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Expand your creative options using the decorative
stitches of your machine. Make unique combinations
to create embellishments for any project!
These BERNINA Stitch Recipes originally appeared
as articles in various issues of Through the Needle
magazine. Although the articles may reference retired
machine models and specific stitch numbers, most of the
stitches shown are available on current machines. There
is a graphic stitch index in the back of most BERNINA
machine manuals to help you find the same or similar
stitches when creating your own stitch recipes.
References to websites within this document are out
of date and cannot be guaranteed operational.
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DOUBLE DIAMONDS
RUNNING AWAY
This design works well on wide wale corduroy. The wales of the
corduroy are used as stitching guidelines.
• Insert a 2.5mm or 3.0mm double needle.
• Thread the machine using a combination of threads in contrasting
colors or perhaps in shades of the same color. Use both the horizontal and vertical spool pins.
• Select a preprogrammed smocking stitch (shown is #710 of the
artista 180)
• Use the programmed stitch settings for Stitch Length.
• Adjust stitch width by engaging the Double Needle Limitation
function. Touch the function until it reads “3”.
• Reduce needle tension if needed. Sew a test to determine the
proper adjustment.
• A light-weight tear-away stabilizer may be necessary in addition
to the interfacing.
Since there are no “official” rules for embellishing;
don’t worry if the “Zigs” don’t match up with the
Zags” in a neighboring row. Just sew! Stagger the
rows as you stitch.
ding color
is perfect for adool flannel.
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itch, Stitch Lengy suggestions;
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#44
• Select Stitch 6mm. These settings are sim
Stitch Width - ent to find a look you like.
play and experim
ge the Needle
the fabric; engads of the rows.
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fo
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en
• Stitch back an tion for easy pivoting at the
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Stop Down func
r the decorativ
as necessary fo
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to
• Reduce the
threads used.
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g different colo
this stitch usin
of
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ss
pa
le
Sew multip
teresting look.
thread for an in
This is a fun, creative way to use the Half
Pattern Function. Essentially, this function
allows you to “re-arrange” the order in
which the stitch is sewn!
• Select Stitch #414 (satin stitched scallop).
• Engage Needle Stop Down.
• Engage the Half Pattern function.
• Begin sewing; the machine will automatically stop sewing after sewing half of the
stitch pattern.
• Pivot 90° as shown.
• Continue to sew and pivot to create a diagonal row of stitching.
BROKEN SCALLOPS
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• Select Stitch
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st
is
en
1” to op
ion on th
• Adjust the tens al “mem” button; touch “mem
tern
ory 6 times.
• Touch the ex
of
01 into the mem
the beginning
• Enter Stitch #4 Begin function to go back to
ttern
• Touch the Pa
the memory.
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ts to each of th
.
tion adjustmen
• Touch “edit”
si
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• Make the follo
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patterns.
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- Pattern 1 - Fa
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- Pattern 3 - 2
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needle position
- Pattern 4 - Fa
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to
sition
ts
do
2
center needle po
- Pattern 5
to the right of
ts
do
2
6
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- Patt
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to close the win nation.
• Touch “edit”
bi
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plaid
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th
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g the lines of a
• Touch “store
ated pattern alon
ul
ip
an
m
is
th
• Sew rows of
fabric.
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For more
stitch recipes,
go to
www.berninausa.com
>Sewing Studio
>Sew A Stitch
Through the Needle
Cook up a new recipe for embellishment using the decorative stitches
of your BERNINA® sewing machine. Try new combinations, different
directions, overlapping patterns, and unusual thread choices to get
beautiful embroidery looks using decorative stitches.
Sew many stitches, sew little time...
