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  • Thimbles' Top Tips for Gifting Quilts

    You’ve done one of the most generous things you can do as a quilter: you’ve crafted a quilt for gifting. Quilts require so much of our time, love, energy, and effort. If someone makes you a quilt as a gift, it’s because they really care about you.  You may have completed all of the hard work of ... View Post
  • 10 Fall Quilting & Sewing Projects

    Thimbles is back with 10 more fall projects to quilt and sew! We’ve created fun fall quilt project lists for 4 years running, which means with today’s installation there are over 30 projects to explore. If nothing on this year’s list catches your eye, check out Our Favorite Fall Projects, More F... View Post
  • 5 Tips for Sustainable Sewing + National Sewing Month

    Happy National Sewing Month! The theme for this year’s National Sewing Month is Sew Sustainable. NationalSewingMonth.org writes “For 2024, we are continuing our theme of Sew Sustainable to highlight the creative ways sewing enthusiasts are working to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their sewing pr... View Post
  • Thimbles Guide to Precut Fabrics

    If you’re a quilter or a sewist, you may have heard about “precut fabrics” and wondered what they are and why so many crafters love them. In this guide, we’ll demystify precut fabric types, why crafters use them, the most common precut fabrics and their sizes, and the perfect projects for precut... View Post