2026 3W BERNINA Building Blocks Software

2026 Software Building Blocks – 3^rd Wednesday

Date: 01-21-26 — 10:30–1:00
Let’s look at lettering with an eye for creating a quilt label. Learn how to choose lettering appropriate for small sizes and how to improve stitch-out quality.

Date: 02-18-26 — 10:30–1:00
Get creative with lettering! Learn multi?colored lettering and textured lettering for special effects.

Date: 03-18-26 — 10:30–1:00
Explore basic fill stitches and how to edit them for special effects. Introduction to the Reshape tool.

Date: 04-15-26 — 10:30–1:00
Learn how to improve design quality and what to check before writing to card/machine.

Date: 05-20-26 — 10:30–1:00
Create stitches from photographs using Color PhotoStitch. Learn how to choose colors, resolution, contrast, and brightness.

Date: 06-17-26 — 10:30–1:00
Explore Corel Photo?Paint and learn photo editing techniques for mixed?media projects.

Date: 07-29-26 — 10:30–1:00
Digitize two in?the?hoop projects for your favorite pair of scissors.

Date: 08-19-26 — 10:30–1:00
Learn how to scan fabrics and use them as backgrounds for digitizing.

Date: 09-16-26 — 10:30–1:00
Create Shadow Appliqué using the Digitize Appliqué Tool. Learn density and thread adjustments for delicate fabrics.

Date: 10-21-26 — 10:30–1:00
Create an appliqué design from start to finish using Advanced Appliqué and the Cutwork Accessory or a cutting machine.

Date: 11-18-26 — 10:30–1:00
Create foundation?pieced blocks in software and add quilting designs.

Date: 12-16-26 — 10:30–1:00
Create background quilting designs for appliqué, embroidery, or quilting projects.