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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
  • 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
  • Thimbles' Top Tips for Gifting Quilts

    You’ve done one of the most generous things you can do as a quilter: you’ve crafted a quilt for gifting. Quilts require so much of our time, love, energy, and effort. If someone makes you a quilt as a gift, it’s because they really care about you.  You may have completed all of the hard work of ... View Post