Rulerwork for Beginners Series, Part 5: Diamonds
In part five within our rulerwork series we create a new quilt block. Follow Nina’s instructions and tips and master your rulerwork skills. More …
Rulerwork For Beginners, Part 2: Roadmap
Before you start your Rulerwork, it is always a good idea to draw a plan before you start. In part two of the Rulerowrk series we are taking a look at the “Roadmap”. More …
Rulerwork for Beginners, Part 1: Rulers
Over the next nine months, we will explore many rulerwork techniques. Each month we will construct a nine-patch block with two borders. We will then quilt the block with the ruler technique presented that month. More …
Diamonds Quilt Along
Hello all you quilters and BERNINA fans! I’m BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy and some of you have noticed that some hints recently in videos on social media that BERNINA and I have something up our sleeves for you coming this fall! Hmmmm . . . I spy a new BERNINA Q16—and myself with a lot More …
Stitching in the Ditch with BERNINA Q 24 Longarm
Get some tips on stitching in the ditch with the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Quilting machine. Custom quilts sure look amazing when they are. More …
Edge to Edge with Q-matic
Learn how to create an edge-to-edge layout and stitch it out with success using any pantograph design. More …
Longarm Quilting for Beginners Part 5: BERNINA Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System
When new to longarm quilting, you might have lots of questions about Q-matic or any automated systems. Get answers from our longarm quilting expert. More …
How to Free-motion Quilt the Busy Bee Motif
The Busy Bee is a delightful motif to embellish any floral quilt and looks fabulous when stitched among appliqué flowers. More …
Longarm Quilting for Beginners Part 4: Tension and Needles
In part four of our series for longarming for beginners, we will discuss two critical factors for quality stitching–needles and tension. As a longarm quilter, you’ll want consistent stitching on every project. But you’ll find that if you are using different types of batting, fabric and thread, you may need to make adjustments to get More …
Longarm Quilting for Beginners Part 3: Threading and basic Techniques
Learn how easy it is to thread our BERNINA Q Series machines. Both the Q 20 and the Q 24 thread the same way. The threading is all in the front, so there is no need to go to the back or reach all the way to the back. More …
Longarm Quilting for Beginners Part 2: Loading a Frame
Most longarm frames are very similar in construction. A frame is made up of three rails to hold the quilt before and after it is quilted. They also have legs to hold the rails up off the floor so that it is easy to stand or sit on a tall stool to move the Sewhead More …
Longarm Quilting for Beginners, Part 1: Using on a Frame
This is the first of a five-part series of blogs about longarm quilting machines for the beginner. This first blog will give you some things to think about if you decide to purchase a longarm on a frame. The next blog will go into loading the frame and the options for doing that. The later More …