When we made the first Kimberbear, we knew this little guy was going to be popular with the little ones and three years later, we’re still making them! In fact, the Kimberbear was such a hit that we designed a fabric featuring it and a lovely kit to go along with it. It's been a hit and the perfect project for sewists to create and gift to new moms for their newborns.
The Cuddle Buddies Kimberbear kit is a fabulous collaboration with the folks at
Kimberbell Designs and includes the fabric and patterns to make not just the bear, but also the blanket. The Lullaby-style blanket can be made with either the pink or blue Luxe Cuddle fabrics. In this week’s episode of Sew Together Tuesday, Teresa will show you how to use the appliqué sewing pattern included with the kit. With a few simple techniques, she’ll demonstrate the ways you can appliqué with your sewing machine for a lovely finish.
SUPPLY LIST
Cuddle© Buddies Kimber Bear Kit 90/14 Stretch Needle (SCHMETZ)
Polyester sewing thread (Mettler Metrosene)
Marking Pen Stiletto (ByAnnie)
Flower Head Pins (Clover)
Micro-serrated scissors (Karen Kay Buckley)
Basting Spray (Odif 505) Water-soluble stabilizer
Embroidery Floss Hand sewing Needle OPTIONAL
Thin Polyester Batting (Quilters Dream)
Fusible Peel and Stick Paper (Kimberbell)
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
Every week, Teresa Coates, National Educator and Cuddle® Sewist/Expert shares her insights with the Sew Together Tuesday Community. Here are some skills you will learn in this upcoming episode!
• How to use water-soluble stabilizer for a better finish when appliquéing with Cuddle
• What needles to use when hand-embroidering on Cuddle
• Differences between machine embroidery appliqué and sewing appliqué
How to Sew a Kimberbear Tutorial