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‘Home is where my kitty is’ from Inspiration 74

13.07.2019 by Bea 2,5913

How great is that cat-decoration ‘Home is where my kitty is’ from Inspiration 74?? Find the Inspiration magazine at your […]

Lesson 14: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: about formats, extensions and files

11.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 50,55611

There were many users V8, asking me to explain more about files and their formats/extensions etc. It is important to […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: the first

06.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,7146

You cannot deny it: it’s Summer! Think: sun, water and boats, and you will get the idea about what’s in […]

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Mestival flag lines out of a recycled party tent.

05.07.2019 by Bea 1,6440

Summer is the ideal garden party season. And you will sure need festive flag lines. These classy white ones are […]

Lesson 13: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: editing an existing design, ungroup and embroidery.

04.07.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 7,5614

The first BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 lessons were all about the Toolbars, because it is important to understand the options […]

Unboxing the BERNINA 770QE with Irene from Sugaridoo

02.07.2019 by Irene 7,4175

Hi there! This is my very first post here on the BERNINA blog. So let me introduce myself a bit. […]

selection of BERNINA feet for shirtmaking

Top 5 Indispensable Shirtmaking Presser Feet

28.10.2023 by Kat Waters1,8750

Have you ever come across a piece of fabric in a shop that practically begged to be made into a […]

How to Make a Makeup Bag with Zipper

05.11.2022 by Jessica Rose | Quiltd Studios18,7463

Hello friend! This is my inaugural blog post on the Bernina Blog and I couldn’t be more excited to share […]

Lesson 12: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Color Palette Status Bar

30.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,9418

An extensive amount of colors for threads is available with the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8. At the bottom of your […]

Fast flirty frilly skirt!

29.06.2019 by Marlies 12,1211

Summer skirt Summer has begun! And with me starting a new job a couple of months ago I definitely needed […]

My sewing process from start to finish!

28.06.2019 by Nadine 4,0394

Hello everyone and welcome back to the BERNINA sewing blog. This month I want to talk to you about my […]

Sewing Panties using Braided, Picot edge and Fold-over Elastic

27.06.2019 by Jelena 29,0150

Although I have been sewing my own clothes for almost 20 years, I began sewing my own lingerie just one […]

Lesson 11: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: 3D Globe effect

23.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,8604

It’s fun, discovering all the functions of the Toolbars of the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8. And sometimes there is a […]

Mix and Match: Colorplay with fabrics

20.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,1400

I really like working with Fossil Ferns, these quilt fabrics are ‘filled with subtle textures in colors that mirror the […]

Lesson 10: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: the Effects Toolbar

16.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,2225

This Toolbar contains icons to use for artistic effects, adding texture and curves, color changes and morphing objects. Also the […]

Pattern play with a playsuit

12.06.2019 by hannahrose 2,6762

In a previous blog post Coffee Inspired Embroidered Tshirt (also pictured here) I mentioned my recent trip to Bali. When planning our […]

Lesson 9: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Stitches Toolbar – Fill stitches

10.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 7,7908

Let’s continue with the Stitches Toolbar, looking at Fill Stitches. The first 12 icons are for Outlines, the other 15 […]

Lesson 8: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Stitches Toolbar = Outlines

03.06.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,9750

Another toolbar: Stitches. A vast amount of outlines and fill stitches; basic and more artistic or decorative. In this lesson […]

Ipswich Extra Sour, please!

30.05.2019 by Nadine 4,7950

Hello my Sewing-Friends! This month I have something special for you. I made a brand-new swimsuit (and my first self-made […]

Three time’s a charming blouse!

29.05.2019 by Marlies 4,3750

Oops I did it again Did you ever encounter a pattern that fits you so well you make it not […]

Try the BSR function on a flower fabric.

28.05.2019 by Bea 3,8670

You think the BSR function is a difficult tecnique to try? Well, it really isn’t! Try the BSR function on […]

Lesson 7: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Transform Toolbar

27.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 5,6142

The Transform Toolbar: it contains all the necessary functions to select, change, scale and mirror etc. You will have to […]

4 Music sign ‘sharp’: ‘Lift your friends up with a smile’

23.05.2019 by Bea 1,9960

Here’s the last of the set of 4 cards, based on music signs. After the ‘dal segno’, the ‘rest’ and […]

Lesson 6: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Travel Toolbar

20.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,7412

Working our way through the Toolbars of V8, to better understand functions. This time we will take a look at […]

Sewing Pinny for Mom

16.05.2019 by hannahrose 8,2080

For Mother’s Day I made my mom a sewing pinafore. I loved it so much that I made myself one […]

3 Music sign Coda: ‘Create your own future’ with free download

16.05.2019 by Bea 2,0752

Today we are making the third embroidery card in a set of 4. This one is 3 Music sign Coda: […]

Lesson 5: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Zoom Toolbar and other zoom/pan functions

13.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,5292

A small amount of commands with this Zoom Toolbar, but you will use the functions often: zooming in and out […]

Raised stitches with my BERNINA770QE, knitting yarn and paracord.

11.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,8960

Making pillow cases on commission, makes me look for different effects. A customer asked for a denim pillow with decorative […]

2 Music sign ‘Rest’ embroidery card: ‘Rest a while from time to time.’

09.05.2019 by Bea 1,6030

This is the second card in a set of 4. The previous one about the ‘dal segno’ sign was published […]

A fun gift for Mother – gardening pot cover: fast and easy.

07.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 1,7620

Want to make a quick and easy gift, surprising your Mother? Our Mothers Day is May 12th, and that day […]

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