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  • 5 Common Quilting Problems the Right Sewing Machine Can Solve

    If you've found yourself frustrated by frequent bobbin changes, uneven stitches, limited workspace, or repetitive tasks like threading needles and trimming threads, it may be worth exploring what today's quilting machines have to offer.

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  • Get Ready for the 2026 All Illinois Shop Hop!

    If you love quilting, exploring new shops, discovering inspiration around every corner, and connecting with fellow makers, mark your calendar — the All Illinois Shop Hop™ returns this August and September, and Thimbles is thrilled to be part of the adventure! Over two full months, you’ll travel a... View Post
  • Free Project Tutorial: Embroidered + Scalloped Denim Jeans

    I have long admired and even purchased denim jeans embellished with flowers and other embroidery designs. I knew that I could create similar items, but I dread the “H” word:  “handwork.” I’m just not a fan of having to sew or embroider things by hand! When I first saw this denim jacket at Baby Lo... View Post
  • Route 66 Applique Pillow Project Tutorial

    This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the city of Lockport, Illinois is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. “The Mother Road” (as it is known, isn’t that cool??) stretches from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California. It’s an historic, legendary highway that connected our country and spa... View Post