Spring Flowers
1. Open an em
pty Memory
bank
2. Program th
e following:
• Stitch #351
• Mirror Imag
e Stitch #351
• Stitch #655
3. Stitch the m
emory combin
ation first
4. Add Stitch
#4
mirror image 36 as a “scallop” frame o
n each side, u
as needed
sing
5. Add Stitch
#3
mirror image 07 to the outside edge of
Stitch #436, u
as needed.
sing
THREAD SE
LECTIONS
• Pink varieg
ated – Oliver
Tw
• Green meta
llic – YLI Re ist
flections
• Pink flowers
– Rayon
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Through the Needle
“Chic” Chambray
This combination is nothing more
than a “Stacked Stitches” exercise –
sewing rows of stitches next to
each other. Sew the rows on a lightweight chambray to dress up the
denim look and add style to casual
clothing.
Stitching Tips
• Use Clear Foot #34C for the
best visibility.
Cook up a new recipe for embellishment using the decorative
stitches of your BERNINA® sewing machine. Try new combinations, different directions, overlapping patterns, and
unusual thread choices to get beautiful embroidery looks
using decorative stitches.
• Use the Pattern End button on
the head frame to finish a pattern
completely. With the needle in the
fabric, pivot and sew back, matching pattern.
• Sew at a consistent speed.
• Add a finishing touch to stitches
by sewing beads in place.
Sew many stitches, sew little time...
Supplies:
• artista 20
0
“Chic” Chambr
ay
10th
8th
6th
4th
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
7th
9th
• Embroide
ry Needle
• Assorted
Threads (Y
LI Quilting
Threads &
Mettler 30
/2 M
Embroidery
thread #88 achine
9 used in
sample)
Stitch Stitch
Stitch Stitch
Stitch Stitch
660 353
Stitch Stitch
148 353
Stitch Stitch
451 451
353 148
353 660
The stitch co
mbination is
sewn startin
out to the ed
g from the
ges. Stitch a
center and w
s shown abo
and engagin
ve using pre
orking
g Mirror Ima
programme
ge as neede
d
settings
d.
Want to learn more?
Check out the artista 200 link on our website: www.berninausa.com for more stitch recipes!
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Through the Needle
FLOWERS & LACE
DIRECTIONS:
• Fold firmly starched fabric down the
center to form a crease.
• Open folded fabric; place under
presser foot.
• Select floral stitch #655 and
sew the length of the fabric
using the crease as a guide.
BY DEBRA BOHN
Cook up a new recipe for embellishment using the
decorative stitches of your BERNINA® sewing
machine. Try new combinations, different directions, overlapping patterns, and unusual thread
choices to get beautiful embroidery looks using
decorative stitches.
Sew many stitches, sew little time...
SUPPLIES
:
•
• Select decorative stitch
#657; alter stitch width to
6mm. Sew along each side of
previous stitching, using the
left front of the foot as a
guide.
• Insert Wing needle and select
entredeux stitch #701. Sew
along each side of the previous stitching, using the left
outer edge of the foot as a
guide (foot should rest on the
right side of stitch #655).
• Sew next to stitch #701
using floral stitch #747 on
both sides.
FLOWERS &
LACE
artista Sew
ing Compute
• Cotton, lin
r
en, or Swis
s batiste
• Spray sta
rch
• OESD Soft
Touch Tear
-Away
stabilizer
• Bobbin th
read
• Isacord e
mbroidery
thread
• #75/11
Embroidery
needles
• #120 W
ing needle
• Reverse P
attern Foot
#1/1C
Use this Stitc
h Recipe to
m
blouse, or th
e border of a ake your own insertion fo
pillowcase. T
r a baby bon
looking when
his stitch is v
net, a
sewn tone-o
ery delicate
n-tone.
and soft-
Want to learn more?
Check out the artista 200 link on our website: www.berninausa.com for more stitch recipes!
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Through the Needle
BY JILL DANKLEFSON
Cook up a new
recipe for
embellishment
using the
decorative stitches
of your
BERNINA® sewing
machine.
Try new
combinations,
different directions,
overlapping
patterns, and
unusual thread
choices to get
beautiful
embroidery looks
using decorative
stitches.
Sew many stitches,
sew little time...
