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Mirror, Mirror...Mirror, Mirror...Crewel embroidery is a formof stitching with a colorfulhistory. Rather than relyingon even weave fabric, the designs
At participating dealersThere’s a curious new arrival in Bernina’s ever-growing garden of embroidery cards — Iris Lee’s Crewel Florals. Nowhe
One of the extraordinary things I learned about dollswhen I first began to make them is that they have a“voice” – my voice of course – but none the le
11Susan Beck and Jo Leichte atBERNINA®of America figuredout what those tools were intend-ed to help the sewer accomplish.Then we told Sophie – through
BERNINA®SUPPLIES:• BERNINA®Ironing System• artista 180E• artista Editor Embroidery Software• Edgestitch Foot #10/10C• Embroidery Foot #15• Button Sew-
Some products are just too good to be kept a secret. One suchnotion is the Teflon®Pressing Sheet. Invented by a chef formaking the perfect folded omel
When Jennie Rayment was asked for afew tips on successful fabric manip-ulation, she replied...First, learn to love your sewing machine – it isa girl’s
JACKETFor more details on making this jacket, visit the BERNINA®website at www.berninausa.comGo to Sewing Studio>Free Projects.This jacket combines
It’s amazing how much of our “stitching” thesedays is done without a needle and thread. As newproducts have been developed, we have replacedsome of th
PORTRAITof theARTISTwith herBERNINA©2002 Bernina of America • Visit www.berninausa.com for a dealer near you.“Creativity is aboutbreaking the rules...
Pattern OutlinesBY MARLENE BRYANT & JILL DANKLEFSEN18The 175 options of preprogrammed Pattern Outlines are avail-able on any level of artista soft
tipThe stitched “backdrop” of this embroidered sunflowerappears to be stitched with a sewing machine – but look atthe design closely. It was created u
ProfessionalProfileProfessionalProfileEducation Editor, BERNINA®of AmericaWHAT IS YOUR JOB?I work at BERNINA®of America in Aurora, IL, creating print
PORTRAITof theARTISTwith herBERNINA“I create what’s in myheart...That’s what makes me the happiest.”Hollis Chatelain – textile artist,photographer“T
WHO WE ARE...Get to know the excellentstaff that contributes tips,project ideas and storiesto Through the Needle.Page 2BERNINA®NEWSThe latest and grea
Currently in a garment and small quilt phase,Jo is constantly on the lookout for quick, sim-ple projects to share with beginning seamsters.As Editor f
There’s always something happening at BERNINA®but thisspring is busier than ever! Along with the premier issue ournew Through the Needle magazine, we
BY JILL DANKLEFSENGive your fabric a makeover!Take “plain” fabrics anddress them up using prettythreads and decorative stitches. Have fun withseveral
specialty threads much more of a challengethan it needs to be! Don’t forget to clean andoil the machine regularly as well. A well-lubricated hook is a
This is a fun, creative way to use the HalfPattern Function. Essentially, this functionallows you to “re-arrange” the order inwhich the stitch is sewn
Quilt with a serger?“Why?”, you ask. Ofcourse sergers are widelyused little workhorses for won-derful rolled hems, flexible knitseams and sturdy const
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