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MASTERING YOURBERNINA® ARTISTA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE 9/2003 1

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BERNINA®

New Owners Guide

BERNINA® Embroidery Software

MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® ARTISTA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE 9/2003 2

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Class 1: Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4Three Levels of BERNINA artista v4.0 Embroidery Software .............................................................. 5Exercises: Editing 1 ............................................................................................................................. 6

Portfolio .............................................................................................................................. 8Editing 2 ........................................................................................................................... 10

Class 1 Product Reference List ........................................................................................................ 12

Class 2: Modifying Designs ......................................................................................................................... 13Exercises: Mirror Merge ..................................................................................................................... 14

Wreath & Kaleidescope ................................................................................................... 16Lettering Basics ............................................................................................................... 18Lettering - Baselines ....................................................................................................... 20Special Lettering Options ................................................................................................ 22True Type Fonts ............................................................................................................... 24Lettering - Overlay Removal ............................................................................................ 26Lettering - Editing 1 ......................................................................................................... 28Lettering - Editing 2 ......................................................................................................... 30Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................... 32


Class 3: Automatic Digitizing ...................................................................................................................... 35Exercises: Automatic Digitizing 1 ...................................................................................................... 36

Automatic Digitizing 2 ...................................................................................................... 38Magic Wand ..................................................................................................................... 40Magic Wand - Editing ....................................................................................................... 42Auto & Partial Applique .................................................................................................... 44


Class 4: Manual Digitizing ........................................................................................................................... 47Exercises: Digitizing Tools ................................................................................................................ 48

Blackwork Run ................................................................................................................. 50More Digitizing Tools ....................................................................................................... 52


Class 5: Special Effects .............................................................................................................................. 55Exercises: Gradient Fills ................................................................................................................... 56

Color Blending 1 .............................................................................................................. 57Color Blending 2 .............................................................................................................. 60Craft Stitches - Blackwork ................................................................................................ 62Craft Stitches - Lacework ................................................................................................ 64Craft Stitches - Candlewicking ........................................................................................ 66Craft Stitch Sampler ......................................................................................................... 68Pattern Runs 1 ................................................................................................................. 70Pattern Runs 2 ................................................................................................................. 72


Class 6: Bonus Programs ........................................................................................................................... 75Exercises: BERNINA Cross Stitch .................................................................................................... 76

BERNINA PhotoSnap ...................................................................................................... 78BERNINA Quilter - Patchwork Layout .............................................................................. 80BERNINA Quilter - Color & Fabric ................................................................................... 82BERNINA Quilter - Adding Embroidery ........................................................................... 84BERNINA Quitler - Applique ............................................................................................ 86


Table of Contents

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Class 1 - Getting StartedClass Overview

Software OverviewEditorAuto-DesignerDesigner PlusBERNINA Cross StitchBERNINA PhotoSnapBERNINA Quilter

Prepare Your ComputerScreen SetupMetricsConserving Resources

Customize Your SoftwareMonitorScanner DriverAuto-Save

Review of Basic Computer Information

Quick Reference Card

Exercises1 Editing 1

Open & Modify a Design FileRescalingPrinting Design TemplatesSaving your Work

2 PortfolioOpening PortfolioViewing Design InformationBrowsing DesignsArchiving Design FilesExtracting Designs from a WinZip ArchivePortfolio File ConversionSpecial Note: .pes Files

3 Editing 2Rehaping an ObjectAdding Objects from a Separate FileThread Charts

This class is formatted for ownersof the following levels of BERNINA®

version 4.0 artista embroidery software:

• Editor• Auto-Designer• Designer Plus



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Congratulations on your purchase of BERNINA® artista v4.0 embroidery software!

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the Owners Classes you will take at your BERNINA®

dealership, and contains a series of exercises intended to familiarize you with the features of your newBERNINA® artista v4.0 embroidery software. Note: We recommend that you attend Owners Classes for yourembroidery system and review the information in the Mastering Your BERNINA Embroidery Module/MachineWorkbook before attending BERNINA artista software classes.

Once you have completed the exercises designated for your BERNINA® artista v4.0 embroidery software, printor stitch them as homework. Attach the printed or sewn samples to the indicated workbook pages and insertthe pages into plastic page protectors; store them in a 3-ring binder. Your Mastering Your BERNINA® artistaSoftware Workbook can then be used as a reference tool in the future as you use your software and embroi-dery module/machine and explore the creative possibilities they afford you.

BERNINA® of America, Inc. strives to provide its customers not just with quality sewing machines and software,but with informative publications and classes. Along with providing Owners Classes, your local BERNINA®

dealer stocks BERNINA® books and magazines, such as Through the Needle (which always includes a specialSoftware Skillbuilders feature), ABCs of Embroidery, and Feet-ures. Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. has awebsite – www.berninausa.com – offering free projects, basic sewing information, a glossary of sewing terms,inspirational stories, interviews with creative stitchers, and a variety of articles and postings that appeal to alltypes of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites.

Learn to use your BERNINA®

artista embroidery softwareto its full extent and enjoy beingcreative with fabric and thread!

Be sure to register your BERNINA®

artista v4.0 embroidery software,either using the Registration Cardpacked with your software, oronline at www.berninausa.com.

Introduction

My BERNINA® artista v4.0embroidery software is (circle one):

Editor Auto-Designer Designer Plus

My dongle serial number is: __________________________

I purchased my sortware on: _____________________ (date)

at _______________________________________________

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NotesThere are three levels of BERNINA® artista v4.0 embroidery software:Editor, Auto-Designer, and Designer Plus. For a complete feature com-parison chart, visit www.berninausa.com.

Editor v4.0Powerful but easy-to-use software for making changes to existing designs.

• For the user who wants to customize & edit designs and text• For the user who wants to work on designs from cards, discs,

CDs, or those downloaded from the Internet• Includes the Cross Stitch Program• Includes the BERNINA Quilter Program• Can use the Reader/Writer Box and Personal Design Cards• Can use the Magic Box and Magic Cards

Auto-Designer v4.0Create professional-looking embroidery designs in seconds.

• For the user who wants to customize and edit designs and lettering• For the user who wants to work on designs from cards, discs,

CDs, or those downloaded from the Internet• For the user who wants to create designs automatically• Includes the Cross Stitch Program• Includes the PhotoSnap Program• Includes the BERNINA Quilter Program• Can use the Reader/Writer Box and Personal Design Cards• Can use the Magic Box and Magic Cards

Designer Plus v4.0Explore the complete world of embroidery software including hand-lookCraft Stitches, Auto-Applique, Auto-Digitizing & Manual Digitizing tools.

• For the user who wants to create original embroidery designs• For the user who wants to customize and edit designs and lettering• For the user who wants to work on designs from cards, discs,

CDs, or those downloaded from the Internet• For the user who wants to create designs automatically• For the user who wants complete control and digitizing flexability• Includes the Cross Stitch Program• Includes the PhotoSnap Program• Includes the BERNINA Quilter Program• Includes the Cross Stitch Program• Can use the Reader/Writer Box and Personal Design Cards• Can use the Magic Box and Magic Cards

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Always save yourwork after everymajor change.

Editing 1Open and Modify a Design FileSelect File>Open>My Designs>Samples 4. Single left click on the firstdesign file; use the arrows on your keyboard to scroll through and pre-view designs. The Preview box shows the selected design and impor-tant file information. Select Frog.art; click Open.

Use the Select Object tool to draw a bounding box aroundthe bee to select it. Group, copy and paste another bee.Note: The pasted object is directly on top of the original.

Position the new bee to the left of and just below the cattails.While bee is selected, click on the Mirror Image Horizontal tool.

