Hello beginner quilter! Welcome to our favorite hobby—we’re thrilled to have you here. There are lots of beginner sewing and quilting projects to choose from, and we know it can feel overwhelming. We’ve been at our sewing machines for awhile now so we have some great recommendations for where to ...
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Many quilters feel intimidated by Foundation Paper Piecing, but it’s not as difficult as it looks. The key, as with most things, is to move slowly, with precision, and to be mindful of each step. Foundation Paper Piecing renders laser accuracy because you’re piecing together unusual shapes in mul...
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It’s that time of year again—time to plan for all the incredible quilting and embroidery clubs and events at Thimbles in 2024!
We have a lot of incredible virtual and in-store events for 2024. Some last a weekend or a day, some continue for months, some are year-long events. Each is designed to e...
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Today’s Staff Spotlight finally (finally!) touches base with Jane Hartl, co-owner of Thimbles. Jane has managed to skirt the Staff Spotlight for a few years now. Tammy likes to joke that Jane’s image doesn’t appear on film, but not because she’s some kind of vampire—only because Jane prefers lif...
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