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Try your hand at freemotionstitching with these simplebeginner stitch techniques1. Doodling2. Scribble Stitching3. Easy Appliqué4. Sketching5. Confetti Fabric6. Raw Edge AppliquékooBeEFREIncludes directions for creating yourown Art Journal using the stitchingtechniques found in this FREE eBook! 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.

Freemotion Stitching TipsBefore You StartStabilized FabricFabric much be stabilized to accept freemotionstitching but there are a variety of ways to prepare it.One or more of these methods should be used toprepare the fabric for free motions stitching, Batting stabilizes the fabric and is oftenall that is needed, which makes it easyfor freemotion quilting. Embroidery stabilizers such as cut-away,tear-away and wash-away types work wellto stabilize fabric for freemotion stitching. Fusible fleece adds stability and support tofabrics; may also need to add a stabilizer. Hooping the fabric using a machine embroideryhoop is the traditional type of stabilizing and isoften used with other methods of stabilization.Always start with a new needle for the best stitchingresults.Use the hand wheel, Needle Up/Down button, orHalf-stitch foot control to pull the bobbin thread up tothe top of the work. This prevents the bobbin threadfrom tangling and creating a “bird’s nest” on thebottom of your work.Take 3-4 tiny stitches (almost in place) to secure thebeginning and ending of the stitching,Keys toSuccessful StitchingPlace one hand on each side of your work.Move the work front to back and side to side,NOT back and forth as if you were driving a car.Start practicing basic hand moments tomake the stitched lines and shapesshown at the left. When you can managethese, move on to simple shapes suchas puzzle pieces, stars, & leaves.Practice*RelaxPractice*BreathePractice*Have Fun!*Or use the BERNINAStitch Regulator! 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.2 of 11

Freemotion Presser FeetThe vertical spring action of these BERNINA presser feet works with the hoppermechanism of the machine to hold the fabric in place, eliminating “flagging” (fabriccrawling up the needle) as you stitch.Darning Foot #9Teardrop Embroidery Foot #26Presser foot lifter is DOWNbut the sole of the foot doesnot touch the machine soyou can move the fabric. 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.Embroidery Foot #15Freehand Quilting Foot #29/29CFreehand Embroidery Foot #24BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42As you take a stitch, thesole of the foot goes downto hold the fabric in placeas the needle pulls away3 of 11

Created by Susan BeckStitched Art JournalCreate an art journal to keep track of stitchtechniques and design ideas. The journaldetailed here is dedicated to FreehandEmbroidery Foot #24, featuring severalexamples of stitched art using this presserfoot. Created with six pages, more can beadded at a later date if desired.Finished size:6” x 9” for cover & 5” x 8” for pagesFreemotion Machine Settings Straight StitchFeed Dog LoweredUniversal Needle #80 unless otherwiseindicatedFreemotion Presser Foot (see below)See page 2 for Freemotion Stitching TipsSuppliesMachine & Accessories BERNINA 3 Series or 5 Series machine Freehand Embroidery Foot #24 Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D Button Sew-On Foot #18Fabric & NotionsSpecific fabrics and notions are listed for each stitchexercise on the following pages.Freehand Embroidery Foot #24 was used for all of the stitch exercises shown on the following pages.The small sole with the cut-away opening in the front offers high visibility of the stitching area whichmakes it easy to follow drawn lines and appliqué edges. However, any of the BERNINA freemotionpresser feet shown on page 3, including the BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42, can be used. 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.4 of 11

Front CoverBack CoverFreemotion Technique:Scribble StitchingFreemotion Technique:Scribble Stitching Print fabric, 10” x 10” Fuse ‘n Fleece, 10” x 10” Cotton or polyester thread Gesso & Paintbrush Permanent ink marker Small decorative button 3” square of fabric BasePaint over the area withgesso. It may be thinnedwith water if desired; canalso be used as a primerunder paint.fabric, 5½” x 8½”(can be pieced if desired) Fuse ‘n Fleece, 5½” x 8½” Cotton or polyester thread Assorted squares andrectangles of fabrics asdesired.Bond Fuse ‘n Fleece to the wrong side of the fabric.Place 1-2 layers of tear-away stabilizer on the fleeceside, using spray adhesive to adhere.Position in place on the background fabric, layeringas desired; glue stick in place.After the gesso is dry,draw or write over it witha permanent ink marker.Stitch the fabric pieces in place using basic backforth and side-to-side motions.Stitch on theletters or drawnobject as desired.Back with fusible fleeceor felt; scribble stitcharound the painted word.TrimcoverTo 5½”x 8½”.Using the pattern to theright, cut and fuse heartin place; freemotion stitchseveral times along theedge of the heart. Add abow using yarn, embroideryfloss or add a metal bowcharm. 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.For additionalinformation onassemblingthe completefront and backcovers, seepage 10.5 of 11

