A Brand New Collection β Made for Machine Embroidery Lovers
MEL's Quilt It Collection
24 Motifs. Infinite Possibilities.
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What if 24 carefully crafted motifs could unlock a lifetime of quilting designs β all from your embroidery machine, all with your own creative touch?
MEL's Quilt It Collection gives you the building blocks. You bring the imagination.
THE STORY BEHIND THE COLLECTION
There's something almostΒ magicalΒ about watching a quilting design stitch out.
You start with a blank piece of fabric. Then, stitch by stitch, something beautiful begins to emerge. The thread traces its path β unhurried, purposeful β and a visual feast appears before your eyes. By the time it's finished, the texture alone is something you want to reach out and touch.
And then comes that quiet, joyful thought:Β I did that.
If you've ever wanted to quilt your own projects using your embroidery machine β but weren't quite sure where to start, or felt like truly custom quilting designs were out of reach β MEL's Quilt It Collection was made for you.
"It's always a meditative experience to watch as a quilting design stitches. Not only do the stitches provide a visual feast for the eyes β the finished texture of the quilt appeals to all the senses."
MEL β your Machine Embroidery Lover β lives for this feeling. She's every one of us who has stayed up too late chasing the perfect quilting design, who has stared at a blank quilt top wondering where to begin, who has dreamed of creating something truly her own. This collection was made with MEL in mind: 24 continuous-line, single-stitch motifs that can be arranged, combined, and scaled into an extraordinary range of quilting designs.
The only limit? Your imagination. (And even then β we're not sure there is one.)
WHAT'S IN THE COLLECTION
24 motifs. Two families.Β CountlessΒ combinations.
At the heart of MEL's Quilt It Collection are 24 single-stitch, continuous-line motifs β engineered for beautiful, efficient quilting in the hoop. Most have zero backtracking, which means cleaner stitching, less thread, and a more refined result.
The collection is organized into two families, each with its own creative superpower:
β¦ The 12 Single Motifs
Tile-able design elements that work beautifully in a grid. Vary the size, the spacing, the density β and watch completely different patterns emerge from the same motif. Each motif comes with 8 sample grids in a 12" Γ 12" square, giving you 96 ready-to-use examples to inspire your creativity.
- S01βS12, ranging from 1" Γ 1" to 2" Γ 2"
- 96 sample grid blocks included
- Perfect for all-over quilting patterns
- Combine motifs for entirely new designs
β¦ The 12 Vertical Motifs
The technical marvel of the collection. These tall, narrow designs solve a real problem: how do you create a continuous row of complex shapes β circles, curves, interlocking lines β without endless jumps and backtracking? The vertical motifs do it elegantly, one stitch at a time.
- V01βV12, ranging up to 16" tall
- 78 sample blocks included (solo + all combinations)
- Adjustable width and repeat spacing
- Stack, combine, and space to taste
MEET THE MOTIFS
TheΒ 12 Single MotifsΒ β each one a world of possibility
Each of these tiny designs tiles into an endless variety of quilting patterns. Change the size, the spacing, the density β and watch an entirely new design emerge.
S01
Four curved petals β classic, clean, endlessly versatile
S02
Circle with a compass star β crisp and geometric
S03
Daisy with a spiral center β charming and organic
S04
Elongated pointed petals β elegant and refined
S05
A single leaf β deceptively simple, magically combinable
S06
Radiating fan β pure Art Deco sophistication
S07
Swept asymmetric fan β dramatic and feather-like
S08
Eight-petal star flower β symmetrical and striking
S09
Long double-line petals β architectural and precise
S10
Stacked diamonds β bold, graphic, modern
S11
Curling spiral with a sweeping tail β the drama queen
S12
Fan with a spiral curl β like a nautilus or peacock feather
From one tiny motif⦠to an entire quilting design
These are just three examples from the 96 sample blocks included in the collection.
TheΒ 12 Vertical MotifsΒ β and the magic of combining them
Each vertical motif is a continuous-line strip designed to repeat seamlessly across the width of any design. Place them side by side, mix and match β and discover patterns that surprise even you.
V01
Stars & circles chain
V02
Repeating circles
V03
Cathedral petal strip
V04
Beaded ovals & circles
V05
Double hourglass wave
V06
Flowing wave
V07
Single fluid wave
V08
Celtic diamond braid
V09
Double celtic diamond braid
V10
Alternating circles
V11
Two-column bubbles
V12
Art Deco diamonds
The real magic: combining vertical motifs
Place two different vertical motifs side by side and something entirely new emerges. These three combinations are from the 78 sample blocks included.