Paste another bee and position below the second. While the bee is stillselected, left click in the center of the object; clear rotation handlesappear around the object. Left click and drag the handles to rotate theobject.

RescalingSelect Edit>Select All. Find the stitch count on the status bar;right click on the Scale by 20% tool to enlarge the design 20%.Notice the stitch count. Click Undo.

While the design is still selected, left click on the Scale tool; notice thechange in stitch count.

Printing Design TemplatesRight click on the hoop icon located on the general tool bar. From thedrop down menu, select 130 x 100mm with x-y lines.

Select File>Print Preview or select Print Preview from general tool bar.

Left click to zoom in on the text to view the design information - size,date created, number of colors and complete color palette.

Left click options from the menu bar. Choose various options to see howeach of them affects the print.

Saving your WorkSelect File>Save As. Select the file location, name the file and choosethe required format. Save. Close design file.

Note: Refer to Chapter 29 in the manual for information on transferringdesigns to your embroidery module/machine.

Refer to User ManualPart I - Basics

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Note: Graphics are not to scale.

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PortfolioNote: BERNINA artista software must be open to run Portfolio.

Opening Portfolio and Viewing Design InformationSelect File>Portfolio. The directory tree appears on the left side of thescreen, the design thumbnails on the right. Single left click on the “+ “next to the MyDesigns folder.

Select View>User Preference. Select Double Click opens Properties.

Browsing Designs in a FolderFrom the directory tree, select the Samples 4 folder. Select a design.Double click to open the Design Properties box. All Information for theselected design is displayed.

Navigation buttons providethe tools to move throughthe selected folder, view-ing its contents from withinthe Design Properties box.Slide show buttons providethe tools to view (within theDesign Properties box) a slideshow of the designs contained in theselected folder, slow down, speed up orstop the slides; view folder contents forward or backwards.

To open a design for editing in BERNINA artista embroidery software,right click on the selected design. Choose Open from the listed options.Note: Archived (WinZip®) designs do not need to be extracted beforeopening.

Refer to User ManualChapter 32 - Porfolio Basics

Chapter 33 - Portfolio Advanced


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Portfolio continuedArchiving Design FilesHold down CTRL and select three designs to be archived. Click theWinZip® icon on the tool bar. Choose whether to archive the designsas individual files or as a group. “Individual” creates a ZIP file for eachdesign. The design’s name is the file name. Select One; the Save Asdialog box opens. Enter a new file name and select Save.

Extracting Design Filesfrom a WinZip® ArchiveSelect the WinZip® filecontaining the designsto be extracted. Select theindividual design from thedesign window or thezipped file in the directorytree. Select the designs;select File>Extract ZipArchive. The Browse forFolder dialog box opens;specify a location for theextracted file. Designs areextracted to the selectedlocation.

Portfolio File ConversionSelect three .art designs from MyDesigns>Samples 4. With mouseresting over selected design, rightmouse click for options list andselect Convert. In the ConversionOptions box, select a file formatfrom the Options list. Accept the

displayed location to store the converted files, or select a differentlocation. Click OK. The time required to complete the conversionprocess will depend on your computer’s system resources.

Special Note - .pes FilesTurn to page 310 in the User Manual. Highlight the note in the left columnconcerning converting to .PES designs. All conversions to .PES mustbe made in from the File> Save As box in the embroidery program.Select the .PES format from the Save As Type drop down menu. Theprogram will prompt for a hoop size before completing the conversionand saving process.

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NotesReshaping an ObjectSelect File>Open>My Designs>Samples 4>Flower 003.art. Zoomin on the lower leaf. Select leaf; left click on Reshape Object tool.Change stitch angle to 62º. Click and drag reshape points to alter

shape of the leaf. Note: Changecurve control points to cornerpoints (or corner to curve) by clickingon the point to select it, then pressingthe spacebar. When satisfied with thenew shape, press enter to acceptchanges.

Reshape outlines to match new leaf shape.Repeat for veining. Save your work (File>Save As

>new file name). Do not close file.

Adding Objects from a Separate FileSelect File>Open>My Designs>Samples 1>Flower Basket. Selectbutterfly using Polygon Select; group and copy. Close file; do notsave changes.

Minimize rose window. Paste butterfly and move to the right side of therose. Paste a second butterfly, positioning it to the left side of the rose;mirror horizontally, scale down using the sizing handles.

Ungroup each butterfly. Select Color Filmfrom general toolbar, then combine butterflycolors to eliminate extra color changes.Select the purple outline; change the color to brown using the Colormenu on the Stitch & Color bar. Save your work.

Thread ChartsSelect Settings>Thread Colors.Select the color your wish tochange from the Threads in Designchart. Select a thread brand fromthe drop down menu. Choose acolor from the bottom chart; clickassign. Continue assigning newcolors, changing butterfly colorsusing the Isacord thread charts.Click OK. Save your work.

Editing 2

Refer to User ManualPart IV - Modifying Designs

Refer to User ManualChapter 10 -

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ABCs of EmbroideryA Touch of Artistry Iartista SamplerSeasons of ArtistryThrough the Needle magazine

Class 1 Product Reference Listartista 165E/185E Reader/Writer Boxartista 200E Reader/Writer Boxartista 165E/185E Personal Design Cardartista 200E Personal Design Card

Magic Box Magic Cards

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Class 2 - Modifying DesignsClass Overview

Exercises1 Mirror Merge

Mirror Merge HorizontalMirror Merge VerticalMirror Merge Vertical/Horizontal

2 Wreath & KaleidescopeWreathKaleidescope

3 Lettering BasicsCreating Lettering for Embroidery

4 Lettering - BaselinesStraight Baseline Lettering

- Typing Directly on Screen- Using the Object Properties Box

Clockwise & Counterclockwise LetteringVertical Baseline LetteringAny Shape Baseline LetteringMultiple Baselines

5 Special Lettering OptionsSecret Garden AlphabetCreative Cross Alphabet

6 True Type FontsTrue Type FontsCreating True Type Text

7 Lettering - Overlay RemovalBegin with a DesignAdd LetteringRemove the Overlay Stitching

8 Lettering - Editing 1Creating Lettering for EmbroideryCurved Elastic LetteringStraight Elastic LetteringAltering Baselines

9 Lettering - Editing 2Kerning (Manual Spacing)Spacing Letters EvenlyChanging Height & WidthEditing Individual LettersChanging the Color of Individual Letters

10 ButtonholesBasic ButtonholesButtonhole PropertiesButtonholes in Embroidery




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NotesMirror-MergeMirror Merge tools duplicate and transform selected embroidery objects,merging them into a single object. Colors are automatically resequencedto minimize color changes. If an object is grouped prior to using theMirror Merge function, colors will not be combined. If combined imagesoverlap, you will be prompted to merge designs (a grouped objectcannot be merged). If you answer yes, overlapped objects become oneunit and must be edited as one.

Select File>New. Select My Designs>Holice Turnbow Stencil QuiltDesigns>HT114. Copy the design to the clipboard for use with the

samples. Turn off the grid and the hoop display.

Mirror-Merge HorizontalSelect All; select the Mirror Merge Horizontal tool. Position the

mirrored design to the left or right of the original quilt motif. Duplicate islocked on the horizontal plane. Left mouse click to accept the motif

placement. Select File>Close.

Mirror-Merge VerticalSelect File>New>Paste. Select All; select the Mirror Merge

Vertical tool. Position the mirrored design above or below the originalquilt motif. Duplicate is locked on the vertical plane. Left mouse click to

accept the motif placement. Select File>Close.

Mirror Merge Vertical/HorizontalSelect File>New. Paste the quilt motif. Select Mirror Merge

Vertical/Horizontal. Position the mirrored design to the left or right of theoriginal quilt motif. Left mouse click to accept the motif placement.

