How to Free-motion Quilt Stars and Stripes
Forever bright, Stars and Stripes are a perfect quilting combination. Stitch a few spirals to add an even more festive flair to the duo and your quilts will sparkle! More …
Piecing and Appliqué with the Laurastar Smart U
Hi everyone! I’m BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy and I would like to introduce you to the newest addition to my sewing space, the Laurastar Smart U Ironing System. Last I wrote about using it for fabric preparation and household tasks (you can read that post here). In this post, I’m going to focus on how More …
Basics of Editing with the Popup Context Menu in BERNINA Embroidery Software 8
How would you like the convenience of having the useful commands you need to edit an embroidery design gathered for you in one quick-and-easy menu? Dream no more… your wish is granted by the Popup context menu in your embroidery software. The Popup menu being context-sensitive, it retains relevant commands based on the type and More …
Applying a Fabric to a Design in BERNINA Embroidery Software 8
If you have been embroidering for a while, you probably have noticed that a design sometimes stitches fine on a plain cotton fabric, but doesn’t do as well on a t-shirt or a towel even though you are sure you used the right stabilizers every time. The reason is simple and basically two-fold: Was the More …
How to Free-motion Quilt an Anchor Motif
It’s all hands on-deck as we learn to quilt the Anchor motif. Let us be your commodore of quilting with these step-by-step instructions for stitching a row of anchors to fill a border. More …
Match Your Mask—10 Sewing Projects and Accessories for Any Facemask
As we begin to step back into the world, do it in style with these projects that are sure to compliment whatever face mask you may be sporting. Now is the perfect time to make a mask and an accessory to match it. More …
Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C
One of the first embellishment techniques I learned was piping and I still love it. Calling it an embellishment may be a little too strong because it isn’t dramatic or flamboyant. But it’s a great tailored, refined accent for seams and edges. One of the reasons I like it so much is that it isn’t More …
Machine Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions: Cleaning and Oiling
Director of technical education and support, Hans Herzog, answers frequently asked questions to machine cleaning and oiling. How to clean and oil BERNINA sewing machines with the new BERNINA Hook System: BERNINA models of the current 4-, 5- and 7 Series line Am I supposed to oil the red hole under the stitch/needle plate? I More …
Modern Heart Table Runner
Turn this wall hanging pattern into something extraordinary using leftover fabric scraps, along with applique, decorative stitching, and free-motion quilting. Try a new way to attach the binding with Lap Seam Foot # 71. More …
Perfecting a Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Stitch
Unsure of how to balance your overlocker’s 4-thread overlock stitch? Learn how to troubleshoot the problem and make the adjustments needed to fix it. More …
How to Free-motion Quilt a Car Motif and Book Giveaway
The car motif is a great pattern to add to any quilt border. Once you learn the basic free-motion quilting formula for the car, it’s easy to create race cars, jeeps, coupes or your favorite ride! More …
BERNINA Gathering Foot #16
Get insight on different gathering techniques when using the BERNINA Gathering Foot. More …