Perfectly Pieced: Citrus Mug Rug

Hi machine embroidery friends! Today I'm sharing the Citrus Mug Rug I made with the Perfectly Pieced July box. The mug rug was the bonus project and was fun to make!

The Citrus Mug Rug measures 4" x 6" and can be made in an afternoon.  I'm planning on making more 4" Citrus blocks to make a pillow or table runner ... I haven't decided yet.  I love the multiple project options that are provided each month! 

Photo by: Perfectly Pieced @MeTimeDelivered 

Perfectly Pieced: July 2024 Doorstep contents:

• Printed, full-color, step-by-step block instructions
• Curated fabric bundle with enough fabric to make one of the included projects
• Glide Thread from Hab+Dash by Fil-Tec, Lemon Ice 80607
• Collectible Pin
• Perfectly Pieced USB
• Perfectly Pieced Fabric Bar

Digital Files Include:

• Files for 2", 4", 6", & 8" blocks
• Instructions for 4 projects
• Custom block-by-block quilting files
• Allover quilting files for use with Clear Blue Tiles
• Block Coloring Template
• Quilt layouts & fabric calculations

I receive the Perfectly Pieced Doorstep Subscription Box - which is AMAZING! Each month I receive digital files (for machine embroidery) to create 2", 4", 6", 8" quilt blocks, bonus project instructions, and quilting files PLUS coordinating fabrics and thread plus a bonus.   I am always so excited when the coral box arrives in my mail box!  You can subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here) or  purchase past digital files and fabric bundles plus embroidery supplies at the ME Time Delivered Shop (here). 

Subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here). 

Making mug rugs is a great gift to make for a friend! I love giving a handmade gift that is useful!

Available now in the Me Time Delivered shop: (clickable links)

• Perfectly Pieced: July 2024 Doorstep
• Perfectly Pieced: July 2024 Digital only
• Perfectly Pieced: July 2024 Fabric Bundle

A bit more about Perfectly Pieced by Me Time Delivered

Perfectly Pieced is a monthly subscription that is available in two options: Digital (digital files only) or Doorstep which includes all the digital files plus a curated fabric bundle, printed instructions, thread, plus notion(s) delivered to your doorstep.  The subscription is zero stress as you can always skip a month, but once you see the upcoming projects - you won't want to skip!  Kimberbell is the parent company of ME Time (machine embroidery delivered) so the quality is outstanding. 

Subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here). 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy embroidering /sewing / quilting! 

Melanie Call

Moonbeams Charity Quilt Along - Release Five

It's time for Release 5 of the  Fat Quarter Shop  Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along. Fat Quarter Shop generously releases both the quilt and cross stitch patterns for free each month and would appreciate a donation to the Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas. 

Download Moonbeams Release five is now available (here)

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)

--- Moonbeams: Tree of Life Blocks ---

This month we are making (2) Moonbeams Tree of Life Blocks (pattern here).   This month includes making lots and lots of half-square triangles. 

Fat Quarter Shop has Moonbeams Quilt Kits available with Strawberry Lemonade fabric by Sherri & Chelsi...it's super cute! 

As it's fun to see different version of the Moonbeams Quilt,  I'm quilting with Old Glory by Lella Boutique. (also available at Fat Quarter Shop)

 Half Square Triangles Tips for perfect blocks: 

• I use my AccuQuilt GO! Qubes to create the half square triangles as the blocks are perfect without trimming or waste. 
• AccuQuilt GO! 4" Mix and Match Qube 
• OR  Moonbeams Foundation Paper Kit
• OR Bloc-loc half-square triangle ruler

Supplies: clickable links

• Moonbeams Wishing Star and Friendship Star Blocks (pattern here)
• Moonbeams Quilt Kit
• Moonbeams Backing Kit
• Moonbeams Foundation Paper Kit

Melanie's version 

• Old Glory Fabric by Lella Boutique

 I  hope you are joining along with Fat Quarter Shop for the Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along!  Both projects are gorgeous and I love that the donations support Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas!

Download Moonbeams: Quilt and Stitch Release five now (available here)

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie CallI

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AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die

 

It's the almost the end of June and I want to share my project with the AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die.  The GO! Sewing Machine Die is only available for June as it is a limited release until it goes to the AccuQuilt vault ... so you definitely want to purchase it no later than June 30th. Available here. 

 

AccuQuilt Applique Die + Machine Embroidery = Fun

Did you know that AccuQuilt offers machine embroidery files that coordinate with their appliqué dies ?!?!? AccuQuilt offers both free and for purchase machine embroidery files so you can choose what is best for your project! Of course, if you don't have an embroidery machine - you use fuse your shapes to your project or use your sewing machine to stitch along the edge.  When I saw the GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design ... I just had to make it! 

The GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design includes digital files for all the major brands: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, XXX plus Step-by-Step PDF directions so your project is easy to complete! The project includes a hanging sleeve so you can use a mini-quilt holder stand, but I omitted the sleeve as I chose to frame the project. 

Supplies:

• AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die and Mat
• AccuQuilt GO! Cutting Machine (die will work with all the GO! Machines)
• GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design
• Fusible Adhesive: Heat N Bond lite or AccuQuilt FuseMe
• Fabric: I used Bee Vintage by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
• Stabilizer: I used light mesh cutaway
• Thread: I used Glide 40wt  Buttercup, Cool mint, Cork, Marlin, Sterling, Taffy, White
• 8x8 frame : Oak Gray (Amazon)

What I loved when creating this project: 

• All of the appliqué pieces were perfectly cut with the AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die 
• Background cross-hatch quilting is included with the GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design
• The stitched needle and thread in heart shape
• The PDF step-by-step directions for the GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design was easy to follow.

Tips if framing your project:

• Omit steps for creating hanging sleeve
• Omit steps for creating backing * I didn't do this and ended up unpicking the very secure stitches so  the project would fit in the 8"x8" frame (7.6" x 7.6" opening)

Videos I shared on Instagram:

• Cutting out the appliqué shapes
• Machine Embroidery

AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die and Mat

AccuQuilt GO! Cutting Machine (die will work with all the GO! Machines)

GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie CallI

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Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch along: Release 4

 Wishing Star and Friendship Star Blocks

It's time for Release 4 of the  Fat Quarter Shop  Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along. Fat Quarter Shop generously releases both the quilt and cross stitch patterns for free each month and would appreciate a donation to the Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas. 

Download Moonbeams Release four is now available (here)

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)

Let's chat about quilting first. Keep on reading for cross stitch....I made a matching Friendship Star Pillow!

--- Moonbeams: Friendship Star Blocks ---

This month we are making (2) Moonbeams Friendship Star Blocks (pattern here).  I actually made (3) blocks as I am replacing one dove block with another Friendship Star Block. 

Fat Quarter Shop has Moonbeams Quilt Kits available with Strawberry Lemonade fabric by Sherri & Chelsi...it's super cute! 

As it's fun to see different version of the Moonbeams Quilt,  I'm quilting with Old Glory by Lella Boutique. (also available at Fat Quarter Shop)

--- Moonbeams: Wishing Star Blocks ---

This month we are making (2) Moonbeams Wishing Star Blocks (pattern here).  I actually made (3) blocks as I am replacing one dove block with another Friendship Star Block. 

Quarter Square Triangles, Half Square Triangles, and Flying Geese Tips for perfect blocks: 

• I use my AccuQuilt GO! Qubes to create the quarter square triangles, half square triangles, and flying geese as the blocks are perfect without trimming or waste. 
• Friendship Star: AccuQuilt GO! 6" Mix and Match Qube 
• Wishing Star: AccuQuilt GO! 10" Mix and Match Qube (shape A and L) and AccuQuilt GO! 5" Mix and Match Qube (all other shapes in block)
• OR  Moonbeams Foundation Paper Kit
• OR Bloc-loc half-square triangle ruler

Supplies: clickable links

• Moonbeams Wishing Star and Friendship Star Blocks (pattern here)
• Moonbeams Quilt Kit
• Moonbeams Backing Kit
• Moonbeams Foundation Paper Kit

Melanie's version 

• Old Glory Fabric by Lella Boutique

---Moonbeams Charity Cross Stitch Along---

You may have noticed, my project looks a lot different from the original Moonbeams Charity Stitch. Instead of stitching the Moonbeams as one large project, I'm going to stitch the motifs separately and make a coordinating pillow each month!  

This sweet pillow is 4" x 4" and so cute! It will be perfect for Patriotic decor! It's so fun how much different a pattern can look when you change the colors.  This stitched piece matches the Friendship Star Block!

Fat Quarter Shop Stitch Model Supplies 

• Navy Aida 
• Classic Colorworks Floss Pack + Box

Moonbeams Cross Stitch Supplies:

Melanie's version

• Moonbeams Charity Stitch Pattern
• Fabric Flair Kimberly's Blue Gingham 28 count even weave
• DMC 347, 3750, 3755, 3833
• Old Glory Fabric by Lella Boutique 

 I  hope you are joining along with Fat Quarter Shop for the Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along!  Both projects are gorgeous and I love that the donations support Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas!

Download Moonbeams: Quilt and Stitch Release four now (available here)

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie CallI

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!