I know I have said this before, but I LOVE feathers—all kinds of feathers. This flower feather was one of the first ones I learned and just like the hook feather. It is a great beginner feather as there is no backtracking. There is no magic fairy dust it just takes practice. The best thing to More …
Accessorizing with jewelry has never really been my strong suit, but I recently purchased a removable collar and was inspired to create some collars of my own. Not only is this a perfect medium for some machine embroidery, it can really up your style game by transforming a regular T-shirt into something special. Make one More …
Sewing is an incredibly rewarding and creative skill to learn! When you know how to sew, you have the ability to express yourself through things that you make. You can create personal touches for your home, conserve resources by remaking or mending clothing, give one-of-a-kind unforgettable gifts, design your own wardrobe, and feel an incredible More …
Welcome to our 125 years celebration of the BERNINA company! We’re celebrating by bringing you lots of inspiration and today we’re focusing on basic sewing techniques for beginners. As a bonus we’re giving you the chance to win a fun prize package, scroll to the bottom of the post to find our anniversary giveaway! Sewing More …
One of the most beautiful things about the art of quilting is the lifespan of these projects. Being able to gift a quilt that gets passed down for multiple generations is an honor. Because quilts have the opportunity for so much longevity, it’s important to label them so that thirty or forty years from now, More …
There is a great feature in the BERNINA Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System for our Q24 or Q20 on a frame that is called Mask. When you mask an area of background stitches or fills, this means that the stitches in the area are removed. You can remove these stitches with an already created design More …
Regular cleaning and oiling of your machine will keep it running in tip top shape for many years. There are just a few basic things to know about caring for your BERNINA sewing machine with the BERNINA hook, featured in our 7 and 5 Series machines. Remove hardware Before you start your machine cleaning, remove More …
BERNINA offers you a wide selection of over 100 presser feet and accessories that give free rein to your creativity. With the right precision foot it’s easy to finish your projects beautifully. Today we’re taking a closer look at the best presser feet for garment sewing. While there are many feet useful to sewing garments, More …
My love affair with feathers began in the year 2004. It was love at first sight. My heart quickened as I admired their beauty, and witnessed the magical way they traveled across the quilt. My feelings were so strong that I was determined to create perfect feathers. My first step in achieving such perfection was More …
BERNINA offers you a wide selection of over 100 presser feet and accessories that give free rein to your creativity. With the right precision foot it’s easy to finish your projects beautifully. Today we’re taking a closer look at the best presser feet for patchwork and quilting. While there are actually many feet you can More …
Welcome to our 125 years celebration of the BERNINA company! We’re celebrating by bringing you lots of inspiration and focusing on the technique of sewing knits and stretchy fabrics, and giving you the chance to win a fun prize package! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to find the giveaway. Before you tackle your first More …
I love bias binding. I especially love to use it in the place of facings at the neckline and armholes. It’s my preferred finish when constructing garments sewn in sheer fabrics. Bias facing provides a cleaner finish without having a facing that shows through. And it’s simple to do. In these easy steps, I’ll walk More …
