2020 Cherry Lemonade Block of the Month

It's just around the corner - that 2020...are you looking for a fresh project to start the new year out in the best way possible?  We've got a fun project lined up!  

The Cherry Lemonade Quilt Block of the Month project - pattern designed by Jason Yenter with Cherry Lemonade fabrics for In the Beginning.  

This is a six month project so you'll be done in time to enjoy it this year!  Each month you'll receive a fabric packet and block assignment and sprinkled in will be some of the setting block sewing so you won't be stuck with alot of repetitious sewing at the end.   The quilt finishes at 80 x 101!  You could easily modify this and make a matched set of throw size quilts too  - so if you love these fabrics don't let the size of the quilt slow you down!  The pattern and fabrics for the quilt top and binding are included in the project.  

Pay $30 per month January through June, with a one-time $50 registration fee. Pick up your monthly kit at the shop, or let us know if you would like it shipped. 

You can reserve your spot now! Or put it on your Christmas list!   

Delilah TOM Program is underway!

We have filled all our spots in the Delilah Template of the Month (TOM) program - so now we can focus on getting some blocks done!  This is a scrappy quilt - and some of the blocks are taking ALOT of different fabrics.  Of course, you could repeat fabrics - but we are firm believers that more fabric is better!  Here is our version of month 2 blocks!

And we've got some variety to showcase from some of our participants - Jan went to the dark side with her version and the saturated jewel tones she included really put the emphasis on the geometric shapes don't you think?  

And a collection of Carolyn Friedlander fabrics is getting a workout with these blocks Kami stitched up!

Barbara has been waiting for a reason to dip into her stash of polka dots - and it looks like she has quite the range of colors and sizes of dots to keep this interesting.   

It's going to be fun to see these develop over the course of the year - we'll be showing our blocks off periodically and we'll include some of the variations our customers are creating too so watch for Delilah updates!  

Delilah BOM and Moving on Lawns

Drum roll please....One of the great opportunities that I jumped to take advantage of at quilt market was the chance for our shop to participate in Delilah, the upcoming 2017 Template of the Month project designed by Jen Kingwell.  There will be a limited number of shops participating so that makes it a bit of an opportunity for us, and it's always fun to have a new WIP to anticipate as the new year quickly approaches.  

The project will start in March and will include a pattern and template set each month for 12 months.  Block sizes will vary and the designs are suitable for machine or hand-piecing or a combination of methods as you prefer.  We'll be offering a fabric kit option as well - but the details won't be available for that part until 2017.  We'd love to have  you join us in creating a unique quilt in the Jen Kingwell style - you can register on our website or stop by the store.  

DELILAH

TEMPLATE OF THE MONTH

Samples of Jens Blocks from Quilt Market, still a work in progress

And of course - the latest fabric line by Jen Kingwell "Moving on Lawns" - we have mini-charms and  charm packs and a healthy selection of the fabric line.  You'll want to check these out and adopt a few to co-mingle with your other favorites!  A great variety of geometrics and print scale that play well with others...

Just a reminder we're open 12-4 on Sundays - and we'll be closed this week on Thursday for Thanksgiving.  We'll be spending time on Thursday with family and friends and hope you find time to relax, stitch a little and enjoy some good company as well!

Brighter days!

Are you taking advantage of the added daylight?!  More importantly for us, the opportunity to dry out after some serious wind and rain this past week is making everything a bit lighter and brighter - kind of like this Kona Highlight - the 2016 color of the year.   You may just want to take a moment and check your stash, this color hasn't been seen before in too many fabrics!

Kona Cotton Solids 2016 Color of the Year- Highlight
Learn more at Robert Kaufman Fabrics

We've got alot of spring florals collected at the front of the shop - a bit of a brighter feeling with some fresh window displays and our front area gussied up with a fabric chandelier we created with fused fabric....and a few gazillion circles!  Great for a fresh look and easy to do if you are planning a special event and need a splash of color.  

The work-in-progress has come back from a fabulous quilting finish by Nikki - we love to have quilts come back all fresh and gorgeous!  We still have a few customers working on this Block of the Month project - and we still have a couple of kits left if you have been on the fence about it.  Paper foundation piecing guarantees you'll get some perfect points on this New York Beauty variation from the pattern Almond Country by Sewn into the Fabric.  

This fun animal print coordinates with the "Super Panel" - it's a larger panel than you'll typically see and you can add a border or two and end up with a twin or toddler size bed quilt in no time. The panel measures 47 x 70, and Windham Fabrics has several free project patterns to work from for inspiration.  

Animal ABC's by Whistler Studios

And we have more fun prints arriving almost daily it seems - this one features animals we don't see too often and would a great feature fabric or addition to an eye spy project.

Serengeti Beasties by Clothworks

And of course - some basics for the 1800's fabric collection.  We have several fabrics mixing into the shelves - but here are a few from the recent Sampler collection.

