Bernina Creative Studio

Each lesson showcases the best of Bernina products, features and benefits through a fun and inspirational approach.

Fri. July 12, 10am
Project: Self-Binding Baby Blanket Quick baby gifts are always valuable projects to keep in your sewing repertoire. Learn how to make a simple baby blanket with some challenging materials this month, as well as ideas on how to customize for thoughtful gifts.

Embroidery: Applique In-The-Hoop Applique done in the hoop is not only faster, it allows for stunning effects not possible using conventional methods. This project is the perfect marriage of modern and traditional. We will integrate appliqued squares into a 9-patch layout to create a 16-inch pillow cover that is sure to become a focal point in your home décor.

Technique: Foot Feature – Airy Summer Table Runner Expand your horizons and experience the BERNINA Spanish Hemstitch Attachment. Learn beautiful Spanish hemstitching techniques while making this airy summer table runner. No batting or quilting, just fabric, thread, cords and fun!

Fri. August 2, 10am
Project: Table Runner Fast and easy quilted projects like table runners are always fun. This attractive table runner is created with just one simple shape. The 60° triangle is perfect for this project. It goes together so quick and easy; you’ll want to make one for every season.
Embroidery: Monogrammed Bath Towel with Toolbox BERNINA Toolbox software really shines in making beautiful monograms with very few clicks. And with the unsurpassed embroidery stitch quality of a BERNINA, a monogrammed towel becomes a distinguished item. The secret ingredients are OESD StitcH2O and Heavy Cutaway stabilizers which ensures perfect results, even on the heaviest towels.

Technique: Free-Motion Quilting - Feathers There is a vast world of quilted feathers. In this technique lesson, we will break down the formation of a feather into the spine and the plume. Explore free-motion feathers as well as rulerwork feathers. With a few techniques and a little practice, you will be stitching feathers in no time.

Fri. September 6, 10am
Project: Modern Twist Pillow Learn how to make a Twisted Tucks pillow using everyone’s favorite foot – the Edgestitch Foot #10! This project is as fun as it is easy, yet gives impressive results.

Embroidery: Design Editing in the Machine Easily set up and edit designs right in the embroidery machine. By using the onboard editing tools, you are able to combine designs and make changes, group and ungroup designs, and delete part of the design and then arrange in the desired stitch order. Need to change out lettering on a design? It is quick and easy right at the embroidery machine. What a time saver!

Technique: Overlocker – Rolled Hem Lettuce Edge In this lesson, learn how to set the overlocker for a beautiful rolled hem. This hem finish is great for delicate fabrics, but can also be used to create a decorative lettuce edge hem finish on knits. See how adjusting differential feed and adding fishing line can create this sculptural effect for your next project.