Merry Holiday Pillow
I designed this pillow for my couch after seeing the free download on the Bernina website of the Merry Holiday … More
Fancy up that pouch
For holiday gifts this year I made “fancy” zippered pouches. On these pouches, I pieced Tula PInk’s Eden fabrics together, … More
Makerie Sewing Retreat
On Wednesday Alice and I are heading to Boulder, Colorado for the Makerie Sewing Retreat. I’m ooking forward to the slumber party on Saturday night. We will be making a cute shoe bag, giving away great goodies, and one lucky attendee will win a brand new BERNINA 215. … More
On Wednesday Alice and I are heading to Boulder, Colorado for the Makerie Sewing Retreat. I’m ooking forward to the slumber party on Saturday night. We will be making a cute shoe bag, giving away great goodies, and one lucky attendee will win a brand new BERNINA 215. … More
Couching Fancy Fibers
My favorite part of making the Stitch ‘n’ Bloom Welcome Spring Banner was embellishing it with decorative threads. Couching fancy fibers over the borders of the banner add movement, texture and interest!
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My favorite part of making the Stitch ‘n’ Bloom Welcome Spring Banner was embellishing it with decorative threads. Couching fancy fibers over the borders of the banner add movement, texture and interest!
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Flower Power Bag — CutWork Tool & Software
I am having the most fun with the BERNINA CutWork Tool & Software lately! See what I’ve been stitching up! … More
I am having the most fun with the BERNINA CutWork Tool & Software lately! See what I’ve been stitching up! … More
How to Apply Cording for a Quick Edge Finish
Need a quick way to finish the outer edge of a book cover, bag, or wall hanging? This simple couching method uses a 4 mm-6 mm cord and can be sewn to an edge that is finished (faced or lined), folded, or has two or more layers of raw edges. … More
Need a quick way to finish the outer edge of a book cover, bag, or wall hanging? This simple couching method uses a 4 mm-6 mm cord and can be sewn to an edge that is finished (faced or lined), folded, or has two or more layers of raw edges. … More
Pink Ribbons and a FREE Download
Pink isn’t just for little girls, and isn’t just a delicate pastel. We’ve collected a few of our favorite pink projects from around the web, each with a bit of bold pink to remind us that girls – women! – are tough, too. … More
Pink isn’t just for little girls, and isn’t just a delicate pastel. We’ve collected a few of our favorite pink projects from around the web, each with a bit of bold pink to remind us that girls – women! – are tough, too. … More
DIY Weekend Getaway Bags
If you have a weekend trip planned and need a simple bag for your getaway, why not stitch one up? … More
If you have a weekend trip planned and need a simple bag for your getaway, why not stitch one up? … More
BERNINA of America’s New Creative Center is Open!
BEERNINA of America’s new Creative Center is a place for sewing enthusiasts to meet with their peeps that share the same passion, creating and advancing their skills in hands-on sewing, embroidery and quilting sessions. Where is it, you ask? Right across our corporate offices in Aurora, Illinois. … More
BEERNINA of America’s new Creative Center is a place for sewing enthusiasts to meet with their peeps that share the same passion, creating and advancing their skills in hands-on sewing, embroidery and quilting sessions. Where is it, you ask? Right across our corporate offices in Aurora, Illinois. … More
BERNINA Spotlight: Donna Tegan
I met Helen at the December 830 LE VIP event in Chicago, and she told me about a sewing friend she thought we’d like to know about. She was right! Here’s what she has to say about her friend, Donna Tegan. (My newest role model!)
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I met Helen at the December 830 LE VIP event in Chicago, and she told me about a sewing friend she thought we’d like to know about. She was right! Here’s what she has to say about her friend, Donna Tegan. (My newest role model!)
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Grandma Camp, Part 2: Zipper Critter Dogs
My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!
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My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!
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Peace, Love, and Joy
Gayle Schleimann composed her Peace, Love, and Joy Chirpy Bird trilogy in BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, using simple letter kerning, manipulation, and pattern run items to create her pieces. The best part was incorporating her new Chirpy Bird designs! … More
Gayle Schleimann composed her Peace, Love, and Joy Chirpy Bird trilogy in BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, using simple letter kerning, manipulation, and pattern run items to create her pieces. The best part was incorporating her new Chirpy Bird designs! … More