Noteables: Medium Composition Books {Double Hoop

The medium composition book can be made in a single 8 x 12 hoop or in two 6 x 10 hoops.

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Noteables: Medium Composition Books {Double Hoop Version}

double hoop version

Kimberbell Noteables are composition book covers that turn ordinary writing paper into a noteworthy journal. Each cover is fully lined and reusable. One of the medium sizes features an embroidered affirmation: “Follow Your Heart.” Fabric makes the notebook durable enough for a hiking adventure or a pretty travel daybook. We love to see what you create! Share photos of your project on the Kimberbell Designs Facebook page or Instagram #kimberbelldesigns.

Materials Needed: The fabrics listed below are oversized, and will be cut to specific sizes listed at the bottom of this page.

Follow Your Heart:

Pieced Row of Blocks:

HOOP: 6 x 10 hoop (Embroidery Field Needed: 5.69 x 7.76)

HOOP: 6 x 10 hoop (Embroidery Field Needed: 5.69 x 7.76)

STABILIZER: Cut-away Stabilizer

STABILIZER: Cut-away Stabilizer

FABRIC: Fabric 1: (main fabric) 1 Fat Quarter Fabrics 2-6: (flying geese) 3 x 3” each Fabric 7: (background of geese) 1 Fat Eighth

FABRIC: Fabric 1: (main fabric) Fabrics 2-6: (blocks)

OTHER: • Kimberbell® Paper Tape • (1) 12” length Ribbon (⅜” wide) • Compact Composition Book (5 x 7”) • OPTIONAL: Fray Check ™ and Hem Tape

OTHER: • Kimberbell® Paper Tape • (1) 12” length Ribbon (⅜” wide) • Compact Composition Book (5 x 7”) • OPTIONAL: Fray Check™ and Hem Tape

A Fat Eighth is 9 x 21” A Fat Quarter is 18 x 21”

A Fat Quarter is 18 x 21”

1 Fat Quarter 3 x 3” each

Cutting Instructions: Follow Your Heart: Note: Please cut Fabric 1 according to cutting diagram.

Fabric 1: (see diagram)(main fabric) Cut (2) 8 ½ x 6 ½” (lining) Cut (2) 8 ½ x 7” (side pocket pieces) Cut (1) 8 ½ x 6 ½” (back cover) Cut (1) 6 ½ x 6 ½” (front cover - top) Cut (1) 6 ½ x 2” (front cover - bottom) Fabrics 2-6: (flying geese) Cut (1) 2 ½ x 2 ½” each (flying geese) Fabric 7: (background of geese) Cut (10) 2 ½ x 2 ½” © 2017 Kimberbell Designs

Pieced Row of Blocks:

Fabric 1 Cutting Diagram:

Note: Please cut Fabric 1 according to cutting diagram.

18”

Side Pocket 8 ½ x 7”

8 ½ x 6 ½”

Side Pocket 8 ½ x 7”

8 ½ x 6 ½”

Back Cover 8 ½ x 6 ½”

8 ½”

Lining

Lining

Front Cover Top 6 ½ x 6 ½”

21”

Fabric 1: (see diagram)(main fabric) Cut (2) 8 ½ x 6 ½” (lining) Cut (2) 8 ½ x 7” (side pocket pieces) Cut (1) 8 ½ x 6 ½” (back cover) Cut (1) 6 ½ x 6 ½” (front cover - top) Cut (1) 6 ½ x 2” (front cover - bottom) Fabrics 2-6: (blocks) Cut (1) 2 ½ x 2 ½” each (blocks)

8 ½”

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Prepare the Following: Press the two 8 ½ x 7” pocket pieces, wrong sides together, to measure 3 ½ x 8 ½”.

Corresponds with the specific step on your embroidery machine. Indicates thread color change.

Embroider the Following:

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Part 1: The Back

Hoop stabilizer only, in the appropriate size hoop. Load the Part 1 file.

right side of back-cover fabric

NOTE: Both “Follow your Heart” and “Pieced Row of Blocks” use the same Part 1 file for the back of the composition book.

2.

Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the placement line.

4.

