Software Building Blocks: 2026 Software Inspirations Program (VOLUME 3)
THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. Your virtual link will be emailed to you once you sign up.
Each class has lesson handouts, videos, files, artwork and more. Class material will be emailed to you on its release date from BERNINA of Naperville but you may purchase the program at anytime.
2026 SCHEDULE:
Lesson 1: Basic Building Block Lettering (February 15, 2026)
For Creator, let’s look at lettering with an eye for creating a quilt label. In this lesson, you will learn how to choose lettering that will be appropriate for small lettering and how to make changes in lettering for a better stitchout, in addition to how to create a Quilt Label Template.
For DesignerPlus lesson, you will learn how to get creative with lettering. Learn how to create special multi-colored lettering and textured lettering for special effects.
Lesson 2: Basic Building Block Editing (April 15, 2026)
In Creator level, let’s look at the basic types of fill stitches and the ways they can be
edited to create special effects. We will also look at the basics of the Reshape tool when we edit objects.
In DesignerPlus level, learn how to improve the quality of a design. Learn all the things you should check first before you click on Write to Card/ Machine.
Lesson 3: Basic Building Blocks: Creating from Pictures
For Creator, let’s create stitches from photographs and learn the basics of Color
PhotoStitch. How do you decide on the number of colors, the resolution, the contrast, and the brightness? Make your stitches photo-terrific!
For DesignerPlus, lets explore Corel PHOTO-PAINT and learn different ways to edit
photographs using this program in DesignerPlus software to create mixed-media
projects.
Lesson 4: Basic Building Block: Digitizing (June 15, 2026)
In Creator level, we will digitize two in-the-hoop projects for a favorite pair of scissors.
In DesignerPlus, the focus of this lesson will be on scanning fabrics to use a background for digitizing special designs.
Lesson 5: Basic Building Block: Applique (October 15, 2026)
In Creator level, create Shadow Applique using the Digitize Applique Tool to create an heirloom pillow. Learn how to play with density and thread for embroidering on
delicate fabrics.
In DesignerPlus, create an applique design from start to finish using Advanced Applique and the CutWork Accessory or a cutting machine.
Lesson 6: Basic Building Block: Quilting (December 15, 2025)
In Creator level, learn how to create foundation pieced blocks in your software; then
add quilting designs to quilt the blocks.
In DesignerPlus, learn how to create background quilting designs that can be used for quilting around an applique, embroidery, or a quilting design.
In addition to the BERNINA content, Gayle will be walking your through the steps to create a sophisticated software project and giving you all of the tips necessary to create a beautiful stitch out.
She will let you know what, why and when in the BERNINA of Naperville additional video content.
Each month’s lesson will dive into a new feature of the BERNINA Designer PLUS and Creator (when applicable) software and show you how to use that tool to the max. Supporting new and existing software users alike, These lessons are sure to open up a new world of embroidery possibilities with the help of our latest software, Version 9.