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  • Staff Spotlight: Sheri Trawczynski

    In this latest edition of Staff Spotlight we're highlighting resident garment making expert, Sheri Trawczynski! Our sewists have fallen in love with garment making (as evidenced by how quickly our garment-making classes sell out), but that isn't the only reason we're focusing on Sheri today. It a... View Post
  • Staff Spotlight: Tammy Newton, Co-owner of Thimbles Quilts

    The last year of operating Thimbles Quilts has really highlighted the importance of our community. Transitioning to hosting online classes and nurturing spaces where we can congregate and share our sewing (the Thimbleful of Sewists and Crafters group on Facebook has been a lovely port in the qua... View Post
  • Staff Spotlight: Char, Sales Associate

    Sharing our love of quilting and sewing with our customers is the best part about owning a quilt shop, and everyone on the Thimbles team plays an important part in creating a welcoming space for everyone who shares our passion.  In our previous Staff Spotlights, we’ve interviewed resident Kimberb... View Post
  • Staff Spotlight: Kara Harris, Sales Manager

    Sharing our love of quilting and sewing with our customers is the best part about owning a quilt shop! Our team of passionate employees work hard to create a welcoming environment, and if you've visited our shop in beautiful Lockport, IL, we hope you've experienced this first hand.  In our previ... View Post