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®
Dealer Exclusives
for Machine Embroidery
“Do You Want to Stitch a Snowman?” Mug Rug In a floppy hat with embroidered pompom this stitched snowman just might pass for a ski bunny. And, he’s guaranteed not to melt under your steaming cup. Mug rugs make a perfect gift paired with hot cocoa mix or coffee cup. Or, embroider a set so the whole family has one to use after a day of snow play. We love to see what you create! Share photos of your project on the Kimberbell Designs Facebook page or Instagram #kimberbelldesigns #kimberbelldealerexclusives
Prepare the Following:
Materials Needed:
Fold both Fabric 3 (backing) pieces in half wrong sides together, aligning the 6” edges to make a 4½ x 6” block.
HOOP: 5 x 7 (Embroidery Field Needed: 5 x 6.89) Finished size: 4¾ x 6¾” STABILIZER: Cut-away stablizer FABRIC: Fabric 1: (main background) Fabric 2: (small background) Fabric 3: (backing) Fabric 4: (snowman face) Fabric 5: (hat) Fabric 6: (brim) Fabric 7: (carrot)
FOLD
1 Fat Sixteenth scrap fabric 1 Fat Eighth scrap fabric scrap fabric scrap fabric scrap fabric
OTHER: Batting
Embroider the Following:
A Fat Sixteenth is 9 x 11” A Fat Eighth is 9 x 21”
1.
Hoop stabilizer only in the appropriate size hoop.
Cutting Instructions: Fabric 1: Fabric 2: Fabric 3: Fabric 4: Fabric 5: Fabric 6: Fabric 7: Batting:
cut (1) 6 x 6” block cut (1) 4 x 6” block cut (2) 6 x 9” blocks cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 1½ x 3” block cut (1) 6 x 8” block
Corresponds with the specific embroidery machine step. Kimberbell Dealer Exclusives Project, Volume 1 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
Indicates thread color change. 1
2.
5.
Stitch the first step: the placement line for the batting.
Remove hoop from machine and place Fabric 1 (main background) right side up, along the fabric placement line.
the fabric placement line
step
3.
1
Lay batting on top of the placement outline, making sure the stitch box is completely covered.
6.
Lay Fabric 2 (small background) right side down, directly on top of Fabric 1 (main background), aligning the edge of both fabrics with the fabric placement line.
wrong side of Fabric 2
4.
7.
Stitch the next step on top of the batting: the fabric placement line.
the fabric placement line
Return hoop to the machine and stitch the next step: the seam stitch.
step
2
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step
3
2
8.
Flip Fabric 2 over and lightly press seam. Place paper tape along edges to prevent fabric from shifting.
tape
tape
tape
Note: “Finger press” or use a mini craft iron to press along the seam line. When pressing the fabric with an iron, it is best to remove the hoop from the machine and press over an ironing board.
tape
9.
Stitch the next step: the mug rug outline. Remove paper tape.
10.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next step: the crosshatch quilting over the entire mug rug.
step
step
5
4
11.
A. Stitch the next step: the snowman face placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 4 (snowman face), right side up, covering the entire placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the snowman face tack-down line.
D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
right side of fabric
step
6
Note: Since the satin stitches will cover up these placement and tack-down stitches, you do not need to change thread colors yet.
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step
7
3
12.
A. Stitch the next step: the hat placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 5 (hat) right side up, covering the hat placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: D. Trim fabric close the hat tack-down line. to the stitch line.
step step
step
99
8
13.
A. Stitch the next step: the brim placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 6 (brim) right side up, covering the brim placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the brim tack-down line.
step
step
11
10
14.
A. Stitch the next step: the carrot placement line.
D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
B. Lay Fabric 7 (carrot) right side up, covering the entire placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the carrot tack-down line.
step
12
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D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
step
13
4
15.
Change thread to white. Stitch the next step: the snowman satin stitch.
18.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the hat satin stitch.
step
step
14
16.
Change thread to orange. Stitch the next step: the carrot satin stitch.
17
19.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the brim satin stitch.
step
step
18
15
17.
Change thread to black. Stitch the next step: the eyes stitch.
20.
step
16
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Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the pompom stitch.
step
19
5
21.
Lay prepared backing pieces on top of the mug rug front with the folded edges overlapping in the middle approximately 1”. This will create an envelope-style closure.
fold
23.
Remove project from hoop. Trim mug rug leaving approximately ¼” seam allowance. Clip corners.
tape
Note: Use Kimberbell Paper Tape along the fold to prevent the backing pieces from being caught by the machine foot during the final stitch.
22.
24.
Stitch the final stitch: the seam stitch.
Turn project right side out through the envelope closure. Press with steam for a nice, finished look. Poke corners with blunt tip to square.
tape
step
20
Your project is complete, but the fun with Kimberbell doesn’t have to end. We hope you’ll enjoy making this pattern many times over. Ask your local shop about Kimberbell’s Holiday & Seasonal Mug Rugs, Volume 1 (KD507) and Volume 2 (KD517).