DIRECTIONAL EDGING
(Note: stitch #451 is available only on
the artista 200)
Large scallop #451 or #428 + Vertical
Mirror Image
Securing function
Directional #39, direction 2
Securing function
Large scallop #451 or #428 + Vertical
Mirror Image
Securing function
Directional #39, direction 2
Large scallop #451 or #428 + Vertical
Mirror Image
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SCALLOPED
FLORAL EDGINGS
Program the following stitches and functions:
CENTER MOTIF
• Floral #127 + Horizontal Mirror Image
• Floral #127 + Vertical & Horizontal Mirror Imag
e
• Floral #127 + Vertical Mirror Image
• “Loop” #657 + Vertical Mirror Image
INNER BORDER
• “offset triangles” #341, SL* = 4.0mm,
SW* = 2.5mm, NP* = far left
Securing function
Directional #39, direction 14
Large scallop #451 or #428 + Vertical
Mirror Image
Securing function
Directional #39, direction 14
Large scallop #451 or #428 + Vertical
Mirror Image
Note: Remember that the artista 200
allows you to Mirror Image an entire stitch
combination. When stitching the second
scalloped border, simply engage the
Vertical Mirror Image function from the
Multifunction window.
WANT TO
LEARN
MORE?
For more Stitch Recipes,
including variations
on the Scalloped Floral Edging
for the virtuosa 153
and artista 165, visit the
Sewing Studio at:
www.berninausa.com
Through the Needle
Cook up a new
recipe for
embellishment
using the
decorative stitches
of your
BERNINA® sewing
machine.
Try new
combinations,
different directions,
overlapping
patterns, and
unusual thread
choices to get
beautiful
embroidery looks
using decorative
stitches.
Sew many stitches,
sew little time...
artista 185 & 200
Line 1:
Stitch 150, default settings
Line 2:
Stitch 332, feather stitch, SW=4.6, SL=2.6,
Mirror Image Horizontal
Line 3:
Stitch 332, feather stitch, SW=4.6, SL=2.6
Line 4:
Stitch 332, feather stitch, SW=4.6, SL=2.6,
Mirror Image Horizontal
WALLPAPER STITCHES
SPACE AS DESIRED
Line 5:
Stitch 657, default settings
Stitch 6, triple straight stitch, over the center of 657
Line 6:
Stitch 826
Line 7:
Stitch 657, default settings
Stitch 6, triple straight stitch, over the center of 657
REPEAT as desired.
WALLPAPER STITCHES
®
5mm BERNINA Sewing Machines
Line 1:
Blanket stitch, Mirrored
Line 2:
Open flower stitch
Line 3:
Blanket stitch
SPACE AS DESIRED
Line 4:
Feather stitch
Line 5:
Triple straight stitch
Line 6:
Small floral stitch
Line 7:
Triple straight stitch
Line 8:
Feather stitch
REPEAT as desired.
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WANT TO
LEARN
MORE?
For more Stitch Recipes,
including variations
on the Scalloped Floral Edging
for the virtuosa 153
and artista 165, visit the
Sewing Studio at:
www.berninausa.com
Through the Needle
Cook up a new
recipe for
embellishment
using the
decorative stitches
of your
BERNINA® sewing
machine.
Try new
combinations,
different directions,
overlapping
patterns, and
unusual thread
choices to get
beautiful
embroidery looks
using decorative
stitches.
Tear Drop Tassel
(Refer to software manual for specific directions on creatin
g
pattern run outlines.)
artista Embroidery
Software Version
CENTER MOTIF
• heirloom menu, stitch #728
• heirloom menu, stitch #728 + Mirror Image
INNER BORDER
• np004a menu, stitch #A200150
• np004a menu, stitch #A200150 + Mirror Image
OUTER BORDER
• Home Dec menu, stitch #a408
• Home Dec menu, stitch # a408+ Mirror Image
Sew many stitches,
sew little time...
