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  • 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
  • More of the Best Serger Projects for Beginners

    Happy National Serger Month! At Thimbles, we know a great serger is an indispensable tool in any sewist’s toolbox. Sergers can sew, trim, and finish garments—quickly!—and they’re perfect for creating neat, durable, and often fancy edge seams. They work wonders with stretchy fabrics; essentially, ... View Post