Tips & Tricks Archives

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

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

What To Pack for a Quilt Retreat?

November 1, 2011 Erika Mulvenna

Although I am really excited to attend my first quilt retreat, but I am a little nervous about packing everything I need without filling my car to the brim! Can you help by giving me a little advice on successfully packing for a retreat? … More

Isacord Thread Tray

October 31, 2011 Linda White

I just got this amazing Isacord Thread Tray. My favorite use is for sorting my embroidery threads and keeping them in order while I pick up the tray and take it over to my machine. … More

Learning to Sew on her bernette Sewing Machine

October 30, 2011 Kaysie Oldani

Here is my granddaughter on her bernette sewing machine making her first garment. I thought we would only get through … More

Free-Motion Feathers

October 28, 2011 Linda White

I took a free-motion class at a local dealership and had a lot of fun playing with my BERNINA Stitch Regulator as well as other free-motion feet. These are my first free-motion feathers! … More

Organize Your Fabric Stash with My Label Software

October 27, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

File all your fabric using My Label software, and the next time you want to make a jacket all you have to do is click on the Search tab, enter the number of yards you need for the project in the Search box, and My Label will find all your fabrics with that yardage!

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Material Witnesses: New Work from the Manhattan Quilters Guild

October 27, 2011 WeAllSew

Planning a trip to NYC this winter? A new show — Material Witnesses: New Work from the Manhattan Quilters Guild — opens at the ArtQuilt Gallery-NYC on November 15 and runs through January 7, 2012. … More

New Central Guide for Walking Foot #50

October 25, 2011 Linda White

I recently had an opportunity to use the new Central Guide on my Walking Foot. It’s amazing and “sew” easy … More

It’s Almost Here — the new Rotary Needle Punch Tool #45

October 15, 2011 Susan Fears

We will preview the new Rotary Needle Punch Tool in October’s Virtual BERNINA Club, “Vest Dressed.” Check with your dealer if VBC is offered at your store – but either way – be sure to check out the new tool. … More

Creating Embroidery Placement Guidelines in My Label 3D Pattern Software

October 14, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

The jeans pattern for My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software provides a perfect canvas for the new “Flores de Mexico” embroidery collection #12351 from OESD. Plan embroidery motif placement on your 3D mannequin, then print pattern pieces with the embroidery placement marks printed on them! … More

QuiltMotion Sampler Quilt

October 13, 2011 Debra Rutledge

When QuiltMotion Software was first introduced earlier this year, I immediately knew this was a product I wanted to become better acquainted with even though I’m not a quilter. QuiltMotion provides a way to do an all-over pattern on fabric to create that one-of-a-kind project for home décor, fashion accessories, and apparel. … More

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