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Valentine Day, think of your pets… Free embroidery file

09.02.2020 by Bea Callemeyn4270

Valentine Day is coming soon! Of course we all think of how to surprise our partnes and friends. But all […]

REFEBULOUS week 2: Refashion Tips

08.02.2020 by Marlies Witjes3020

Week 2 is about Suits&Ties. In this next blog in the #REFEBULOUS month I’m not sharing a new project, but […]

Lesson 36: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: CutWork hexagons

07.02.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein4804

Have you been working with CutWork since my last posts? There are more options to use it, preparing to cut […]

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Assembly: quilt with curves

05.02.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein2682

All paper piecing Units for the Dinner Plate Dahlia Wall quilt are made: the quilt I am currently working on. […]

Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler, in red white grey and black: part 4

02.02.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein2042

Traditional blocks can be converted to paper piecing: some blocks can look complicated, because they have to be taken apart, […]

#REFEBULOUS week 1: Jeans Biker jacket

01.02.2020 by Marlies Witjes6690

Refashion The first project I am going to share in the #REFEBULOUS sewing challenge on this blog is this jeans […]

Working with a Half Scale mannequin

30.01.2020 by hannahrose2710

I recently got a half scale mannequin from a local dress form & mannequin manufacturer. I love it so much, […]

A fun take on the classic hooded sweatshirt

23.08.2019 by hannahrose1,4950

Earlier this year I made a garment for a close friend of mine for her birthday. She is an incredible […]

How to sew a flag

13.08.2019 by Bea Callemeyn1,5790

A holiday project: sew a flag. It seemed like a really challenging project! When helping to sew for events, you […]

The Amelie Dress by pattydoo

31.07.2019 by Nadine1,4540

Hello my sewing friends I am back this week with my Amelie Dress I made for the #sewingpatternsandprints challenge. This […]

Smart Corners with patchwork and paper piecing

30.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein2400

When working with paper piecing Units or traditional patchwork, in the end Units or pieces have to be sewn together […]

Temple of Eternity – and the sewing machine runs forever

29.01.2020 by Annett Werner5251

A very special piece of video art! In June 2019 we received a sponsoring request from a young student of […]

Lesson 35: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: making the Butterfly

27.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein7122

Let’s make a Butterfly, with embroidery and CutWork via V8 and your embroidery machine. With the previous lesson(s), the Butterfly […]

Curved paper piecing: again, but different

24.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein4290

Reading my Blog from January 13th, you know that curved strips can be sewn on a paper piecing Unit, which […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along Part 3 – ‘Tetris’

23.01.2020 by Irene - Sugaridoo6,95029

Hellooo! How are you doing? How was part 2 of the quilt along for you? Did you like the foundation […]

Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler, in red white grey and black: part 3

21.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein3040

Last time with SBS, part 2, I have shown you how to change a traditional patchwork pattern into paper piecing. […]

A ClosetCase Patterns Pouf – made out of fabric scraps!

19.01.2020 by Nadine3840

Hello Sewists! I am back with a new blog post for you all about sustainability. You might have seen that […]

Inspired by the sustainable sewing challenge #REFEBULOUS

18.01.2020 by Marlies Witjes8880

Have you ever participated in a sewing challenge on Instagram? This lovely way to share your projects with like minded […]

Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler, in red white grey and black: part 2

17.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein3280

There are a couple of blocks ready, for my SBS quilt. How I’ve started this project? If you missed it, […]

Lesson 34: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: more preparations for CutWork

15.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein6364

In the previous lesson – nr. 33 – I have showed you how to prepare for Cutwork in the BERNINA […]

Adding curved strips to paper piecing Units.

13.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein3760

Using paper piecing patterns by Judy Niemeyer will lead you sometimes to something special. I was making the Dinner Plate […]

The Charity Sewing Army

12.01.2020 by Kirrilee - Deadly Mojo Sewing7533

AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRE CRISIS As I type, Australia is in the midst of a bushfire crisis. There is an overwhelming […]

Raffle of an accessory case with presser feet – this is the winner

08.01.2020 by Jasmin Graber1,9348

Dear Readers Did you all come into the new year full of enthusiasm and with many sewing projects? On behalf […]

Lesson 33: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: how to use CutWork and StumpWork in V8

07.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein8974

CutWork (and StumpWork) is an option in the BERNINA embroidery software V8, to cut shapes from fabrics/materials with a special […]

Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler, in red white grey and black: part 1

03.01.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein7170

This new year 2020 will be my Theme year ‘Red White Grey Black’: I will make as much projects as […]

Happy New Year, wishing you a lot of creativity for 2020!

30.12.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein8320

The year 2019 has flown by with so many creative and interesting posts on the BERNINA Blog. And much, much […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along Part 2 – ‘On Point’

26.12.2019 by Irene - Sugaridoo23,75048

Four weeks ago we started a great adventure together with quilters from all over the world. And WOW!! So many […]

Advent Calendar 2019 – the 24th door

24.12.2019 by Jasmin Graber5,044269

Dear Readers On behalf of the entire BERNINA team and all BERNINA bloggers, I wish you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy […]

Fake snake leather blazer for Christmas?

23.12.2019 by Marlies Witjes5040

Fake snake for Christmas! Is a fake snake leather blazer suitable for Christmas? I think so! Especially if it is […]

Easy instructions for an embroidered star decoration (with free embroidery template)

23.12.2019 by carolyn1,4301

Dear community, in this blog post you can find easy instructions for an embroidered star decoration (with free embroidery template) […]

Sewing a delightful deco gift basket

22.12.2019 by Jan Allston1,3340

Dear community, in this blog post you can find easy instructions for sewing a delightful deco gift basket – perfect […]

REFEBULOUS week 3: Embroidered Thrift Shop Treasures

How to Applique & Throw pillow tutorial

Creative articles about quilting Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler, in red white grey and black: part 5

Hearts for Valentine