machine. The BERNINA Hook is patent pending. When doing More …
Hi again, it’s Stacy from StacySews here today with a fast and easy Halloween accessory that you can make for just about anyone: the Lil’ Devil headband. I don’t know about you, but it seems like someone in my family is always needing a last minute holiday item. This project is an easy way to More …
Maybe you just brought home your first sewing machine, received one as a gift, or plan to purchase one very soon! If you’re ready to embark on your first sewing journey, there are a few tools you’re going to need along the way. These are the most basic sewing tools for beginners, the tools you More …
Welcome to week 4 of the Beaded Lanterns Quilt Along, hosted by me, Christa Watson and made from start to finish on my BERNINA 770 QE. If you have missed any of the prior tutorials, scroll to the end of this post for relevant links. This quilt along will stay up indefinitely, so you are More …
Welcome back! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and I hope you all are excited for Month 2 of the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt Quilt-Along! I hope you have been excited to gather the materials and get started. The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. Kits for this quilt are available from your local BERNINA store and More …
Hello, it’s Minki from MinkiKim.com. Are you tired of making square or rectangle potholders? How about a circle potholder this time? I have made a pair and have kept using them as trivets, potholders and mostly for my kitchen decor. It’s very simple and a fast project so you can finish in a evening and it’s More …
It’s October! My favorite month, and my favorite holiday, Halloween! (It’s also my birthday, which might have something to do with my enthusiasm.) I think Halloween is the most creative holiday of all; as a child, I spent hours brainstorming and making my home-made costumes, cooking and pumpkin carving. These days, I love decorating my More …
While there are lots of different materials that can be tricky or finicky to sew with, one of the scariest things to sew is super tough and bulky fabrics. Fear not! With the right tools, your BERNINA can tackle almost anything you try to stitch. Here are a few tips and accessories to ensure successful More …
