Bernina Software Sampler
M&R Sewing and Vacuum
In the Wellington Square Shopping Center
6115 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719
(608)-278-4242 (800)338-4434
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6:00,Sat 9:30-4:00,Sun 10:00-4:00
In the Wellington Square Shopping Center
6115 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719
(608)-278-4242 (800)338-4434
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6:00,Sat 9:30-4:00,Sun 10:00-4:00
February 2012 - Software Sampler Class Supplies
" Laptop Computer with software installed.
" Version 6 software, preferred but not necessary. Designer Plus or Editor Plus.
" Version 5 software can be used.
" Dongle for Software
To complete the project we detail in class, (completed at home)
" Indygo Junction's Needle Felting Book, optional
" Wired Ribbon for Floral Design - 1/3 yard or more
" Decorative Thread for Quilting
" Bernina Couching Foot #43
" Yarn for Couching (ie… Oliver Twist)
" Felt - or similar heavyweight backing fabric for Needle Punching
" Roving or other Decorative Fibers to Punch into backing
" Needle Felting Attachment & Plate to fit your machine, special order from M&R Sewing
" Laptop Computer with software installed.
" Version 6 software, preferred but not necessary. Designer Plus or Editor Plus.
" Version 5 software can be used.
" Dongle for Software
To complete the project we detail in class, (completed at home)
" Indygo Junction's Needle Felting Book, optional
" Wired Ribbon for Floral Design - 1/3 yard or more
" Decorative Thread for Quilting
" Bernina Couching Foot #43
" Yarn for Couching (ie… Oliver Twist)
" Felt - or similar heavyweight backing fabric for Needle Punching
" Roving or other Decorative Fibers to Punch into backing
" Needle Felting Attachment & Plate to fit your machine, special order from M&R Sewing
January 28 : Digitizing Logos
Review the digitizing process of creating embroidery designs from graphics. Digitize the Version 6 Logo for a Notebook Cover and CD case to hold your 2012 CDs & Printed Software Lessons.
Review the digitizing process of creating embroidery designs from graphics. Digitize the Version 6 Logo for a Notebook Cover and CD case to hold your 2012 CDs & Printed Software Lessons.
February 25 : Embroider Texure
Digitize designs for needle punching, ribbon work and couching. Create beauiful modern desighns applicable to a variety of projects. Automate the needle punch process and embellish scarves, pillows bags, journal cover etc.
Digitize designs for needle punching, ribbon work and couching. Create beauiful modern desighns applicable to a variety of projects. Automate the needle punch process and embellish scarves, pillows bags, journal cover etc.
March 24 : Lettering Workshop
Build your lettering skills and explore new techniques. Use True Type fonts to customize your projects. Lettering techniques covered will include a variety of fill effects, outlining, echo, and appliqué.
Build your lettering skills and explore new techniques. Use True Type fonts to customize your projects. Lettering techniques covered will include a variety of fill effects, outlining, echo, and appliqué.
April 28 : Appliqué Workshop
Create beautifully embellished appliqué designs. Coordinate the appliqué with matching hemstitched trims and borders to complete the project. Create appliqué from a variety of methods, and apply a coordinating quick border with Spanish hemstitching.
Create beautifully embellished appliqué designs. Coordinate the appliqué with matching hemstitched trims and borders to complete the project. Create appliqué from a variety of methods, and apply a coordinating quick border with Spanish hemstitching.
May 19 : Create Hand Look Embroidery-Doodle Stitching
Create your own stitches to use in Embroidery Software and replicate the look of hand stitched embroidery. Great way to finish any handwork embroidery UFO's! Use cotton thread to embroider the hand look stitching on a fabric Bread Basket & Napkins, or select any of the other projects from this wonderful book.
Create your own stitches to use in Embroidery Software and replicate the look of hand stitched embroidery. Great way to finish any handwork embroidery UFO's! Use cotton thread to embroider the hand look stitching on a fabric Bread Basket & Napkins, or select any of the other projects from this wonderful book.
June 23 : Embroider a Button!
Design and produce your own custom covered buttons to use in projects, on garments, or as jewelry!
Embroider a ribbonwork design, and create small embroidery designs that stitch out successfully.
Digitize a ribbonwork design, and then cut it out - ready for a button - with the Cutwork Tool!
Design and produce your own custom covered buttons to use in projects, on garments, or as jewelry!
Embroider a ribbonwork design, and create small embroidery designs that stitch out successfully.
Digitize a ribbonwork design, and then cut it out - ready for a button - with the Cutwork Tool!
August 25: Mix It Up with Mixed Media
Learn to create beautiful line work to expand your design possibilities. Combine paint colors with your stitching. Turn Zentangle doodles into spectacular embroidery. Explore a variety of Mixed Media options and create a mixed media Sidekick Sling Bag or Alice Book Bag.
Learn to create beautiful line work to expand your design possibilities. Combine paint colors with your stitching. Turn Zentangle doodles into spectacular embroidery. Explore a variety of Mixed Media options and create a mixed media Sidekick Sling Bag or Alice Book Bag.
September 22 : Embroider on Photographs
Use transfer Photo techniques to transfer your photos to fabric and use your software to create breathtaking embellished "photo appliqué." Explore collage techniques, and use Corel PhotoPaint to apply photo effects. Then appliqué and create embroidered texture on your transferred photo.
Use transfer Photo techniques to transfer your photos to fabric and use your software to create breathtaking embellished "photo appliqué." Explore collage techniques, and use Corel PhotoPaint to apply photo effects. Then appliqué and create embroidered texture on your transferred photo.
October 27 : Embroidered Tile Technique
Create personalized embellished fabric using the pattern stitches in the software to create your own embroidered pattern tile designs. Work with placement of repeated designs and learn to import machine stitches as well as creating your own stitch patterns in the software.
Create personalized embellished fabric using the pattern stitches in the software to create your own embroidered pattern tile designs. Work with placement of repeated designs and learn to import machine stitches as well as creating your own stitch patterns in the software.
November 17 : Embroider a Clock!
Embroider a custom clock! This is a great gift idea for a business, a college student, a child's room, sports enthusiast, proud grandparent, etc. Import graphics or photos for the clock face background, then create the embroidered numbers and embellishment for the clock face.
Embroider a custom clock! This is a great gift idea for a business, a college student, a child's room, sports enthusiast, proud grandparent, etc. Import graphics or photos for the clock face background, then create the embroidered numbers and embellishment for the clock face.
Dates For Bernina Software Sampler 2012
February 25 : Embroider Texure
Digitize designs for needle punching, ribbon work and couching. Create beauiful modern desighns applicable to a variety of projects. Automate the needle punch process and embellish scarves, pillows bags, journal cover etc.
Digitize designs for needle punching, ribbon work and couching. Create beauiful modern desighns applicable to a variety of projects. Automate the needle punch process and embellish scarves, pillows bags, journal cover etc.