Round Bobbin Springfield Quilting & Sewing Expo
Springfield, MO, April 14-16, 2011

Bernadette Griffith
Bernadette "Bernie" Griffith is an internationally recognized educator for embroidery digitizing software systems and machine embroidery and owner of Bertina Studio. In her time in the home sewing industry, she has authored numerous sewing and embroidery software workbooks, authored machine training manuals, produced several digitizing “How-To” videos and regularly hosted live digitizing software training webinars to an international audience.
Bernie’s projects and lessons have been published in Creative Machine Embroidery, CME Quilting & Embroidery, Sewing Professional, Designs in Machine Embroidery, and Embroidery Journal, covering embroidery techniques for quilting, home décor and clothing embellishment. If you are a "Quilt Central TV" fan, you may have seen her appearances on the show.
Bernie has taught at workshops, clinics and seminars for sewing and embroidery techniques at numerous venues throughout the United States and Australia. Her relaxed teaching style and unique approach to fabric embellishment make her classes both fun and informative, for beginners to advanced sewing enthusiasts.

Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm
In Between and on the Edge
Class fee $30; Kit fee $30
Hands-on workshop with sewing machines
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Bertina Studio
In this class we're going to get creative with fabric tucks, twists, gathers, and more to create a unique purse/clutch. We will also learn how to insert a magnetic clasp, and how to use sewing machine accessory presser feet to their fullest potential. The purse pattern can be created in colors any teen would love or dressed up for evening use. Kit fee includes all materials needed to create the purse. Please bring marking pencils, ruler and scissors to class.

Friday, 9 am - 12 pm
Just a Little Bit Crazy
Class fee $30 Kit fee $30
Hands-on workshop with sewing machines
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Bertina Studio
Like the look of crazy quilt blocks? Then this class is for you. We will create foundation pieced crazy quilt blocks and then embellish them with a combination of decorative machine stitches and sewing techniques. The blocks will be turned into a placemat, but the techniques taught could be easily used to create a larger project. Kit includes fabric, thread and other materials needed to complete the project. Please bring scissors to class.

Saturday, 9 am - 12 pm
Make Your Own Heirlooms
Class fee $30 Kit fee $30
Hands-on workshop with sewing machines
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Bertina Studio
Fascinated by heirloom sewing techniques but wondering how you can incorporate them into more modern pieces? Then this is the class for you. We are going to look at heirloom sewing techniques and create a sampler piece. Techniques covered include how to use a Wing needle and a Twin needle, bobbin work with silk ribbon, thread and floss and decorative stitch techniques. Please bring scissors, marking pencils, and a clear, plastic ruler to class.