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Sweatshirts “with Decorations”

March 20, 2012 Kay Hickman

I have been embellishing sweatshirts for my girls since they were little. I used to make them the cutest puppies, clowns, balloons and unicorns. There came a day, however, when my adorable little children got a mind of their own about fashion. … More

Learning Color Values with Quilter

March 19, 2012 Debra Rutledge

As a new quilter, I see some fabulous quilts that make me want to be a better quilter. The part that challenges me the most though is fabric placement. Keeping a balance of light, medium, and dark makes perfect sense to me, but how do you know what category the chosen fabrics fall into? … More

Sue Benner Exhibition at The ArtQuilt Gallery-NYC, March 19-April 28, 2012

March 19, 2012 WeAllSew

Sue Benner’s “Walking Through Time” exhibition opens tonight at The ArtQuilt Gallery-NYC, with a reception from 6 to 8 pm. Sue’s work often reflects her training in biomedicine, but her range is such that it confounds easy definition. … More

Decorative Stitches à la CutWork

March 14, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

I have been enjoying some time lately to explore other uses of BERNINA CutWork Software – not the traditional applique projects or cutwork projects. BERNINA CutWork Software has some wonderful decorative stitches as well – over 350 in fact! … More

Celebrate International Quilting Weekend at TheQuiltShow.com!

March 13, 2012 WeAllSew

To celebrate International Quilt Day (March 17, 2012), join TheQuiltShow.com for International Quilting Weekend. All shows from the first nine series — over 100 shows — will be available to everyone, FREE, Friday-Saturday, March 16-18. … More

BERNINA Rocks at Style X, Austin, Texas

March 12, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

For the first time ever, BERNINA will host the first ever “Make and Take” sewing lab during the Style X Showcase at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) music festival, March 16–17, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. … More

Southern Sewing School at Branum’s Sewing & Vacuum Center

March 9, 2012 Jeanne Delpit

Augusta, Georgia was a happening place the first part of March! Branum’s Sewing and Vacuum Center, the area BERNINA Dealer, held their annual Southern Sewing School. … More

Dolly’s New Dress

March 7, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

A great way to use up your fabric scraps and fat quarters is to make new clothes for your 18” doll. Have your young friend pick out fabric from your stash to create their own special look!
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Celebration! at February’s VIP Events

March 6, 2012 WeAllSew

“There’s a party goin’ on right here − a celebration to last throughout the years! So bring your GOOD TIMES and your laughter too, we’re gonna celebrate your party with you…” … More

The BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge is Open for Submissions

March 1, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Today marks the official first day of the WeAllSew Challenge! Remember, it is easy to enter: Upload a photo of your finished project along with a brief description to our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/berninausa starting today through March 19.

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“Silly Goose” Fleece Pillow

February 29, 2012 Bunny Gates

I love making these pillows. All of my grandkids have some for their bedrooms and they love to cuddle up with them. For this pillow I used two pieces of fleece and embroidered one with a design from OESD’s “Words of Whimsy” embroidery collection #12292. … More

Join us at Sew Expo in Puyallup, March 1-4

February 28, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Join us at this year’s Sewing & Stitchery Expo, March 1-4! Sew Expo is the largest consumer sewing show in the USA and features a huge vendor floor, numerous demonstrations, and six free-style shows every day. It also features several hands-on sewing seminars by BERNINA educators and experts. We hope to see you there! … More

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