Mirror Merge

Refer to User ManualChapter 15 -Arranging &

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NotesWreath ToolThe Wreath tool duplicates objects around a central point. Colosare automatically resequenced to minimize color changes. If an

object is grouped prior to using the wreath tool, colors will not be com-bined. If combined images overlap, you will be prompted to merge theimages (a grouped object cannot be merged). If you answer yes, theoverlapped objects become one, and will need to be edited as one.

Select File>New. Paste the quilt motif. Select the Wreath tool. Use the“up” arrow to select three points. To maintain a 45° angle betweenmotifs, hold down the CTRL key. Move objects around until you arepleased with the arrangement. Left mouse click to accept the motifplacement.

Experiment with four and five patterns and the Wreath tool.

Kaleidoscope ToolThe number of spokes on the wreath must be an even numberbecause the Kaleidoscope tool mirror images every other motif

in the wreath.

Select File>New. Paste the quilt motif. Select the Wreath tool. Use the“up’ arrow to select 6 points. Select the Kaleidoscope tool; every otherpoint is mirror imaged. To maintain a 45° angle between motifs, holddown the CTRL key. Move objects around until you are pleased with thearrangement. Left mouse click to accept the motif placement.

Wreath & Kaleidescope

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NotesCreating Lettering for EmbroideryAlphabet styles may be viewed in Appendix B of the online manual. Forbest results, stay within recommended size range for selected styles.

Straight Baseline Lettering Typing Directly on the ScreenLeft click on the Lettering/Values button on the design tool bar.Notice the prompts on the status bar. Place the mouse arrowon the design screen and left click; a vertical bar will appear onthe screen. Type BERNINA using the keyboard. The outline ofthe lettering will appear on the screen. Press Enter on the keyboard; thelettering is filled and selected.

Right click on the selected lettering;the Object Properties dialog box opens.The word BERNINA is in the text box.Using the Object Properties box youcan change the alphabet style, height,width, justification or baseline. Changethe style to Chicago; change the heightto 20mm. Click OK.

While lettering is still selected, clickon the arrow in the Color Selectionbox. Select the color Red, click awayto deselect and view your changes.

Lettering Basics

Refer toManual Part V -

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Lettering - BaselinesStraight BaselineSelect the A key on the keyboard; the Object Properties box opens. Typethe word BERNINA in the text window. Select the Child’s Play alphabet;select center justification. Change width to 80%. Click OK.

Follow the prompt in the status bar; left click in the center of the screen.Press Enter to set lettering.

Clockwise or CounterclockwiseSelect the A key on the keyboard. Type in the word BERNINA. SelectCursive alphabet; click OK. Following prompts on the status line:

- Place the cursor arrow at the center of the circle; left click.- Move cursor straight down to set radius. Press Enter to set a circle;

for an oval shape, set cursor at a second reference point; left click.- Press Enter on the keyboard.

Right mouse click to open Object Properties. Change the BaselineRadius to 35º.

Vertical BaselineLeft click on the New button in the general tool bar. Select the A key onthe keyboard. Type BERNINA in the text box. Select Vertical baseline;Select Ketchikan alphabet. Click OK.

Follow the prompt in the status bar. Press Enter on the keyboard.

Any Shape BaselineLeft click New on the general tool bar. Select the A key on thekeyboard. Type “Create Any Shape” in text box. Select Cursivealphabet. Select the Any Shape Baseline. Change letteringheight to 10 mm; click OK.

Following the prompts on the status bar, draw baseline across screenusing a series of right clicks. Press Enter to create the lettering.

MultipleLeft click New on the general tool bar. Select the A key on the keyboard.In the text box, type BERNINA; press Enter. Type ARTISTA; press Enter.Type SOFTWARE; press Enter. Select the Empress alphabet; click OK.

Follow the prompts on the status bar. Click the center point of thedesired lettering location. Touch Enter on the keyboard to accept theprogram default Baseline Radius.

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NotesSecret Garden AlphabetThe Secret Garden lettering style features upper case characters; youmay wish to use Secret Garden as the first letter in a text block or asparts of a monogram. Coordinating flowers and vines are included withthis alphabet.

Touch the A key to bring up theLettering dialog box. Choose theSecret Garden alphabet fromthe drop down menu. Left clickon the Select Character buttonlocated in the lower right cornerof the dialog box. Select the letterB; click OK. The letter B appearsin the text box; click OK. Left clickon the design screen to positionthe lettering.

Touch the A key on the keyboard to bring up the Lettering dialog box.Select the King Charles alphabet; set the height at 20mm. Type erninain the text box; click OK. Left click to position lettering on screen.

Select the Secret Garden B; rescale to compliment the King Charleslettering. Reposition lettering to form the complete word. Select Edit>Select All. Align the two lettering objects using Align Bottoms Horizontalor Align Centers Horizontal.

Creative Cross AlphabetCreative Cross alphabet includes upper case characters, both with andwithout decorative motifs. Each motif is also available independently.

Touch the A on the keyboard to bring up the lettering dialog box. Choosethe Creative Cross alphabet from the drop down menu. Click on theSelect Character button. Select the letter B with the decorative motif.Select ERNIN without motifs. Select A with decorative motif. Click OK.Click OK in Objects Properties box. Left click to position lettering ondesign screen.

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True Type FontsTrue Type FontsThe ability to create lettering from True Type fonts is a feature of theDesigner Plus level of software. Designer Plus will find all True Typefonts stored on your computer and arrange them in alphabetical order inthe alphabets list, directly following the embroidery software alphabets.

The True Type fonts are treated as graphic images; the softwareautomatically digitizes the selected lettering. Because the software isgenerating objects, it will need time to process the information. MostTrue Type fonts convert nicely to embroidery, be aware not every fontwill convert smoothly or attractively.

Typing into the Object Properties dialog box rather than directly on thedesign screen shortens the processing time. The time needed to pro-cess objects depends upon your computer’s resources.

Creating True Type TextTouch A on the keyboard to bring up the Lettering Object Properties box.Type BERNINA in the text box. Scroll through the alphabet styles to findthose marked with T (indicating True Type font).

Select Comic Sans. Change height to 20mm; click OK. Left click on thescreen to set the lettering and begin processing. Experiment with othertrue type fonts on your computer.



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NotesBegin with a DesignSelect File>Open. From the My Designs folder select Samples3>Golf.ART.

Add LetteringClick on the Lettering/Values tool. Type GOLF on the screen. Touch theEnter key to accept the lettering.

Select GOLF, right mouse for Object Properties. Change the base lineto Vertical and the alphabet to Alice.

Move the lettering object into the green grass next to the golfer. Changethe lettering object’s color to C12.

Removing the Overlay StitchingUsing the Select object tool, select the lettering, then hold down theCTRL key and select the grass background. TIP: Use the 2 key or the

Tab key to help select an object within a complex design. Clickon the Lettering Remove Overlay tool to remove the stitchingfrom under the lettering.

Select and drag lettering off the green background. Notice that thestitching has been removed. Touch Undo to return the lettering to itscorrect position on the green background.

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Lettering - Editing 1Creating Lettering for EmbroideryAlphabet styles may be viewed in Appendix B of the Online Manual.For best results, stay within recommended size ranges for the selectedstyle.

Curved Elastic LetteringLeft click on the Alphabet/Values button.Left click on the design screen and type BERNINA. Press Enter.

Select Edit>Elastic Lettering>Curved. Control handles will appear on thetop and bottom of the lettering. Try reshaping the word silhouette usingthe following methods:

- Click and drag top reshape handle to curve top of lettering. Undo.- Click & drag lower reshape handle to curve bottom of lettering. Undo.- Hold down the shift key on the keyboard while clicking and dragging one of the control points. Undo.- Hold down the control key while clicking and dragging one of the control points. Undo.

