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August Background Quilting Roundup

Written by Jenny Lyman | Aug 30, 2024 6:30:35 PM

Welcome to the monthly background quilting roundup! 👏 This post is to celebrate all of the fun, FUN background quilting designs released this past month.

But, before I show those off . . .

Let's quickly review the background quilting methods and what each type of design is for!

Quilting Methods

Clear Blue Tiles® Quilting Method

Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles make it possible to create continuous, all-over quilting, just like you finished your project on a longarm machine (but you actually used your home embroidery machine).

Block-by-Block Quilting Method

Block-by-Block files feature the same designs as the Clear Blue Tiles version, but they contain batting and tack-down lines so you can quilt a single block or border. They are digitized so there's no batting in the seams.

For more information about the Clear Blue Tiles and Block-by-Block quilting methods, please click HERE.

Design Colors

When you look at the new designs below, you'll want to note which designs are used for which quilting method. Here's a recap: 

  • If you want continuous quilting like you'd get with a longarm machine, use Clear Blue Tiles and use designs shown in LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE, or DARK GREY
  • If you want to do quilting on an individual block, use our Block-by-Block quilting method and use designs shown in ORANGE, YELLOW, LIGHT GREY, LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE, or DARK GREY.

Designs for Clear Blue Tiles

When using Clear Blue Tiles, it's also good to know which designs work with which tile sizes. Here's a handy reference sheet! 

Now that we've reviewed all of that, let's take a look at Kimberbell's latest and greatest background quilting designs! 😍

A Quilty Little Christmas Bundle

Complete your A Quilty Little Christmas Gallery Wall projects with gingerbread, envelopes, ornaments, and other designs that perfectly coordinate with your project! 

⭐ Purchase the A Quilty Little Christmas Bundle HERE! Please note that this collection includes many of the designs shown below. (It's always good to bundle and save!)

Animal 12 

With large-scale design elements, our Animal 12 quilting pattern is “pawsitively” darling and includes 4 bonus files for 5 quilting options!

This large-scale design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 4x4 to 10x16 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Animal 12 HERE

Halloween 12 

With toads, hats, broomsticks, and  topsy-turvy witch legs, our Halloween 12 background quilting design features charming large-scale elements. 

This large-scale design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 4x4 to 10x16 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Halloween 12 HERE!

Animal 13 

Kimberbell's large-scale  Animal 13 design is the cat's "meow!" Cat lovers will purr over the paw prints, mouse, and cat silhouettes. Includes 4 bonus files for 5 quilting options!

This large-scale design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 4x4 to 10x16 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Animal 13 HERE

Mythic 4 (Small Scale)

Our bewitching Mythic 4 background quilting design features broomsticks, stars, magic wands, and a witch hat! 

This design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 2x2 to 8x14 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Mythic 4 HERE!

Christmas 14 

Deck the halls with a Christmas garland and beautiful bulbed ornaments! Kimberbell's Christmas 14 design is everything merry and bright. 

This design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 2x2 to 8x14 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Christmas 14 HERE!

Christmas 15 

Dear Santa . . .a darling new quilting design is coming your way! Christmas 15  celebrates the time-honored tradition of hopeful wishes and North Pole mail. 

This design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 2x2 to 8x14 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Christmas 15 HERE!

Fruit 9 

Kimberbell's Fruit 9 design is a refreshing twist on background quilting! Add this sweet design to kitchen projects and so much more. 

This design works with Clear Blue Tiles that are 2x2 to 8x14 in size AND will also work with our block-by-block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Fruit 9 HERE!

Wavy 9

Kimberbell's Wavy 9 quilting design is versatile, adorable, and the perfect background for a wide variety of projects! 

This design works with our block-by-block quilting method and comes in sizes from 2x2 to 8x14. 

⭐ Purchase and download Wavy 9 HERE!

Christmas 16 

What's more festive than a holiday village and gingerbread cookies? Add Kimberbell's Christmas 16 design to your seasonal projects!

This design works with our block-by-block quilting method and comes in sizes from 2x2 to 8x14. 

⭐ Purchase and download Christmas 16 HERE!

Christmas Border 7

Finish your holiday projects with our darling Christmas Border 7 designs! Two coordinating designs are included in each download. 

Light grey border quilting designs work only with our Block-by-Block quilting method. This is because these designs are exact, repeated patterns. The length of the border is shortened so you can easily match them up from one hooping to the next.

⭐ Purchase and download Christmas Border 7 HERE!

Fruit Border 1

Add a little zest to your borders with Kimberbell's Fruit Border 1 design! Included are two coordinating designs.

Light grey border quilting designs work only with our Block-by-Block quilting method. This is because these designs are exact, repeated patterns. The length of the border is shortened so you can easily match them up from one hooping to the next.

⭐ Purchase and download Fruit Border 1 HERE!

Well, I'd say our background quilting team knocked these designs right out of the park. (Which one is your favorite?) I hope you enjoy building and enjoying your background quilting library!

Happy quilting!