FLORAL VISIONS

Anyone ready for a software class to create a new quilt? We don't have a Software Sampler class this month so I've been working on creating the blocks for this quilt in the BERNINA V6 embroidery software. It's perfect for the 830 with the jumbo hoop because the blocks fill the hoop. You can stitch it out on other machines but you will need to split the block design which means you will learn how to multi hoop which is is not hard at all. Once you get the steps down it's a simple matter to stitch out the block. Here is the first block that I've stitched.

The blocks are not difficult to create in the software and I don't see you could not use V5 for this project.  After embroidering the center block you cut it down to 11 1/2" square and then add the borders you see in my image just above. The really hard part is deciding on your fabrics! It has taken me quite a while to decide and obviously I'm finally there. Now that I have my colors I'm really into this project. These blocks take time to stitch because they have more than 50,000 stitches. The 830 also has the color sequence which, as software users know, can save you a bunch of time. The block that is stitching as I write this had something like 51 color change when I loaded the design but after selecting color sequencing it now only has 11.  You'll need to purchase the BERNIA Floral Visions design collection from Strawberry Patches. I'd like to get a class on the calendar for July so we can meet and I'll show you how to follow the instructions. You can do this without the 830 and I'll show you how.

I'm also creating the blocks and spliting them for use on other machines. I know that those that do not have the software would like to make this so once they purchase the designs I will help them out.