Classes
Mastery Class Descriptions:
**For the BERNINA B990 there are two guide classes:
Mastery: Sewing/Quilting BERNINA B990 Part 1. Learn basic navigation operations of the sewing part ot the B990 with practical, decorative and quilting stitches.
Mastery: Computerized Quilting/Embroidery BERNINA BERNINA B990 Part 2. Learn basic navigation operations for the computerized quilting and embroidery on the B990.
**Starting in January 2026 - For the New Generation BERNINA 7, 5, 4, 3 series, you will have the opportunity of 2 (two) guide classes: Part 1 covers general sewing and piecing/quilting on the sewing side; Part 2 covers Computerized Quilting and Basic Embroidery on the embroidery side.
Mastery: Sewing. BERNINA 7, 5, 4, 3 series Part 1. Learn the Basic Operations of your Bernina machine on the sewing part usting basic and decorative stitches and basic operations for piecing and quilting on the sewing side of the machine.
Mastery: Quilting. BERNINA 7, 5 series Part 2. Computerized Quilting/Basic Embroidery will take you into the world of quilting in the hoop called computerized quilting and then you will cover the basics of your embroidery machine to learn lettering and basic embroidery designs and how to edit them onto your screen to stitch out.
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Mastery classes for BERNINA and BERNETTE Sergers, Coverstitch machines and Serger/Coverstitch machines (Combo Machines):
Mastery: Part 1- L860 - L890. Learn the basics for the Overlock stitches on your 4 thread serger.
Mastery: Part 2 - L890 only. Learn the basics for all the combination stitches, the coverstitches and the chainstitches.
Mastery: Serger Basics #1 - BERNINAS L850, L460, L450, 1150MDA, 1300 MDC, and the BERNETTES b42, b44, b48, b62, b64 & b68 Air Threader
Learn the basics of how to use your BERNINA Serger/Coverstitch machine/Combo machine.
Mastery: Serger Part #2: The Second class of the serger classes will cover theBERNINA L850, L460, L450, 1300MDC, 1150MDA, b42, b44, b48, b62, b64 & b68 Air Threader. IF you have bought the extra feet for the machine. The exercises consist of learning to use just those feet on specific techniques such as applying zippers, creating wired ribbon, etc. The last hour of the class will be devoted only to the machines that do the cover stitch/chain stitch. So not all machines will be in this part of the class.
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Mastery classes for older BERNINA machines (all 8 series, older 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 series), ALL the Bernette machines and other brands of machines: Contact Gypsy Hargrove at gypsy@cupcakequilts.com for scheduling a 1-on-1 guide class for your machine. If you purchased the machine from Cupcake Quilts, the class(es) are free. If you did not purchase the machine from Cupcake Quilts and you want a 1-on-1 class, it will be $50 an hour usually requiring 3-4 hours of instructions.
Customers who purchase a BERNINA machine from Cupcake Quilts are welcome to attend our Free Mastery classes. If you’ve purchased a BERNINA machine elsewhere, you can attend at a fee of $50.00 an hour. If you have a different serger than those listed in the serger part of the description and would like to have classes, please, email Gypsy Hargrove, the instructor, at gypsy@cupcakequilts.com to find out if you can be in the classes.
Mastery: Sewing/Quilting BERNINA B990 Part 1. Learn basic navigation operations of the sewing part ot the B990 with practical, decorative and quilting stitches.
Mastery: Computerized Quilting/Embroidery BERNINA BERNINA B990 Part 2. Learn basic navigation operations for the computerized quilting and embroidery on the B990.
**Starting in January 2026 - For the New Generation BERNINA 7, 5, 4, 3 series, you will have the opportunity of 2 (two) guide classes: Part 1 covers general sewing and piecing/quilting on the sewing side; Part 2 covers Computerized Quilting and Basic Embroidery on the embroidery side.
Mastery: Sewing. BERNINA 7, 5, 4, 3 series Part 1. Learn the Basic Operations of your Bernina machine on the sewing part usting basic and decorative stitches and basic operations for piecing and quilting on the sewing side of the machine.
Mastery: Quilting. BERNINA 7, 5 series Part 2. Computerized Quilting/Basic Embroidery will take you into the world of quilting in the hoop called computerized quilting and then you will cover the basics of your embroidery machine to learn lettering and basic embroidery designs and how to edit them onto your screen to stitch out.
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Mastery classes for BERNINA and BERNETTE Sergers, Coverstitch machines and Serger/Coverstitch machines (Combo Machines):
Mastery: Part 1- L860 - L890. Learn the basics for the Overlock stitches on your 4 thread serger.
Mastery: Part 2 - L890 only. Learn the basics for all the combination stitches, the coverstitches and the chainstitches.
Mastery: Serger Basics #1 - BERNINAS L850, L460, L450, 1150MDA, 1300 MDC, and the BERNETTES b42, b44, b48, b62, b64 & b68 Air Threader
Learn the basics of how to use your BERNINA Serger/Coverstitch machine/Combo machine.
Mastery: Serger Part #2: The Second class of the serger classes will cover theBERNINA L850, L460, L450, 1300MDC, 1150MDA, b42, b44, b48, b62, b64 & b68 Air Threader. IF you have bought the extra feet for the machine. The exercises consist of learning to use just those feet on specific techniques such as applying zippers, creating wired ribbon, etc. The last hour of the class will be devoted only to the machines that do the cover stitch/chain stitch. So not all machines will be in this part of the class.
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Mastery classes for older BERNINA machines (all 8 series, older 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 series), ALL the Bernette machines and other brands of machines: Contact Gypsy Hargrove at gypsy@cupcakequilts.com for scheduling a 1-on-1 guide class for your machine. If you purchased the machine from Cupcake Quilts, the class(es) are free. If you did not purchase the machine from Cupcake Quilts and you want a 1-on-1 class, it will be $50 an hour usually requiring 3-4 hours of instructions.
Customers who purchase a BERNINA machine from Cupcake Quilts are welcome to attend our Free Mastery classes. If you’ve purchased a BERNINA machine elsewhere, you can attend at a fee of $50.00 an hour. If you have a different serger than those listed in the serger part of the description and would like to have classes, please, email Gypsy Hargrove, the instructor, at gypsy@cupcakequilts.com to find out if you can be in the classes.
Calendar
Handi Quilter 'Hands-On' Van Event - 2 Day Longarm 101 Bootcamp
The HQ Van is headed to Cupcake Quilts for four days of hands-on longarm education! Join National Educator Jeannine Grabowska and step up to longarm quilting when you sign up for our TWO DAY event.
MASTERY CLASS - BERNINA V9 Creator|Designer Embroidery Software
Bernina MASTERY - V9 Software Classes taught by Educator Teri Hall. If you did not purchase your software and/or update from Cupcake Quilts, please call the store to register.
Longarm Rental: Bernina Longarm Certification Class
All renters must complete our certification class before renting machines. This class is for those who wish to rent one of our BERNINA longarms. Bernina certification machine certification is offered during the 1st Monday of each month at 1 p.m. and the 3rd Monday of the month at 10 a.m. You only need to sign up for one session.