Page 1Freemotion Technique:Doodle Stitching Two 10” squares of fabric One 10” square of batting Cotton or polyester thread 7 small merchandise tags 7 pieces of assorted fibers,ribbon, or yarn in varyinglengths from 12” - 20” 8” length of narrow ribbon Rubber bandMake a quilt sandwich with batting between the twopieces of fabric, wrong sides together. Use temporary spray adhesive to hold the layers together.Using the handwheel or needle stop down button,pull the bobbin thread up to the surface.Using a contrasting cotton or polyesterthread, make shapes as desired acrossthe surface of the fabric. Placing onehand on each side of the needle area,move the “quilt” sandwich front to backand side-to-side to form the shapes.Page 2Freemotion Technique:Easy Appliqué Background fabric, 5” x 8” Fuse ‘n Fleece, 5” x 8” Cotton or polyester thread Assorted squares andrectangles of beautifulfabrics as desired Assorted buttons Silk ribbon as desiredBond Fuse ‘n Fleece to the wrong side of the fabric.Cut out assorted sizes of squares & rectangles.Position in place on the background fabric asdesired; glue stick in place.Stitch inside the edges to follow the shape, creatinga “frame.” Stitch 2-4 rectangles, offsetting each onefor interest.Trim the stitchedfabric to 5” x 8” .Write one characteristics of doodling on each tag:Fun, Freemotion, Relaxing, Creative, Imaginative,Messy, Imprecise.Sew buttons in place asdesired using ButtonSew-on Foot #18.Double each fiber or cordand slip the folded endthrough the hole of a tag;thread the two endsthrough the loop and pullsnugly through the hole.Gather the cords in onehand and put the rubberband around them about2” from the top. Tie the ribbon around the fibers/cords to cover the rubber band.Tie silk ribbons asdesired on selectedbuttons.Hand stitch it to the page, near the upper edge,centered from side to side. 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.6 of 11

Page 3Page 4Freemotion Technique:SketchingFreemotion Technique:Sketching Background fabric, 10” x 10” Fuse ‘n Fleece, 10” x 10” Cotton or polyester thread 1-2 layers tear-away stabilizer Fabric or paper for printing Background fabric, 10” x 10” Fuse ‘n Fleece, 10” x 10” Cotton or polyester thread 1-2 layers tear-away stabilizer Paper for printing the sketchthe labelBond Fuse ‘n Fleece to the wrong side of the fabric.Place 1-2 layers of tear-away stabilizer on the fleeceside, using spray adhesive to adhere.Bond Fuse ‘n Fleece to the wrong side of the fabric.Place 1-2 layers of tear-away stabilizer on the fleeceside, using spray adhesive to adhere.Nature elements are some of the easiest to sketchwith a needle. Using a pencil, pen, or marker, tracethe sketch on page 9of these instructions,starting at the lowerright edge and workingacross the bottom totravel in one continuous line, following theshape of the leaves.Go over the lines several times to familiarizeyourself with the paththe needle shouldtake. Note: If desired,use a fabric markerto draw the sketchendstartdirectly on the fabricto use as a pattern when stitching.Use the needle and thread to draw a recognizablemotif. The wood grain of a tree is represented in aseries of easy-to-sketch wavy lines.Working approximately in the center of the fabric,stitch the design following the same path as whenyou sketched.Using a pencil, pen, or marker,trace the sketch of the tree onpage 9 of these instructions.Go over the lines several timesto familiarize yourself with thepath the needle should take.Note: If desired, use a fabricmarker to draw the sketchdirectly on the fabric to useas a pattern when stitching.Working approximately inthe center of the fabric, stitchthe lines with thread usingFreehand Embroidery Foot#24. Stitch as continuously aspossible but stop when needed;tie-off and start in a new spot.When the stitching is complete, remove the stabilizer(some will remain) as completely as possible. Trimthe page to 5” x 8”, positioning the lower edge of thegarden about ¾” from the lower edge of the page.When the stitching is complete,remove the stabilizer (some will remain) ascompletely as possible. Trim the page to 5” x 8”,positioning the lower edge of the garden about ¾”from the lower edge of the page.Print the label from page 9 onto fabric or paper asdesired. Cut it out along the outer lines. Position itabove the garden and stitch it as described on theprevious page for Easy Appliqué.Print the small sketch of the tree shown on this pageand cut it along the outer lines. Position and stitch tothe page using the photo above as a guideline. 2013 BERNINA of America, Inc.7 of 11