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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.


February - Lesson 1 - Let’s Play with Lettering (Basic Building Block: Lettering)

We will begin the 2024 sessions with the basic building block of lettering. Learn the basics of editing lettering through Object Properties to create a recipe towel; then create a doodle alphabet as a fun font to use on your projects.

April - Lesson 2 - Maximize Your Designs through Editing (Basic Building Block: Editing)

Learn the basics of editing a design through Object Properties and then dive deeper into additional fun ways to edit a design to make it your own.

June - Lesson 3 - Playing with Offsets (Basic Building Block: Adding Outlines)

Learn the ins and outs of using offsets in the Edit Toolbox. For the more advanced lesson, we will delve into creating outlines in CorelDRAW.

August - Lesson 4 - Creative Techniques (Basic Building Block: Creative Tools in the Software)

Explore the creative tools in BERNINA Software 9. We will begin with some basic information on pattern stitches and how to edit them. The advanced lesson will include information on creating stitch recipes as well as creating a fun technique called stain glass embroidery.


October - Lesson 5 - Reverse Applique (Basic Building Block: Applique)

We will begin the lesson with a review of the applique tools in Software 9 and then progress to how to create a simple reverse applique design. The advanced lesson will cover how to create reverse applique using the Advanced Applique tool.

December - Lesson 6 - Capturing Memories (Basic Building Block: Auto Digitizing)

Explore the tools in the software to help capture your special moments. In the Advanced lesson, we will explore the tools in Corel PHOTO-PAINT for working with photos.


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Any skill level is welcome to attend this class.
Instructor: Susan Akre
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