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October Background Quilting Roundup

Written by Jenny Lyman | Oct 31, 2024 7:53:14 PM

Welcome to the monthly background quilting roundup! 👏 This post is to celebrate all of the fun background quilting designs released in October 2024.

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 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

Now, 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 all-over quilting like you'd get with a longarm machine, use Clear Blue Tiles and 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 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! 😍

Geometric 12

Kimberbell's versatile Geometric 12 design adds depth and dimension to a wide variety of machine embroidery projects! 

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

⭐ Purchase and download Geometric 12 HERE

Health 3

Perfect for nurses, doctors, and more, Kimberbell’s Health 3 design celebrates the heroic healthcare profession!

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 Health 3 HERE!

Autumn 7

With acorns, swirls, and fabulous fall foliage, our Autumn 7 background quilting design features lovely 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 Autumn 7 HERE!

Entertainment 1

Perfect for video gamers of all ages, Kimberbell's Entertainment 1 design features game controls, pizza, and a whole lotta fun! 

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 Entertainment 1 HERE

Health 2

With hearts and zig-zaggy monitor lines, Kimberbell's Health 2 background quilting design is the perfect way to show love for your favorite health care worker. 

This design works with our Block-by-Block quilting method and will fit in hoops from 4x4 to 9x14. 

⭐ Purchase and download Health 2 HERE!

Farm 1

Kimberbell’s Farm 1 background quilting design is down-home delightful with cows, horses, tools, and more for block-by-block quilting!

This large-scale design works with our Block-by-Block quilting method. 

⭐ Purchase and download Farm 1 HERE

Animal Border 1

With livestock designs and a “Farm Fresh” sentiment, our Animal Border 1 background quilting design is a homey way to finish your projects.

DARK GREY designs work with Clear Blue Tiles that are 1x7 to 6x14 in size. but they're specifically for borders that are  1", 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6" in width (but any length)!

⭐ Purchase and download Animal Border 1 HERE!

Weave Border 2

Looking for a design for a myriad of projects? Kimberbell's Weave Border 2 is just the right touch! 

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 Weave Border 2 HERE

Once again, our background quilting team  did an amazing job with these files. Click HERE to see these and other darling background quilting designs! 

Happy stitching!