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Bernina: Paintworks Software
CSY   Advanced CA USA Member since 2/1/03 Posts: 296	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 11:47 AM Has anyone used Paintworks? Does it work? Looks interesting to me but would be nice to get a review on the product before going to see it at a dealer.
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1311	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 1:04 PM My Bernina dealer doesn't have it in stock yet. According to my dealer, Bernina was experiencing a problem with the pens breaking and she didn't expect to get any in the store until March. Initially, I had planned to buy both the Paintworks and Crystalworks licenses and tools since I already own Cutworks. Two licenses and the tools were going to run me $700. I don't really think I would use either Paintworks or Crystalworks enough to make that kind of investment and no longer plan to buy either one. ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE ~ Bernina 630E ~ Bernina B350SE Vintage Postcard Dragonfly ~ Juki TL2010Q ~ Babylock Enlighten ~ Babylock BLCS "One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else." Eleanor Roosevelt
Gingersnap1932 Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/30/07 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 1:36 AM Check on your pricing....I also have the original Cutworks software and tool; my understanding is that you only have to purchase the tools for Paintworks (most dealers seem to be charging $199) and Crystal Works, also $199. That would make the total around $700 but you already have the basic software, which you would need to do the update from the Bernina site at no additional cost. Hope that helps, I am not going to add the additional tools at this time but many people are very excited with the prospects.
Michele Lommasson   Advanced NM USA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 384	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 11:20 AM We had the issue of the pen holder of the Paintworks tool flying apart during a demo. One of our techs cynically pointed out that it would be easier to use a computer to print the fabric. I think it's a fun, delightful toy. It certainly is fun to watch; it reminds me of the Spirograph of my youth. I am not likely to buy this tool. I like to draw, and don't see the need to get something else to do it for me. I would rather draw something and then digitize it. (I am certainly not a very prolific digitizer. I will work on a design forever, and then end up using it once or twice.) I do have the Cutwork tool, and I think the software that come with it is pretty fabulous. It is a nice, all around digitizing tool. Different from Version 6 Artista software, but quite wonderful. ------ Michele Lommasson
SouthernStitch   Advanced LA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8184	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 12:08 PM I think there would be times when painting instead of thread would be awesome. But, I doubt if I would actually get the tool, even if I do ever get a 7 series machine. I'd be so scared of the pens bursting and ruining my machine. ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
CSY   Advanced CA USA Member since 2/1/03 Posts: 296	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 1:24 PM I like the idea of Paintworks but think I will wait until there are a few more user reviews before I plunk down the money.
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1311	Login to reply to this post In reply to Gingersnap1932 << Like this post Date: 2/7/13 1:29 PM You have to buy each tool separately -- the Paintworks tool and the Crystalworks tool, which are each about $149, I think. Then you have to buy two separate licenses -- one for Paintworks and one for Crystalworks, which updates your original Cutwork software when you register the license. Each license is $199. My dealer quoted me a total of right at $700 for both tools plus the two licenses. Or maybe it's the other way around -- $149 each for the licenses and $199 for each tool. -- Edited on 2/7/13 1:41 PM -- ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE ~ Bernina 630E ~ Bernina B350SE Vintage Postcard Dragonfly ~ Juki TL2010Q ~ Babylock Enlighten ~ Babylock BLCS "One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else." Eleanor Roosevelt
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1311	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michele Lommasson << Like this post Date: 2/7/13 1:34 PM I also love the Cutwork software and using the tool is great fun. I'm really glad I invested in it, but I don't feel the same way about Paintworks or Crystalworks. My main concern is that my original Cutwork software will become obsolete if it's not updated with one of the new licenses. ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE ~ Bernina 630E ~ Bernina B350SE Vintage Postcard Dragonfly ~ Juki TL2010Q ~ Babylock Enlighten ~ Babylock BLCS "One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else." Eleanor Roosevelt
pinkymom   Beginner Member since 4/9/11 Posts: 174	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michele Lommasson << Like this post Date: 3/27/13 4:10 PM Michele, I have a question and was wondering you could help me. I called dealer about paintworks and they told me that all I need is the tool. I dont need to buy the software. She said I could just use my embroidery designs. Is this true? or Do I need to buy the software? ------ Bernina 200E, 750E, 1150MDC, Babylock Evolution, BLCS2, Juki 2010q, Simplicity Blindsticher.
pinkymom   Beginner Member since 4/9/11 Posts: 174	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michele Lommasson << Like this post Date: 3/27/13 4:25 PM Michele, I have a question and was wondering you could help me. I called dealer about paintworks and they told me that all I need is the tool. I dont need to buy the software. She said I could just use my embroidery designs. Is this true? or Do I need to buy the software? ------ Bernina 200E, 750E, 1150MDC, Babylock Evolution, BLCS2, Juki 2010q, Simplicity Blindsticher.

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