Kimberbell Notebook Cover and Pen Pal : Hoop Studio

This is one of my most favorite machine embroidery projects! I love creating beautiful and useful projects like this journal cover.  The floral bouquet stitching is so lovely. Plus the inside cover has a pocket to hold  notes. 

This project has sold out, but be sure to subscribe to Hoop Studio at Kimberbell for the next amazing project. 

Hoop Studio is a monthly subscription available at Kimberbell. Each month you will receive all the supplies (excluding stabilizer and thread) to create a new project! The projects are absolutely amazing and vary each month.

Subscribe to Hoop Studio- here

Below is a peek of the current and next Hoop Studio projects:

Do you love machine embroidery too???? I'm quite hooked :)

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Have a great day and enjoy your next machine embroidery project! 

Melanie CallI

Kimberbell: Hearts in Bloom Table Runner - Appliqué of the Month

 

Hearts in Bloom is the Kimberbell Appliqué of the Month project for January. This sweet table runner is perfect for display in February.  I had so much fun stitching out this design twice so it would be on the both edges of the table runner.

 

Kimberbell Appliqué of the Month is a new monthly subscription to create a 12"x 36" table runner each month OR use the design for any project! There are 2 subscription options available: Doorstep (I subscribe to this one) or Digital. 

The doorstep option ($24/month+shipping) comes with an applique design (in two sizes), an embroiderable blank, full-color instructions, and the fabric and embellishments you need to make a 12 x 36" table runner every month. (There are limited quantities, so sign up now while you can!)

The digital option ($10/month) comes with the digital files and PDF instructions, which you can use on a blank of your choice! 

Subscribe to Appliqué of the Month - here

I absolutely love the crochet lace trim on this month's table runner! Each month the table runner will have a different trim and/or be a different color! 

Subscribe to Appliqué of the Month - 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

Mushroom Meadows : Kimberbell Punch Needle

 

I just finished needle punching the new Mushroom Meadows Kit from Kimberbell. I absolutely love the punch needle kits from Kimberbell as everything (but scissors) is included in your kit! Plus the instructional videos are super helpful for new punch needlers. 

Mushroom Meadow kit is available at Fat Quarter Shop (here) or Kimberbell (here)

Mushroom Meadow kit is available at Fat Quarter Shop (here) or Kimberbell (here)

Mushroom Meadows – Punch Needle Plus Kit.   Add a bit of whimsy to your world with Kimberbell’s Mushroom Meadow design! Our Punch Needle Plus kit includes all the supplies you need to completely finish your project, including the tool, monks cloth, yarn, frame, embellishments, and video tutorials. Punch two charming toadstools, add tiny flower buttons, and frame in our faux wood oval frame!

Kit Contents:

• 11×11″ Serged Monks Cloth
• Punch Needle Tool & Threader
• Water-soluble Pen
• Pattern & Video Instruction
• 2 Embroidery Needles
• Embroidery Needle Threader
• 17½” Faux Wood Oval Hoop
• 2 Daisy Buttons
• Yarn to complete Project

I absolutely love the all the dimension with punch needle projects! Plus the floral buttons are the perfect embellishment.   This is one of the smaller kits so it can be finished in just a few hours! It's the perfect on-the-go crafty project or while watching a movie. 

Mushroom Meadow kit is available at Fat Quarter Shop (here) or Kimberbell (here)

Have you tried Punch Needle Yet?

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! 

Melanie Call

Kimberbell Snowflake Shimmer Punch Needle

I tried Punch Needle and I LOVE it!  I've been wanting to try this craft, but didn't know what size tool for which size yarn or cloth. So when I saw Kimberbell has released a brand-new line of Punch Needle Plus which is a complete punch needle project kit ... I knew this was my moment to try.  It was like Kimberbell said to me, Hey, Melanie. We did all the work for you creating this kit so you can just create. 

My tips for a first time Punch Needler 

• Use a Kimberbell Punch Needle Plus Kit: available at Kimberbell.com or FatQuarterShop.com or MissouriQuiltCo.com
• Watch the step by step video tutorials available at Kimberbell YouTube
• Use a light board for tracing the pattern. I have an inexpensive one from Amazon (here)
• Make each punch about 1/4" .... for the green I made them super tiny and it used soooooo much yarn. 

Snowflake Shimmer Kit Contents

• available at Kimberbell.com or FatQuarterShop.com or MissouriQuiltCo.com

• Project Bag
• 10 x 10” Monks Cloth Frame
• Punch Needle Tool & Threader
• Water-soluble Pen
• Pattern & Video Instruction
• 2 Embroidery Needles
• Embroidery Needle Threader
• 12 Rhinestones (Red)
• Yarn (Bright White)
• Yarn (Cherry Red)
• Yarn (Grass Green)

The only item not in the kit is a pair of scissors, which most crafters have at least one pair at home :). 

This is how my Snowflake Shimmer looked after I finished punching the project and adding the rhinestones.  You could leave it on the included frame and it's ready to display. However,  I decided to sew  mine into a cute 8" pillow....which is too cute! PS - Kimberbell has a video with instructions too!

I used the Kimberbell 8" Pillow Insert or you could make your own. I also chose to add a zippered backing so I can reuse the pillow insert for different seasons! Pillow backing fabric is: Lori Holt Bee Plaids (here)

I absolutely loved making this punch needle project. It is so nice to have a portable craft as I can punch needle anywhere! My next project is Kimberbell Punch Needle Plus: Birdsong Bouquet.

Kimberbell Punch Needle Plus Kits are available at: 

Kimberbell.com

FatQuarterShop.com 

MissouriQuiltCo.com

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 and punch needling! 

Melanie CallI

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Perfectly Pieced: Lattice Block Pillow

 

Hi machine embroidery friends! Today I'm sharing the perfect fall Lattice Block Pillow,  I made with the October Perfectly Pieced Box.  

To make the lattice pillow, I made (16) 4" finished blocks.  I love that I can piece AND quilt each block with my Janome M17 embroidery machine! The blocks are always perfect with Perfectly Pieced. 

Perfectly Pieced: October 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
• Collectible Pin
• Embroidery Scissors
• Perfectly Pieced Curated Fabric Bundle

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). 

The curated fabric bundle included this buttery soft corduroy to make the bonus acorn project, but instead I used it for the pillow border and backing. I LOVE it!

Each month, Perfectly Pieced includes an all-over quilt design or custom quilting per each block. I chose the custom quilting option for each block and it looks amazing when the blocks are sewn together! 

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

• Perfectly Pieced: October 2024 Doorstep
• Perfectly Pieced: October2024 Digital only
• Perfectly Pieced: October 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

Subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here). 

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