BERNINA The Big Book of Embroidery

The BERNINA Big Book of Embroidery is a comprehensive guide to machine embroidery for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. It covers everything from choosing the right designs and stabilizers to using advanced editing functions and design placement techniques.

The book begins with an overview of the basics of machine embroidery, including the different types of designs, stabilizers, and supplies. It then goes on to discuss basic editing functions such as resizing, rotating, and Word Art. Next, the book covers more advanced functions such as the Color Wheel, Endless Embroidery, and Importing Decorative Stitches.

The book also covers design placement, both low-tech methods (such as using hoop templates and paper design templates) and high-tech machine functions (such as Virtual Positioning and Pinpoint Placement).

Finally, the book includes a variety of projects to help you put your new skills to the test, such as in-the-hoop projects, lettering and monogramming, freestanding designs, piecing, quilting, and appliqué.