inspiration S PEC I A L HOBBIES
Inspiration Special 2014 www.bernina.com
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Preface
Nifty accessories for your favourite hobbies Whether you’re going walkies with the dog or planning an afternoon of games with the children, we’ve got the right accessories for you. We’ve also devised lots of lovely projects for you to sew for hobbies such as yoga, music-making, cooking, or even just apple-picking. Some are quick to make, while others will take a bit more time. After all, though, sewing is also a hobby – one for which most of us would gladly steal a moment or two out of an otherwise hectic day. Have fun with these projects! Claudia Giesser, Editor-in-Chief
From hobby to career The time has finally come! I’m delighted that my path has led me to BERNINA, and that I can personally introduce myself to you today. A trained dressmaker and fashion designer, several years ago I turned my hobby into a career. Now I’d like to draw on my experience in the fashion industry in designing sewing projects for Inspiration. We’ve got plenty of great ideas up our sleeves, and you can look forward to what we’ll be cooking up in our little creative studio on Lake Constance! While we turn our collective imaginations to next season’s projects, I’d like to wish you a fabulous summer and plenty of time to indulge your creative side. Caroline Klapper, Designer
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Garden 6
Pretty, practical items for gardening with a dandelion design
Kitchen 8
Delicious veg and colourful lettering for an upbeat kitchen environment
Sewing 10 Useful and practical gear for your favourite hobby 4
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Tips 12 Covering a box
Yoga
Music
14 Gentle colours for relaxation
20 The perfect accompaniments for musical schoolkids
Camping
Pets
16 Sophisticated wrap dress and organisers in a polka-dot look
22 Dogs and cats go mad for plaid
Games 18 Popular snakes and ladders and jolly kids’ skittles
Readers’ Service 24 Our gift Masthead 5
Yoga
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Yoga Often practised to cope with the stress of hectic daily life, yoga always has a calming, balancing effect. We think that gentle colours support this effect perfectly.
S1030 Yoga mat Find your inner centre on this yoga mat, beautifully decorated with painted and appliquéd mandalas that will make any yoga posture a joy to hold. S1031 Yoga bag The perfect bag to stow your rolled-up mat in after a yoga session. The bag also contains two large zip pockets that are roomy enough to hold all the other bits and pieces you are likely to need. S1032 Yoga cushion Sitting properly has a significant effect on relaxation, and this cushion is just what the doctor ordered. The cushion was painted with the BERNINA PaintWork tool, and portions of it were appliquéd. Those who don’t have this tool can make and decorate the pieces in the conventional way. The template for enlarging can be found in the instructions section. S1033 Drink-bottle holder The practical snaplink makes clipping on the matching drink-bottle holder an absolute breeze. A clever little item that also goes down well as a present.
Yoga mat: with DesignWork s/PaintWork Yoga cushion: with DesignWork s/PaintWork and Jumbo Hoop How -to- use videos for the soft ware at ww w.bernina.com 15
Games
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Game s galore Fun for young and old! Finagle your way past dangerous snakes or simply knock down skittle monsters till you’ve had your fill.
S1005 Snakes and ladders This take on the popular children’s game will delight adults too. The cheeky snakes drag players down, while the ladders whisk them back up. Just roll the die! And don’t worry, by the time you’ve finished the first row of the 64 squares, if not before, you’ll be into the swing of things – we promise! S1006 Playing pieces Even the playing pieces are homemade! Owners of the BERNINA DesignWorks Software with the CutWork tool have it easy – all others will just need a bit more patience.
S1007 Kids’ skittles Each skittle is different from the rest, breathing new life into an old game. These funny fellows are literally waiting for you to bowl them over! The felt faces were simply sewn on with decorative stitches, and the remaining features are entirely up to your imagination – trousers, skirt or braces, with or without hair, whatever takes your fancy. S1008 Ball Whether you use it for skittles or simply as a soft ball for catch, this ball is especially quick to sew, as it consists of just two pieces!
Kids’ skit tles: with Embroidery foot no. 39 How -to- use videos for foot no. 39 at ww w.bernina.com 19