In this video I’m showing you the BERNINA free arm embroidery hoop, and honestly it’s such a joy to use. I’m working on a child’s T‑shirt and this hoop makes the whole process feel really straightforward—especially when you’re trying to embroider on a smaller garment where a flat hoop can feel a bit awkward. I talk you through how I’m using it and why it’s made the job so much easier than you might expect. I also share the Halloween embroidery I’m stitching (the witch design) and I’ve left the link so you can grab the same one if you fancy doing it too. And because it comes up a lot, I’ve included my BERNINA firmware update video as well—please don’t worry, it really is easy to do. I chat you along the update so you can feel confident, then you can get back to the fun part: stitching something cute and cosy on your sewing machine.