Embroidery with leather is so fun and simple once you know a few tips and tricks to make it go smoothly. … More
Stitch a thread catcher for an easy way to clean up so you don’t take the thread with you when you finish your project. … More
Inspired by simple Scandinavian folk art designs, the Spring Table Topper features a bright bouquet of springtime flowers. … More
Get tips on how to add lettering to purchased embroidery designs using the impressive embroidery features in my BERNINA 880 PLUS Embroidery Machine. … More
Flower Embellishments Using Your Gathering Foot by Cheryl Sleboda. I’m not your typical heirloom sewist, but I do love heirloom … More
Here’s a fun little exercise to help build your free-motion stitching skills. … More
For Betty Stoltenburg’s Sewapalooza samples she didn’t quite follow the instructions for the Ecco Table Topper. Her version is a long rectangle instead of a square! … More
Loved the pillow on the blog by Debbie C.! She was at our shop recently for a “Sewing Outside the Box” event and showed those. Very cool.
So I borrowed her idea and put it on a tote bag.
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Here’s a peek at some of the projects I’ve been stitching with the new embroidery collections, Bold & Beautiful and Stitches ‘n Bloom. Both are beautiful as well as versatile. Look for them at your local BERNINA dealership. … More
Boy, did I have fun creating this pillow using the three-dimensional designs in OESD’s Chrysanthemum Premier Collection #017! Parts of the design are heavily stitched, and when the embroidery is complete you simply cut through the stitches with a very sharp knife to make them “bloom.” … More
I am having the most fun with the BERNINA CutWork Tool & Software lately! See what I’ve been stitching up! … More
