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Bernina Software Club

Margee The Bernina Software Club is for owners of the Bernina Embroidery Software.

Digitizing techniques or special uses of the software are introduced each month.

  • Dates:
       Third Thursday of each month: January - May and September - November
  • Times:
       9:30 - 11:30 am
  • Cost:
       $50 per year if prepaid (Sept - May)
       $7 per month if paid on monthly basis.
  • Bring:
       Laptop computer with Bernina software installed
         Classes are taught on Version 6, but many techniques can still be done on V5.
       Computer power cords
       Mouse and mouse pad
       Dongle

Month2010 DatesTechnique/ProjectNotes
January Thursday
January 21
  I've Gone Crazy!
   Creating a Crazy Patch Heart
  • Techniques:
    • Simple Foundation Piecing in the hoop
    • Pattern Run
    • Crazy Patch embellishments
  • Project Idea: Heart Sachet or Pincushion
 
February Thursday
February 18
   Let's Wrap!
   Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas
  • Techniques:
    • Create Buttonholes: Use the Wreath and MIrror-Merge tools
    • Insert/Edit Designs
    • Create Satin Outlines to finish the outside of an embroidered object
  • Project Idea: Ribbon Wrap Buttons
 
March Thursday
March 18
   Do the Bunny Hop!
  • Techniques:
    • Textured Edge for furry bunny
    • Create the Mug Mat - - stitching it in the hoop
    • Partial Applique
    • Sculptured Fancy Fill
    • . . . . and more!
  • Project Idea: Bunny "Mug Mat"
 
April Thursday
April 15
  • Techniques:
    • Use the Monogram Program (for monograms : )!
    • Use Monogram program for quilt labels / other projects
  • Ideas:
    Unique items to monogram
    Hooping hard to Hoop items
 
May Thursday
May 20
To Be Decided - might be:
Using Portfolio
Using the Quilter Program (if the update is availavble by then)
Something else !?