Category: Tips & Tricks

A Heart Pocket for Nola

December 23, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

Software adds so much to your embroidery capabilities and possibilities! One of the best opportunities exists in scanning the item to be embroidered and perfectly placing your designs on the scanned image. Nola’s printed coveralls were a perfect opportunity to embellish the pocket with her name.

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BadgeMaster for 3-D Lace Ornaments

December 18, 2011 Kaysie Oldani

How easy is this? I used BadgeMaster heavyweight water-soluble stabilizer as a base for creating 3-D lace ornaments on my B 580. I embroidered several and then layered them together. You can mix and match if you like! … More

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Needle Minder Project in TTNO#9

December 15, 2011 WeAllSew

This compact needle case has a place for every kind of sewing machine needle, and even notes whether they are “barely used” or “well worn.” Find instructions in Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #10, with two corrections listed in this blog post.

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Reading Through the Needle ONLINE on your iPad

December 8, 2011 Lisa Klingbeil

Did you know you can read our digital magazine Through the Needle ONLINE on your iPad or other color smart device? … More

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Through the Needle ONLINE Magazine — Issue #9

December 1, 2011 Jo Leichte

Get your FREE copy of the new Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #9 at www.ThroughTheNeedle.com or www.berninaUSA.com. It’s full of ideas for last-minute gifts, as well as a gorgeous Hawaiian appliqué quilt! … More

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Running Stitch Script Alphabet

November 29, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

project. You can do this with BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 by creating the script in Art Canvas and converting the script to a 2- color bitmap —just black and white. … More

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Finding Inspiration

November 20, 2011 Debra Rutledge

Where do you go to be inspired for sewing projects? All of us make projects that include step-by-step instructions and fabric kits, but personally, the projects that give me the most satisfaction and reward are the ones that I create on my own.

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CutWork Chubby Chicks

November 18, 2011 Lisa Klingbeil

Learn how to convert a hand appliqué quilt block pattern into digitized CutWork and machine appliqué files – making quick work of 25 Chubby Chick blocks. Each one is more adorable than the next! … More

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Perfect Satin Stitch Embroidery

November 14, 2011 Debra Rutledge

Ultra Clean & Tear stabilizer tears away easily, even in the smallest areas, and fibers are left underneath to give continued support of the embroidery stitches. … More

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Easy Serged Ruffles

November 9, 2011 Kaysie Oldani

If you haven’t tried a serger for fun creativity yet, you’re missing out! I used a narrow 3-thread overlock on … More

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Free-Motion Couching

November 8, 2011 Susan Fears

If you’re not familiar with the fabulous Free-Motion Couching Foot #43, this accessory provides a way to free-motion stitch while simultaneously attaching a cord. This gives great dimension to any project. … More

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CutWork Stencils

November 5, 2011 Amanda Whitlatch

I have been having so much fun making stencils with my Cutwork Tool & Software! It only takes a minute to send the design of your choice to your embroidery machine for cutting. … More

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