Press Enter to confirm any changes you wish to accept. Close File.

Straight Elastic LetteringLeft click New on the general tool bar. Left click on the Alphabet/Valuesbutton. Left click on the design screen; type BERNINA. Press Enter.

Select Edit>Elastic Lettering>Straight. Control handles will appear at theupper and lower edges of the lettering. Handles may be moved individu-ally or in conjunction with the Shift and Control keys.

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Lettering - Editing 2Altering BaselinesLeft click New on the general tool bar. Left click on the Lettering/Valuesbutton. Left click on the design screen; type BERNINA. Press Enter.While the lettering is selected, click on the Reshape Object tool on theDesign Tool Bar. Click and drag the control point on the lower left or rightof the lettering to change the baseline angle. Note: You may need tomove the start point or end point marker to access the control point.

Kerning (Manual Spacing)Left click on the Lettering/Values button. Left click on the design screen;type BERNINA. Press Enter. While the lettering is selected, click on theReshape Object tool. Click and drag the diamond-shape control pointsto manually adjust individual letter spacing.

Spacing Letters EvenlyLeft click on the Lettering/Values button. Left click on the design screen;type BERNINA. Press Enter. Select lettering; select Reshape Object.Drag the arrow located to the lower left of the lettering to space lettersevenly. Alternate method: Open Object Properties box, type in thedesired spacing in the Letter Spacing window.

Changing Height and Width of LetteringLeft click New on the general tool bar. Left click on the Alphabet/Valuesbutton. Left click on the design screen; type Bernina. Press Enter.

While the lettering is still selected, left click on the Reshape Object tool.Click and drag the top black triangle to scale vertically. Undo. Click anddrag the triangle pointing diagonally to scale the lettering proportionally.Undo. Click and drag the triangle on the side to scale horizontally. Undo.Note: The height and width of lettering may also be changed by selectingit, right clicking to open the Open Object properties box and typing in thedesired size.

Editing Individual LetteringSelect lettering, then left click on Reshape Object tool. Left clickon the control point in the middle of the letter B. Click on the letter bound-ary line. Zoom in for better visibility; click and drag control points toreshape letter. Press Enter on the keyboard to accept your changes.

Changing the Color of Individual LettersSelect the lettering. Right mouse click for Ojbect Properties. Click in thetext box. Use the keyboard arrows to move the cursor between B and E.Insert a caret (^). Click OK. Deselect to view changes.




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ButtonholesBasic ButtonholesSelect Arrange>Add buttonhole. Left click to position three button-holes vertically on screen. Touch the Esc key to turn off the Addbuttonhole function. Select all, then left click the Align CentersVertically icon.

Buttonhole PropertiesSelect the top buttonhole. Right click to open Buttonhole Object Proper-ties. Select the Rounded buttonhole, change the Slit length (buttonholeopening) to 18mm. Press OK.

Select the second buttonhole; open the Object Properties box. Selectthe Heirloom buttonhole; change the Bead stitch spacing (stitch length)to 2. Press OK.

Select the third buttonhole; open the Object Properties dialog box.Change Orientation to horizontal; click OK.

Select all of the buttonholes; select Align Right Vertical.

Buttonholes in EmbroiderySelect File>New File>Open>Samples3>swirl center.ART. Group thedesign. Select Arrange>Add Buttonhole. Left click to position a button-hole in the center of the design. Press the ESC key on the keyboard toturn off the tool.

Select the design and the buttonhole. Align the centers. Witheverything selected, choose Arrange>Merge Buttonhole. Thestitching is removed from under the buttonhole slit, preventing stitchesfrom raveling when the buttonhole is cut open.

Select All, Group, Copy and Paste to create two duplicates; positionthem vertically. Select All; align centers vertically.


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Class 3 - Automatic DigitizingClass OverviewExercises

1 Automatic Digitizing 1Creating Embroidery with Auto-Digitizer

2 Automatic Digitizing 2Editing Auto-Digitized DesignsAdding Lettering

3 Magic WandCreating Embroidery with the Magic Wand

4 Magic Wand - EditingEditing the DesignSequencing ColorsAdding LetteringSaving your Work

5 Auto & Partial AppliqueAuto AppliquePartial Applique



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Automatic Digitizing 1Note: All artwork used with the automatic digitizing tools must be pro-cessed prior to digitizing. For more information on artwork processingrefer to User Manual.

Creating Embroidery with Auto-DigitizerSelect Picture mode; left click Load Picture to select a picture.From My Designs>Auto-Digitizing folder, select and opentulip.bmp. Click on Save Picture. Rename picture file; click Save.

Click on Touch Up Picture tool; select Paint. Select Flood Fill tool;choose a different shade of green for flower stem. Select File>Exit and Return to Design. Select Artwork Preparation tool to

clean up background noise, sharpen outlines, remove color dithering.Change colors to 6; OK. Note: This may take a few moments dependingon computer resources.

Select Design mode. Select Auto-Digitizer tool; open Object Properties.From Fill Stitch tab, select Effects; increase Pull Compensation to 0.4,and check Underlay. Click OK; click OK again.

Click on an area of picture. When dialog box opens, select Omit Colors;select white (background color) to keep background of image from beingdigitized. Click OK. The program will automatically create embroideryobjects for this design. Note: Time needed to generate embroideryobjects depends on computer’s resources.

Touch ESC two times on keyboard to turn off all tools. Enter PictureMode, select picture and delete it. Return to Design Mode. Save yourwork.


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Editing Auto-Digitized DesignsOnce embroidery objects have been generated using Auto-Digitizer, youmay use any of the available tools to edit the design.

Select a leaf; select Reshape Object tool. Click & drag stitch angle line toreflect leaf shape. Press Enter to accept changes. Repeat for other leaf.Touch ESC.

Select front petal. Right click to open Object Properties; from fill stitchtab, select fill pattern 20; OK. Select Artistic view to see changes. Returnto Design mode. Repeat for other petals.

Select Edit>Select All; right click to open Object Properties. From Gen-eral tab, rotate design 35° and rescale to 80%; OK. While still selected,group parts and select Edit>Duplicate. Mirror duplicated tulip horizontally.Move tulip to right until stems no longer overlap. Select other flower; AlignBottoms Horizontally.

Add LetteringPress “A” on keyboard to open Lettering Object Properties. Select Em-press alphabet and Multiple Baseline. In text box type Take time, pressEnter, press Enter again, type to admire the flowers. Click OK.

Click center of design. Touch Enter twice to accept programmed radius.Select and reposition lettering as needed. Select Edit>Select All and AlignCenters Vertically. Save your work.

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Magic WandAll artwork used with automatic digitizing tools must be processedprior to digitizing. For more information on artwork processing refer toUser Manual.

Creating Embroidery with the Magic WandIn Picture Mode, select the Load Picture tool. From My Designs>Auto-Digitizing, select floral pattern4.bmp. Open.

Process the graphic using the Outline Artwork Preparation tool. Movethe slider to the right until the picture turns black. Using the left keyboardarrow, move the slider to the left until the white color returns.

Select Design mode. Select Settings>Thread colors. Create a threadchart for the design from Isacord shades. Change the number of threadsin design to 6, then assign the following colors: #1 = 5944, #2 = 5933,#3 = 5230, #4 = 0221, #5 = 1375, #6 = 0101.

Select the Magic Wand, then open the Object Properties dialog box fromthe general toolbar. Select the Fill tab. Click Effects; check the Underlaybox and change the Pull Compensation value to 0.4.

