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Gilded Books & Blooms (Applique)

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★ Priced once, with intention. The complete Maker Edition experience

Create a vintage-inspired bookshelf scene with this detailed applique embroidery design. Layered books, delicate florals, and metallic thread accents bring rich texture and dimension to your stitching.

Perfect for pillows, totes, and wall decor, this design lets you customize each book with your favorite fabrics for a one-of-a-kind project.

Maker Edition:

Set includes a PDF Maker’s Guide with everything you need to bring this design to life:

  • Fabric requirements
  • Sewing pattern
  • Step-by-step instructions

 

Finished sizes for tote:

  • EMP88055-1: 16" x 2.5" x 13.25"
  • EMP88055-2: 13" x 2.5" x 11"
SKU: EMP88055-1

More About Maker Edition Designs

Maker Edition products are more than just embroidery designs—they're a complete crafting experience!

When you download, you'll get all the digital embroidery files you need to complete this project—plus a PDF Maker's Guide complete with fabric requirements, step-by-step instructions, and everything you need to go from embroidery designs to unique, high-quality creations.

Our team of artists and crafters brings years of experience and lots of care to these premium designs—to help you create your best embroidery projects yet.

Size / Stitch Count

Size (inches) Size (mm) Stitch Count
8.28" x 5.87" 210.21mm x 148.98mm 177740
6.87" x 4.87" 174.37mm x 123.66mm 147753

Available Formats

Color Changes Formats
79 ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, XXX

Project Tips & Tools

Color Change Sheet

  • Name:Gilded Books & Blooms (Applique)
  • Product SKU:

    EMP88055-1

  • Size:8.28" x 5.87" / 210.21mm x 148.98mm
  • Sheet:Colorway 1 (Piece A)
  • Color Changes:7
  • Stitches:177740
  • Colors Used:6
  • Description:Thread numbers below refer to Madeira 40 weight rayon thread, and metallic thread where noted.
Piece A
Piece B
Piece C
Piece D
Piece E
Piece F
Piece G
Piece H
Print

Color/Thread Changes (7)

CC1: Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

stars

CC2: Ivy #1304

leaves

CC3: Mulberry #1182

rose

CC4: Azure Sea #1093

lily of the valley

CC5: Super White #1001

lily of the valley highlights

CC6: Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

outlines, details, leaves, stems

CC7: Emerald Black #1000

outer box

Unique Colors (6)

Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

Ivy #1304

Mulberry #1182

Azure Sea #1093

Super White #1001

Emerald Black #1000

Thread Exchange

  Madeira Rayon Sulky Rayon Robison-Anton Rayon Isafil Rayon Isacord / Mettler Fufu Rayon Arc Rayon Exquisite Poly Hemingworth Polyester Metro Polyester Arc Poly Madeira Poly Fufu / Floriani Coats and Clark Rayon Marathon Rayon Robison-Anton Poly Marathon Poly Thread Art Rayon/Polyester ThreaDelight Polyester BFC Polyester Brother / Simplicity Pro / Pacesetter Polyester
 4002
1304 2315/6815 5335 or 5326 ES695 1183 1904 or 1903 1291 or 1347 2107 375 P699 3507 ETP808
1182 1311 2608/6608 2022 or 2113 or 2224 1586 279 ES531 1155 1981 or 1982 1586 0347 or 0311 5908 2057 P537 2303 ETP0020
1093 2305/6805 4121 or 4440 269 ES446/ES4419 1197 4419 1892 2091 464 3559
1001 1001 10 17 ES010 1001 1618 1801 1181 or 1348 5597 101 P946 2168 ETP001
1000 1005 2296/6796 20 20 900 20 ES020 1000 1621 20 1641 or 1800 900 900 1180 5596 2150 102 P924 ETP900
  • Name:Gilded Books & Blooms (Applique)
  • Product SKU:

    EMP88055-1

  • Size:8.28" x 5.87" / 210.21mm x 148.98mm
  • Sheet:Colorway 1 (Piece A)
  • Color Changes:7
  • Stitches:177740
  • Colors Used:6
  • Description:Thread numbers below refer to Madeira 40 weight rayon thread, and metallic thread where noted.
Piece A
Piece B
Piece C
Piece D
Piece E
Piece F
Piece G
Piece H
Print

Color/Thread Changes (7)

CC1: Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

stars

CC2: Ivy #1304

leaves

CC3: Mulberry #1182

rose

CC4: Azure Sea #1093

lily of the valley

CC5: Super White #1001

lily of the valley highlights

CC6: Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

outlines, details, leaves, stems

CC7: Emerald Black #1000

outer box

Unique Colors (6)

Madeira Metallic Pale Gold #4002

Ivy #1304

Mulberry #1182

Azure Sea #1093

Super White #1001

Emerald Black #1000

Thread Exchange

  Madeira Rayon Sulky Rayon Robison-Anton Rayon Isafil Rayon Isacord / Mettler Fufu Rayon Arc Rayon Exquisite Poly Hemingworth Polyester Metro Polyester Arc Poly Madeira Poly Fufu / Floriani Coats and Clark Rayon Marathon Rayon Robison-Anton Poly Marathon Poly Thread Art Rayon/Polyester ThreaDelight Polyester BFC Polyester Brother / Simplicity Pro / Pacesetter Polyester
 4002
1304 2315/6815 5335 or 5326 ES695 1183 1904 or 1903 1291 or 1347 2107 375 P699 3507 ETP808
1182 1311 2608/6608 2022 or 2113 or 2224 1586 279 ES531 1155 1981 or 1982 1586 0347 or 0311 5908 2057 P537 2303 ETP0020
1093 2305/6805 4121 or 4440 269 ES446/ES4419 1197 4419 1892 2091 464 3559
1001 1001 10 17 ES010 1001 1618 1801 1181 or 1348 5597 101 P946 2168 ETP001
1000 1005 2296/6796 20 20 900 20 ES020 1000 1621 20 1641 or 1800 900 900 1180 5596 2150 102 P924 ETP900

★ Priced once, with intention. The complete Maker Edition experience

Create a vintage-inspired bookshelf scene with this detailed applique embroidery design. Layered books, delicate florals, and metallic thread accents bring rich texture and dimension to your stitching.

Perfect for pillows, totes, and wall decor, this design lets you customize each book with your favorite fabrics for a one-of-a-kind project.

Maker Edition:

Set includes a PDF Maker’s Guide with everything you need to bring this design to life:

  • Fabric requirements
  • Sewing pattern
  • Step-by-step instructions

 

Finished sizes for tote:

  • EMP88055-1: 16" x 2.5" x 13.25"
  • EMP88055-2: 13" x 2.5" x 11"
Machine embroidery book design on black tote surrounded by books on a wooden table.

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A helpful guide to let you plan your project is included in your download - so you know what you need and how to make it
Gif of machine embroidery book design on sweatshirt, journal cover, pillow

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