Projects
As an entry level sewer or expert stitcher, you're sure to find something here to inspire you! A wide range of projects are offered - from garments to home decorating to quilting and beyond!
Crazy Patches Pillow
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, create your own fantasy fabrics by combining sparkly, shiny and sheer fabrics with colorful yarns, button and beads to make a unique crazy patch pillow.
Coil Couture
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, create one-of-a-kind purses using cloth clothesline rope as the foundation. Sewing these purses is a breeze with Double Cord Foot #59.
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Serge It Once, Serge It Twice
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, create a classic linen camisole made more interesting with the addition of embroidery and decorative serger accents. Push the creative limits of your serger with unique serger stitch applications often found on high-end ready-to-wear.
Lollipop Garden Wall Hanging
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, this charming garden quilt features lollipop-style flowers that have been appliquéd using a variety of decorative stitches.
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Swiss Celebr-8-tions Pillow
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, experience the many unique features of the BERNINA 830 as you create an elegant "sampler" pillow. Learn a variety of techniques including Connecting Stitches, Balance Bonus, Quilting in the Hoop, Automatic Tapering, Free Motion Stitching, Buttonholes and more!
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Embroidered Wall Flowers
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, create this appliquéd design that fit the pieces of the quilt using just one design in DesignerPlus Software. This design was originally featured in issue #25 of Through The Needle magazine.
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Ties That Bind
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, is the versatile Bias Binder #84 accessory. The Binder has many uses… Of course, it can be used to finish the edges of quilts, garments and accessories, but it does so much more! Ties That Bind shows you more!!! This entry will take you to the actual project under our Make It! section.
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Ready to Ruffle
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, the Ruffler #86 is great for creating long lengths of gathered and pleated fabric for garment and home decorating projects. Learn tips for using this time-saving accessory! This entry will take you to the actual project under our Make It! section.
Quilting In The Hoop
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, using an embroidery system for quilting opens up creative possibilities for today's quilter. From continuous line designs to elaborate crazy patchwork to decorative bobbinwork, the embroidery system can add a unique artistic flair to your quilting projects.
Fancy Pocket Purse
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, this wearable art purse uses decorative stitching and couched cords to create a rich and complex focal point on the purse flap . . . a perfect canvas for creative embellishment!
Quilt of Stitches
The quilt makes a perfect gift for almost anyone - a cozy quilt for keeping warm on cool nights. Great for TV watching or taking quick naps, this colorful throw uses decorative stitches to coordinate a solid fabric with a print.
Waiting for Sunset Quilt
As seen on The Quilt Show.com, this colorful quilt features machine embroidered appliqué and quilting-in-the-hoop techniques. This project was originally published in issue #23 of Through The Needle magazine.
Shakespeare in the Park Quilt
Big blocks needn't be boring! Created with Benartex's City Blooms Collection, this oh-so-cool quilt reflects an urban look that truly bursts with color and texture! It's chic, yet easy-to-make!
Boo Boo Bunny
Create an adorable child's icepack utilizing Explorations Embroidery Software. This cute little embroidered bunny icepack holds a few ice cubes-perfect for healing boo-boos!
Pheasant Run Denim Skirt
Hours to complete: approximately 4+ Hours
Do you enjoy embroidering and sewing garments? If so, you'll love this skirt project created from the My Label™ software and one of BERNINA's latest design collections, Silk Road Elegance.
Reversible Bibs
Hours to complete: approximately 2 hours
The colorful bibs embellished with embroidery are a snap to make using the BERNINA® Binder Attachment #84 to finish the edges and make the ties in one easy step.
Monogrammed Dresser Scarf
Hours to complete: approximately 4+ hours
Create a beautiful monogrammed dresser scarf by combining traditional heirloom techniques with today's embroidery technology.
Little Boy Blue
Hours to complete: approximately 4 hours
Create this fun and unique bubble for that special little boy! Incorporate traditional heirloom techniques such as decorative feather stitching, fagotting and creating perfectly matched piping into the perfect outfit. Your "Little Boy Blue" will be sure to be the best dressed!
Punchy Pincushion
Hours to complete: approximately 2 hours
This project is related to the Stitch Recipe, "Punchy Stitches". In this stitch recipe, fun fabric was created using wool fabrics and fibers, the Needle Punch Accessory set and decorative stitches. The "Punchy Pincushion" is constructed from the stitch recipe fabric.
BERNINA Blossoms
Hours to complete: approximately 4+ hours
This bouquet of blue blossoms from Becky Goldsmith is appliquéd and quilted using freemotion stitching techniques.
All About Lilies Tablecloth
Hours to complete: approximately 2 hours (plus embroidery)
As mentioned in Through the Needle, Issue 21, explore the embroidery creation possibilities with the BERNINA Border Embroidery set and your favorite embroidery machine. Using a "blank" tablecloth and your favorite thread colors, customize and easily create a unique embroidered border.
Confetti Vest
Hours to complete: approximately 2 hours
Needle-felting is popular with yarn and fiber enthusiasts, who use a single barbed needle to tangle and felt fibers by hand. You can achieve the same effect, embellishing a purchased wool vest in a fraction of the time using your BERNINA sewing machine!
Swirls of Color Jacket
Hours to complete: approximately 2 hours (plus embroidery)
Combine the new Freemotion Couching Foot 43 with embroidered outline quilting designs and create striking designs to embellish a variety of projects. Use Foot 43 instead of the usual embroidery foot (15 or 26) and couch during the embroidery process - it's a one-step wonder!
Fancywork Handkerchief
Hours to complete: approximately 3 hours
This beautiful hanky will become an heirloom to carry at weddings and hand down to future generations. Drawn thread work combined with wing needle stitching add an "antique" look to a simple square of pristine linen.
Cowhide 4-Patch Pillow
Hours to complete: approximately 4 hours (plus embroidery)
Using 2 colors of leather to make a four-patch square adds interest to this simple pillow embellished with embroidery. This pillow is a companion to one featured in Issue 17 of Through the Needle magazine.
activa ART 230
Create your own art using any BERNINA® sewing machine, even the activa models. Look for step-by-step directions for a companion art piece made with the activa 210 model in Through The Needle magazine, Issue 23. Remember, these fun pieces can be created using any BERNINA® sewing machine!
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