Sewing Machine
Version
set at 3/4
Notes: Engage Motor Speed function before stitching;
are not
speed. Substitute similarly shaped stitches if these
ne.
machi
available on your
CENTER MOTIF
• artista stitch #728
n
• artista stitch #728 + Mirror Image. Engage the Patter
align
row;
d
Begin function before stitching the secon
stitch “baselines” so that satin stitch areas meet to form
diamonds along the center line
INNER BORDER
• artista stitch #150
• artista stitch #150 + Mirror Image. Engage Pattern
Begin to align rows of stitching
OUTER BORDER
• artista stitch #746
• artista stitch #746 + Mirror Image; engage Pattern
Begin to align rows
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WANT TO
LEARN
MORE?
For more Stitch Recipes,
visit the Sewing Studio at:
www.berninausa.com
ISSUE 8
Cook up a new
recipe for embellishment
using the decorative
stitches of your BERNINA®
sewing machine.
Try new combinations,
different directions,
overlapping patterns,
and unusual thread
choices to get beautiful
embroidery looks using
decorative stitches.
Show your patriotic spirit with a
fun and simple stitch recipe!
Sew many stitches,
sew little time...
Stars & Stripes
Begin by planning your row spacing. The rows in the
sample are approximately 1/2”
apart, with 9mm wide stitches. If your stitches are 5mm
wide, you may want to place
your rows closer together.
Choose thread according to the desired final appearance:
for a matte finish use cotton
threads such as the red 30 wt. cotton and subtly varieg
ated blue Oliver Twist shown in
the sample; for a shiny finish use 30 wt rayon or polyes
ter embroidery threads.
Needle – Use a size 90/14 machine embroidery needle.
Create the following stitch combination using the MEMO
RY feature of your machine:
Stitch 906 (star)
Default setting
(Note: Numbers listed are
Stitch 417 (satin chevron)
Default setting
artista stitch numbers,
Stitch 906 (star)
Mirror Image
look for similar stitches
Stitch 417 (satin chevron)
Mirror Image
on your machine.)
Save this combination. Using blue thread, stitch every
other line, staggering the
starting point of each row to create more visual interest.
To create the red stripes, select Stitch 414 (satin wave)
. If your machine has a Pattern
Extend feature, lengthen the pattern to your personal
liking. Stitch every other row
(between the blue stripes), again staggering the starting
point of each row.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
For more Stitch Recipes, visit the Sewing Studio at: www.berninausa.com
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ISSUE 13
The stitch numbers referenced in this article are listed
below with the appropriate current model of BERNINA®
machines. If using another model, look for the same or
similar stitch patterns on your machine.
Basic Blossoms
artista machines – Stitch 129 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
Bouquet Of
Buttons
BY JILL DANKLEFSEN
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 83
Diamond Stars
artista machines – Stitch 639 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 138, aurora 430 – Stitch 109
A Button Garden
artista machines – Stitch 122 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 79, aurora 430 – Stitch 39
activa 240 – Stitch 34, activa 230 PE – Stitch 37
artista machines – Stitch 427 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 113, aurora 430 – Stitch 87
activa 240 – Stitch 63, activa 230 PE – Stitch 53
artista machines – Stitch 633 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
Create fun stitch combinations,
then accent the stitching with
additional “findings” such as beads
and/or buttons. Button “findings”
come in many different styles and
types; the recipes shown here
include buttons from Just Another
Button Company.
Use Button Sew-on Foot #18 to
attach the buttons. Note: These
buttons do not have traditional
spacing between the holes, so
test the stitch width using the
handwheel, then adjust
the width as needed.
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 135, aurora 430 – Stitch 106
artista machines – Stitch 732 [Preprogrammed on 200,
CPS* for other artista machines]
virtuosa machines (150, 153, 155, 160) Found in CPS*
aurora 440 – Stitch 171, aurora 430 – Stitch 141
activa 240 – Stitch 93
*CPS = Customized Pattern Selection and refers to software
that allows the user to exchange the preprogrammed stitches
of the machine with additional choices.
