The BERNINA 8 Series - Projects

Floral Visions Pillow

Expand your embroidery capabilities by combining two State-of-the-Art BERNINA Products - the BERNINA 830 and BERNINA Embroidery Software 6. Experience these powerful features as you create an elegant pillow top featuring the Floral Visions Embroidery Collection.

Ruler Valise

Create a carrying case to keep your rulers organized by style and purpose. The Dual Feed features of the 8 Series machines allow you to work through multiple layers with ease. Plus, the BERNINA 830 gives you the option to add a dash of embroidery using the jumbo hoop!

City Blooms Quilt

Pieced and quilted on the BERNINA 820, this is a great project for novice quilters or experienced quilters looking for a quick-to-stitch project. The Dual Feed features of the 8 Series machines along with an addition of the BERNINA Quilt Frame ensure success!

Zippered Pouch - Stitch Combinations

With the BERNINA 830, experiment with stitches designed as sewing combinations, but imported into embroidery and embroidered! Add Endless Embroidery and bobbin work to create a zippered pouch that can also serve a little clutch.

A Modern Heirloom Blouse

A simple blouse becomes a designer blouse with the clever additional of heirloom sewing details. The BERNINA 8 Series Sewing Machines make adding heirloom touches to your projects quick, easy and fun.

Modern Mix Embroidered Quilt

The combination of traditional blocks, contemporary fabrics and modern-day sewing/embroidery techniques utilizing the BERNINA 830 and BERNINA DesignerPlus Embroidery Software makes Modern Mix the perfect name for this quilt, the design collection and fabric as well!
Download the two zipped files below to make this showpiece quilt.

830 Tote Bag

Hours to Complete: 4+ Hours
The 830 Tote Bag is the companion project to the Instructional DVD for the 8-Series machines. Before constructing the bag on your new 830 machine, be sure to watch the DVD and read the entire instructions first. Enjoy creating!

8 Series Scrappy Table Runner

Showcasing the wonderful Dual Feed features of the BERNINA 820 and 830, this table runner is a stash-buster as it uses no more than 2" of any one fabric for each of the blocks. The subtle, soft colors give this runner the look and feel of traditional Japanese Quilting.

Garden Urn Appliqué in the Hoop

Create a Garden Urn Wall Hanging having fun with techniques such as raw edge appliqué in the hoop and out, thread painting, free motion quilting and accurate embroidery placement. Plus, learn a fast and fun method of binding the project for a grand finish.

Papillion Pillow

It's in the Bag!

The right handbag can add the finishing touch to any outfit. Whether you purchase a ready-made bag as a blank canvas or stitch your own from scratch, the personal touches you can add with the BERNINA 830 will make yours a one-of-a-kind creation!

Endless Embroidery Fan Pillow

This beautiful Fan Pillow uses built in designs on the BERNINA 830 from the Louisa Meyer Embroidery Collection. A magnificent jumbo hoop design serves as the focal point and Endless Embroidery techniques allow for clever placement of tassel embroidery accents.

Embroidered Hardanger Table Runner

This Embroidered Hardanger Table Runner looks like an antique heirloom, but you can make one of your own using a BERNINA 830 and a piece of plain linen! Plus, BERNINA Embroidery Software makes quick work of the layout.

Embroidered Argyle Book Cover

Create an argyle pattern with imported tapered and decorative stitches. Use Endless Embroidery to create a linear pattern accent or embroider as an all-over fabric book cover. The argyle pattern has wide appeal and can be used to create a gift for someone special!

Lovely Lingerie Bag - Part 2

This lovely lingerie bag is the perfect place to store all those "pretty little things." Part 1 of this lesson, found in BERNINA's Through the Needle magazine, Issue #32, provides instructions for creating the Jumbo Hoop design used for the body of the lingerie bag.

Endless Embroidered Pillowcase

BERNINA 820 - Stitch Embellished Clutch

Create a whimsical Clutch Purse as you experiment with the versatile BERNINA 820. Dabble in creating unique Stitch Recipes and experiment with the BERNINA Dual Feed and the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Plus, experience the flexibility of Total Stitch Control. This little clutch is a much fun to make as it is to carry!

Reeds and Grasses Table Set

Long embroidered bands of undulating reeds and grasses border a simple linen table runner. The Endless Embroidery and Fit to Hoop features of the BERNINA 830 make short work of sewing multiple designs, perfectly spaced in time-saving Mega Hoop Embroidery. Complete this decorating set with brightly edged cocktail napkins, adorned with a single sprig of embroidered fauna.

Stitch Embellished Pillows

These decorative pillows were created using the BERNINA 830 Sewing Machine along with a bit of ingenuity. Directions are included for the Square Tassel Pillow. Try these techniques on almost any type of project including jackets, table linens and quilts. The results are elegant yet fun to make!

Wedding Invitation - Embroidery Keepsake

Swiss Celebr-8-tions Pillow

Butterfly Garden Quilt

830 Endless Embroidery Design - Ode to Ireland Table Runner

Embroidered Silk Quilt - A Bernina 830 Sensation

830 Floral Wreath Wall Hanging

It's All About Tassels - 830 Stitch Recipe (video clip)

It's All About Tassels - 830 Stitch Recipe (instructions)

Easy, Breezy Summer Wrap - Embroidery on Fine Fabrics