Small accessories are a simple and trendy way to translate your sewing skills to wearable items. They’re quick to sew up and you can create something to match any outfit! The options are endless to customize to your personal style. This project utilizes simple supplies you can find at any craft store—some ribbon, pretty bright More …
There is a simple, easy and surefire way to create perfect appliquéd circles with the BERNINA Circular Embroidery Attachment #83. More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post I’ll be covering the optional corner embroideries. There is a lot of information to get through so let’s get started! The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. A detail of a corner border embroidery in the BERNINA 125th Anniversary More …
Hello to all you BERNINA enthusiasts! Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post we will be working on the last of the pieced blocks that you’ll need to complete the quilt. Since many are busy for the holidays (and are also hard at work More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post we’ll be working on the quilt’s optional side border embroideries. This was originally scheduled for December but some of you have been such enthusiastic piecers and embroiderers we decided to post this step early! We’ll work on More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post we will be finishing the cornerstones of the quilt. We will return on November 14th to cover the side embroidery designs. Are you ready to get started? The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. For those of you that More …
You can never have too many zipper bags when you travel! They are perfect for organizing toiletries, charger cords, and essentials like travel documents and lip balm. The most important bag in my suitcase is the toiletry bag for my makeup and skincare goodies. Because of its function, having a bag that is water resistant More …
Welcome back! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and I hope you all are excited for Month 2 of the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt Quilt-Along! I hope you have been excited to gather the materials and get started. The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. Kits for this quilt are available from your local BERNINA store and More …
While there are lots of different materials that can be tricky or finicky to sew with, one of the scariest things to sew is super tough and bulky fabrics. Fear not! With the right tools, your BERNINA can tackle almost anything you try to stitch. Here are a few tips and accessories to ensure successful More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post I’ll get you started on the optional embroidered cornerstone motifs for this quilt. Note: If you would rather skip the embroidery I’ll give you some other options at the end of this post. The BERNINA 125th Anniversary More …
Creating a fresh new look when sewing menswear can be as simple as making a new tie. With a dash of fun fabric and a couple hours, you can make a dapper tie for the guy you know. The key to a good necktie is a soft fabric, cut on the bias, and some good More …
Welcome! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy, and we are so pleased to have all of you out there joining us for the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-along! Whether you plan to sew the quilt as shown or can’t wait to put your own spin on this design, we are thrilled to have you sew along More …
