Couching with BERNINA, Part 1: Couching Presser Feet
Couching is an embellishment technique that lets you add color and texture to the surface of fabric, stitching cords, yarns, … More
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Free-motion Couching with Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Couching Inserts
Get tips and tricks on embellishing the surface of your project with free-motion couching using the BERNINA Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Couching Inserts. … More
Couching Three Different Ways
Adapted to machine sewing, this is a fun way to add decoration to your projects. … More
Adding Color and Texture with Free-motion Couching Foot #43
Free-motion couching is a way to add color and texture to any project. You can stitch cords, yarns, ribbons and braids … More
Little Art Quilts
One of my favorite things to do is to make little art quilts. Full of color and texture, these quilts … More
Creating Custom Cord with BERNINA Braiding Foot #21
If you are a midnight sewer like I am, you know the feeling of being in the “zone”, making progress … More
Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C: Tips to Use
Let’s review the main purpose of Clear Embroidery foot #39/39C, and then take a deep dive into all the techniques you can use it for! … More
Circle Marks the Spot, Part 1: Mark Making
Once I have made something that I am super-excited about with all my favorite fabrics I am often daunted by the actual quilting part.. What if I do something I don’t like? So let’s play without that pressure and just make some marks on fabric. … More
Embroidered Circles Folio
Here’s Pam Craig’s version of a folio project from a class Amanda Whitlatch taught at Southern Sewing School. Want to make one of your own? Download The Folio Project instructions from the project page of Amanda’s website – and send us photos of your creation! … More
Paintstik T-Shirt Upcycle
How do you breathe new life into a t-shirt that’s been around the block a few times? Start with paintsitcks, yarn, a little painter or artist tape and a #43 couching foot!
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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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Free-Motion Couching
If you’re not familiar with the fabulous Free-Motion Couching Foot #43, this accessory provides a way to free-motion stitch while simultaneously attaching a cord. This gives great dimension to any project. … More
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