Virtual: 2025 Bernina Software Building Blocks - Bev

These classes are virtual and will be on Zoom. They will be 2.5 hours in length and will be recorded (just in case you can't make a class or need to step away for a bit). The zoom link will be emailed to you before the class. 

Lesson 1, March 6, 10:00am – 12:30pm - Lettering

The 2025 session will begin with the basic building block of lettering. In Creator level, we will explore different ways to create Knock Down lettering. In DesignerPlus level, we will learn to create a personalized key fob using Artwork Canvas and explore other creative techniques with lettering.

Lesson 2, April 3, 10:00am – 12:30pm - Creative Photos

In Creator level, you will create a raw edge quilted design from a photo. In DesignerPlus, you will use the Quilter program to create a pixel quilt from a photo.

Lesson 3, June 5, 10:00am – 12:30pm - Editing

What’s all the fuss about formats? Why the format you choose makes a difference in your editing results.

Lesson 4, August 7, 10:00am – 12:30pm - Digitizing

In Creator level, you will learn how to create an edge-to-edge quilting design using the digitizing tools. In DesignerPlus, you will use Artwork Canvas to create quilting block designs.

Lesson 5, October 2, 10:00am – 12:30pm - Creative Tools

In Creator level, you will learn how to create designs for use with the Needle punch accessory and Couching Foot # 43. In DesignerPlus, you will create designs for these accessories to embroider. 

Lesson 6, December 4, 10:00am – 12:30pm -Settings

This lesson will cover the things we rarely talk about. Let’s learn about underlay, pull compensation, jump stitches, starts and stops, and settings for creating designs for different fabrics.