After making all of those stitch samples and doing a bit of other stitching on my new Bernina 790Pro, I figured I probably ought to test out the machine embroidery, too. I selected one of the designs included on the machine and got to work/play. The machine did a lovely job (no surprise there, really), but there was something else that was pretty amazing. Bernina has provided a way for the machine to access my wifi, and there’s now an app (isn’t there always?) that actually keeps me informed about the status/progress of the embroidery project! Wow! At first glance, the app may seem silly, but it means that it’s possible to be somewhere else in the house — perhaps doing laundry, reading a book in the living room, etc. — and not waste time because I didn’t notice a problem.
There are three separate screens in the app:
1. The first screen shows the general progress of the project, including estimates of time for the current thread color and for the entire project. The tiny “running” icon at the top right changes to “stopped” if there’s a thread jam or a thread change needed, or if the design is finished.
2. The second screen shows which colors have been selected. These are changeable in the machine itself, of course. Colors are entirely up to the person choosing them.
3. The third screen shows the design chosen and its position in the hoop I’m using.
It’s pretty cool, right?
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I’m one of those people that sits and watches every stitch out. In amazement. All the while listening to Libby (audiobooks). Taking care of my two loves at the same time. d
I usually do the same, Denise, but this will allow me to answer a distress call from my husband when he’s puzzled by his computer, or possibly change the laundry, or whatever. It’s amazing!
I’m glad you’re enjoying the new Pro! So far what’s your favorite new thing it can do? I’ve been watching lots of videos and getting familiar with it. Today I wished I had the laser as I was appliquéing and wished I knew where the needle was going to fall.
That laser is really great for appliqué, Kitty! I did a bit of satin stitch appliqué a few days ago, and it was a game changer. I’m not sure what my favorite feature is at this point; the embroidery app is pretty great, too. I haven’t yet tried quilting in the hoop (I really enjoy FM quilting), but at some point I want to try the skewing feature where I can fit a design into an odd-shaped space. There’s a lot to discover!
Nice design after all those stitch samples you made.
Thanks, Deena! 🙂
Thanks, Deena!
Did tell you 🤣🤣🤣. From another ‘enabler’!
LOL! You certainly did, Ann!