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Place the back-cover fabric right side up, covering the entire placement line.

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Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.

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Stitch the next step: the placement lines.

Stitch the next step: the ribbon placement stitch.

ribbon placement stitch

step

step

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Place one of the side pocket pieces on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines.

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Place a piece of ribbon about ½” above the book outline, centered on the line, right side down. Tape above the stitched box to hold in place. tape

placement stitches

NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket, so it will not be sewn into the seam.

7.

placement stitches

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Stitch the next step: the tack-down lines.

Place a lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. tape

step

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Stitch the next step: the book outline stitch.

Using a rotary cutter and ruler, cut exactly on the trim line (stitched in Direction Step 12).

step

6

12.

15.

Stitch the final stitch: the trim line.

Turn the back cover of the Noteable right side out and press with steam. Set aside.

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7

13.

Part 1 is now complete. Remove the project from the hoop and trim around the project leaving ¼” seam allowance.

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Part 2: The Front

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Hoop stabilizer only, in the appropriate size hoop. Load the Part 2 file.

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Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the piecing template.

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Follow Your Heart

Pieced Row of Blocks

FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS: Follow Your Heart Template: See pages 6-13

Pieced Row of Blocks Template: See pages 14-16

front cover top

front cover top back cover

back cover

1B 1A 1C

2B 2A 2C

3B 3A 3C

5B 5A 5C

4B 4A 4C

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2

3

4

5

front cover bottom

front cover bottom

Follow Your Heart:

front cover top back cover

1B 1A 1C

2B 2A 2C

3B 3A 3C

4B 4A 4C

5B 5A 5C

front cover bottom

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A.

B.

D.

Place piece 1A right side up. Section 1A should be entirely covered and centered underneath the fabric.

Lay piece 1B right side down, centered along the line stitched.

E.

Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line.

Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

step

step

3

2

C.

Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

F.

Flip and press piece 1B right side up.

Tip: You can “finger press” or use a mini craft iron to press along the seam line. This will help create crisp points and eliminate bubbling in your fabric. When pressing the fabric with an iron, it is best to remove the hoop from machine and press on an ironing board. © 2017 Kimberbell Designs

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Piece 1C:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 1C.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

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4

3. Lay piece 1C right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 1C right side up.

step

5

H.

Piece 2A:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line. placement line for piece 2A.

step

3. Lay piece 2A right side down, centered along the placement line.

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4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch. 5. Flip and press piece 2A right side up.

step

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I.

Piece 2B:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line. placement line for piece 2B.

step

8

3. Lay piece 2B right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 2B right side up.

step

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J.

Piece 2C:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for piece 2C. stitch line.

step

10

3. Lay piece 2C right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 2C right side up.

step

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K.

Piece 3A:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for piece 3A. stitch line.

step

12

3. Lay piece 3A right side down, centered along the placement line.

5. Flip and press piece 3A right side up.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

step

13

L.

Piece 3B:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line. placement line for piece 3B.

step

14

3. Lay piece 3B right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 3B right side up.

step

15

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M.

Piece 3C:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 3C.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

step

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3. Lay piece 3C right side down, centered along the placement line.

5. Flip and press piece 3C right side up.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

step

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N.

Piece 4A:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 4A.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

step

18

3. Lay piece 4A right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 4A right side up.

step

19

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Piece 4B:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line. placement line for piece 4B.

step

20

3. Lay piece 4B right side down, 4. Stitch the next step: centered along the placement line. the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 4B right side up.

step

21

P.

Piece 4C:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for piece 4C. stitch line.

step

22

3. Lay piece 4C right side down, 4. Stitch the next step: centered along the placement line. the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 4C right side up.

step

23

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Q.

Piece 5A:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 5A.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

step

24

3. Lay piece 5A right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 5A right side up.

step

25

R.

Piece 5B:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for piece 5B. stitch line.

step

26

3. Lay piece 5B right side down, centered along the placement line.

5. Flip and press piece 5B right side up.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

step

27

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S.

Piece 5C:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for piece 5C. stitch line.

step

28

3. Lay piece 5C right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 5C right side up.

step

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Pieced Row of Blocks:

front cover top back cover

1

2

3

4

5

front cover bottom

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A.

