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  • Thimbles' Guide to Interfacing

      There are so many pretty fabrics and fun quilting tools we love to shop for and talk about as quilters, but interfacing probably isn't one of them. It doesn't have the pizzazz of a dreamy batik design or the punch of a high-tech iron. However, interfacing is indispensable if your quilting or se... View Post
  • 8 Paper Piecing Tips for Beginners

    Many quilters feel intimidated by Foundation Paper Piecing, but it’s not as difficult as it looks. The key, as with most things, is to move slowly, with precision, and to be mindful of each step. Foundation Paper Piecing renders laser accuracy because you’re piecing together unusual shapes in mul... View Post
  • 7 Great New Year's Resolutions for Quilters

    What do you want to accomplish this year? At the outset of a new year, resolutions feel like a promise we make to ourselves. Then, a few months into the year, suddenly our resolutions feel like an extra weight on our shoulders. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We’re of the opinion that anythin... View Post
  • Quilting Joy Designs

    As the summer winds down and the busy crafting season approaches, it’s a great time to brush up on some of your sewing skills and start making plans for future projects.  Many of you know Joyce Beenes as our certified Kimberbell instructor, and she has made Thimbles a premier destination for Kim... View Post