Sampler by Julie Hendricksen

Hold the dessert? Pies N' Tarts project

We are working on a new tasty project...it is a work in progress for sure, but we think we are ready for the big reveal...no, that is not our completed quilt in the picture below!  That is where we're heading though.  

Pies N' Tarts by Sue Daley Patchwork with Busyfingers

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

English Paper Piecing

Sue Daley's quilt

There are a few ways to participate in this project if you're ready to tackle some curved english paper piecing - this might be just what you've been looking for.  You can purchase a starter pack that includes papers and the acrylic templates for piecing and cutting both sizes of wedges.  The pack also includes general instructions for the project and english paper piecing methods.  The cost is $34.95 for the starter pack.  We'll be ordering these as we get sign-ups so you can start when you're ready.  

We are also offering supporting fabric bundles - you can work from your stash of scraps, supplement your backgrounds with our collection of reproductions or create something entirely different using solids or batiks!  

Background Bundles

(5) 1/2 yd cuts

2.5 yds total $26.95

Need 5 yds for background to do the 70" x 70" quilt shown

Monthly Fat Eighth bundles

Monthly fabric selection of fat eighths for pies and tarts - a perfect supplement for your stash that you can mix n' match or duplicate whichever fabrics you prefer.  Each month selection will provide enough for approximately 8 pies and 8 tarts...using the 4 sets of complementary fabrics.  These bundles are offered with a quarterly subscription for a $12.00/monthly fee.  

Work in Progress....blocks at 2T

We're finding that english paper piecing is easy to take along on travels, and anywhere you end up with time to sit and stitch.  It is fun to accumulate a stack of blocks over time and this project is perfect for all those scraps you've been buried under...you'll make gradual progress and have an amazing quilt to look at (no calories) when you're done.  

We'll have options to order on line posted to the website in the next few days and we can ship our monthly bundles if you want a regular dose of 1800's prints!  We'll post a few updates as we make some more progress with our version so check back for a progress report.  

Happy stitching!

Introducing Almond Country Beauty Block of the Month

 Join us this fall for our Almond Country Beauty BOM,  a bright, fun, new project from Sewn Into the Fabric. This quilt features paper foundation piecing, the BOM kits will include the pattern and fabrics to create the blocks, borders, and binding. You will supply the background fabric of your choice - go scrappy or all one fabric.

Sewn into the Fabric...Pieces of Our Lives completed Quilt

During this 13 month program, you will create 16 blocks total, 1-2 blocks per month, with the final month focusing on creating the borders.   The monthly pattern includes full size paper foundations ready to go and you'll receive the master pattern as well, so you can always go bigger or make another version of the quilt! 

2T's Version, Work in Progress

Stop in the shop and take a look at our blocks in progress, get more information, and sign up. Don't miss out on creating this gorgeous quilt!  This will be a fun and vibrant project to work on....cause you know it is going to rain again one of these days!

Happy Stitching!

New Fabric and Fresh Project Ideas

We sold the machine, but we have a couple of versatile feet available if you are interested!

Specialty Feet for Bernina Available

Bernina Ruffler Foot- $25.00

Bernina Needle Punch Set-$145.00

in original Packaging

Set includes:

     -Needle Holder

     -Presser Foot

     -2 Extra Needles

     -instruction CD

If interested Please Contact:

Two Thimbles Quilt Shop

info@twothimbles.com

360-715-1629

Kelly created these great work aprons for gifts, and we had a little trouble parting with them - not only useful but great looking too - lots of pockets!

Amanda Jane Work Apron from Villa Rosa Designs

Some progress on our blocks...these will be set with some colorful reproductions on point so watch for more updates soon we hope.  This is currently a block of the month project for some of our customers, and we will be offering complete kits soon once we have our sample a bit further along.

Wish...Upon a Star completed Blocks

Some new additions to our basic collections, golds, greens and a bit o' cheddar.

Floral Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings from Moda

This quilt shows better in person I think - we downsized the project pattern from Marcus Brothers for a nice throw size quilt  - and the gorgeous red, black and tan border stripe takes the cake...would be a gorgeous addition to a strippy quilt or border for a dramatic finish.  

Summit Rose

We hope you are making headway on all those quilts and unfinished projects that have surfaced....we've heard about all kinds of goals and challenges and must finish lists!

Happy Stitching!

Introducing Peace & Unity Civil War BOM

In late January 2014, we will kick off our newest  Civil War Block of the Month, Peace & Unity. Using fabrics designed by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Brothers Fabrics, the Homestead Hearth team designed the fifth, and final installment of the Civil War BOM series.

Peace & Unity
Check out the fabrics here!

The Peace & Unity quilt features bright blues, deep reds, pinks, and tans that together create a fresh take on traditional Civil War Era piecing.

