How To Make

Memory game Pumpkins

Pumpkin Memory Game ITH Tutorial

A finished, embroidered pumpkin memory game made from felt, with various jack-o'-lantern faces.

Important Note

You may need to pause the machine and take the hoop out during this project, but please do not unhoop your work! The backing is taped behind the hoop.

File and Hooping Guide

For 4x4 Hoop (8 hoopings required)

Stitch the following designs two times each:

  • Pumkins_memory_game_4x4_part1_half
  • Pumkins_memory_game_4x4_part2_half
  • Pumkins_memory_game_4x4_part3_half

Stitch the following design only once:

  • Pumkins_memory_game_4x4_part4_pairs

The embroidery design file for the first set of 4x4 hoop game tiles.The embroidery design file for the second set of 4x4 hoop game tiles.The embroidery design file for the third set of 4x4 hoop game tiles.

The embroidery design file for the fourth set of 4x4 hoop game tiles, which includes pre-made pairs.

For 5x7 Hoop (5 hoopings required)

Stitch the following designs two times each:

  • Pumkins_memory_game_5x7_part1_half
  • Pumkins_memory_game_5x7_part2_half

Stitch the following design only once:

  • Pumkins_memory_game_5x7_part3_pairs

The embroidery design file for the first set of 5x7 hoop game tiles.The embroidery design file for the second set of 5x7 hoop game tiles.

The embroidery design file for the third set of 5x7 hoop game tiles, which includes pre-made pairs.

For 6x10 Hoop (2 hoopings required)

Stitch the following design two times:

  • Pumkins_memory_game_6x10

The embroidery design file for the 6x10 hoop version, showing all game pieces in one layout.

Stitching Instructions

Step 1: Embroider the Fronts

Hoop a piece of felt fabric with a layer of tear-away stabilizer. Attach the hoop to the machine.

Embroider the pumpkin faces and their outlines.

The pumpkin faces and outlines for the memory game embroidered onto a single piece of felt in the hoop.

Step 2: Add the Backing

Before the final step, take the hoop out of the machine, but do not unhoop your project.

The embroidery hoop removed from the machine.

Turn the hoop over to see the back side of the project.

The back of the embroidery hoop, showing the stabilizer and bobbin stitches.

Attach the lining/facing fabric to the back of the hoop.

A piece of backing felt placed over the back of the hoop.

Please ensure there is plenty of excess fabric around the perimeter. I am securing the lining with tape or pins.

The backing felt taped securely in place on the back of the hoop.

Step 3: Finish the Tiles

Return the hoop to the machine and sew the final outline seams, which will tack down the appliqué fabric and the lining together.

Unhoop the project and carefully cut out the individual game tiles along the stitched lines.

The finished memory game tiles cut out and ready to play.

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