It’s time to freshen up the guest room and add a bit of a personal touch to the new linens. This project was creating new pillowcases for the guest room, and of course they needed a touch of embroidery. Using a traditional style with a bit of embroidery on the pillowcase cuff and a nice More …
You can never have too many zipper bags when you travel! They are perfect for organizing toiletries, charger cords, and essentials like travel documents and lip balm. The most important bag in my suitcase is the toiletry bag for my makeup and skincare goodies. Because of its function, having a bag that is water resistant 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Hi all – it’s Christa Watson here. Are you having a great time following the quilt along so far? I sure am enjoying all of the gorgeous Beaded Lanterns quilts that are starting to pop up online. Check out the hashtag #beadedlanternsqal on Instagram to see everyone’s progress so far. You can also upload your More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post I’ll get you started on the optional embroidered cornerstone motifs for this quilt. Note: If you would rather skip the embroidery I’ll give you some other options at the end of this post. The BERNINA 125th Anniversary More …
When asked to come up with a gift idea for a friend’s newly renovated kitchen, a quote by the French gastronome, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, immediately came to mind: Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are. I know the saying in its original French version (Dis-moi ce que tu manges, More …
Binding is an age-old technique used to finish raw edges with strips of fabric. It’s not just a popular way to finish quilts, but can also be used to finish garments and craft projects. Learn the basics for finishing edges on any project with these binding tips and techniques from WeAllSew. All About Binding There More …
