by Jenny Lyman | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Especially for Newbies, The Kimberbella, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
As a machine embroidery enthusiast, you know that choosing thread colors is half the fun. Like an artist with her palette and brush, you decide the hue for each stroke (er, stitch)! But what about those projects, like Bench Pillows and Feature Quilts, where you want...
by Jenny Lyman | Jul 27, 2020 | Blog, Especially for Newbies, The Kimberbella, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
Whether you’re brand-new to machine embroidery or a longtime stitching enthusiast, one thing’s for sure: there’s always something new to learn. I recently sat down with Lauri, Kimberbell’s very own “machine whisperer,” and asked, “What are the most valuable tricks...
by Jenny Lyman | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re sewing, crafting, wrapping a gift, or finishing a machine embroidery project, bows are a crowning touch! Here’s the Kimberbell way of tying the perfect bow. All you need is ribbon, 30 seconds of your time, and the fingers of a friend....
by Jenny Lyman | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, The Kimberbella, Tips & Tricks
There are few things more frustrating than waiting for something important and not receiving it. If you’re having trouble getting emails from Kimberbell, let’s solve the issue so you don’t miss a thing! Check all email folders. If you’re expecting an email from us...
by Jenny Lyman | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, The Kimberbella, Tips & Tricks
Like many of you, I was raised without the Internet, without social media, and without cell phones. Research papers were done with a typewriter and a World Book Encyclopedia. Social media consisted of paper notes, folded carefully with a clever “Pull here!” tab. When...
by Jenny Lyman | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Tips & Tricks
How many of you have finished a quilt and…it’s been sitting around, incomplete, because it hasn’t been bound? Binding is one of the top things that both those who sew and those who machine embroider get nervous about. But knowing a few tricks can greatly...