Select C1 from the drop down color bar. Left click in the large centerstem. Press Enter to generate the object. Select C2, click on one of theleaves; press Enter. Repeat for other leaf. Digitize the centers and flowerpetals, changing colors as needed.

Select Outline, Satin, from the Stitch and Color bar. Designer Plus:Select stem stitch from the Craft Stitch tool bar. Select one of theremaining thin lines; press Enter to generate the outline object. Repeatfor remaining design lines.

Preview design in Artistic View. Return to Design mode and save yourwork.

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Magic Wand - EditingEditing the DesignOnce embroidery designs have been generated using the Magic Wand,you may use any of the available tools to edit the design.

Select the large center stem; right click to open Object Properties; selectfill pattern 9. While stem is still selected, select the Reshape Object tool.Adjust stitch angle to 92°, press Enter to accept the change.

Select the flower centers; select Satin from the Fill Type drop downmenu. Select a flower petal, select the Reshape object tool; adjust stitchangle to make the stitches appear to radiate out from the center of theflower. Repeat for each petal.

Select the leaves; select Edit>Duplicate. While new leaves are stillselected, choose Triple from the Outline Stitch Type. Select C6. Viewchanges in Artistic view. Return to Design mode and save your work.

Select leaves, open Object Properties dialog box. Select Fancy from theStitch Type drop down menu. Select Honeycomb.

Sequencing ColorsOpen Color Film to view number and order of stitching. The flowersneed to be re-sequenced to eliminate excess thread changes. CloseColor Film.

Select Edit>Select All. Arrange>Sequence by Color, click OK. Thedesign will be re-sequenced. Open Color Film to see change.

Add LetteringSelect C2. Touch A on the keyboard to open the lettering Object Proper-ties box. Select Empress, 9mm, Any Shape baseline. Type “Create” inthe text box; press OK.

Set baseline points along the upper edge of the stem. Press Enter tocreate the lettering object.

Saving Your WorkDelete the graphic from the design file. Select the entire design, open theObject Properties dialog box. From the General tab, rotate by 90°. ClickOK. Save design.

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Auto & Partial AppliquéAuto-AppliqueAuto-Appliqué creates up to four layers of stitching - placement line,cutting line, tackdown and cover stitch-for each appliqué object. Whenplanning applique, begin with bottom fabric layer and work toward toplayer.

Select Picture tab>Load Picture>My Designs>Samples 3>Watermelon.bmp. Select Design tab. Select Auto-Appliqué tool.Read prompts on status bar. Note: The Auto-Appliqué tool workslike the Closed Curve tool; the last 2 points will join automatically.

Do not begin on a corner. Create boundary around watermelon rind,treating white and green as one area. Create boundary around water-melon flesh. TIP: Turn off picture; position watermelon flesh boundaryreference points exactly on top of previously created rind boundaryreference points. Turn picture on to position remaining points. PressEnter two times.

Select entry and exit points. Mark frame out position to complete autoapplique process. Select watermelon flesh, change to C3.

Select all, right click to open Object Properties, change stitch width to1.5mm (tack-down is automatically re-set). Select Trim In Place option.Click OK.

Select View>Slow Redraw. Watch appliqué stitch. Notice duplicate satinstitching on overlapping areas; this will not produce professional resultswhen embroidered. Note: Auto-appliqué is most effective for designswith a single element. For appliqué designs with adjoining boundaries,use the Partial Appliqué feature to complete the applique design.

Partial AppliquePartial appliqué removes one of the layers of satin stitching from adjoin-ing appliqué pieces. Plan appliqué sequence carefully, working frombottom layer to top. Stitching is removed in the order in which bound-aries are created. Note: If overlapping areas are significantly “off”,reshape boundaries to align stitching before applying partial appliqué.

Select File>Select All. Click on Partial Appliqué tool. Overlappingsatin stitches are removed. Select Slow Redraw to watch designstitch sequence.

Return to Picture mode and process picture using Artwork Preparationtool. In Design mode select Magic Wand tool. Open Object Properties>Fill Tab>Satin>Effects; turn on Auto Underlay; set Pull Compensation to0.40. Select C15; use Magic Wand to digitize each seed. Save work.


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Class 3 Product Reference Listartista 165E/185E Reader/Writer Boxartista 200E Reader/Writer Boxartista 165E/185E Personal Design Cardartista 200E Personal Design Card Magic Box Magic Cards

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Class 4 - Manual DigitizingClass Overview

Exercises1 Block Digitizing

Block DigitizingClosed Curve ToolSet Multiple Stitch AnglesRemove Overlay Stitching

2 Blackwork RunOpen Curve Tool & Blackwork Run

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NotesBlock DigitizingThe block-digitizing tool digitizes closed objects by placing pairs ofpoints on opposing sides of an image. Each set of points marks boththe object boundary and sets stitch angle.

Left click on the Block-Digitizing tool.Activate Auto-Underlay from thegeneral toolbar, then select C13(white). Set boundary points aroundthe white section of the rind. PressEnter to create the object.

Turn off the picture to view stitching. Turn on View Picture.

Closed Curve ToolLeft click on the Closed Curve tool, then activate Auto-Underlayfrom the general toolbar and select C3 (red). Set boundariesaround the fruit (right click sets a curve; a left click sets a corner;backspace erases the last point set). Press Enter to create the object.

Select color 1 (green) and digitize outer edge of rind.

Setting Multiple Stitch AnglesImmediately after creating an object or selecting an object, the StitchAngle Values tool is available to make multiple stitch angle adjustmentsto the object.

With the green rindstill selected, click on

the Stitch Angle/Values toolicon. Following the diagram,set stitch angle control points.Touch Enter to acceptchanges.

Remove Overlay StitchingUsing the Closed Curve tool, Fill>Step and C15, digitize the seedsor copy and paste the seeds from the Auto Applique/Partial Appliqueexercise. Use Color Film to select the seeds, then hold down the controlkey and select the watermelon flesh. Select Arrange>Remove OverlayStitching. The red stitching under the seeds is removed.

Select the seeds (Color Film) and change to Fill:Satin.

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NotesOpen Curve Tool & Blackwork RunThe Open Curve tool is used with any outline stitch type to create lines.

Select Picture view>Load Picture>My Designs>Samples 1>heartpin 3A.In the Design view, select the Closed Curve tool and C2; digitize theoutline of the heart (a right click for a curve; left click for a corner). PressEnter.

Select the Open Curved tool. Using left clicks, digitize the lineswithin the heart, ignoring the lace insert. The lines must touch theheart outline or another interior line. Touch Enter after setting pointsfor each line.

Turn off the picture. Select View>Slow Redraw. Notice the jump stitches;this design will not sew out very professionally.

Select all; select the Blackwork Run tool. The program will automaticallyresequence the stitching to eliminate jump stitches. Note: Blackwork runcan be applied to backstitches and stem stitches, single, and tripleoutlines. Select View>Slow Redraw to view changes embroidery run.

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NotesRectangle ToolThe Rectangle tool is used to create perfect rectangles & squares.

Select File>New. Select Picture Mode>Load Picture>Auto-digitizing>house.bmp.

Create the HouseSelect Design mode. Select the Rectangle tool; digitize the side of thehouse by left clicking one corner, moving the cursor to the oppositecorner and clicking to create the object.

Use the Closed Curve tool to digitize the front of the house and the roof.

Add HolesSelect the side of the house; select Add Holes. Follow promptson the status bar to digitize boundaries of holes to be cut fromthe stitching, in this case three windows. Touch Enter; stitching

is removed. Note: When adding holes, use left clicks for corners, rightclicks for curves, backspace to remove last point, and enter to close theshape. Repeat for window on front of house.

