You probably think Jeans Foot #8/8D is only for sewing jeans and other denim projects (the name is a dead giveaway). Don’t let it fool you, Foot #8 is a great foot for a variety of fabrics and projects. It is a great straight stitch foot that works on all types of fabric. Keep reading More …
Accent pillows can add a new look and freshen up any room, and with the addition of simple sketch-like machine embroidery design it’s the perfect combination. Accent pillows are a creative way to try out new embroidery collections and fabric choices without a lot of time invested in creating the project. In home décor right More …
How to Free-motion Quilt a Baby Chicks Motif Happy Spring, machine quilting fans! I am Lori Kennedy from LoriKennedyQuilts.com. They say you can’t count your chickens before they’re hatched, but you can count on the baby chicks motif to add charm to your next quilt! Stitch one baby chick in the center of a square block More …
This Strip-pie Table Runner is a great project to get you started with free-motion quilting. We will be using blocks and strips to define specific areas to quilt. We will then take you through four beginning quilting fills. My project is made from Benartex Stip-pies; the By Hand collection by Amy Friend. Materials to Make a More …
Make a custom cover for your journal, combining bobbinwork and kraft-tex, a rugged paper that looks and feels like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric. It is thick and sturdy, so you won’t need any stabilizer to stitch with heavy threads on the bobbin. Bobbinwork adds texture to your stitching, making bold and beautiful More …
I remember the first I saw an overlock machine. It looked very complicated and intimidating. I was sure I would not be able to learn to use one. But, surprise! It wasn’t nearly as difficult as I thought it would be and before long, I couldn’t sew without one in my sewing room. I may More …
Hi, I’m Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossoms and am so happy to be back to share my Easter Bunny Mini with ya’ll! This sweet little quilt finishes at 12 1/2″ x 14″ and makes a great a table topper that can be sewn and quilted in an afternoon. Step 1: Gather your Supplies to Create More …
As we start a new year, we also welcome some new sewing machines. Say ‘hello’ to the new BERNINA 325 and 335! These two machines will take the place of our previous 3 Series models as our entry level machines.With 6.3” to the right of the needle, these machines are compact and perfect for those More …
Hey Everyone, Spring is officially here and we are enjoying all the extra daylight we are getting! With March winding down we are all in the Easter spirit. Every store we stop at is full of Easter decor and we can’t help but start stocking up. This year, we wanted to make something special to decorate More …
Fall semester of 2018 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I took a class learning about flat patterns. For the final project, I had to create a bodice top and a skirt outfit. My professor wanted us to find a sustainable architecture to find inspiration for the design. I came upon a building called the Edith More …
This blog post will walk you through how to use the Boundary tool in the BERNINA Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System. When using Boundary, you don’t have to worry if your blocks are not exact squares. With this function, you can change the size and shape of your block design to fit right into your More …
At first glance, Blindstitch Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D appear to be the same. A closer look shows differences in the feet that relate to the purpose of each one. I use both of these presser feet on my B790 PLUS and they can be used on any BERNINA sewing machine model. The Center More …