For more information
on the buttons shown in
this article, go to
www.justanotherbutton
company.com
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THROUGH THE NEEDLE
Basic Blossoms
basic
autiful row of
be
a
e
ak
m
h
leaf stitc
and a simple
Floral buttons
blossoms.
Supplies:
oidery thread
• Green embr
stabilizer
ght tear-away
ei
w
ht
lig
D
S
E
•O
ttons
• “Blossom” bu
ch buttons
thread to atta
g
in
at
in
rd
oo
•C
0/20C
oidery Foot #2
• Open Embr
8
-On Foot #1
• Button Sew
n here.
f pattern show
ea
l/l
ra
Instructions:
flo
ntinuous
e
th
h a row of co
itch such as
itc
st
st
,
a
C
t
20
ec
0/
el
S
1.
Foot #2
n Embroidery
2. Using Ope
places to
sired.
in appropriate
ns
tto
bu
pattern as de
ch
Sew-On
e, atta
ad and Button
ng is complet
re
hi
th
itc
g
st
tin
r
na
fte
di
A
3.
coor
design using
complete the
Foot #18.
Diamond Star
s
Create simple
frame shapes
to showcase
The recipe sh
a row of colorf
own here has
ul buttons.
two rows of st
linked diamon
itching that fo
ds.
rm a line of
Supplies:
• Embroidery
thread
• OESD lightw
eight tear-aw
ay stabilizer
• “Star” buttons
• Coordinatin
g thread to at
tach buttons
• Clear Foot #3
4/34C
• Button Sew
-On Foot #18
Instructions:
1. Engage Nee
dle Stop dow
n; attach Clear
2. Sew one ro
Foot #34/34C
w of stitching
.
; engage the
function to pe
Single Pattern
rfectly finish th
or
Pattern End
e first row of
3. The needle
stitching.
is already in th
e fabric so sim
to the beginn
ply pivot 180˚
ing point, form
and sew back
ing a row of di
4. Position an
amonds.
d attach butto
ns as shown.
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ISSUE 13
en
A Button Gard
lor recipe
resting two-co
te
in
is
th
e
et
corative
ns to compl
d couched de
an
ng
hi
Use floral butto
itc
st
eight rows of
composed of
s.
thread accent
t threads
heavier weigh
se
U
.
ad
Supplies:
re
th
mbroidery
embroidery
Mercerized E
r
tle
et
• Two colors of
M
as
Oliver Twist
eight) such
threads. The
n
to
(at least 30 w
ot
C
t
is
threads in
R Oliver Tw
e variegated
ar
ey
thread 30/2 O
th
as
ce
pecially ni
threads are es
ns.
autiful coloratio
a variety of be
abilizer
st
ay
w
t tear-a
gh
ei
w
ht
lig
D
S
• OE
ns
buttons
• “Flower” butto
C
read to attach
th
g
in
ry Foot #20/20
at
in
rd
• Coo
pen Embroide
O
or
C
34
4/
• Clear Foot #3
dery Foot #39
• Clear Embroi
-On Foot #18
• Button Sew
rative cord
• Narrow deco
t thread
• Monofilamen
A Button Gard
en cont.
1. Select and
sew stitches
as shown in th
Clear Foot #3
e order indica
4/34C (for ou
ted; use either
tline stitch pa
Embroidery F
tterns) or Ope
oot #20/20C
n
(for satin stitc
h motifs).
2. Sew the fir
st row as indi
cated, sewing
desired.
down the fabr
ic to the leng
th
3. Engage the
Single Pattern
or Pattern End
row of stitching
to perfectly fin
.
ish first
4. Pivot 180˚,
aligning the pr
esser foot ne
to create the
xt to the first
leaf center.
row of stitching
5. Frame the
leaves with ad
ditional rows
of stitching as
shown.
6. Add couche
d decorative
thread/cord be
Embroidery F
tween rows 3/
oot #39, thread
5 and 6/4 for
ing the decora
foot. Stitch ov
additional deta
tive thread/cor
er the thread/c
il. Use Clear
d through the
ord using mon
hole in the fron
of
ila
m
en
t
th
read and a na
7. Position an
t of the
d attach butto
rrow zigzag st
ns as shown.
itch.