Select the house’s front and side. Change color to red; from ObjectProperties Fill Tab, select Fancy>010Brick 1.

Wave EffectThe Wave Effect tool changes the stitch angle to a curve. The curvemay be altered using the Reshape Object tool. Additional control pointsmay be added and moved.

Select the roof; change the color to C12. With the roof still selected,open Object Properties>Fill tab>Effects, check Wave Effects>OK.Select the roof; select the Reshape Object tool. Move and add referencepoints to alter the wave stitch angle. Press Enter. View changes inArtistic view. Return to Design mode.

Add DetailsUse the Open Curve tool to digitize a line across the bottom of the sideof the house. Select the line; open Object Properties. From the StitchType drop down menu, select Pattern Run. Click on Select; from SymbolSet drop down menu, select Nature. Click on pattern 101, select MakeCurrent; click OK. Change color to yellow.

Right click on the Lettering/Values tool. Select Cursive, type 3702 in textbox. Left click above door to position numbers. Select the numbers andthe front of the house; left click on the Remove Lettering Overlay tool toremove stitches from under the house numbers.

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Class 5 - Special EffectsClass Overview

Exercises1 Gradient Fills

Gradient FillTravel on Edges

2 Color Blending 1Color BlendingProfiles

3 Color Blending 2

4 Craft Stitches - BlackworkBlackworkLayout

5 Craft Stitches - LaceworkApplying LaceworkLayout

6 Craft Stitches - CandlewickingCandlewicking BorderCandlewicking FillLayout

7 Craft Stitch SamplerCreate All Objects

BackstitchStem Stitch

Editing the DesignCandlewick FillBlackwork FillLacework FillStipple Fill

Outline the HeartCandlewick Half Knot

8 Pattern Runs 1Pattern OutlinesPattern FillsLayout

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NotesGradient FillUse Gradient Fill to create colorblends, perspective effects andshading.

Select File>New. Select the Rect-angle tool. Digitize from the bottomleft to the top right. Create a square3 grids by 3 grids. Copy and pastefive times (6 squares total).

Select square 1. Select Object Properties>Effects>Gradient Fill tab.Check the Gradient Fill box. Select Profile 1; click OK, OK.

For blocks 2, 3, & 4, Select Object Properties>Effects>Gradient Fill tab.Be sure Gradient Fill is checked. Select Profiles 2, 3, or 4.

Select block 5. Select Object Properties>Effects>Gradient Fill tab. Besure Gradient Fill is checked. Select Profile 1. Change the MaximumSpacing Value to 0.01 mm; click OK, OK.

Select block 6. Select Object Properties>Effects>Gradient Fill tab. Besure Gradient Fill is checked. Select Profile 1. Change the MaximumSpacing to 10 mm. Click OK.

Travel on EdgesUse Travel on Edges with the Gradient Fill effects to eliminate travelstitches inside an object.

Select Artistic View. Show 1:1 - Traveling stitches are visible. Select theDesign tab. Select box #1. Select Object Properties>Effects>Others tab.Check Travel on Edges; click OK, OK. Select Artistic View; Show 1:1 -The traveling stitches are hidden.

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Color Blending 1Color BlendingColor Blending creates shading effects by blending two colored layers inan embroidery object. The effect is created by duplicating the object,then applying Gradient Fill.

ProfilesProfiles determine the point from which the color variation occurs.

Sample 1Select File>New. Select Settings>Fabric Display. Select Edit and choosewhite; click OK, OK.

Use the Circle tool to digitize a circle filled with step stitches. Copy andPaste five additional circles onto the screen (6 circles total).

Select the first circle. Select theColor Blending tool. Leave the

Profile and Spacing at default set-tings. Change Bottom Layer to color5; change the Top Layer to color 11.Click OK. Select Artistic View to seethe changes. Select Design mode.

Select the second circle. Select Color Blending tool. Change to Profile 2.Leave Spacing and Color at new defaults (colors 5 and 11). Click OK.

Select the third circle. Select Color Blending tool. Change to Profile 3.Leave Spacing and color at new defaults (colors 5 and 11). Click OK.

Select the forth circle. Select Color Blending tool. Change to profile 4.Leave Spacing and Color at new defaults (colors 5 and 11). Click OK.

Select the fifth circle. Select Color Blending tool. Select Profile 1. ChangeBottom and Top Layer Spacing to 4. Click OK.

Select the sixth circle. Select Color Blending tool. Select Profile 1.Change Bottom and Top Layer Spacing to 2. Click OK.

Select Artistic View to see the various profile combinations. SelectDesign tab. Select circle 6. Ungroup and deselect. Select the top layerand slide it aside to look at the thread layers.Select File>New. Create a rectangle.




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Apply Color Blending using the Profile and Colors of your choice. AdjustBottom Layer Spacing to 1, Top Layer Spacing to 2.

Select the rectangle and Ungroup.

Click on the Lettering tool and type your name in the rectangle.

Select lettering and top layer of rectangle (CTRL). Select the RemoveLettering Overlay tool. Select and move lettering to see the “hole”


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NotesBlackworkSelect Rectangle tool, left click Blackwork Fill icon from Craft Stitch toolbar. Create a rectangle shape.

Select the rectangle; right click to open its Object Properties box.Choose Select and scroll to preview other Blackwork fill styles. SelectB007a; click OK.

Copy and paste the rectangle 4 times for a total of 5 objects.

LayoutThe Layout function is used to size, reposition, and offset an object’sfill stitches. The layout is always positioned in the center of the screen.To easily work with the function, use the scrollbar at the bottom of thescreen to move the digitized objects to the left side of the screen.

Select the second rectangle, open its Object Properties box, clickLayout. Study the picture at the top of page 240 in the User Manual.Identify each of the three Guide-Pattern stitches on the screen. Themiddle guide pattern is used to rescale and rotate the stitch pattern.Using the black rescaling handles, reduce the size of the fill stitch. Whensatisfied with the changes, press Enter.

Select the third rectangle; open Object Propertiesand click Layout. Select the Middle Guide-Pattern.Activate the Rotation and Skewing function. Rotatethe stitch pattern. Press Enter to accept changes.

Select the fourth rectangle, open Object Properties,select Layout. The Top Guide-Pattern is used tooffset and increase the rows of stitches. Move theTop Guide-Pattern up and to the right. Press Enterto accept changes.

Select the fifth rectangle, open Object Properties, select Layout. TheSide Guide-Pattern is used to offset the columns of stitches. Move theSide Guide-Pattern to the left to decrease the column spacing. PressEnter to accept changes.

Select Rectangle tool; Outline>Single. Digitize a rectangle across eachblackwork object.

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Craft Stitches - Lacework

Lacework stitch consists of an open trellis-like pattern, and is not in-tended to be a stand-alone embroidery design.

Applying LaceworkSelect File>New. Turn off the grid. Select the Closed Curve tool. SelectLacework from the Craft Stitch toolbar. Digitize a free form object. TouchEnter to see the stitching.

Select the object and right mouse click for Object Properties. ChooseSelect. View the pattern choices - there are five available. Pick a differentpattern. Experiment with different pattern choices.

LayoutSelect a digitized lace-filled object from the screen. Right mouse click forObject Properties. Select Layout. Zoom in on the yellow area. Identify thethree Guide-Patterns. Note: See Layout Function Handout for detailedinstructions. Using the Guide-Patterns, adjust the fill stitch.




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Craft Stitches - CandlewickingCandlewicking is a detail stitch that can be used to outline or fill areasin a design. Candlewicking is a traditional white-on-white embroiderytechnique, usually done on white linen or cotton fabric with heavy cottonthreads. More use of color is becoming popular today. Candle-wickingis often used to embroider white bedspreads, pillows and clothing.

