Well, friends, I've been in the machine embroidery world for a long time now and I'm still blown away by the many incredible things you can make. (There's just so much more than monogramming!)
I especially love projects that are functional and giftable like baskets, bowls, and bags. Let's take a look!
Baskets
Who doesn't love a good basket? We all need cute containers to hold our odds and ends and snacks and socks and goodness, so much more.
Here are some examples of three types of baskets you can make on your embroidery machine:
Easy-Peasy Quilted Baskets & Lemon Drop Quilted Basket
These darling baskets are made completely in-the-hoop! The large basket features pretty pillow knot corners, the small basket has boxed corners with buttons, and the lemon basket has sweet scalloped edges.
These baskets are part of Kimberbell Curated: Citrus & Sunshine. This collection came out a few years ago and will be showing up soon on Kimberbell.com! (Be watching for it!)
Loves Me Knot Basket
Our Loves Me Knot Basket never goes out of style (and it's perfect for many occasions)! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make the basket on your sewing machine and add optional background quilting on your embroidery machine to take it to a whole new level of delight!
Find the Loves Me Knot Basket HERE!
Treats For My Boo Tote (Event Project)
Store candy and more in a Treats For My Boo Tote! This project is exclusive to Kimberbell's Treats For My Boo machine embroidery event. Stitch your boo-tiful design on the included Black Leather Tote, which folds up for easy storage and then transforms into a roomy basket!
Find a shop hosting Kimberbell's Treats For My Boo event HERE!
Bowls
And now a word about bowls because rope bowls are all the rage right now. Although they look like they're hard to make, I'll let you in on a little secret . . .
They're not. They're actually pretty easy, especially with Kimberbell's detailed directions. Here are some of my favorites:
Happy Place Rope Bowl
This (stunning!) Happy Place Rope Bowl is made with an embroidery and sewing machine. Make the Shape Form base on your embroidery machine, coil and stitch soft Project Rope with your sewing machine, and finish with handles, knots, beads, leather tags, and more!
The Happy Place Rope Bowl is part of Kimberbell's Happy Place Embroidery Projects collection found HERE!
Strawberries & Lemons
Here's the Strawberries & Lemons bowl from that same collection. (I love it!) I should also mention that every bowl in Happy Place Embroidery Projects comes in two sizes for 5x7 and 8x8 hoops. From beautiful gifts to trendy decor, these bowls are cheerful projects in every way!
Find Kimberbell's Happy Place Embroidery Projects collection HERE!
Floral Rope Bowl (Event Project)
Our Floral Rope Bowl is exclusive to Kimberbell's Day at the Spa machine embroidery event. Stitch the bowl with two handles, then add a fabulous fabric strip and a stitched sprig of lavender! You'll make a small bowl at the event, then go home with a larger size to stitch later.
Find a shop hosting Kimberbell's Day at the Spa event HERE! (Did you notice the other two designs you'll make at the event? A zipper pouch and a darling bag! Speaking of which, let's move onto bags . . .)
Bags
Just as with baskets, we can never have too many bags! Bags for your pencils, bags for your makeup, bags for your jewelry, bags for your gifts . . .the list goes on and on!
The only bags not welcome in my life are the ones under my eyes. 😊 Here are some simple bags that are easy to make on your embroidery machine:
Eloise Zipper Pouch
Kimberbell’s Pretty & Posh Zipper Pouches are beautifully simple and very giftable! Made completely in-the-hoop, these bags are incredibly giftable and come in four styles. Below is the Eloise Zipper Pouch with orange peel quilting, sage Velveteen, and a hand-dyed tassel and leather tag.
Find Pretty & Posh Zipper Pouches HERE and the coordinating embellishment kit (with those darling tassels and embossed tags) HERE!
It's a Cinch Gift Bags: Woodland Animals Owl
Whooooooo wants to make easy, unique, heartfelt gifts? Give It's a Cinch Gift Bags: Woodland Animals Owl a try! This design comes in five graduating sizes for 4x4, 5x7, 6x10, 8x12, and 9x14 hoops. Just follow our step-by-step directions and you won't believe how simple it is!
Find our It's a Cinch Gift Bags: Woodland Animals Owl Bag HERE!
Let's Flamingle Cinch Sack (Event Project)
Our Let's Flamingle Cinch Sack is exclusive to Kimberbell's Deck the Palms Spark Event. Stitch the applique flamingo on our Canvas Cinch Sack Blank (included in your Attendee Project Kit) and add fluffy fringe for the wings and scarf tassels!
Find a shop hosting Kimberbell's Deck the Palms Spark Event right HERE! (Also notice the Ornament Zipper Pouch in the picture above . . .another darling bag you'll make at the event!)
Beautiful Gifts
Now, we've only touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the types of projects you can make on your embroidery machine. I hope I've gotten your creative juices flowing!
Here are just a few more beautiful gifts you can make:
Noel's Quilted Stockings
These gorgeous stockings are made entirely in-the-hoop of your embroidery machine and each design comes in four sizes! Whether you choose traditional Christmas colors or chic silvers and golds, Noel's Quilted Stockings are a beautiful addition to every holiday home.
Find Noel's Quilted Stockings HERE!
Emma's Collage Pillows: Home
Here's another fun project for you: try collage quilting the easy way with Emma’s Collage Pillows! Choose your favorite fabric scraps to add color and dimension, or stitch as basic applique in four sizes. Emma's Collage Pillows are chic decor for couches, benches, beds, and more!
Find Emma's Collage Pillows HERE! And for the easiest experience, stitch these designs on Kimberbell Quilted Pillow Cover Blanks.
Unbe"leaf"able Mini Wreath (Event Project)
Our Unbe"leaf"able Mini Wreath is exclusive to Kimberbell's Spoonful of Sunshine machine embroidery event. Stitch the leaves from soft Embroidery Felt and add the wool felt fruit included in your Attendee Project Kit! (Isn't that the sunniest, most cheerful decor?) 🍋
Find a shop hosting Kimberbell's Spoonful of Sunshine event right HERE!
Well, friends, I had a lot of fun exploring these baskets, bowls, bags, and other beautiful gifts with you! Now, which kind of project is your favorite to make? Drop a comment below!
There are so many ways to Experience the Joy of Creativity® with Kimberbell. Happy stitching!
