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2026 Summertime GIFTS Retreat with Amanda and Teri
August 7 – 9, 2026 (3 days via Zoom, Friday – Sunday)
Creating with BERNINA Embroidery Software
V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7
12 classes, projects, meet and greets and a cuckoo clock!
Party On Décor 1 & 2 / Don’t judge a Book by its Cover in-the-hoop Project 1 & 2 / Cruising wearables / Sheer Décor / Charming Patches 1 & 2 / Roped in 1 & 2 / Bowl Cozies 1 & 2
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits. No worries if you cannot make the live session — it’s recorded!
Download event flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: Still only $54
Skill-Building Events — Download On-Demand
New for Summer 2026 — Retreat Remix!
You asked for specific topical Retreats, so we created Retreat Remix! Each Remix features selected lessons from previous Retreats, thoughtfully grouped around a specific theme, to make learning even more focused, flexible and fun! Read more and purchase below.
/ 1 / Retreat Remix for BERNINA Applications with Amanda Whitlach and Teri Hall
Using BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V8 / V7
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
Download flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $24
“I LOVED the Retreat! I’ve been a quilter, digitizer and embroiderer for 20 years but learned so much from Amanda and Teri. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put in to make this happen. The retreat was a bright spot!”
— BRENDA ALBURL
SONGBIRD DESIGNS
/ 2 / Retreat Remix for Sparkle, Snow and Stitches with Amanda Whitlach and Teri Hall
Using BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
Download flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $24
“I can’t remember a time that I learned more in such a short time. I will re-watch, click on links, print out PDFs, and put your lessons into action. Thank you, thank you, Amanda and Teri! You are simply amazing in your wealth of knowledge, willingness to share your passions, and ability to teach.”
— JERILYNN LIJEWSKI
/ 3 / Retreat Remix for Creating Your Own Quilting Designs with Teri Hall
Using BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
Download flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $24
/ 4 / Retreat Remix for Lettering with Amanda Whitlach and Teri Hall
Using BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
Download flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $24
“I had such a wonderful time with this retreat! Thank you and Amanda for being so patient, helpful and funny. And thanks for recording the Zoom classes and then making them downloadable to me!”
— MARLOUS CARTER
January 2026 Software Retreat with Amanda and Teri
Featuring BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V8 / V7
12 classes, projects, meet and greets and a cuckoo clock!
Stop Design Format Corruption / Loops and Fringe / Learn Linework 1 & 2 / A.I. for Embroidery 1 & 2 / Digitizing Cartoons Chibi with minimal jumps / In-the Hoop Boxy Pouch Chibi / Embossed 1 & 2 / Eyeglass Case 1 & 2 with scanned pattern, appliqué, pattern run cover stitches, quilting and lettering
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
Download event flyer HERE.
CLICK HERE to purchase: $54
Dress up your guest towels! Learn to make this charming embossed snowman during the Jan. 2026 Software Retreat.
2024 Summer Software Quilting Retreat with Amanda and Teri
Featuring BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 Designer / V8 / V7
12 classes, projects, meet and greets and a cuckoo clock!
Quilting Potholes & Pitfalls / BERNINA Quilter Program 1 & 2 / Develop Quilting Trip-Tics / Watch Your Back 1 & 2 / Tile Style Placemats / Reversible Placemats / Couch Potato and Potato Chip Quilting / In the Hoop Quilt Block - Crazy Stitching / Bungee Jumping with Thread / In the Hoop Quilt Block - Mylar Embroidery
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limits.
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CLICK HERE to purchase: $54
“Tile Technique” — 2024 Solar
Eclipse Quilt by Amanda Whitlatch
2024 Winter Cutwork Retreat with Amanda and Teri
Discover the Cutwork Toolbox in BERNINA Embroidery Software
Cutwork Tool optional
12 lessons using V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 software
Repeating issues to avoid / Appli-quilting with custom motif stitches / Welt Zippers / Monstera Madness stencil placemat / Mug Rugs with Pre-Cut shapes / Spirographs / Grid Quilts / The Merrow Stitch / Foundation paper piecing creations 1 & 2 / Create Cutwork Alphabet 1 & 2
All class recordings and files are available on-demand with no time limit.
“I need a Spirograph intervention! I just can’t stop! Spirograph coasters with the faux merrow stitch outline were great fun from the Winter 2024 retreat with Amanda and Teri.”
— NANCY WILSON