Place piece 1 right side up. Section 1 should be entirely covered and centered underneath the fabric.

B.

D.

Lay piece 2 right side down, centered along the placement line.

E.

Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line.

Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

step

step

2

C.

Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

3

F.

Flip and press piece 2 right side up.

Tip: You can “finger press” or use a mini craft iron to press along the seam line. This will help create crisp points and eliminate bubbling in your fabric. When pressing the fabric with an iron, it is best to remove the hoop from machine and press on an ironing board.

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G.

Piece 3:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 3.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

step

4

3. Lay piece 3 right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 3 right side up.

step

5

H.

Piece 4:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for piece 4.

2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

step

6

3. Lay piece 4 right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 4 right side up.

step

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Piece 5:

1. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ 2. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line. placement line for piece 5.

step

8

3. Lay piece 5 right side down, centered along the placement line.

4. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch.

5. Flip and press piece 5 right side up.

step

9

Follow Your Heart & Pieced Row of Blocks are finished using the steps below. Follow Your Heart pictures are shown below, but the same steps apply to both Noteables. NOTE: Now that the specific steps on your machine vary, please follow the appropriate icon for the design you are using. = Pieced Row of Blocks

= Follow Your Heart

Follow Your Heart Template:

Pieced Row of Blocks Template:

front cover top

front cover top

back cover

back cover

1B 1A 1C

2B 2A 2C

3B 3A 3C

4B 4A 4C

5B 5A 5C

front cover bottom

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2

3

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Front Cover Top:

A. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ placement line for the front cover top.

B. Trim the fabric close to the stitch line.

front cover top 1B 1A

3B

2B

3A

2A

1C

2C

4B

3C

5B 5A

4A 4C

5C

front cover bottom

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step

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C. Place the front cover top, right D. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch. E. Flip the front cover top, right side down, centered along the side up. placement line. line up

step

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wrong side of front cover top

step

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Front Cover Bottom:

A. Stitch the next step: the trimming/ B. Trim the fabric close to the placement line for the front cover bottom. stitch line.

front cover top 1B 1A 1C

2B 2A 2C

3B 3A 3C

4B

5B 5A

4A 4C

5C

step

front cover bottom

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step

12 C. Place the front cover bottom, right side down, centered along D. Stitch the next step: the seam stitch. the placement line.

E. Flip the front cover bottom, right side up.

step

33

step

13

line up

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Stitch the next step: the cover tack-down stitch, which sews a line around the entire book cover.

23.

Place one of the side pocket pieces on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines.

placement line

step

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step

14

Follow Your Heart ONLY:

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Stitch the next step: Follow your Heart stitches.

placement line

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Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.

step

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step

step

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Stitch the next step: the side pocket placement lines.

back cover placement line

placement line

step

step

step

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Stitch the next step: the back-cover placement line.

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Place the back cover (from part 1) centered along the placement line, with front covers together (lining side up). Place tape as shown in diagram.

29.

Flip the back cover to the left and tape to hold in place.

tape

26.

tape

tape

center seam line

tape

27.

Stitch the next step: the back-cover seam stitch, which sews the back cover to the front cover.

30.

Place the lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. Leave ¼” extra fabric to the left of the center seam line.

tape

tape

wrong wrong side ofside of lining fabric lining fabric

center seam line

step

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tape

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Fold the ribbon down and place a piece of tape to hold it in place.

31.

Stitch the final step: the finishing stitch, which sews the front cover lining in place.

tape

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step

tape

¼” extra fabric

tape

tape

NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket, so it will not be sewn into the seam. step

40

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32.

Trim book cover approximately ¼” beyond the seam line and clip corners to reduce bulk.

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35.

Press with steam for a finished look.

Turn right side out, and flip the side pockets to the lining side.

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34.

Place composition book front and back covers inside of each of the side pockets. Trim ribbon to desired length. Heat seal or use Fray Check™ on the end of ribbon to prevent fraying.

Press the extra ¼” of fabric under. Stitch opening closed or use hem tape to close the middle seam.

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