THE TECHNICAL MAGIC
Why continuous-line matters β and why you'llΒ loveΒ it.
If you've ever tried to digitize a row of circles for quilting, you know the challenge: to stitch them with one continuous line, each circle has to be stitched one-and-a-half times around. It works β but it adds stitches, thread, and complexity.
The vertical motifs in this collection take a different approach. Each motif is designed as a vertical strip β with one entry point and one exit point β so that when you repeat it across the width of your design, the stitching flows seamlessly from one repeat to the next. No jumps. No backtracking. Just beautiful, efficient quilting.
Mostly Zero Backtracking
Clean stitching paths mean less thread use and a more refined, professional result.
Infinitely Repeatable
Tile the single motifs in any grid. Repeat vertical motifs as many times as your fabric allows.
Mix & Combine
The real magic happens when you combine motifs. Even 96 sample blocks are just the beginning.
Fully Scalable
Resize the motifs, adjust spacing between repeats, and control density to suit any project.
Introducing BQM Files β A First for This Collection!
By popular request, MEL's Quilt It Collection includes BQM files for BERNINA 990 and 7 PRO Series embroidery machines β all 12 single motifs and all 12 vertical motifs. If you've been waiting for BQM-ready quilting designs, the wait is over.
EVERYTHING THAT'S INCLUDED
Here's exactly what you get.
MEL's Quilt It Collection is a complete creative toolkit β not just designs, but the samples, guides, tutorials, and software files to put them to work immediately.
The Designs
- 12 single motifs (S01βS12)
- 12 vertical motifs (V01βV12)
- 96 single motif sample blocks
- 78 vertical motif sample blocks
- BQM files for BERNINA 990 & 7 PRO Series β all 24 motifs
The Formats
All designs in 9 standard embroidery formats:
ARTΒ ART80Β ART90Β DSTΒ EMBΒ
EXPΒ JEFΒ PESΒ VP3
The Documentation
- Full-color document: all 96 single motif samples
- Full-color document: all 78 vertical motif samples
- Instructions for using both motif families
The Video Tutorials
- How to install ESA & ESB files in BERNINA / Hatch
- How to use single motifs in BERNINA / Hatch
- How to use single motifs in any other software
- How to use vertical motifs (any software)
β Early Bird Bonus: Live Masterclass
- Friday, April 24, 2026 β live withΒ Sarah
- Combining single motifs creatively
- Combining vertical motifs
- Resizing vertical motifs
- Pantograph-style quilting (no vertical joins!)
- Stitching around appliquΓ©s without jumps
- Lifetime access to the recording
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few things you might beΒ wondering...
"Do I have the right software?"
"Am I confident enough in my digitizing skills?"
"I already have lots of designs β do I really need more?"
"Is my machine compatible?"
WHAT QUILTERS ARE SAYING
Real words from realΒ Machine Embroidery Lovers
These are from quilters who've experienced the joy of working with designs like these. We think you'll feel the same way.
Thank you for this wonderful, ready-to-use set of quilting motifs! They are marvelous background material. This set really made me smile!
β Jo
WOW β so much can be done with these designs. All of the designs are beautiful as you have created them, and I also look forward to playing around with them in the future.
β Carrie
You are amazing and I really enjoy you sharing how to create so many designs that will fit our projects!
β Sharon
Still imagining the possibilities?
This is V02 combined with V12 β two vertical motifs, side by side, creating something neither could do alone.
Now imagine doing this with any combination of 12 vertical motifs β and 12 single motifs β across any quilt.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Choose your option
The early bird price includes access to the live masterclass on April 24 β and everyone gets lifetime access to the recording.
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Available after April 17, 2026
Whether you're stitching one block or a king sized quilt, MEL's Quilt It CollectionΒ is here to spark your creative joy.
$96
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All 24 motifs (single + vertical)
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96 single motif sample blocks
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78 vertical motif sample blocks
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All 9 embroidery formats
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BQM files for BERNINA 990
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4 video tutorials
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Full documentation
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Masterclass recording access
Start with 24 motifs.Β Never run out of ideas.
MEL's Quilt It Collection is the creative spark that keeps giving β every time you open your embroidery software, every time you load a new quilt top, every time you think "what if I tried this combination?"
This collection was made for MEL β and MEL is you. π