Candlewicking BorderSelect the Open Curve tool.Select Candlewicking Borderfrom the Craft Stitch toolbar.Note: Craft stitches are avail-able from the Stitch and Colorbar or the Craft Stitch toolbar.

Digitize a line and touch Enter to see the stitches. Note: If the Candle-wicking border does not pick up the color you have selected in the colorpalette when first digitized, select the border after digitizing, and thenselect a color.

Select the line; open Object Properties. Click Select to preview Patternchoices; there are four available patterns. Pick a different pattern. Noticethe relationship between size and spacing. Experiment with differentpattern choices.

Candlewicking FillSelect the Closed Curve tool. Select Candlewicking Fill from the CraftStitch toolbar. Create a free form shape using left and right mouse clicks.

Select the object, then rightmouse click for Object Properties.Choose Select to view patterns -there are four available patterns.Select Cancel. Experiment withdifferent pattern choices.

LayoutSelect a digitized Candlewick filled object from the screen. Right mouseclick for Object Properties. Select Layout. Zoom in on the yellow area.Identify the 3 guide-patterns. Using Guide-Patterns, adjust the fill stitch.




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NotesCreate All Objects

Select Picture mode>Load Picture>Samples 3>TulipHeart>Open. Process using the Artwork Preparation tool.In Design mode, select Magic Wand. Digitize flower centers(C4) and petals (C17). Turn on Auto-Underlay. Use theMagic Wand to digitize leaves (C1). Turn off Auto-Underlay.

Select Closed Curve tool, Fill>Step, C6. Digitize heart.Open Color Film; select flower centers, petals, leaves, andheart. The heart must be selected last. SelectArrange>Remove Overlay Stitching. Close Color Film.

Select the Rectangle tool, C5, Fill>Step. Digitize a squarearound the heart. Open Color Film; select flower centers,petals, leaves, heart, and square. The square must beselected last. Select Arrange>Remove Overlay Stitching.Close Color Film.

Open Object Properties>Outline Stitch>Stitch Types>Backstitch. Changestem thickness to 0.25; click OK. Select Open Curve tool and C7. Digitizea center vein in each leaf.

Select Open Curve tool. Open Object Properties>Outline Stitch>StitchType>Stem Stitch. Change spacing to 1, stitch angle to 55º; click OK.Select Open Curve tool and C7. Digitize flower stems. Outline flowercenters, petals, and leaves by selecting Color Film, duplicating, and changingfrom Fill to Outline SIngle. Change color to C6. Delete picture and save your work.

Editing the DesignSelect both flower centers (use the CTRL key). Select Candlewick Fill.

Select 1 flower petal. Open Object Properties>Fill Stitch Tab>Stitch Type>Blackwork Fill. Select B002a; click OK. Select Layout; adjust layout asneeded. Repeat for other petal.

Select heart. Select Open>Object Properties>Fill Stitch Tab>Effects.Check Travel On Edge; OK. Select Stitch Types>Lacework. Select L0003a.Click OK, click OK.

Select background square. Click on Stipple. Change Stitch Length andLoop Spacing to 2. Click OK.

Outline the HeartSelect heart, duplicate it, and change duplicate heart to Outline>Candlewicking. Open Object Properties>Fill Stitch Tab>Stitch Type>Candlewicking. Select Half Knot. Click OK; click OK.

Select Artistic view. Return to Design mode and save your work.

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NotesPattern OutlinesSelect File>New. Select Settings>Object Properties>Outline Stitch tab>Pattern Run>Select. From Symbol Setdrop down menu, select NPOO4a &KOO18a. Click Make Current; click OK.

Select Open Curve tool and create a line. Touch Enter.

Select Rectangle tool and create a rectangle. Note: You have the optionof adjusting size, spacing, scale, and shape of Pattern Run stitches.(Review Pattern Runs & Fills in the Online Manual for details)

Pattern FillsSelect File>New. Select Settings>Object Properties>Outline Stitch tab>Pattern Run>Select. From Symbol Set, select NPOO4a & A200150.Click Make Current and OK.

Select Rectangle tool, Fill: Pattern fill, and C2. Digitize a rectangle3 grid blocks by 5 grid blocks. Copy and Paste four additional rectanglesonto screen (for a total of five).

LayoutLayout Guide-patterns will always appear in center of screen. Scrollto the left or right so the rectangles are not in middle of viewing screenbefore selecting Object Properties>Layout.

Select 2nd rectangle. From Object Properties>Fill tab select Layout.Zoom in on Layout (yellow) area to view Guide-Patterns. Study page 240in User Manual for an explanation of the three Guide-Pattern functions.The Prompt Line defines the purpose for selected guide-pattern.

Scale pattern using the middle Guide-Pattern. Touch Enter to confirmthe change.

Select 3rd rectangle. Open Object Properties; Select Layout. Zoomin on Layout (yellow) area to view Guide-Patterns. Use middle Guide-Pattern to rotate the pattern. Touch Enter to confirm the change.

Select 4th rectangle. Open Object Properties; Select Layout. Use topGuide-Pattern to offset and increase row spacing by moving Guide-Pattern half a pattern up and to the right. Touch Enter to confirm thechange

Select 5th rectangle. Open Object Properties; Select Layout. Moveside Guide-Pattern to right to increase distance between columns ofstitching. Touch Enter to confirm the change.

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NotesCreate PatternCreate your own pattern outline sets to use as pattern run or fill stitches.

Select File>New. Touch the A key. Select the Wingdings2 alphabet.Open Select Character and select the second scissors graphic; clickOK; OK. Click on the screen to position the letter/scissors. With thescissors selected, change to C2 and Ungroup.

Select Settings>Create Pattern. Click on New set and create a newcategory for your stitches. Name the stitch (scissors); click OK. Followthe prompt line instructions to enter reference points.

Open Object Properties>Outline tab>Pattern Run>Select. Locate yourpersonal folder and the scissors pattern. Make Current ; click OK.

Select the Open Curve tool. Digitize a line to see your new Pattern Run.

Select the Rectangle tool. Open Object Properties>Fill Tab>PatternFill>Select. Locate your Personal Folder and the scissors pattern. ClickOK. Digitize a rectangle to see your new pattern fill.

Take the ChallengeUsing the Closed Curve tool and a series of three right mouse clicks,digitize a step filled circle.

Select the circle. Open Object Properties>Fill Stitch tab. Select Effect>check Wave Effect; OK. From the Stitch Type drop down menu, selectPattern Fill. Select the pattern of your choice. Adjust layout as needed.

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Class 6 - Bonus ProgramsClass Overview

Exercises1 BERNINA Cross Stitch

Auto-Cross BasicsManually Setting StitchesLetteringArea FillStamping ToolDrawing ToolsSaving your Work

2 BERNINA PhotoSnapCreating Embroidery with PhotoSnapPhotoSnap Object PropertiesCrop for PhotoSnap

3 BERNINA Quilter - Patchwork LayoutOpening Quilt & Quilt LayoutSelecting Blocks

4 BERNINA Quilter - Colors & FabricsColoring the Quilt

5 BERNINA Quilter - EmbroideryAdding Embroidery to the Quilt

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BERNINA Cross StitchAuto-Cross BasicsSelect Settings>Fabric Count. Type in x-stitch fabric count; click Update.

From Picture tab, select Load Picture tool. From Auto-Digitizing folder,select Butterfly.bmp.

Select Design Mode. Select Auto-Cross tool; dialog box opens.Check Omit Background box. Click OK; cross-stitches areautomatically generated. Turn off picture & grid; select Show All

to view design.

