I have been trying out the new punchwork feature in BERNINA Embroidery Software 7. Just draw a shape, digitize the outline, then select the Punchwork tool and choose your settings. So easy! … More
With the holidays fast approaching, stitching out custom embroidery projects moves into full swing, and I’m looking for interesting ways to monogram and personalize gift items. … More
Jane Crowley’s “Magical Paradox” article in Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #15 was the inspiration for Reikje van Schie’s wonderful embroidered and monogrammed bag. … More
Another Software Extravaganza was held at the new BERNINA Creative Center in Aurora, Illinois. Thirty attendees participated in the training and many shared their creative projects with other attendees. … More
Carol Nunns created this abstract artwork with the PhotoSnap program, part of the EditorPlus and DesignerPlus levels of BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 … More
I love BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 for many different reasons, but one of my favorites is the ability to preview fabrics on an appliqué design before even sewing one stitch. … More
As a new quilter, I see some fabulous quilts that make me want to be a better quilter. The part that challenges me the most though is fabric placement. Keeping a balance of light, medium, and dark makes perfect sense to me, but how do you know what category the chosen fabrics fall into? … More
Software adds so much to your embroidery capabilities and possibilities! One of the best opportunities exists in scanning the item to be embroidered and perfectly placing your designs on the scanned image. Nola’s printed coveralls were a perfect opportunity to embellish the pocket with her name.
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Making homemade jam and pickles for holiday gift-giving is part of the holiday tradition and everyone looks forward to these yearly food gifts. This year I have added an embroidered kitchen towel, many of them personalized.
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project. You can do this with BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 by creating the script in Art Canvas and converting the script to a 2- color bitmap —just black and white. … More
Have you ever cut snowflakes from folded paper? This is a great way to make Hawaiian Appliqué Blocks. All that cutting can be tedious, so instead of cutting them by hand, let your embroidery machine do it for you! … More
I had a jacket in my closet that I had never worn. So I decided to stitch a design on the collar. OESD’s Design Studio Platinum Collection #61043 “Leaves in Contrast” by Bayberry turned out to be just perfect! … More
