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  • EVEN MORE Fall Projects to Quilt & Sew Pt 2

    Thimbles is back for our sixth—yes, SIXTH—installment of fall projects to quilt and sew. It’s one of our favorite times of year for quilting, so we love to have lots of little project ideas on hand. With this year’s edition, that means there are nearly 50 fall-inspired quilting and sewing project... View Post

  • 9 Fun Upcycling Projects

    Happy National Upcycling Day! Thimbles is back with yet another edition of fun scrap and upcycling projects to indulge in for National Upcycling Day.  We love great scrap-busting and upcycling projects. All of our fabulous quilts and quilt projects result in tons of delightful bits of fabric, an... 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