Classes
Bernina Academy 3
Friday, March 27 9am-4pm both days $129 Saturday, March 28 This 2-day course exposes you to a wide variety of sewing quilting and embroidery techniques. Participants will have fun as they discover their ?sewing identity? and learn how a BERNINA is suited for their unique needs. Students build a solid sewing foundation that will serve them for a lifetime of sewing. By the end of Academy, participants will have made a Technique Book to use as a reference guide every time they sew with their BERNINA.
Cost: $ 129.00
Friday, March 27 9am-4pm both days $129 Saturday, March 28 This 2-day course exposes you to a wide variety of sewing quilting and embroidery techniques. Participants will have fun as they discover their ?sewing identity? and learn how a BERNINA is suited for their unique needs. Students build a solid sewing foundation that will serve them for a lifetime of sewing. By the end of Academy, participants will have made a Technique Book to use as a reference guide every time they sew with their BERNINA.
Cost: $ 129.00
Bernina Creative Studio
Bernina Creative Studio Each lesson showcases the best of Bernina products, features and benefits through a fun and inspirational approach. Fri. December 6, 10am Project Month: Cutie Pie Apron Learn how to make this adorable and figure flattering apron with a scallop edge. This is a quick gift that everyone will love. A Embroidery Month: Changing Design Colors We love color and want to visually get an idea of how the design colors look before we stitch. This is easy on the embroidery machine using the Color Wheel or by selecting thread colors right on the machine. Let?s have fun with color and change it up! Technique Month: Overlocker - Flatlock The flatlock stitch is showing up all over ready-to-wear clothing lately. Once you learn how easy this stitch is to create you will be finding ways to add it your garment and decorative sewing projects. It is a great seam for raglan sleeves and can even be used as a hem finish for your t-shirts. It is also a lot of fun to use in decorative ways and can be embellished with decorative thread and ribbon. We will show you how and you can get creative! Friday, January 3, 10am Project: Catch-all Pincushion with Hayley Grzych This super-utility cushion will hold your pins, binding clips, and catch your trimmed threads. Learn how to create your new stitching companion and all the BERNINA feet and accessories to help you get the job done in a breeze. Embroidery: In the Hoop Cork Pouch with Judy Hahner You?ll love this in-the-hoop project! Learn about incorporating specialty materials like cork and vinyl into your embroidery projects to get successful results. Technique: Overlocker Multi-purpose Foot with Jaime David Make piping, add beads and install zippers?you can do it all with one terrific presser foot, the multi-purpose foot. The multi-purpose foot, is a versatile foot that can be a great investment to make complex applications a little easier. In this lesson, you will discover how this foot can enhance your capabilities using an overlocker. Friday, February 7, 10am Project: Mini Hexie Zipper Pouch with Hayley Grzych Whip up a cute, hexagon zip pouch with your overlocker in a snap! Use this mini pouch to hold your loose change, headphones, or a lip balm and you can even add it to a keyring. Constructing and finishing has never been easier than with your BERNINA overlocker! Embroidery: Personalized Napkin Ring and Name Cards with Sylvain Bergeron Nothing says ?welcome to my table? like a personalized napkin ring. Using built-in embroidery lettering in your BERNINA, quickly create lettering for each ring. Add a buttonhole, and you have a ribbon pass-through opening to form the ring. You?ll love this fun and festive project! Technique: Embroidery Foot #6 and Clear Embroidery Feet #39/39C with Debbie Cacciamani The Embroidery Feet #6 and 39/39C have unique properties that offer you beautiful, fun, creative options. In this BERNINA Creative Studio lesson, learn several decorative stitching techniques using cords, wires and more! Friday, March 6, 10am Project: Cathedral Window Quilt with Denise Jones Have you ever admired a Cathedral Window Quilt but thought it would take too much time? Learn to create this quilt with a large block and some not so traditional fabrics. No hand work required. Embroidery: Shape a Design Throw Pillow with Judy Hahner Explore the BERNINA Shape Designer! Pick a piece of your design and bring it into the Shape Designer to create a new design. Use basic editing features on the embroidery machine and you?re ready to stitch. Technique: Scalloped Bindings with Nina McVeigh Finish your quilts with a beautiful scalloped edge. Learn to cut the right scallop shape and the steps to be successful. We?ll bind the scallop edge with the BERNINA Bias Binder.