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.