Software Club for 2026

Join Bernina of Omaha in the Building Blocks of Software 9 Club. 

The Software Club 2026 year will be offering two different options this year:  
With Skill Hub Access or no Skill Hub Access.  Both options come with handouts, copies of the power point and any extra files needed for that month’s lessons. Both options also include access to join Jamie one Saturday or one evening every other month for more tips and help walking through the lesson.

What is the difference between the two Club options?  If you want access to rewatch the videos that are played during Software Club lessons, then you will need to purchase the Building Blocks Software Code for Skill Hub access. Otherwise, you will only be able to watch the video once during the Software Club lesson. In other words, there will not be access to the video afterwards if you choose not to purchase the Building Blocks Software Code.

If you want access to the Skill Hub aka access to the videos, then you must purchase the Building Blocks Software Code from the store.     A discount code will be given to you to allow you to add yourself to the class roster if you wish to attend the lesson with Jamie.  

If you do not want to have access to the Skill Hub and only watch the video once during the lesson, then you are in the right spot. You will need to sign up here and pay for the each lesson you wish to attend. 

There will be six skill level lessons that includes two parts: a basics lesson for beginners and a second lesson covering more advanced topics for those with software experience.

*Topics Cover in 2026:

February 2026

Basic Building Block: Lettering

For Creator, let’s look at lettering with an eye for creating a quilt label. In this lesson, you will learn how to choose lettering that will be appropriate for small lettering and how to make changes in lettering for a better stitchout, in addition to how to create a Quilt Label Template.
For DesignerPlus lesson, you will learn how to get creative with lettering. Learn how to create special multi-colored lettering and textured lettering for special effects.


April 2026
Basic Building Block: Editing

In Creator level, let’s look at the basic types of fill stitches and the ways they can be edited to create special effects. We will also look at the basics of the Reshape tool when we edit objects.

In DesignerPlus level, learn how to improve the quality of a design. Learn all the things you should check first before you click on Write to Card/ Machine.

June 2026

Basic Building Block: Creating from Pictures

For Creator, let’s create stitches from photographs and learn the basics of Color PhotoStitch. How do you decide on the number of colors, the resolution, the contrast, and the brightness? Make your stitches photo-terrific!

For DesignerPlus, lets explore Corel PHOTO-PAINT and learn different ways to edit photographs using this program in DesignerPlus software to create mixed-media projects.

August 2026

Basic Building Block: Digitizing

In Creator level, we will digitize two in-the-hoop projects for a favorite pair of scissors.

In DesignerPlus, the focus of this lesson will be on scanning fabrics to use a background for digitizing special designs.

October 2026

Basic Building Block: Applique

In Creator level, create Shadow Applique using the Digitize Applique Tool to create an heirloom pillow. Learn how to play with density and thread for embroidering on delicate fabrics.

In DesignerPlus, create an applique design from start to finish using Advanced Applique and the CutWork Accessory or a cutting machine.

December 2026

Basic Building Block: Quilting

In Creator level, learn how to create foundation pieced blocks in your software; then add quilting designs to quilt the blocks.

In DesignerPlus, learn how to create background quilting designs that can be used for quilting around an applique, embroidery, or a quilting design.

*Lesson Topics Subject to change

Please note the materials and meeting links will be sent to you the night before the scheduled lesson, because of this Bernina of Omaha has updated our cancellation policy for all Software and DesignWorks lessons.  If you are unable to attend and would like to request a refund, you must do so before 5pm the night before your scheduled class.