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  • 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
  • Our Favorite Ways to Display Quilts

    You've spent hours, days, and painstaking months carefully cutting, sewing, and basting quilts. Chances are, if you've been quilting for a few years, you have a nice stash of lovingly made quilts in your closet. If you come from a long line of quilters, you’ve probably also inherited some heirloo... View Post
  • The Beginner's Guide to Quilting: Tips to Make Your First Project a Breeze!

    Quilters of all skill levels come through our doors, and we are pleased to say that we have helped many new crafters learn to quilt over the years! Collectively, our staff has a wealth of quilting knowledge to share with new quilters. In this post, we share our best tips for making your first qui... View Post