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Winter 2026 Software Retreat with Amanda and Teri
Friday, January 30 – Sunday February 1, 2026 via Zoom
Featuring BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer (& V8.)
12 classes, projects, Q&A, and meet and greets.
Stop Design Format Corruption / Loops and Fringe / Learn Linework 1 & 2 / A.I. for Embroidery 1 & 2 / Digitizing Cartoons Chibi with minimal jumps / In-the Hoop Boxy Pouch Chibi / Embossed 1 & 2 / Eyeglass Case 1 & 2 with scanned pattern, appliqué, pattern run cover stiches, quilting and lettering
No worries if you cannot make the live session - it’s recorded!
Download event flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $54
SUMMER 2024 RETREAT * STILL AVAILABLE *
Quilt As You Go - REVERSIBLE PLACEMAT
Two quilts in one! Quilt blocks are stitched through all layers. Create in the hoop quilting. Explore techniques to combine pre-quilted blocks.
In-The-Hoop Quilt Blocks - Crazy Stitching
Block piecing in the hoop, then import stitches from digital machine files into the software to create “tile style” blocks. Test layout in Quilter.
In-The-Hoop Quilt Blocks – Mylar Embroidery
In-The-Hoop Quilt Blocks – Mylar Embroidery
Show off an embroidery design in a block that includes piecing and quilting. Add mylar technique to an existing design.
JANUARY 2024 WINTER rETREAT * STILL AVAILABLE *
Cutwork Tool in BERNINA Embroidery Software
12 lessons using V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 software
Repeating issues to avoid / Appli-quilting with custom motif stitches / Welt Zippers / Monstera Madness stencil placemat / Mug Rugs with Pre-Cut shapes / Spirographs / Grid Quilts / The Merrow Stitch / Foundation paper piecing creations 1 & 2 / Create Cutwork Alphabet 1 & 2