Fabric feeding isn’t something we think about very often, but it can be important to the final results of your sewing projects. Poor feeding of the fabric can result in mismatched patterns, ill-fitting garments, and misaligned projects. Walking Foot #50 and the Dual Feed available on some BERNINA models can help. They both have similar functions More …
Most quilters know what a walking foot is, and they usually own one. It’s a specialty foot that is larger than regular presser feet and it costs more, too, but it is so worth it. Quilters know that this foot is invaluable for stitching a quilt together without any shifting of the layers. But today 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 …
Discover a new way to bring more dimension and texture to your quilts by quilting it with the walking foot. More …
While I’ve been sewing a long time, I’ve only been quilting for a handful of years. Learning how to successfully machine quilt all those layers of pieced fabrics together with batting and backing was quite an experience! I prefer straight line quilting in my quilts as opposed to free-motion quilting, mostly because the straight lines More …
Learn the differences between the Walking Foot and the Dual Feed feature, and what is the best sewing situation to use each one. More …
The walking foot is a favorite among quilters. Would you be surprised to learn that it’s also a super accessory for sewing home decor, crafts, garments, and fashion accessories? More …
Quilter Jacquie Gering shares some advice about the BERNINA Walking Foot #50. As a home quilter, this foot can be your best friend and open the door to creative quilting possibilities. More …
I recently had an opportunity to use the new Central Guide on my Walking Foot. It’s amazing and “sew” easy to use. I am working on a project for December, so you will see the finished quilt then!
Appliqué is a great way to embellish fabric for almost any type of project. From whimsical to rustic to elegant, appliqué designs can add any style to plain fabric. Appliqué is not a hard technique to stitch but it can be a little fussy, trying to follow the corners and curves to cover the edges of More …
Hi everyone, So glad to be back at BERNINA’s WeAllSew blog talking about all things quilting! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Amanda Murphy and I’m a Spokesperson for the BERNINA Q Series, a fabric designer with Contempo/Benartex, a pattern designer, and author. I also teach at BERNINA stores all over More …
When a foot is more than a foot! BERNINA Ambassador Heidi Lund shares why this BERNINA presser foot may come in handy on your next trip away from your sewing room. It’s time for that great getaway sewing retreat. You pack up all your sewing gear in the car which includes: Sewing machine, cords, feet, iron, More …
