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  • 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
  • 6 Opportunities to Celebrate National Quilting Month with Thimbles

    National Quilting Day is this Saturday, March 15 and we can’t wait to celebrate with our quilters and sewists! March is a fantastic month. The first day of spring is a week away, it’s Women’s History Month, and it’s National Quilting Month. That’s a lot of wonderful things packed into just 31 da... View Post
  • 7 Quilting Trends That Will Dominate 2025

    It's time to take a look at the quilting trends that will be popular in 2025 as we begin a new year filled with stitching, quilting, machine embroidery and, let's face it, collecting fabric like it's a competitive sport. While some of these trends will make you nod in agreement, others may force ... View Post