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  • 8 Paper Piecing Tips for Beginners

    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... View Post
  • Quilting & Embroidery Clubs & Events for 2024

    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... View Post
  • Staff Spotlight: Jane Hartl, Co-owner of Thimbles Quilts

    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... View Post
  • Gift a Thimbles Quilt Club!

    Gift giving season will be here before you know it. While sewists and quilters definitely have wish lists filled with quilting fabrics and kits, sewing tools and machines, and patterns and books, there’s something to be said for singular experiences. Why not give your favorite quilter something t... View Post