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Visit BERNINA of Naperville for extra-special DEMOS!

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Our special guest, Debbi Lashbrook, BERNINA Embroidery Software Expert, all 3 days!

Debbi has had an extensive career in education with an emphasis on software and garment fitting. For the past twenty years she has been an educator for BERNINA of America, specializing in software products. She has tested BERNINA software products and developed numerous videos and educational materials for My Label, DesignWorks, and five versions of BERNINA Embroidery software. She has been using BERNINA Embroidery Software since Version 2 and also owns many competitive brands of software.

Special Guest,
Debbi Lashbrook

Debbi Lashbrook: Beautiful Buttonholes with perfect cuts: Debbi will take you through the steps to use the BERNINA Embroidery Software to create beautiful buttonholes that are not only fashionable and functional, but perfectly cut thanks to the BERNINA CutWork Tool.

Catherine Redford: Join Catherine as she guides you through her Modern Quilting Methods using her favorite Quilting Accessories for her BERNINA. See Matchstick Quilting, Spirals and altered and combi stitches! She will also be signing copies of her new Book Modern Machine Quilting

Gayle Donahue: The BERNINA Ruffler Attachment vs a Gathering Foot: For your home dec, Apparel and more, Gayle will run you through all of your options to gather like you've never gathered before.

Debbi Lashbrook: Couching with decorative stitches: Couching is such a wonderful way to use your yarn, specialty threads and other fibers without the stress of determining which needle to use. Oh yeah, Debbi is designing these gorgeous stitches in the BERNINA Embroidery software for a precision touch. Come on, you are not going to want to miss this demo!

Gayle Donahue: Eyelet and Circular Embroidery Attachments: A dynamic duo. Gayle will show you haw each one can add a special touch to your sewing projects

Gayle Donahue: Magnetic or Clamp Hoops, Which is best?: Gayle will show you the ins and outs of the BERNINA hoops and which ones are best for your project.

Debbi Lashbrook: Stippled couching: You may have seen Gayle's super-cute Bunny from the BERNINA Building Blocks or Creating Embroidered Faux Fur videos; now’s your opportunity to see how this amazing technique is digitized in the BERNINA Embroidery Software. Debbi’s got all of the tricks up her sleeves for this awe-inspiring application.

Catherine Redford: Join Catherine as she guides you through her Modern Quilting Methods using her favorite Quilting Accessories for her BERNINA. See Matchstick Quilting, Spirals and altered and combi stitches! She will also be signing copies of her new Book Modern Machine Quilting

Gayle Donahue: Basic Seams and Hems: Gayle will show you how to finish your garments like a pro using her favorite feet for the sewing machine and sergers.

Debbi Lashbrook: Punchwork flower: We wouldn’t let you come to a Fiber + Fabric Craft festival without punching our way to a beautiful fiber embellished flower created in the BERNINA Embroidery software. This technique will have you in disbelief that your machine can do something so grand.

Gayle Donahue: Freearm Embroidery vs Large Freearm Hoop: Let Gayle show you why the BERNINA Freearm embroidery hoop is a must.

Gayle Donahue: Wool Applique by Machine: Gayle will show you how you can recreate Penny Rug Applique work using her favorite BERNINA feet, heavy thread and specialty needles.

Catherine Redford: Join Catherine as she guides you through her Modern Quilting Methods using her favorite Quilting Accessories for her BERNINA. See Matchstick Quilting, Spirals and altered and combi stitches! She will also be signing copies of her new Book Modern Machine Quilting

Debbi Lashbrook: Applique with the CutWork tool: A popular topic amongst our club and class attendees, now you can learn how to save time and be more precise with your applique projects. Unlike the Cricut® and Silhouette cutters, the BERNINA CutWork tool can cut through up to 9 layers of fabric backed with fusible web with the paper! Debbi will show you how to create your unique shapes, cut them out and stitch them down.

Gayle Donahue: Binding Attachments for Sergers and Sewing Machines: Gayle will show you best practices and tips to use your Binders effectively.

Gayle Donahue: Creating a Gorgeous Neckline in your BERNINA Embroidery Software: Gayle will show you how to digitize beautiful embroidery to enhance your garments. All you need is your pattern piece and a cell phone!

Makerpalooza Sale is for the crafters, quilters, sewists, bag makers, embroiderers and more WHO DESERVE THE BEST !

BERNINA of Naperville's Selling Accessories, Software and our Premium Education at F + F

(Fiber and Fabric Craft Festival)

MAY 1 - 3, 2026

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018