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THROUGH THE NEEDLE
BY JILL DANKLEFSEN
This decorative border, that can also be used as an
insertion design, was created to enhance Benartex
fabrics from the Marleigh collection. The centerpiece
of the border begins with one stitch pattern that is
manipulated by pivoting and stitching a single pattern.
Note: For another variation of this stitch recipe, see
the Marleigh Medley Pillow on pages 4-7.
SUPPLIES
• Thread – Oliver Twist
• Needle – 80/12 Topstitching
• Linen or linen blend fabric
• Interfacing – Armo® Weft by
HTC
• OESD lightweight tear-away
stabilizer
• Beads – Bead Gravy or On the
Surface Little Charmers
• Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C
• Clear Foot #34/34C
• Patchwork Foot #37 or
Patchwork Foot with Guide #57
S
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ending p
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• Se
owing
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• Engag :
functions Repeat
- Pattern
1x (single
pattern)
Stop
3
peed
1
- Needle
/2 to /4 s
–
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g
n
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to a slow
tor speed
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th
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stops. W , use the
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The stitch numbers listed are for the artista models of
BERNINA® machines. If using another current
BERNINA® model, consult the new Stitch Conversion Chart
available at www.berninausa.com. Go to Sewing Studio >
Basic Training > Stitch Conversion Chart.
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By Jill Danklefsen
The tradition of the Entredeux stitch is an important part of the BERNINA®
heritage as the founder of the company, Karl Friedrich Gegauf, invented the first
Hemstitching machine in 1893. Combine simple piecing, appliqué and a wing
needle with the Entredeux stitch to create a recipe that can be applied to
many projects including home decorating
projects, garments, craft items, and quilts.
ELEGANT TR
ADITION
Directions
1. Cut strips as
shown in the
diagram (cut w
2. Sew strips
idth is indicate
together using
d, length will be
an
80/12 Microte
3. Place strip
as desired).
x, Patchwork
section on top
Foot #37 and
of
“b
ac
kground” fabr
using tempora
¼
” seams.
ic (linen used
ry spray adhe
in the sample)
sive.
4. Stitch in plac
. Pin or secure
e along the se
in place
ams and oute
#20/20C. Mov
r
ed
ges using a B
e the needle po
lanket stitch an
sition to far rig
along the seam
d Open Embr
ht and place th
. The blanket
oidery Foot
e inside edge
stitching will be
of
the right toe of
in the perfect
the foot
place!
Supplies
• Background fabric (at least 8” wide)
as desired (natural linen was used
for sample). Note: When working
with a Wing needle, select a
natural fiber fabric for best results.
• Fabric strips – “In the Manor”
collection by Kaye England for
Benartex
• OESD Light Weight Tear-Away
stabilizer
• Mettler Poly Sheen Multi –
Color #9934
5. Frame the
piecework with
• Mettler 50/3 Silk Finish cotton
decorative stitc
a. Attach
hes using the
Clear Embroide
width of the pr
thread for piecing and blanket
ry Foot #39/39
b. Select
esser foot for
C
.
a decorative st
spacing.
stitching
itch as shown
or as desired.
• Patchwork Foot #37
• Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C
• Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C
• 80/12 Microtex needle
tive stitch.
• 100/16 Wing needle
ort the decora
pp
su
to
ea
ar
Sheen Multi.
e stitching
underneath th
ith Mettler Poly
er
w
iliz
ne
ab
hi
st
ac
e
m
ac
ad
c. Pl
g needle; thre
e 100/16 Win
itch; stitch
d. Insert th
e Entredeux st
h.
th
itc
th
st
ea
rn
ux
de
de
er un
the Entre
ay need stabiliz
e. Select
abilizer.
e fabric, you m
th
sewn using st
on
r
ng
tte
di
be
en
s
ok
lo
ic
br
f. Dep
fa
ur
termine if yo
samples to de
itch
Entredeux st
Stitch
ative Stitch
or
ec
D
#701
Blanket Stitch
el
03
od
#4
/M
ne
hi
Mac
#147
#329
odels
#91
ALL artista m
#118
#45
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8
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#6
44
ra
auro
#76
#50
#50
aurora 430
#59
#41
3
#4
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#41
#25
#30
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to
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activa 220
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cu
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fo
rs
of stitch numbe
mplete listing
ining
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udio > basic tra
m > sewing st
co
a.