At the end of 12 months, you will have created 12 feature blocks set together with a courthouse steps block design. Your completed Peace & Unity quilt will be 70" x 84." 

Close up of  courthouse alternate block 

Call, email, or stop in the shop to sign up today! The program lasts 12 months, and includes the pattern and materials for quilt top and binding. $18.95/month (pre-pay the final month at registration).

Not local? Not a problem, contact us, and we can work with you to calculate a shipping schedule that works for you! Don't let distance stop you from participating and creating this beautiful quilt!

March Wrap-up

Make This Year Count - Tri-County Quilt Tour 2013

We are done playing hopscotch, the quilt tour is over for this year, and we hope that everyone enjoyed the event.  Our weather is certainly improving so if you didn't venture out last week due to snow, sleet, hail, torrential rain...you name it, now is the time - looks like dry weather for a few more days!  

We have made progress on the Hallowe'en  1904 quilt - and we still have a few kits left if you are interested.  Leslie Hnosko quilted it  beautifully and we love it!!  Here are a couple of pictures of individual blocks and a full quilt below.  

The project is from a Blackbird Designs pattern and the quilt finishes up at 90 inches square - so not a small project, but fairly large blocks to assemble - we offer it allocated into 5 monthly kits so that helps distribute the work over a bit of time....it's never too late to be thinking of fall!

Hallowe'en 1904 finished quilt!

 

We've added another date for the scrap lecture - Thursday April 25th - same time, 11:00-1:00.  Please let us know if that fits your schedule and you'd like to sign up!  

The picture on the left features a strip quilt, the pattern is from one of the books we've been promoting for using up scraps - More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott. We have found several versatile patterns in this book so recommend it for your collection!  This quilt was made from leftover strips - just odds n' ends from various projects - sure makes a nice bonus project!

We are taking sign-ups for the June 1st and 2nd workshops with Mary Elizabeth Kinch - both projects are included in the book below - Sunday will focus on foundation piecing the pumpkin peel shown on the cover of this book!  Fun with scraps, any style of fabric you like and a great time!  Our website should have details posted soon and you can always stop in or give us a call!  

Upcoming June Workshops

Happy Spring!

Batik BOM Update!

Here's a quick update on the Batik BOM program...our top is done! It's not a great picture as we didn't have a wall big enough to showcase it!  But you get the idea, right? Turned out gorgeous with all those batiks playing together...after a bit of careful piecing to get the blocks and zig-zag sashing lined up. The final ginko leaf border ties all the colors together beautifully, don't you think?

We have ONE kit left for this batik beauty...it runs for 9 months but you can pick up kits as fast as you want, if you have a deadline (Christmas gift for a lucky someone, perhaps)? Let us know if you want to sign-up!

Enjoy all this lovely weather...and a rainy break today perfect for sewing time!

Happy Stitching!

Snow and More Snow

Guess that sunshine from last week was a little bit of wishful thinking...looks like it'll stay winter for a while longer. Stay safe on the roads out there! We haven't gotten any fresh snowfall in our part of town, and we got some help clearing a couple of parking spots right in front, so the parking lot seems to be pretty drivable at this point. It's kind of pretty when the sun hits the snow...and it certainly makes for great sewing weather!

Speaking of snow projects, we put the work-in-progress Batik Block of the Month quilt up on the design wall last week. It's really starting to come together, isn't it? All this cold weather seems to create motivation to stay inside near a sewing machine and a warm iron...so we're getting projects done! This one is just two blocks and some sashing away from being sewn together, then we're just borders away from quilting. There's still a few slots open in the program if you want to join in!

Unfortunately, we had to postpone the first meeting of the Prairie Women's Sewing Circle due to the weather- they'll meet next week. We're really looking forward to the kick-off - be sure to stay tuned for pictures of all the fun!

Happy Stitching!

Christmas in April

Why start thinking about Christmas when it's only March, you ask? Well, one reason is because the weather seems to be changing seasons on us daily (isn't it springtime yet?). But a more exciting reason is the new holiday Block of the Month program at Two Thimbles. This monthly club will start up in April and finish up in November, just in time for the holidays!

The finished product is a 62" x 62", a good sized wall-hanging or throw, perfect for a holiday gift or decoration. The club will meet the first Friday of each month from 1-4 pm for instruction and sewing time. The cost is $24.95 per month and includes the pattern and fabric for that month. Please call or email if you'd like more information- we're looking forward to get this club underway!

On another note, our quilt is on display for the upcoming Tri-County Quilt Tour 2011: "Birds of a Feather". This annual event consists of 14 local shops, each of which designs a block then makes up their own version of the quilt using the blocks of all the participating stores. The result is 14 fabulous quilts, all of which are completely unique. We took a modern approach to ours- you'll have to stop in and see for yourself!

Happy Stitching!