10 Machine Embroidery Designs for Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many of you are looking for ways to bring thoughtful attention to this devastating disease.
Perhaps you're making a quilt for our Tiny Hugs initiative, or maybe you're wanting to support a friend or family member in their (very difficult) battle.
To that end, here are some Kimberbell projects and designs meant to lift, encourage, and remind patients and their families that they're not alone. 💗
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#1: Mug Rugs 3: You Are Loved
Part of Mug Rugs, Vol. 3, our You Are Loved design is the perfect gift for someone facing great battles. Stitch an applique awareness ribbon for the letter “L!"

🎗️ Purchase and download Mug Rugs, Vol. 3 HERE!
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#2: Mug Rugs 4: You're My Hero
Medical teams give so much of themselves in taking care of their patients. Here's another mug rug from our Volume 4 collection that's a perfect "thank you" for doctors and nurses!

🎗️ Purchase and download Mug Rugs, Vol. 4 HERE!
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#3: Health 1 Background Quilting
Make warm and cozy quilts with Kimberbell’s Health 1 background quilting design! With tiny hearts and awareness ribbons, this heartfelt design is the perfect way to say you care.

🎗️ Purchase and download Health 1 HERE!
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#4: Health 4 Background Quilting
Health 4 is on a larger scale. Again, this would be perfect for quilts and Tiny Hugs! (Learn more about Large-Scale background quilting HERE and the Kimberbell quilting system HERE!)

🎗️ Purchase and download Health 4 HERE!
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#5: Mug Rugs 5: You've Got This
Designed specifically for a friend of Kimberbell who was going through a difficult time, our You've Got This mug rug is an encouraging message from our Mug Rugs, Vol. 5 collection!

🎗️ Purchase and download Mug Rugs, Vol. 5 HERE!
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#6: Spread Kindness: Brave, Bold, & Beautiful
Tell someone that they're Brave, Bold, & Beautiful with this design from Kimberbell's Spread Kindness collection! This darling design is empowering in every way.

🎗️ Purchase and download Spread Kindness HERE!
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#7: Heart-Felt Gift Pockets
Share kindness and smiles with Kimberbell Heart-Felt Gift Pockets! Made completely in a 5x7 hoop, these delightful pockets are perfect for brightening a day.

🎗️Purchase and download Heart-Felt Gift Pockets HERE!
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#8: Well Wishes: Big Hugs
Kimberbell’s Well Wishes collection features six designs for thoughtful gifts, including Big Hugs for someone who needs them. Each design is stitched in a 5x7 hoop!

🎗️Purchase and download Well Wishes HERE!
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#9: Kids Applique 1
Kids Applique 1 comes in 5x5, 6x6, and 8x8 sizes and stitches out quickly on blanks, apparel, quilts, and more! Be sure to check out the coordinating Baby 3 background quilting design!

🎗️ Purchase and download Kids 1 Applique HERE!
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#10: Encouragement 1 Background Quilting
Encouragement 1 is another perfect quilting design for anyone facing a challenging trial. Stitch the positive affirmations "Brave," "Strong," and "Loved" on repeat for allover quilting!

🎗️ Purchase and download Encouragement 1 HERE!
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Tiny Hugs
As we give with our hands and our hearts, we can help ease the burden of breast cancer carried by so many. Our Tiny Hugs initiative is a great place to start!
I encourage everyone to spread a little sunshine as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month together.
Happy stitching!


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