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Kimberbell Spring Showers Wall Quilt

I've fallen in love with Kimberbell machine embroidery.  Not only are the quilts adorable, I learn new techniques with every pattern.  The quilts are stitched in sections so if you like a particular block you can make a wall hanging or table runner from one or more of the individual blocks.  I like to buy the embellishment kit with every pattern so I can make one project using the pattern book instructions.  Then I like to improvise using individual blocks or different imbellishments to create table runners, pillows, quilts and etc.  Each pattern provides hours of fun and creativity.  

I've recently completed the Spring Showers Quilt and I just have to share it.  

I love the detail in each block.  I used a 10" square bundle of fabric and yardage from the Happy Days collection by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics for this wall hanging.

Using this pattern, I learned about iron on vinyl and how to use it and how to make wool flowers.  I also used thin cork for the flower pots.

Aren't the sayings adorable. 

The embellishments include the felt, the iron on vinyl and the little felt bees, mushrooms and ladybugs.  

The glitter, silver leather and felt add a little bling to the project.

If you are looking for fun projects to do with your embroidery machine, check out Kimberbell Designs.  I bet you'll find something fun to do.

Christmas Stocking

Do you need a quick and easy Christmas Stocking Pattern?  This pattern is great for beginner and veteran  sewers alike.  You can use any fun design, modern or traditional to create your one-of-a-kind stocking.

 

Ruffly Trees

Are you looking for a Christmas project you can do with young people?  These adorable trees might be just for you.  You can find the pattern and directions for a folded Scandinavian Star here.

 

Lovey Dovey Pillow

Who doesn't love a free pattern?  This adorable Christmas pillow pattern is from Riley Blake.  The fabrics are out of print but you can use anything Christmas from your stash for this little lovely. 

 

One Monthly Goal November 2021

 My goal for November was to quilt and bind this lovely Baskets quilt pattern from Just One Charm Pack Quilts by Cheryl Brickey at Meadow Mist Designs using Lady Bird Fabric. 

I thought it would take a weekend to finish,  but you know how it is.  I finished sewing the binding on this morning.  It's still a check, goal completed.

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OMG November

 I know Easter isn't for Months, but it's good to get quilting projects finished before you want to hang them.  I found this great book Just One Charm Pack Quilts by Cheryl Brickey at Meadow Mist Designs. I love the little 5 inch squares so this is the book for me.  The quilts in this book use only 1 charm square and some yardage.  The quilts are all different sizes but all in the range of the quilt I am making which is 42.5" by 55.5"  so great for wall hangings, table toppers and babies.  

   I used Lady Bird by Chelsea Manning for Moda Fabrics for this quilt.  

Don't you love the sweet, spring florals!

The pieces sew together quickly because they are big.  I love big.

The pieces go together quickly because they're big too.

This is the flimsy.  My goal is to have this lovely quilted by the end of November.  I have a Q20 and I'm not a confident quilter so we will see.

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