BERNINA Software Building Blocks

Join BERNINA Educator Debbi Lashbrook in the new Building Blocks of Software 9!

This virtual class has two parts: a recorded lesson with resources on the BERNINA Skills Hub and a zoom class to coordinate with each lesson. The price of the class includes the Skills Hub Code Card which allows access to the virtual resources. The course content will be available for two years from activation. Lessons will be available on the 15th and the zoom class will be on the fourth Sunday night of the month. Each lesson will include two parts; a basic lesson for beginners and a second lesson covering more advanced topics for those with software experience.

2025 Schedule:
February - 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.

April - 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.

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

August - 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.

October - 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.

December - 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.