Meet the Mighty DC Motor (and electronic motor control) We all know that the motor is what makes the sewing machine turn (or go), depending on how heavy footed you are. Yet it does more than that. And the type of motor also plays a role. Let’s explore what’s special about the DC motor and More …
The fanny pack is making a comeback—who doesn’t love being able to carry your necessities hands-free?! Let’s step up from the belt bags of yesteryear and ditch the novelty prints and dated colors. Try out this version made with simple leather or faux-leather. More …
This sweet scalloped hearts motif can be stitched in the center of a square block or try the variations to create horizontal and vertical borders. Combine all three for a quilt your sweethearts are sure to love! More …
Nothing says ‘love’ like a handmade gift, and that goes double for a love note or valentine! This Valentine’s Day, take a little extra time to make your valentine cards by hand. A little extra thought and effort won’t go unnoticed by the folks you share these gifts with. More …
Personalize your T-shirt by adding a custom linen pocket stitched with a hemstitch needle and heirloom stitches. Go from plain to eye-catching by following this step-by-step tutorial. More …
Piping is a great embellishment for pillows, chairs, curtains, as well as clothes and handbags. There are several different forms of piping: mini piping, jumbo piping, decorative piping, you name it! This tutorial demonstrates how to create a pillow with ¼” piping using the BERNINA 480 with the BERNINA Bulky Overlock Foot #12C. More …
This cactus pin cushion is a wonderfully easy project to put together—the machine does all the work for you! As an in-the-hoop embroidery design, these cacti stitch up in no time. More …
Hi there! I’m BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy and, as an extra bonus to the Stardust Quilt-Along, I quilt out some more examples of combining digitized designs with free-motion to create a spectacular finish to your quilting pieces. Remember, your free-motion doesn’t have to be perfect—a lot of times it looks better if it isn’t! Nothing More …
Add festive flair to your next quilt with the pretty packages border! You don’t need rulers to stitch this pattern and you don’t need to worry about perfect squares or rectangles. The hand-drawn look adds a charming personal quality to quilts! More …
If you can sew a straight line, you can make these doll pj pants for 18″ dolls in an hour. Add lace, ribbon and decorative stitches to add your own flair! More …
In this part of the Stardust Quilt-along, Amanda Murphy, shares quilting tips using the quilting designs in the BERNINA-Exclusive Celestial Lights Embroidery Collection to quilt Stardust. These designs are digitized for both longarm and domestic embroidery machines. More …
Add a touch of fun and whimsy to your festive dining table during the holiday season with this easy-to-create stocking flatware holder. More …