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Creative Studio Each lesson showcases the best of Bernina products, features and benefits through a fun and inspirational approach. Fri. December 6, 10am Project Month: Cutie Pie Apron Learn how to make this adorable and figure flattering apron with a scallop edge. This is a quick gift that everyone will love. A Embroidery Month: Changing Design Colors We love color and want to visually get an idea of how the design colors look before we stitch. This is easy on the embroidery machine using the Color Wheel or by selecting thread colors right on the machine. Let?s have fun with color and change it up! Technique Month: Overlocker - Flatlock The flatlock stitch is showing up all over ready-to-wear clothing lately. Once you learn how easy this stitch is to create you will be finding ways to add it your garment and decorative sewing projects. It is a great seam for raglan sleeves and can even be used as a hem finish for your t-shirts. It is also a lot of fun to use in decorative ways and can be embellished with decorative thread and ribbon. We will show you how and you can get creative! Friday, January 3, 10am Project: Catch-all Pincushion with Hayley Grzych This super-utility cushion will hold your pins, binding clips, and catch your trimmed threads. Learn how to create your new stitching companion and all the BERNINA feet and accessories to help you get the job done in a breeze. Embroidery: In the Hoop Cork Pouch with Judy Hahner You?ll love this in-the-hoop project! Learn about incorporating specialty materials like cork and vinyl into your embroidery projects to get successful results. Technique: Overlocker Multi-purpose Foot with Jaime David Make piping, add beads and install zippers?you can do it all with one terrific presser foot, the multi-purpose foot. The multi-purpose foot, is a versatile foot that can be a great investment to make complex applications a little easier. In this lesson, you will discover how this foot can enhance your capabilities using an overlocker. Friday, February 7, 10am Project: Mini Hexie Zipper Pouch with Hayley Grzych Whip up a cute, hexagon zip pouch with your overlocker in a snap! Use this mini pouch to hold your loose change, headphones, or a lip balm and you can even add it to a keyring. Constructing and finishing has never been easier than with your BERNINA overlocker! Embroidery: Personalized Napkin Ring and Name Cards with Sylvain Bergeron Nothing says ?welcome to my table? like a personalized napkin ring. Using built-in embroidery lettering in your BERNINA, quickly create lettering for each ring. Add a buttonhole, and you have a ribbon pass-through opening to form the ring. You?ll love this fun and festive project! Technique: Embroidery Foot #6 and Clear Embroidery Feet #39/39C with Debbie Cacciamani The Embroidery Feet #6 and 39/39C have unique properties that offer you beautiful, fun, creative options. In this BERNINA Creative Studio lesson, learn several decorative stitching techniques using cords, wires and more! Friday, March 6, 10am Project: Cathedral Window Quilt with Denise Jones Have you ever admired a Cathedral Window Quilt but thought it would take too much time? Learn to create this quilt with a large block and some not so traditional fabrics. No hand work required. Embroidery: Shape a Design Throw Pillow with Judy Hahner Explore the BERNINA Shape Designer! Pick a piece of your design and bring it into the Shape Designer to create a new design. Use basic editing features on the embroidery machine and you?re ready to stitch. Technique: Scalloped Bindings with Nina McVeigh Finish your quilts with a beautiful scalloped edge. Learn to cut the right scallop shape and the steps to be successful. We?ll bind the scallop edge with the BERNINA Bias Binder.
Cost: $ FREE
Binding a Quilt
Friday, February 21 1-4pm $20 Learn the basics of quilt binding, plus a couple added touches that will make your binding just a bit different.
Cost: $ 20.00
Friday, February 21 1-4pm $20 Learn the basics of quilt binding, plus a couple added touches that will make your binding just a bit different.
Cost: $ 20.00
Create with Lace (Sue Box)
Thursday, March 19 10am-3pm $30 Buy a free-standing lace design and Marijean will teach you how to make a solid piece of lace that you can turn into a table topper or some other creation!
Cost: $ 30.00
Thursday, March 19 10am-3pm $30 Buy a free-standing lace design and Marijean will teach you how to make a solid piece of lace that you can turn into a table topper or some other creation!
Cost: $ 30.00
Creative Studio Project
As a follow-up to a Creative Studio webcast, join us to make a fun project!
Cost: $ 25.00
As a follow-up to a Creative Studio webcast, join us to make a fun project!
