Annie Smith of simplearts.com shares some “warm-up”free-motion exercise tips. When I prepare to machine quilt a quilt, I like to do a little … More
The concept of sharing is inherent to a sewist. We want to share our hobby with friends and pass it along to the next generation. Why? Because we want to build a community of sewists to carry on the tradition of sharing and creating. … More
Kerby Smith photographed Georgia Bonesteel’s “Pipes” quilt at a recent BERNINA Ambassador retreat, which prompted this post on attributes of a successful “art quilt.” … More
The boldest statements are often the simplest. Based on a simple geometric shape, this vest is easy to sew and striking to wear. Drape yourself in contemporary style with a modern take on a traditional garment. … More
The Charmed Table Topper was sewn on the BERNINA 380 and features Pure Elements and The Denim Studio Linen by Art Gallery Fabrics. Our … More
I recently attended an art retreat taught by Alisa Burke, a talented artist and author. Her 2-day class, Graffiti Remix, was fun, inspiring and a great way to spend a weekend. … More
This project is my take on a mug rug by Kay Hickman. Needless to say, I have an inability to follow directions. I wanted to work with leather so I could really make it look like a rug… fringe and all. … More
I love adding embroidery, appliqué and embellishments to inexpensive ready-made t-shirts for my daughters. However, small garments can be challenging unless you have a built-in freearm or a Freearm Embroidery Attachment.
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One of the best things about keeping in touch with former students is to be able to see how they progress. We just received this wonderful picture from a group of wives of United Nations delegates that had been students here 2 years ago. … More
Gail Garber, BERNINA National Artisan, shows off the apron she made for the Quilting by the Lake apron auction. … More
OESD’s “Divine Flowers & Vines” Premier Embroidery Collection #1102 — a BERNINA Exclusive — has become a favorite for me. I just completed a clutch purse…so striking!
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