Kimberbell Dealer Exclusives Project, Volume 1 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
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Dealer Exclusives
for Machine Embroidery
“Do You Want to Stitch a Snowman?” Mug Rug In a floppy hat with embroidered pompom this stitched snowman just might pass for a ski bunny. And, he’s guaranteed not to melt under your steaming cup. Mug rugs make a perfect gift paired with hot cocoa mix or coffee cup. Or, embroider a set so the whole family has one to use after a day of snow play. We love to see what you create! Share photos of your project on the Kimberbell Designs Facebook page or Instagram #kimberbelldesigns #kimberbelldealerexclusives
Prepare the Following:
Materials Needed:
Fold both Fabric 3 (backing) pieces in half wrong sides together, aligning the 6” edges to make a 4½ x 6” block.
HOOP: 5 x 7 (Embroidery Field Needed: 5 x 6.89) Finished size: 4¾ x 6¾” STABILIZER: Cut-away stablizer FABRIC: Fabric 1: (main background) Fabric 2: (small background) Fabric 3: (backing) Fabric 4: (snowman face) Fabric 5: (hat) Fabric 6: (brim) Fabric 7: (carrot)
FOLD
1 Fat Sixteenth scrap fabric 1 Fat Eighth scrap fabric scrap fabric scrap fabric scrap fabric
OTHER: Batting
Embroider the Following:
A Fat Sixteenth is 9 x 11” A Fat Eighth is 9 x 21”
1.
Hoop stabilizer only in the appropriate size hoop.
Cutting Instructions: Fabric 1: Fabric 2: Fabric 3: Fabric 4: Fabric 5: Fabric 6: Fabric 7: Batting:
cut (1) 6 x 6” block cut (1) 4 x 6” block cut (2) 6 x 9” blocks cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 2½ x 6” block cut (1) 1½ x 3” block cut (1) 6 x 8” block
Corresponds with the specific embroidery machine step. Kimberbell Dealer Exclusives Project, Volume 1 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
Indicates thread color change. 1
2.
5.
Stitch the first step: the placement line for the batting.
Remove hoop from machine and place Fabric 1 (main background) right side up, along the fabric placement line.
the fabric placement line
step
3.
1
Lay batting on top of the placement outline, making sure the stitch box is completely covered.
6.
Lay Fabric 2 (small background) right side down, directly on top of Fabric 1 (main background), aligning the edge of both fabrics with the fabric placement line.
wrong side of Fabric 2
4.
7.
Stitch the next step on top of the batting: the fabric placement line.
the fabric placement line
Return hoop to the machine and stitch the next step: the seam stitch.
step
2
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step
3
2
8.
Flip Fabric 2 over and lightly press seam. Place paper tape along edges to prevent fabric from shifting.
tape
tape
tape
Note: “Finger press” or use a mini craft iron to press along the seam line. When pressing the fabric with an iron, it is best to remove the hoop from the machine and press over an ironing board.
tape
9.
Stitch the next step: the mug rug outline. Remove paper tape.
10.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next step: the crosshatch quilting over the entire mug rug.
step
step
5
4
11.
A. Stitch the next step: the snowman face placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 4 (snowman face), right side up, covering the entire placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the snowman face tack-down line.
D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
right side of fabric
step
6
Note: Since the satin stitches will cover up these placement and tack-down stitches, you do not need to change thread colors yet.
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step
7
3
12.
A. Stitch the next step: the hat placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 5 (hat) right side up, covering the hat placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: D. Trim fabric close the hat tack-down line. to the stitch line.
step step
step
99
8
13.
A. Stitch the next step: the brim placement line.
B. Lay Fabric 6 (brim) right side up, covering the brim placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the brim tack-down line.
step
step
11
10
14.
A. Stitch the next step: the carrot placement line.
D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
B. Lay Fabric 7 (carrot) right side up, covering the entire placement line.
C. Stitch the next step: the carrot tack-down line.
step
12
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D. Trim fabric close to the stitch line.
step
13
4
15.
Change thread to white. Stitch the next step: the snowman satin stitch.
18.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the hat satin stitch.
step
step
14
16.
Change thread to orange. Stitch the next step: the carrot satin stitch.
17
19.
Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the brim satin stitch.
step
step
18
15
17.
Change thread to black. Stitch the next step: the eyes stitch.
20.
step
16
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Change thread to desired color. Stitch the next
step: the pompom stitch.
step
19
5
21.
Lay prepared backing pieces on top of the mug rug front with the folded edges overlapping in the middle approximately 1”. This will create an envelope-style closure.
fold
23.
Remove project from hoop. Trim mug rug leaving approximately ¼” seam allowance. Clip corners.
tape
Note: Use Kimberbell Paper Tape along the fold to prevent the backing pieces from being caught by the machine foot during the final stitch.
22.
24.
Stitch the final stitch: the seam stitch.
Turn project right side out through the envelope closure. Press with steam for a nice, finished look. Poke corners with blunt tip to square.
tape
step
20
Your project is complete, but the fun with Kimberbell doesn’t have to end. We hope you’ll enjoy making this pattern many times over. Ask your local shop about Kimberbell’s Holiday & Seasonal Mug Rugs, Volume 1 (KD507) and Volume 2 (KD517).
Kimberbell Dealer Exclusives Project, Volume 1 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
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