Basic Training in Software
Explore your creativity with these helpful resources about Embroidery software.
Toolbox Overview in Explorations Software
With the different levels of Explorations Embroidery Software, do you know what you have or what tools you could have? Download this overview of the tools available in each level of software. Find out what's in your creative toolbox!
Perfect Napkin Corners with Explorations Software
Embroider perfectly placed designs and lettering on napkins by creating your own placement lines with Explorations Embroidery Software. Add built-in designs from the software or use any design of your choosing.
Star Ornament with Explorations Software
Create this precious Star Ornament using a variety of tools available in Explorations Software. Gifts are quick and easy to design with Explorations Software!
Lettering Basics with Explorations Software
A simple gift becomes a memorable gift with the addition of lettering. Simple lettering becomes extraordinary lettering with the assistance of Explorations Software!
Articles Mode with Explorations Software
Embroidery is a fashionable way to personalize or alter the appearance of ready-to-wear or personally designed apparel. Explorations Software provides an opportunity to audition the embroidery embellishment before stitching. Projects can be created first using Articles Mode to fine tune the embroidery elements.
Cookie Cutter Fun with Explorations Software
Do you have designs in your embroidery library that have lost their luster? There is a way to repurpose these designs. Just use the Remove Overlaps and Cookie Cutter tools in Explorations Software to make changes to these designs and voila - you have a new design!
Creating Alignment Lines with Explorations Software
Explorations Software makes it easy to achieve perfectly positioned embroidery designs on all your projects! Learn to create Alignment Lines for success every time.
Cutwork with DesignerPlus Software
Use the tools in DesignerPlus Software to turn simple quilt stencil designs into elegant embroidery cutwork motifs! Cutwork embellishment can add a touch of old world sophistication to both apparel and home décor furnishings.
Multi-Hooping of Stipple Stitch with Explorations Software
Stipple Stitch is wonderful for quilt blocks, Christmas stockings and many other projects. It's easy to do with Explorations Software! With Multi-Hooping, learn to stipple areas larger than your embroidery hoop.
Monogram Coasters with DesignerPlus Software
Are you looking for a personalized wedding or hostess gift? The tools in DesignerPlus Software allow you to easily create interesting backgrounds, lettering and borders . . . perfect for designing unique Monogram Coasters.
Heart Quilt Square with Explorations Software
Create unique Line Quilt Designs with Explorations Software. The Layout Wheel and Cookie Cutter Tools allow you to design with ease! Enhance your quilting projects with charming designs like this Heart Quilt Design.
Mail-able Embroidered Postcard with DesignerPlus Software
Bring joy to a friend or family member with a special postcard embroidered by you! Creating these clever postcards is a snap in DesignerPlus Software.
Guest Towel with Pocket with Explorations Software
EXPLORE the possibilities of the Reshape Option in Explorations Software! This powerful editing tool expands your creative options. Learn to use the Reshape Option as you create a clever pocketed guest towel.
Embroidered Buttonholes with DesignerPlus Software - Video Clip
Adding embroidered elements to buttonholes is a great way to add interest to simple garments, to showcase special buttons or to create elegant heirloom beading. Watch this video clip to see how easy it is to create unique buttonholes with DesignerPlus Software.
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Patterns with DesignerPlus Software
Create your own unique Patterns, including blackwork, using DesignerPlus Software. Learn step-by-step how to create a pattern and stamp it up, plus how to add patterns and outlines. Delight in gorgeous designs you can create for embellishment!
Mirror Merge Tools with DesignerPlus Software - Video Clip
Create magical design combinations using the Mirror Merge, Wreath and Kaleidoscope Tools in DesignerPlus Software. Watch this video clip to see how these tools can take your creativity to a new level!
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Intertwined Circles with DesignerPlus Software
Engage the creative tools built into the DesignerPlus level of BERNINA Embroidery Software to create Intertwined Circles! These easy-to-use tools allow your creativity to soar!
Artistic Effects with DesignerPlus Software - Video Clip
You'll be amazed how easy it is to create stunning effect with DesignerPlus Software! Watch this video clip for an overview of the tools and download the step-by-step instructional lesson below.
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Artistic Effects with DesignerPlus Software
Built into the DesignerPlus level of BERNINA Embroidery Software are a number of Artistic Effects that result in stunning design texture and dimension. Experiment with the settings to create effects that are truly unique and fun to create!
Go Retro Pillow Topper
Explore the basics of the Wreath tool in the Bernina Designer Plus Embroidery Software. Create this fun and funky pillow embroidered with designs available through OESD Embroidery Take Out. Download the companion video lesson.
Go Retro Pillow Topper - Video Clip
Explore the basics of the Wreath tool in the Bernina Designer Plus Embroidery Software. Create this fun and funky pillow embroidered with designs available through OESD Embroidery Take Out. Download the companion instruction sheet.
Ambience Quilt with DesignerPlus Software
Create a beautiful embroidered quilt based on Jenny and Simon Haskins' book, Aquamarine Ambience. Advance your knowledge of DesignerPlus Software as you create five embroidered quilt blocks. Plus, learn a variety of embroidery and quilting techniques to complete this outstanding quilt. This zipped folder contains six lessons to step you through the complete project!
Digitizing 101
Turning artwork into stitches – digitizing – is a creative process that can be satisfying and rewarding. Explore the digitizing process in this 3-part series originally published in Issues 22, 23, & 24 of Through The Needle magazine. Remember, a good design starts long before the stitching process because good embroidery can never make up for bad digitizing.
