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  • 10 Tips for Accurately Cutting Fabric

    At Thimbles, we know one truth that every quilter must eventually learn: your project is only as good as your cuts. Uneven edges or wobbly strips can throw off piecing and make quilting far more frustrating than it needs to be. The great news? With the right approach, you can accurately cut fabri... View Post
  • Thimbles Guide to the Walking Foot

    If you’re new to quilting and sewing, you know that our little hobby requires a significant number of specialty tools. At Thimbles, we love quilting and sewing tools. We talk about them all the time in our weekly Thimbles Thursday live streams. Each one serves a specific purpose that makes quilti... View Post
  • Thimbles Basic Guide to Quilt Binding

    Creating and affixing quilt binding remains a daunting task for many quilters. We wrote this guide to demystify some of the basic information around quilt binding, mainly: what is quilt  binding, why do we bind quilts, what are the different styles and types, and how to measure your quilt to crea... View Post
  • Free Sewing Project: Tammy's Easy Scrappy Denim Jacket

    Last year at Baby Lock Tech 2024, Tammy saw a jacket that made her say, “WHOA! I need that jacket NOW!” Designed by Denise Schober, the jacket in question was a denim dream in scrap fabrics. The allure was undeniable. We all have a denim jacket in our closets and scrap fabrics lingering in our st... View Post