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 …
Welcome! I’m BERNINA Expert, Amanda Murphy, and I would like to invite you to join the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. Kits for this quilt are available from your local BERNINA store and are being bundled with 125th Anniversary Edition Machines. We’ll be piecing and quilting together over the next six months, incorporating a More …
I love to travel handmade—having bags and accessories I have made myself is always a great way to show off my skills and wear something I’m proud of! A handmade wallet is a worthwhile accessory to make yourself as it’s something you likely use every single day. Our project today takes a simple pattern for More …
Suds your Duds Appliqué Laundry Bag Are you looking for an appliqué project that is loads of fun? Keeping up with all that dirty laundry can be a hassle. Whether you create this simple drawstring bag to pack in your suitcase or make it for that college student dorm life, this laundry bag is the More …
There are so many good tools and notions made for the task of binding that you can pretty much choose your own binding adventure! Binding is not only a technique used for quilts, it can be used as a way to finish the edge of several crafty projects too. My recent knitting hobby has me More …
Accessorizing with jewelry has never really been my strong suit, but I recently purchased a removable collar and was inspired to create some collars of my own. Not only is this a perfect medium for some machine embroidery, it can really up your style game by transforming a regular T-shirt into something special. Make one More …
One of the most beautiful things about the art of quilting is the lifespan of these projects. Being able to gift a quilt that gets passed down for multiple generations is an honor. Because quilts have the opportunity for so much longevity, it’s important to label them so that thirty or forty years from now, More …
My love affair with feathers began in the year 2004. It was love at first sight. My heart quickened as I admired their beauty, and witnessed the magical way they traveled across the quilt. My feelings were so strong that I was determined to create perfect feathers. My first step in achieving such perfection was More …
It is time for Part 3 of the BERNINA Rulerwork Quilt-long! Some of you have posted pictures of your progress in my Facebook Group and I’m so excited so many of you are quilting along! For those of you don’t know me, my name is Amanda Murphy and I’m a Quilting and Longarm Spokesperson for BERNINA, More …
