Years ago, Kim Christopherson, then a fourth-grade teacher, decided to pause her career to stay home with her three young children. “When I made the switch, I found myself wanting a creative outlet,” Kim explains, “so I started designing and selling personalized name pillows on eBay.” As these pillows gained popularity with DIYers, Kim began expanding her designs to include quilting and machine embroidery projects as well. 

Kim’s teaching background, creativity, and sewing know-how inspired stitching enthusiasts to try new projects and have joyful creative experiences. From the very beginning, those who purchased Kim’s designs learned that her step-by–step instructions were exceptionally detailed and easy to follow—almost as if Kim was sitting right there to guide them. As someone who values stress-free projects herself, Kim focused on fostering a successful creative experience for all who made a Kimberbell project.  

THE KIMBERBELL EXPERIENCE

Building on that foundation, Kimberbell has since evolved into a dynamic leader in the machine embroidery industry. We’re known for highly creative in-the-hoop projects, bench pillows, and feature quilts with exceptional step-by-step instructions. We delight in gathering machine embroiderers into supportive communities and invite everyone to join our live videos and Machine Embroidery With Kimberbell Facebook group! 

Kimberbell has something for every machine embroiderer, from darling designs to unique shop programs such as Digital Dealer Exclusives and more.  We also provide machine embroidery subscriptions through our ME Time brand! Subscribers to The Bella Box®, Perfectly Pieced, Collectible Christmas, and Hoop Studio enjoy creative experiences delivered right to their doorstep. These subscriptions are available through metimedelivered.com. 

Our (continually growing) product line includes a variety of stabilizers and embellishments, as well as innovative tools such as Orange Pop Rulers® for visually centering quilt blocks and Clear Blue Tiles® for longarm-style background quilting on home embroidery machines. We also offer creative Punch Needle Plus kits with applique, embellishments, and dimensional details you won’t find anywhere else!

Our project instructions are the best in the industry, with full-color pictures and directions to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re a beginner who’s just starting out or someone who has stitched for years, you can count on Kimberbell instructions to help you achieve results you’ll be proud of! Each project also includes our educational Resource Guide with the tips, tricks, and techniques every embroiderer should know. 

As Kim Christopherson often says, “Kimberbell is not about me; it’s about we.” That “we” includes each of our valued customers! So whether you attend a Kimberbell event at your favorite quilt shop, give one of our digital downloads a try, or simply watch Kim’s live broadcast of What’s New Wednesday each week, we invite every machine embroiderer to Experience the Joy of Creativity® with Kimberbell.