My First Bernina
One warm spring day in 1982, my husband and I drove to the Wards Corner shopping center in Norfolk, VA, … More
Freestanding Lace Tutorial: Butterfly Shadow Box
In this Freestanding Lace tutorial, you will learn how to machine embroider these beautiful butterflies with your BERNINA sewing machine. … More
In this Freestanding Lace tutorial, you will learn how to machine embroider these beautiful butterflies with your BERNINA sewing machine. … More
How to Sew Wall Organizers
These adorable wall organizers are quick and easy to make! These are a perfect afternoon project and great for beginners. They can be used in any room that needs a little organization! … More
These adorable wall organizers are quick and easy to make! These are a perfect afternoon project and great for beginners. They can be used in any room that needs a little organization! … More
Kids Busy Book Series, Part 8: Title Page
For the title page, we will learn how to edit embroidery designs. We’ll use many of the edit features in embroidery, including WordArt. Also, we’ll play with decorative stitches to embellish the title page. Lastly, You’ll also learn to appliqué in the hoop with one of the embroidery designs. … More
For the title page, we will learn how to edit embroidery designs. We’ll use many of the edit features in embroidery, including WordArt. Also, we’ll play with decorative stitches to embellish the title page. Lastly, You’ll also learn to appliqué in the hoop with one of the embroidery designs. … More
Soft, Stylish Face Mask for Fashionistas & Finicky Ones
This is an adaptation of the contoured Olson Face Mask tutorial (a free face mask pattern designed by and for … More
Vibrant Celebration Fussy Cutting and Constructing
I am seizing the Bernina 125th Anniversary Quilt Along opportunity to highlight my hoarded…ahem…cherished Tula Pink fabrics. You know the … More
“I can’t believe a machine can do this!”
When I got the machine all set up and running for the side border motifs, my kids kept coming in … More
How to Embellish a Table Runner
Do you often find a home décor item you really like, but there’s something missing? Basic or plain home décor items are a great way to make quick, unique projects and a great way to experiment with new sewing techniques. … More
Do you often find a home décor item you really like, but there’s something missing? Basic or plain home décor items are a great way to make quick, unique projects and a great way to experiment with new sewing techniques. … More
How to Sew Easter Ornaments
All you need to make these simple Easter ornaments is the free downloadable template, some fabric scraps and a few supplies! … More
All you need to make these simple Easter ornaments is the free downloadable template, some fabric scraps and a few supplies! … More
EASY Stitched Photo Ornament
Are you looking for a unique ornament to hang on your tree or to give to a family member or … More
Are you looking for a unique ornament to hang on your tree or to give to a family member or … More
My First Bernina 830 With the Red Case is Now 36 Years Old
For as long as I can remember, sewing has been a part of my life. My maternal grandmother sewed and … More
My first BERNINA
In the early 1970’s I was interested enough in sewing to take a high school course. However, I was so … More