New Fabric Additions

We've got some fabulous new additions to our fabric stash.  So much variety and it's ALL Good!  That just leaves the decision of what to make first?! 

Zen Chic for Moda Day in Paris

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Neutral Charms

Souvenir by Nathalie Lete

The Souvenir line is designed by a renowned French artist, Nathalie Lete. These gorgeous, vibrant prints were created as a collaboration between Lete and Anna Maria Horner for Anna Maria's Conservatory.

Washington fabric by Riley Blake

 Mosaic batiks 

Art Excursion by Denise Burkitt

The Art Excursion line from Australian artist, Denise Burkitt, was designed from a set of original hand painted designs of various styles and sizes. The whimsical, energetic patterns mirror scenes that could be found in nature.

Seeds & Stems
Freshly Grown by Kathy Doughty

A new collection from Kathy Doughty for Free Spirit Fabrics, Seeds & Stems is an earthy line that takes inspiration from the planet's cycle of life. The fabrics incorporate elements of contemporary design without bridging too far from traditional design composition. 

Modern Quilt Exhibit

Modern Quilt Exhibit at the Whatcom Museum

Through August 25th, quilters and quilt-admirers alike can view 60 innovative textile creations at "Modern Quilts: Designs of the Century" at the local Lightcatcher Museum. The exhibit features quilts that demonstrate bold, contemporary design choices, all created by members of the Modern Quilt Guild.

In addition, the museum will feature a showcase of local quilts from the Bellingham Modern Quilt Guild. Two Thimbles has also joined in with ten contemporary quilts from local guild members on display in the shop! Stop by the store to check out the incredible work that has been created by some of Bellingham's own.

Susans Bellingham Bay Quilt 

Upcoming Classes -- A few spaces left!

We've got a couple of classes that still have some room and the dates are right around the corner!  If you've been considering one of the following, please don't hesitate to give us a call or visit the website to sign up:

Better Binding with Jo Baner

You selected the most fabulous fabrics, pieced to perfection your quilt top and quilted a masterpiece!  Now what?!  You gotta bind your baby...that's what!  Jo's going to be back in the 2T Classroom to not only help you put the finishing touches on your project, but will share her tips, tricks and techniques for better binding.  Learn double fold, bias and machine binding in this 3 hour session.

Saturday, June 22nd 2019

Walking Foot Class with Tonya Alexander

Come and take a walk on the wild side - of machine quilting!  We'll explore the ins and outs of quilting with the walking foot on your domestic machine and go way beyond tried and true stitch-in-the-ditch.  Topics include basting, set-up and design decisions as well as several techniques to use walking foot quilting in your projects.  We'll sample match-stick, wavy echo, big spiral and many more!

Thursday, July 25th 2019

Scrap Science Club with Tonya Alexander

Join Tonya for a 3-month series in the Scrap Science Lab (aka Two Thimbles Classroom)!  Tonya will share Stash Lab scrap results and include her analysis and theory on the power of contrast, creating color-blocks and developing color stories!  Each session will include project ideas, block instruction, activities and sew-time to build fabric confidence.  The club will be a casual learning environment with an emphasis on fun and sharing - you won't want to miss this chance to get some great ideas to bust the scrap bucket!

2nd Saturday of the month beginning August 10th 2019

Organized for a moment!

Some days call for a bit of color-sorting...the task of organizing our fat quarters into types, color order, fabric collection, featured display, theme, etc....is endless but when we set up a new fixture and got all these 1800's color sorted it was photo worthy for a moment!  It is more of a color-sorted jumble now, but we know what the potential is now.  Kind of like that endless cycle of organizing your sewing space and destroying it in the midst of a creative streak.

1800's fat quarters freshly sorted

At the shop it seems we're all in the midst of pre-summer hectic with school graduations and last minute projects, summer travel plans in the making and gardening in full swing.  I scored this amazing tub of peonies for my trip to the east side for Memorial Day - bloom time there was delayed so it was perfect that one of my quilting connections just happens to be a peony grower!  We took a moment to visit this statue in Pendleton, and placed one salad plate sized bloom.

In the midst of all the activities a bit of sewing and plotting for future projects is always underway.  What is on your summer sewing list?!

Latest Quiltmania books

Toweling projects by Deana

We hope your summer plans involve some sewing time, and some fabulous quilt shop finds! If you're traveling to or through the Bellingham area, we hope you find time for a visit.  

Happy Stitching!

Two Thimbles Anniversary Sale

We're Celebrating!

In honor of 12 years in business, we're open for 12 hours on Friday June 7th!  All regularly priced fabric from the bolt will be 25% off!  If you can't make it into the shop, the discount will also be applied to website orders.  Hope you'll stop by to say Hello and help us welcome our 13th year in business!

Hope's Journey Class Update

Take a look at what folks are piecing in the Hope's Journey (Classic Blocks, Reproduction Quilts, Stories of Bygone Days from Betsy Chutchian) stitch along!  Absolutely beautiful work and so much individual interpretation - it really keeps things interesting!  Nice work ladies!

"Spinster"
Small quilt from Chapter 4
Sample of two different color ways (kits available in store)

Didn't sign up for the stitch-along?!  No worries!  You can still follow the Journey with a copy of Betsy's book and our kits.  Each month we release a kit that will help you to recreate that month's small quilt and of course we have plenty of reproduction and Civil War fabrics to help you recreate  the 28 blocks that make up the Sampler Quilt at Journey's end!  We currently have kit available for Chapter's 1-5.