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Lesson 39: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 – Stippling

10.04.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 4,8694

Stipple Fills are fun: you can find them in the BERNINA Embroidery SoftwareV8: users asked me to explain more about […]

Embroider a card – free download

09.04.2020 by Bea 4,4713

We found biscuits in the mailbox, a surprise from the neighbours! It was covered in a paper with supporting message, […]

Scrap Busting Scrunchies for Easter!

08.04.2020 by hannahrose 12,9772

Easter is almost here! ? Here is a fun and quick project that you can make for yourself or little […]

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Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler: part 7 – cross sections and seam allowances

07.04.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 1,7601

Many blocks with the Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler quilt are fast and easy. But often quilters are not aware of the […]

A weaving toy – free download

05.04.2020 by Bea 2,2260

Another selfmade fun toy, the egg shape gives you an ‘Easter feeling’. A weaving toy – free download. I wanted […]

Spring quilt with flower appliqué, using left-over fabrics

04.04.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 4,0372

Making my Pineapple quilt was a lot of fun (BERNINA Blog March 14 and 22). It gave me a lot […]

selection of BERNINA feet for shirtmaking

Top 5 Indispensable Shirtmaking Presser Feet

28.10.2023 by Kat Waters1,8430

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 Studios18,6503

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

Embroider a marble labyrinth – free download

02.04.2020 by Bea 4,3402

A very simple though intriguing game for a toddler, guide the marble through the labyrinth. Embroider a marble labyrinth – […]

His & Hers Lounge Shorts

30.03.2020 by hannahrose 21,8210

I love giving handmade gifts to my loved ones. I feel that it shows how much you care about them […]

Inspiration Spring 2020: sustainable embroidery with birds part two

30.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,0290

This time I will show you how to embroider the birds from Inspiration 1-2020 – created in V8 on March […]

Embroider a rabbit – a children’s craftwork

29.03.2020 by Bea 2,1000

This is a very quick and easy embroidery project, and it brings a fresh Spring feeling! Your children will like […]

Try an unusual 3D experimetal shape. Free design to experiment with.

26.03.2020 by Carolyn 7,9623

Try something unusual and experimental. […]

Free pattern for a blouson from the “inspiration” (only in March)

24.03.2020 by Jasmin Graber 7,5913

This month we provide you with a free pattern for a blouson. Also this month it’s time to be fast […]

Pineapple quilt with crocheted flowers: combining two techniques – part 2

22.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 1,9850

Part 2 is all about finishing the Pineapple quilt and adding crocheted flowers: the first part was posted on this […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 5 – ‘This way’

19.03.2020 by Irene 17,38049

Helloo! How are you? I’m so happy that you’re here, still quilting along with us on the Sugaridoo BERNINA quilt […]

Lesson 38: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 – Candlewicking

17.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,5104

A great feature with the BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 is Candlewicking: exploring this option is great, because there are many […]

Pineapple quilt with crocheted flowers: combining two techniques – part 1

14.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,6460

Sometimes it is fun to combine two different techniques: paper piecing patchwork and crochet. I’ve designed a Folklore style quilt, […]

FAQ about the Sugaridoo BERNINA Quilt Along

13.03.2020 by Irene 5,92515

After making the first few rows of the quilt along, some questions have been popping up in the comments below […]

Inspiration Spring 2020: sustainable embroidery with birds part one

11.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,6275

As soon as the Inspiration Spring 2020 (01/2020) magazine arrived at my home, I was inspired by the little birds […]

Summer blouse ‘Amy’ from INSPIRATION 1/2020

09.03.2020 by Bea 1,6120

In the first blogpost about the summer blouse ‘Amy’ from INSPIRATION 1/2020 you could read about how to sew the […]

Octagon pillow, red and white

05.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,3770

A long time ago, I’ve designed a pattern for a Kaleidoscope quilt, with 9 blocks. I have made that quilt […]

Summer blouse “Amy” from Inspiration 1/2020 – Part 1

03.03.2020 by Bea 1,5542

I Spring is coming and I start thinking of the light Summer blouse Amy from INSPIRATION 1/2020 – Part 1 […]

Refashioning a pre-loved shirt for Valentine’s Day

01.03.2020 by hannahrose 2,2850

This year for Valentine ’s Day, my boyfriend and I spent the night on our family’s little yacht in Langebaan. […]

Decorating fabric flowers by machine

28.02.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,1232

Every now and then a beautiful fabric comes into your possession, asking for more then just making a pillow case. […]

SEWING WITH CORK

24.02.2020 by Kirrilee 16,72614

SEWING WITH CORK A few years ago cork began to gain popularity in international online bag making circles. Bag pattern […]

REFEBULOUS week 4: Blanket turns to coat (free pattern)

23.02.2020 by Marlies 44,92610

Large & Left over fabrics This week’s #REFEBULOUS theme is Large & Left over fabrics. Think blankets, curtains, tablecloths, sheets, […]

Royal Blue BHL Rumana Coat

23.02.2020 by Nadine 3,3832

Today I’m going to tell you all about my new fabulous Rumana Coat by By Hand London. But first let […]

Lesson 37: BERNINA Embroidery Software V8 – Transferring designs from website to software to machine

23.02.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,7806

Many questions from V8 users were asked about Embroidery Designs: how to find them and transfer them to the embroidery […]

Sugaridoo Quilt Along part 4 – ‘Delta’

20.02.2020 by Irene 20,06248

Time for a new row! Another pointy one this time. We are going to make open triangles with foundation paper […]

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