25.0 Projects for America's 250th Birthday
Happy birthday, America! (It's coming up soon!)
Here are 25.0 projects to commemorate our 250th this year. (I used a decimal because even though we have a lot of patriotic projects . . .we're not QUITE at 250.)
I hope you have fun making some of the below for your summer celebrations!
#1: Patriotic Sparkler: Seasonal Jar Toppers
Three cheers for the red, white, and blue! Our Patriotic Sparkler design comes from our Seasonal Jar Toppers collection and is a burst of fun with stripes, streamers, and a festive felt star.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Seasonal Jar Toppers HERE!
#2: Star-Spangled Celebration
You're sure to enjoy three delightful projects from our retired Star-Spangled Celebration event! Stitch The Sweet Liberty Mug Rug, All American Celebration Tote, and America the Beautiful.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Kimberbell Classic, Vol. 1: Star-Spangled Celebration HERE!
#3: Home Sewn, Vol. 2
Our Home Sewn July scene is festive fun with fireworks, flags, and bunting along the white picket fence. Stitch the grill, red door, and front porch, then add a sewing machine to the window!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Kimberbell's Home Sewn, Vol. 2 HERE!
#4 Gloria Mini Pillow & Framed Decor
Create two stunning patriotic projects with Kimberbell's Gloria Mini Pillow & Framed Decor! Choose favorite fabrics and a coordinating frame.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Gloria Mini Pillow and Framed Decor HERE!
#5: Perfectly Pieced Flag Block
Get ready to stand and salute! Our Perfectly Pieced Flag Block features a darling flag pattern, complete with an applique star. Use favorite fabrics to unleash your American spirit!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download the digital Perfectly Pieced Flag Block HERE!
#6: M.E. by Number: American Flag
Machine Embroider by Number: American Flag is pieced in-the-hoop of your embroidery machine with our easy technique! Stitch the template on Kimberbell Project Batting.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Kimberbell's M.E. by Number: American Flag HERE!
#7: Star-Spangled Beauty Ladder Quilt
Star-Spangled Beauty is a 20 x 60” ladder quilt with an Americana theme. Stitch 8-point stars, a patchwork flag, and even vinyl frames for your favorite photos!
🇺🇸 Purchase Star-Spangled Beauty HERE! (Note: This product will be shipped.)
#8: Flag Applique 1
Flag Applique 1 is perfect for last-minute gifts and decor! Available in 5x5, 6x6, and 8x8 sizes, this darling design stitches out quickly on blanks, apparel, quilts, and so much more.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Easy Applique: Flag 1 HERE!
#9: America, Land That I Love Pillow
America, Land That I Love is classic decor for July! Create applique stars, a beautiful banner, and dimensional pinwheels (stitched in-the-hoop).
🇺🇸 Purchase and download the America, Land That I Love Pillow HERE!
#10: Loves Me Knot Basket
Kimberbell's Loves Me Knot Basket is perfect for your patriotic picnic! Made on a sewing machine, this project is delightful decor for 4th of July barbecues and more.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download the Loves Me Knot Basket pattern HERE!
#11: Main Street Celebration
Main Street Celebration is inspiring decor for every hometown heart! This beautiful bench pillow pulls out all the stops, with fairy light fireworks bursting in the night sky.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Main Street Celebration HERE!
#12: Mini Quilts, Vol. 2
Mini Quilts, Vol. 2: July-December celebrates July in a big way! Stitch each block on your embroidery machine, then sew the blocks together on your sewing machine.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Mini Quilts, Vol. 2: July-December HERE!
#13: Sweet Liberty Rope Bowl
Sprinkle cheer throughout the year with Holiday Rope Bowls! Kimberbell’s delightful collection includes 7 designs in a fresh oval shape, including Sweet Liberty for the 4th of July.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Holiday Rope Bowls HERE!
#14: Save the Date Pillow Panel
Our July 4th Save the Date Pillow Panel is a total blast with stitched fireworks, applique stars, and a dazzling rocket of applique glitter!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Save the Date Pillow Panels HERE!
#15: Red, White, & Bloom Quilt
Red, White, & Bloom honors home sweet home with stars, stripes, and so much more. With THREE bonus projects, our patriotic quilt is really something to cheer about!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Red, White, & Bloom HERE!
#16: Red, White, & Bloom Bonus Projects
As I mentioned above, the Red, White, & Bloom quilt also comes with THREE patriotic bonus projects! Here's just one of them: the Beautiful & Bright Denim Tote, perfect for parade candy.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Red, White, & Bloom HERE!
#17: A Kimberbell 4th of July
A Kimberbell 4th of July, Vol. 1 is a total blast with a dozen patriotic designs! Each applique comes in two sizes for 4x4 and 5x7 hoops, with several designs also available for a 6x10 hoop.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download A Kimberbell 4th of July HERE!
#18: Perfect Pinwheels
Perfect Pinwheels are super fun for the summer sun! Gather scrap fabric and craft sticks, then follow our step-by-step instructions to stitch, cut, and fold your pinwheel.
🇺🇸 Purchase and download our Perfect Pinwheels pattern HERE!
#19: Mug Rugs
Speaking of pinwheels, Mug Rugs, Vol. 2 includes 11 darling designs for a variety of occasions, including this pinwheel for Independence Day. Mug Rugs stitch out quickly and easily!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Mug Rugs, Vol. 2 HERE!
#20: Punch Needle: Patriotic Party
Punch two darling designs for your Patriotic Party! Kimberbell’s punch needle kit has everything you need to complete two coordinating projects: a pretty pinwheel and a sweet cupcake.
🇺🇸 Purchase your Patriotic Party punch needle kit HERE! (Note: This product will be shipped.)
#21: Punch Needle: Stars & Stripes Forever
It’s the Stars & Stripes Forever! Punch a quilting star in the upper left corner, add adorable applique stripes, and finish with punched stitches. Our kit comes with everything you need!
🇺🇸 Purchase your Stars & Stripes Forever punch needle kit HERE! (Note: This product will be shipped.)
#22: Punch Needle: Americana Cowgirl
Yee-haw! Our festive Americana Cowgirl kit features a sassy cowgirl boot filled with a spray of wildflowers. Add rhinestones for a patriotic pop! Kit comes with everything you need!
🇺🇸 Purchase your Americana Cowgirl punch needle kit HERE! (Note: This product will be shipped.)
#23: Patriotic Background Quilting
Background quilting brings machine embroidery projects to the next level of WOW. And we have several patriotic designs to choose from, like this Patriotic 5 design!
🇺🇸 Purchase and download Kimberbell patriotic background quilting designs HERE!
#24: Kimberbell Reimagined
Now, this is not a "regular" Kimberbell product and does not include embroidery files and instructions. This is simply a free pattern for using designs you already have! (Learn more HERE!)
🇺🇸 Download the free Kimberbell Reimagined project HERE!
#25: Applique of the Month
Our Freedom Rings Applique of the Month features an American flag, applique florals, and a heartfelt sentiment. Stitch your patriotic project on a light blue table runner!
🇺🇸 Subscribe to Applique of the Month HERE!
Whew! That was a lot of projects, friends . . .but I think our nation deserves the celebration. (And as a reward for reading to the end, please enjoy our 4th of July frosting recipe HERE!)
From punch needle and sewing to machine embroidery and more, there are SEW many ways to honor our country's freedoms, one stitch at a time.
Happy stitching!
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