Manually Setting StitchesTurn on Show Grid. Select Pencil tool; left click on Full Crossbutton to select full cross stitch style. Left click on the Color buttonto select C15. Left click in grid to set stitches, right click to erasestitches. Add stitches to connect butterfly’s right antenna.

LetteringBERNINA’s Cross Stitch program uses True Type fonts to generatelettering.

Right click on Lettering/Values tool; select “Arial”, 48mm. Left click onscreen to place text. Type in Fly Away; press Enter to process stitches.

Click on Select Object tool, then draw a bounding box around lettering.From Color box, select a new color to coordinate with Butterfly.

Area FillSelect Area Fill tool, color 4 (yellow) from color box, and Fill>FullCross. Left click in gold areas of wings to fill with a new color andstitch type. From Stitch & Color bar, select Outline>Single Line,and color 15 (black). Click on the various areas of the butterfly to outlineeach color.

Stamping ToolUsing Pencil, create a small flower. Select flower; then selectStamp tool. Left click to “stamp” small flowers around rightcorner of design. When finished, press Esc key to turn tool off.

Drawing ToolsClosed and Open Curve tools are used to create freeform cross stitchelements. The Circle and Rectangle tools make it simple to createperfect circular and rectangular shapes.

Saving Your WorkSave your work after each major change. Cross stitch designs are savedin the .arx format. Cross stitch files may be opened in the BERNINAembroidery program and combined with regular embroidery.

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NotesCreating Embroidery with PhotosnapSelect Picture tab>Load Picture>Auto Digitizing>guitar.bmp.

Select picture, click on the PhotoSnap tool. The PhotoSnapObject Properties box opens. Leave settings at default values;click OK.

Change background color to white (settings>fabric display>edit, selectwhite, click OK); change thread color to C9. View in Artistic view. Returnto Design mode. Touch ESC to turn off all tools.

Delete graphic and save file if desired.

PhotoSnap Object PropertiesSelect Picture tab>Load Picture>Auto Digitizing>guitar.bmp.

Select graphic; click on the PhotoSnap tool. The PhotoSnap ObjectProperties box opens. Change the background value to dark. Click OK.Select Undo.

Select Picture tab>select picture. Select the PhotoSnap icon in thePhotoSnap Object Properties box. Change background value to light,stitch angle to 35°. Click OK. Note: Various tapestry effects can becreated by experimenting with the Objects Properties values. Close file.

Crop for PhotoSnapSelect File>New. Select Picture tab>Load Picture>Auto-digitizing>dog.bmp.

Select picture, Edit>crop image>oval.

Click on the upper left corner of the image and drag towards the lowerright. Select the Reshape tool if necessary to adjust the position andsize of crop outline.

When pleased with image, click on the PhotoSnap icon. Change thestitch angle to 35°, resolution to fine. Click OK.




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NotesNote: The BERNINA artista embroidery software must be open to runBERNINA Quilter.

Opening Quilt & Quilt LayoutOpen Quilter by single left clicking the icon on the Design toolbar. Openthe Layout dialog box by selecting the Layout icon on the Edit toolbar.

Input design information on the right to design the quilt layout.Select rec tangularformat, three blocksacross and four down;

height 6”, width 6”. Selectvertical top sashing style andcheck the sash border box. Addmitered borders 3” wide. Noticethat the finished size of the quilthas been calculated for you.

Selecting Blocks, Colors and FabricsThe Library provides over 300 quilt blocks, a wide color palette, andbeautiful fabrics from which to plan your quilt project.

Single click on the “+” beside a file to view the blocks in each folder.Select Ohio Star from the Nine Patch Stars file. Select Paintbrush fromthe Edit toolbar. Click in the upper left hand white square to assign theblock style to the quilt. Individually assign the block to each square, orhold down CTRL and click on a white square to assign the selectedblock to all squares.

Left click on the Fabric button at the top of the Library dialog box. Leftclick on the “+” beside Benartex to expand the folder. Left click on the “+”beside each fabric collection to preview the fabrics. Single click on afabric swatch, click To Palette; the fabric swatch appears at the top ofthe screen. Note: For a larger preview of fabric tile, hold down the Alt keywhile clicking on the swatch. Select 5-6 fabrics, sending each of them toPalette.

Left click on the Color button at the top of the Library dialog box. Selectfrom light, medium or dark color values. Select 3-4 colors to coordinatewith the fabric on the palette. Note: Double click on a fabric tile from thepalette to open Color dialog. A color is selected to coordinate with Paletteselection. Use the slider to adjust the value as desired. To add the solidto the Palette, click Add to Custom Colors.

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BERNINA Quilter - Color & FabricColoring the QuiltSelect the Paintbrush from the Edit toolbar.Select a fabric for the block centers “1”. Leftclick in the center of 2 blocks to fill with theselected fabric. Hold down the CTRL key whileclicking in the center of the next block. Eachblock center “1” will be filled.

Select the fabric for triangles “a”. Hold down theCtrl key while clicking in the triangle. Each “a”piece in the same location on each block will be filled at the same time.

Select fabric for remaining triangles. Click and drag the fabric to theColors Used menu (lower right of the screen) drop on the periwinkleblock to replace all periwinkle areas at one time. Repeat for block back-ground color with fabric of choice.

Color sashing strips with fabric or color of choice. Repeat for borders.




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NotesAdding Embroidery to the QuiltPlace and scale embroidery designs or quilt motifs right on the quilt topfor perfect sizing.

Left click the Embroidery Window icon on the Edit toolbar to link tothe Design screen in the BERNINA embroidery software program.Select File>Insert Design>Holice Turnbow Stencil Quilt Designs. Selectdesign HT105; open. Change to color C15 for better visibility whenplacing the quilt design on the block. Select File>Save and Return.

Position the quilting design over the block. Reduce the design size usingthe sizing handles. For perfect positioning, select the block, hold downthe Ctrl key and select the embroidery. Select Align Centers from theAlignment toolbar.

Select the embroidery design, then copy and paste it into the remainingblocks. Save work frequently. File>Save as, select file location andname file. Click Save. Quilter files are saved with .arq extension andmay only be opened from within the quilter program.

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NotesWhen creating appliqués in BERNINA Quilter, you are designingappliqué patterns for stitching by hand or by sewing machine, not inan embroidery hoop on the embroidery machine. If you wish to addembroidered appliqués to your quilt top, digitize them in Designer Plusand use Embroidery Window to insert the appliqué file.

Creating AppliquésOpen the BERNINA Quilter program. Select Layout. Select rectangularformat, one block across and one block down, 10” square. Add a 2”mitered border. Press OK. Select Show All.

Open the Fabric Library. Select a fabric for the block and fill the block.This will be the base/background fabric for the appliqué.

Select the Load Picture icon from the Edit toolbar. SelectSamples 1>Heartpin3.bmp. Open.

Left click on a corner control point; drag the point diagonallyto rescale the picture to fit the block. With the picture selected,hold down the Ctrl key, select the block and align the centers.

Each area of the heart will be assigned a different fabric. The rufflededges and the lace insert will be eliminated.

From the Fabric Library, select the first fabric you will use in theappliqué. Select the Draw Appliqué tool. Click points to set the

boundary around one of the shapes. (Right clicks set curves, left clicksset corners, backspace erases the last point.) When you have finishedsetting points around the first boundary, press Enter. Press Enter againto complete the shape. Repeat for each section of the appliqué.

Click the Show Picture tool to remove the picture from the view screen.If necessary, reshape the boundary lines of the applique pieces.

Using the Paintbrush tool, select a fabric from the Library and fill theborders of the quilt.

Save the project. Print the appliqué pattern pieces and quilt templates.Select File>Close.

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