Cost: $ 25.00
Embroidery 1
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery 2
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery Getting Started
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class with artlink V8 loaded to practice getting designs ready. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class with artlink V8 loaded to practice getting designs ready. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Intro to Software
Attention New Software Owners ? Explore the possibilities that your embroidery software offers as you learn the basics of file management and basic design tools. Class is free however, SIGN UP is required. Come prepared to learn. Bring your computer with the software loaded, a thumb drive and note taking materials. Wednesday, January 8, 1-3pm Wednesday, February 12, 1-3pm Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $ FREE
Attention New Software Owners ? Explore the possibilities that your embroidery software offers as you learn the basics of file management and basic design tools. Class is free however, SIGN UP is required. Come prepared to learn. Bring your computer with the software loaded, a thumb drive and note taking materials. Wednesday, January 8, 1-3pm Wednesday, February 12, 1-3pm Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $ FREE
Mug Rug
Tuesday, March 10 10am-3pm $30 Choose a mug rug from a desired source and stitch it out in class as a way to learn about the quality of different digitizers.
Cost: $ 30.00
Tuesday, March 10 10am-3pm $30 Choose a mug rug from a desired source and stitch it out in class as a way to learn about the quality of different digitizers.
Cost: $ 30.00
My Bernina 1
Bernette through 5-Series machines You will learn about thread, needle options, presser feet and basic stitching, plus oiling and machine maintenance. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Bernette through 5-Series machines You will learn about thread, needle options, presser feet and basic stitching, plus oiling and machine maintenance. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
My Bernina 2
Bernette through 5-Series Explore the decorative stitches and lettering available in your machine. Plus, learn free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Bernette through 5-Series Explore the decorative stitches and lettering available in your machine. Plus, learn free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
My Bernina 5/7/8 SEWING
Learn how to make your machine really yours by exploring the various set-up areas. Then we move into the operation of the basic sewing side of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Learn how to make your machine really yours by exploring the various set-up areas. Then we move into the operation of the basic sewing side of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
My Janome
You will learn about the features and benefits of your new machine. We will teach you basic cleaning and oiling. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
You will learn about the features and benefits of your new machine. We will teach you basic cleaning and oiling. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Slice Table Runner
Monday, March 23 10am-3pm $30 Using the Trendy Table book, make the Slice topper and practice your quilting skills.
Cost: $ 30.00
Monday, March 23 10am-3pm $30 Using the Trendy Table book, make the Slice topper and practice your quilting skills.
Cost: $ 30.00
Software Inspirations
Come and see what's new in the New Year. We're expanding hours and making some basic changes. There will be sharing the video, and working through the lesson. SIGN UP is required so we know how many are attending. Please print out the lesson, bring your computer with the software loaded, and a thumb drive. Be ready to learn and share. Wednesday, January 8, 9am-noon Back to Basics with Quilting- The Quilter program is a powerful tool for designing your own quilts. You can import fabrics, add embroidery or applique, and design your own quilting designs. Let?s explore what the Quilter program can accomplish! Wednesday, February 12, 9am-noon Artwork Canvas Basics- Let?s take a look at some of the unique features of Artwork Canvas and what it adds to your embroidery capabilities. Wednesday, March 11, 9am-noon Creating with Patterns- We will look at what to consider when creating pattern runs and fills as well as how to create patterns that can be used for knock down backgrounds for terry cloth and for a background for free-standing lace.
Cost: $ FREE
Come and see what's new in the New Year. We're expanding hours and making some basic changes. There will be sharing the video, and working through the lesson. SIGN UP is required so we know how many are attending. Please print out the lesson, bring your computer with the software loaded, and a thumb drive. Be ready to learn and share. Wednesday, January 8, 9am-noon Back to Basics with Quilting- The Quilter program is a powerful tool for designing your own quilts. You can import fabrics, add embroidery or applique, and design your own quilting designs. Let?s explore what the Quilter program can accomplish! Wednesday, February 12, 9am-noon Artwork Canvas Basics- Let?s take a look at some of the unique features of Artwork Canvas and what it adds to your embroidery capabilities. Wednesday, March 11, 9am-noon Creating with Patterns- We will look at what to consider when creating pattern runs and fills as well as how to create patterns that can be used for knock down backgrounds for terry cloth and for a background for free-standing lace.
Cost: $ FREE
Stitching with Claudia: Spring or Easter Table Topper
Monday, February 24 10am-3pm both days $60 Tuesday, February 25 Choose either a Spring or an Easter design to make this table topper as you practice multi-hooping Claudia?s way.
Cost: $ 60.00
Monday, February 24 10am-3pm both days $60 Tuesday, February 25 Choose either a Spring or an Easter design to make this table topper as you practice multi-hooping Claudia?s way.
Cost: $ 60.00