For a project made
us
na
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er
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with a variation of
this Stitch Recipe,
see the Serpentine
Table Runner on
page 34.
Beaded Garden Flowers
SUPPLIES
• Linen/cotton fabric
• Armo® Weft fusible interfacingg
• OESD Lightweight Tear-Away
stabilizer
• Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C
39C
• 80/12 Microtex Sharp needlee
• 30 weight thread – rayon or
cotton (rayon was used in the
he
sample shown)
• Washout marking pen
• Elegance Beads collectionss
in Yellow, Purple, and Rosee
colorations
• On the Surface – Little
Charmers Fancy Beads
• Hand sewing needle
BY JILL DANKLEFSEN
C t d on th
Created
the aurora A
Anniversary
i
machine,
hi
this
thi stitch
tit h recipe
i
features the 9mm stitching capability of this machine as
well as one of the new cross stitch patterns, Stitch #59. This
machine is just perfect for decorative stitch combinations!
Beaded Garde
n Flowers
PREPARING TH
E FABRIC
Fuse interfacing
to the wrong side
of fabric; place a
stabilizer behind
layer of OESD Ligh
the fabric.
tweight Tear-away
Mark fabric with
a center stitching
line and “start to
where the first ro
stitch” line. The ce
w of stitching will
nter line indicates
be and the horizon
each row.
tal line indicates
the beginning of
CREATING THE
CENTER STITCH
COMBINATION
1. On the aurora
Anniversary Editi
on, access the m
2. Access stitch #1
emory by pressin
01 and press mem
g the mem button.
to enter the sti
3. Access stitch #1
tch in memory.
01 again and enga
ge the Left/Right
Mirror Image func
Your combination
tion; touch mem
is complete. (If yo
.
u
ar
e using a different
owner’s manual fo
r the proper Stitc
machine model,
h combination/m
refer to your
emory steps.)
STITCHING TH
E COMBINATION
Insert an 80/12 M
icrotex sharp need
le and attach Clea
r Embroidery Foot
Stitch the combina
#39/39C.
tion, following th
e marked center lin
e and beginning
at the starting lin
e.
ING
CENTER STITCH
FRAMING THE
Select Stitch
#59 and engage the Left/
Right Mirror
Image function.
Align the edge
of the presser
foot with the
right edge of
ht;
the first stitch
sition to the far rig
ove the Needle Po
m
d
an
n
tio
na
bi
com
stitch.
e the
bination, disengag
of the stitch com
to the
n
io
sit
Po
le
For the left edge
ed
move the Ne
d
an
n
tio
nc
fu
e
Mirror Imag
far left; stitch.
as follows:
tch as is or adjust
sti
e
th
e
Us
.
15
mm, and move
Select Stitch #1
itch Length = 3.40
St
,
m
0m
6.
=
th
for you to sew.
Stitch Wid
where it is easiest
to
n
io
sit
Po
le
ed
the Ne
tching as shown.
evious rows of sti
pr
e
th
to
xt
ne
w
Se
adjust
Mirror image and
Select Stitch #65.
xt to the previous
ne
h
itc
St
.
needed
Needle Position as
rows of stitching.
ING TOUCHES
ADDING FINISH
lizer.
g tear-away stabi
Remove remainin
recipe
nter of the stitch
bination at the ce
m
co
y
or
ads
em
be
m
er
e
Th
applied flow
ower leaves, so I
fl
of
e
m
your
d
tch
de
in
wa
m
d
re
in place an
ads. Hand stitch
Be
ce
an
eg
El
m
fro
m!
stitch garden bloo
The following stitches from the aurora Anniversary Edition
machine are used in this stitch recipe.
