Tips & Tricks Archives

Introduction to BERNINA Embroidery Software 7: FREE Video Tutorial

June 21, 2014 WeAllSew

You’ve probably modified sewing and craft projects to suit yourself, tweaking the proportions or adding embellishments to make it your own. You can do the same thing with embroidery designs using your computer. … More

Quilting Basics: How to Fold a Mitered Corner

June 11, 2014 WeAllSew

When applying a traditional binding many falter when it comes to doing a mitered corner. But actually a mitered corner is very easy – the secret is all in the folding. … More

Sewing machine presser feet - embellishments

Made to Create Pillow Featuring Zipper Foot with Guide #14 and Double-Cording Foot #59/60

June 10, 2014 Jo Leichte

A while back I told you about the Made to Create pillows made by BERNINA Educators, each one featuring a different set of presser feet or accessories. Today I’m going to show you mine and tell you a little about the feet I used. … More

Embroidery Basics: 7 Essential Supplies

June 3, 2014 Kay Hickman

If you are just getting started in machine embroidery, check out this “must have” list. You will of course also need an embroidery machine and the hoop(s) that came with it! … More

How to Combine and Modify Designs Without Software: FREE Video Tutorial

May 30, 2014 WeAllSew

Use the built-in embroidery tools on your machine to create your own customized designs and monograms. … More

How to Make a Zippered Travel Pouch for Dad

May 29, 2014 Melissa Mortenson

Make a simple yet practical travel bag for Dad (or any traveler in your life). … More

What Size Zipper Should You Choose?

May 28, 2014 WeAllSew

You have your pattern, fabric and thread and you’re standing in front of the zipper display. What size zipper should you choose? Here are some tips to help you select the right length. … More

What a Difference a Stitch Makes!

May 21, 2014 Laura Wasilowski

The hand embroidery is complete on my Tilty Town #10 quilt and it’s ready for machine work. Why add machine stitching to this quilt measuring only 10” x 10”? Because I love the added patterning and texture unique to machine quilting. … More

BERNINA Echo-Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

3 Ways to Use Echo-Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

May 16, 2014 Jo Leichte

What’s your favorite free-motion quilting foot? We all have our preferences – small, large, metal, clear, open, closed – but my new go-to favorite is Echo-Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C. … More

Quilting Basics: How to Secure Quilting Stitches

May 14, 2014 WeAllSew

Whether you are beginning or ending a line of quilting stitches, the stitches must be secured to keep them from coming undone. In this post I’ll teach you how to “pack the stitches,” a technique in which the first few stitches – or last few, if at the end of a line – are placed very, very close together. … More

pink - purple - green quilt with decorative stitches

How to Quilt with Decorative Stitches

May 13, 2014 WeAllSew

Tips on using decorative sewing machines stitches from quilt artist and fabric designer Jane Sassaman. Many people are afraid of using … More

10 Tips for Photographing Your Quilts and Sewing Projects

May 7, 2014 WeAllSew

In Kerby Smith’s last post, he told us about five things that we need to know to get great pictures of the quilts and sewing project we stitch on our BERNINA sewing machines. This time he give us 10 specific tips for taking better project photos. … More

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