2020 BERNINA Software Inspirations Club
This is a 10 month club.
Dive into Embroidery Software 8.1 in 2020! These ten lessons will cover the new BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 features. V8 is the perfect companion to your embroidery machine. Developed and presented by Debbi Lashbrook, Julie adds an additional twist.
The ten hands-on lessons will guide you through many of the features of BERNINA Embroidery Software 8.
Twelve lessons are included. Each lesson contains a video featuring a demonstration and an explanation of software techniques with step-by-step handouts.
Clubs include class files on a personalized USB stick, instruction, and camaraderie. Additional supplies (thread, fabric, etc.) may be required. You will receive 20% off store wide on all purchases on the day of the class.
For class files only, bring your USB stick to the store. Class files (without attendance) are $20.
Clubs are a great way to expand your skills!
Software Inspirations Hands on Classes are held on Thursdays at 10:30 am OR Saturdays at 10:30 am. You will be expected to bring a computer, and to work through the exercises.
2020 Software Inspirations
Registration is open now for Software Inspirations 2020! 10 hands-on classes and 2 bonus classes on the USB Stick for $100 ($125 if your software wasn't purchased from Bits 'n Pieces.) Call the store at (734) 641-4970 or come and see us to sign up!
Click here for a .pdf of the 2020 Software Inspirations Class Schedule
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#1 January-February Back to Basics with Quilting
Thursday January 30 OR Saturday February 1 10:30 am
The quilter program is a powerful tool for designing your own quilts. You can import fabrics, add embroidery of appliqué and design your own quilting designs, We'll explore what the Quilter program can accomplish.
#2 March Artwork Canvas Basics
Thursday March 5 OR Saturday March 7, 10:30 am
Let's take a look at some of the unique features of ArtWork Canvas and what it adds to your embroidery capabilities.
#3 April Creating with Patterns
Thursday April 2 OR Saturday April 4 10:30 am
We will look at what to consider when creating pattern runs and fills as well as how to create patterns that can be used for knock down backgrounds for terry cloth and for a background for free-standing lace.
#4 May Creating Logos
Thursday May 7 OR Saturday May 2, 10:30 am
In ArtWork Canvas we have several tools for converting bitmap images into vector images. We'll look at some of these tools and how we decide which one to use in the creation of a logo design.
#5 June Multi-Hooping
Thursday June 4 OR Saturday June 6, 10:30 am
Yes, it is possible to do a design larger than your embroidery hoop. Learn the basics of multi-hooping and how to apply it to your own projects.
#6 July-August Choosing Artwork for Digitizing
Thursday, July 30 OR Saturday, August 1, 10:30 am
Let's talk about different types of artwork and how you make decisions on how to process artwork into stitches. Learn the best method to use for your art, and how to handle sketched designs and photographs. You'll discover tools in ArtWork Canvas that can help prepare artwork for digitizing.
#7 September Stumpwork
Thursday, September 10 OR Saturday, September 12, 10:30 am
Learn to create a StumpWork design from beginning to end. We'll discuss how to create the design and how to stitch it.
#8 October Digitizing CutWork Designs
Thursday, October 1 OR Saturday, October 3, 10:30 am
In this lesson we will explore how to create a CutWork design from beginning to end, as well as how to use the CutWork tool for embroidered cutwork and heirloom embellishments.
#9 November Multi-Media
Thursday, November 5 OR Saturday, November 7, 10:30 am
With the inclusion of CorelDraw in our software, we have lots of opportunity to mix pictures with stitching. Let's investigate some of these combination possibilities.
#10 December Cross Stitch
Thursday, December 3 OR Saturday, December 5, 10:30 am
Cross stitch doesn't have to be by hand! Learn how fun and easy it can be to create cross stitch designs with your software.
#11 Self-Paced Manual Digitizing 101
No Class
Sometimes it takes a manual touch to get exactly the look you want for your designs. Learn the manual digitizing tools in this informative lesson.
#12 Self-Paced PhotoStitch
No Class
PhotoStitch turns your photographs into embroidery creations. In a few clicks, you'll be building beautiful designs..