To find similar or alternate stitches for your machine model, refer to the Stitch Conversion Chart found on the
BERNINA website. (www.berninausa.com > Sewing Studio > Basic Training > Stitch Conversion Chart).
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BY JILL DANKLEFSEN
Add subtle visual interest to your quilting by using decorative stitches instead of
the traditional straight stitch. The wide variety of BERNINA® decorative stitches
available are great for quilting, especially when working with the richly patterned
Retro Landscape from the Metro Fabric Collection by Benartex. Choose your
favorite stitches, machine-quilting thread, attach
Walking Foot #50 and you’re ready to quilt!
METRO QUIL
TING
Easy Stitching Tips
• “Scale” (adjust stitch length and
width) stitches to match the size
or scale of the print.
• Engage the Pattern Begin function,
if available, when beginning a new
row of stitching
• Make pivoting and maneuvering
the printed shapes easier by
engaging the Needle Stop Down
feature, if available
• Use the FHS (Free Hand
System), if available, for pivoting
and maneuvering around the
motifs – remember it speeds
your sewing by 20%!
SUPPLIES
• Metro Fabric
– Retro Landsc
ape and Para
• Low-loft batti
llel Lines – fat
ng – fat quarte
quarter of each
r
size
• Backing fabr
ic – fat quarte
r
• Machine Qui
lting Thread (
YLI #V71 – Rio
• 80/12 Topstit
de Janeiro is sh
ching needle
own)
• Bead Gravy
– Rich Paprika
co
lor (#BDGR-4
• Elegance Rib
) (optional)
bon – Picot O
mbré, (optiona
• Walking Foot
l)
#50 – use the
open sole if av
• BERNINA®
ailable
Magnifier Set
(optional)
Directions
Piece fabrics
as desired; th
e sample show
scape pieced
n has two fabr
with Parallel Li
ics from the M
nes cut on the
etro collection:
with a bit of El
bias. As an em
egance Ribbo
Retro Landbellishment, th
n to divide the
e diagonal seam
2 fabric pieces
is covered
.
• As you quilt, following the lines
TING
of the print fabrics, you may
METRO QUIL
need help - check out
bric layers.
the BERNINA®
een the two fa
tw
be
ng
tti
ba
ad.
w-loft
Magnifier set.
ne quilting thre
g fabric with lo
in) with machi
ding a backin
bb
ad
bo
by
d
h”
an
ic
e
w
You’ll see things that
dl
sand
(nee
Make a “quilt
ad the machine
oves the
g needle. Thre
you’ve never seen
in
ch
tit
ps
to
ne. This foot m
a
hi
ac
m
Insert
e
th
to
, keeping
Foot #50
before!
the same rate
Attach Walking
at
le
ed
ne
e
th
rves
ilt under
g the gentle cu
layers of the qu
you stitch alon
as
g
only”
in
ch
ift
tit
sh
-s
m
ht
t a “straig
the fabric fro
no
is
is
Th
e:
ot
ception
design. N
hine with the ex
of the printed
ac
m
ur
yo
on
models.
any stitch
top-of-the-line
foot! Use with
on
d
un
fo
s
he
otion stitc
of Sideways M
er, followe layers togeth
th
ilt
qu
d
an
d
s as desire
great lines to
Select stitche
ndscape has
La
ro
et
R
s.
ic
and give
the fabr
fine the shapes
ing the print of
de
s
he
itc
st
e
decorativ
e stitching.
s of decorativ
follow and the
w
ro
e
iv
tit
pe
re
for
a simple layout
llel Lines offers
ra
Pa
.
rn
tte
t.
pa
e
vy assortmen
definition to th
the Bead Gra
g
in
us
d
re
si
s as de
hes, add bead
llishment touc
be
em
e
lik
u
If yo
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