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Pre-wash red quilt fabrics: yes or no?

11.11.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein2300

For quite some time now I want to make a red-and-white quilt. I’ve collected a lot of red and white […]

Lesson 30: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Calculating thread usage

06.11.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein3502

When you’ve found an embroidery design, you want to be able to bring it to your machine and start with […]

10 Things I Love About You

02.11.2019 by Kirrilee - Deadly Mojo Sewing5735

PREVIOUS BLOG UPDATE For many years I have been happily sewing with my older, vintage BERNINA machines. Then Nina the […]

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Zero Waste Pattern: Cocoon Cardi & Headband

31.10.2019 by hannahrose6380

I recently came across a beautiful crochet cardigan pattern and was inspired to design a zero waste sewing pattern. Crochet […]

Inspiration 75 with a nice palmtree

31.10.2019 by Bea Callemeyn3241

In the Inspiration magazine, the palmtree took my attention. Is it a souvenir to a hot summer vacation? This cushion […]

Lesson 29: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Shade effect

29.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4002

Due to high demand: a lesson about shade effect inV8. Sometimes you want extra effect with text and designs by […]

Cosy cardigan: Zebra meets Teddy.

26.10.2019 by Marlies Witjes4842

Zebra meets Teddy I was given the opportunity to select a fabric from a webshop. Often that is were my […]

A fun take on the classic hooded sweatshirt

23.08.2019 by hannahrose9210

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 Callemeyn8130

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 Nadine1,0390

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

Create an unusual table decoration. Free Easy wired flower design and PDF instructions

23.10.2019 by carolyn1,0342

Wired Flowers CAUTION If lighting the candle it is best to put any candle in a […]

Lesson 28: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Multi-Hooping part 3 – the actual embroidery

21.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5800

With the previous two lessons about this topic – 25 and 26 – all preparations for making a large embroidery […]

New Sewing Machine Nerves!

15.10.2019 by Kirrilee - Deadly Mojo Sewing1,97224

-NEW SEWING MACHINE- A SCENARIO *WARNING – Dramatised for effect* Wow! You finally purchased a new sewing machine and now, […]

Lesson 27: How to rotate your embroidery hoop in the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8

15.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein5950

Because of questions from BERNINA Embroidery software V8 users (also on my to-d0 list for a future Blogpost), with this […]

Lesson 26: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Multi-Hooping part 2 – different options step by step

14.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4340

I’ve explained the basics with Multi-Hooping in Lesson 25, about icons and options. Because there are multiple ways to use […]

Lesson 25: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Multi-Hooping part 1 – basics

07.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7874

Don’t you love those large designs? I really like them, but sometimes it is not possible to embroider everything in […]

Mettler quilting thread giveaway || Sugaridoo BERNINA QAL fabric requirements

03.10.2019 by Irene - Sugaridoo18,664104

Thank you so much for all the lovely messages on the announcement of the Sugaridoo BERNINA quilt along. (If you […]

The nap- and print direction of fabrics for symmetry in your projects

02.10.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein4120

Working with long-piled fabrics – fabrics with a nap – or quilt fabrics, it is essential to pay attention to […]

Lesson 24: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Wreaths, kaleidoscope effect and more

29.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein8730

This time we will take a look a wreaths etc, what we can do with the leaf that is made […]

Sugaridoo Bernina Quilt Along – Are you in?

26.09.2019 by Irene - Sugaridoo21,85296

Are you ready? Whoohoo! The Sugaridoo BERNINA Quilt Along is going to start on the 28th of November. Are you […]

Lesson 23: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Leaves with veins, different methods

24.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7030

This lesson is about making leaves with veins: again a couple of users requested me to explain more about this […]

Spoonflower Fulton Sweaterblazer

22.09.2019 by Nadine1,4370

Hello my sewing friends! I have been busy with work and life but took the time to sew up the […]

Secret to a hidden inseam pocket

21.09.2019 by hannahrose9242

Its my 25th birthday coming up and this is my 25th blog post! I have mentioned before in a blog […]

Lesson 22: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Morphing

18.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7220

In response to my lessons, V8 users asked me to explain a specific topic. This time I will tell more […]

How to make Lavender Sachets

17.09.2019 by Jelena7480

Many of you have lavender in your gardens, but almost everyone is familiar with its beautiful specter of colors and […]

Lesson 21: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: shortcuts via your keyboard

10.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein7480

When using as lot of options in the Bernina DesignerPlus Software V8, it is sometimes more convenient to use shortcuts, if […]

Sew reusable grocery packaging.

09.09.2019 by Bea Callemeyn5921

To use reusable grocery bags to save environment from waste is a great idea, I think. This one has a […]

Summer project with 6 Boats: assembly boats for quilt (or pillows)

05.09.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein8132

Finished your 6 boats? Lets put them together in a quilt, or make 6 pillows. I have placed my blocks […]

Fabrics shopping bag!

03.09.2019 by Marlies Witjes1,0201

I made a fabrics shopping bag……. or project bag or beach bag or……simply a multiple purpose totebag. And I love it! […]

Embroider a mug rug with Mettler Seralon universal thread.

01.09.2019 by Bea Callemeyn3881

It is easy to embroider with universal sewing thread. I have done it before and today I choose for a […]

Lesson 20: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Monograms

31.08.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein1,0106

What’s more special than a personalized gift: a (guest) towel, a pillow, enhancing a pocket of a shirt… making it […]

My winterquilt Snowmen Gathering: part 1

Lesson 32: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Blending, part 2

A simple skirt with fabric magic and a blind hem

Lesson 31: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8: Blending, part 1