Winter Wonderland

December already! Doesn't our little pincushion forest look just like a little Winter Wonderland? These fun little trees can be made in lots of different fabrics and decorated with as many shiny beads and sequins as you like. The smallest ones can be package decorations or an ornament for the tree. And of course, we all need a new pincushion, especially a seasonal one! The pattern company is called La Todera, and they've definitely got some cute crafty ideas! We've got kits to make this little forest up in the bright greens and reds that we are featuring here with all the fixin's or we've got the pattern separately as well. These cuties do not require any machine sewing either, so if you've got some young crafters you want to keep busy this is a great option!

Our December Calendar quilt took some quick thinking to find the right combination of ornaments, but it was worth it, don't you think? Pinwheels, bling, and some Texture Magic to create the 3-D packages under the tree...too much fun. As always, we've got kits for this sweet little tree...and this completes the series!

Lots of new gift ideas coming everyday...new books, linen thread, tote bag patterns...the possibilities are endless! Looks like we'll be ready for the holidays...

Happy Stitching!

Ready to talk Turkey?...

This seems to be the truth at Two Thimbles, anyway. These two birds may not be exactly the same but they definitely share that 'fabulous' trait that we strive for.

We added some frayed edges to November's Calendar quilt to give it some dimension, and we're pretty excited about how it turned out! The border applique pieces are bright fall colors and we toned it down to warm homespuns for the turkey himself. Pretty fun for a Thanksgiving decoration!

Our owl pincushion is more subdued, but just as darling. We've got kits for this little wool creature - the pattern is from Bunny Hill Designs and we used some newer winter-toned wools and a few Civil War prints as accents. Of course, we had to use the inspiration of the outdoors for our photo shoot- those fall colors fit in just right, don't you think?

Happy Stitching!

Getting Ready for Halloween

October already? You know what that means... new Pincushion of the Month! This month we're using selvedges. This darling pincushion comes together in a snap, and the pom-pom trim adds something extra, don't you think? You could easily switch out the selvedges and make this pincushion take on a different theme. We've kitted up our version with a couple of Halloween-themed fat quarters to make a little treat bag to accompany this treat! You can place your new pincushion in the bag to give as a gift, or fill the pincushion with pins and use the treat bag for chocolate...or candy corn?

This charming pumpkin has been hanging in the store for a couple of weeks now, and it has certainly caught some attention. This is the October quilt from Kim Schaefer's Calendar Quilts pattern. We love the metallic fabric for the pumpkin, his button eyes, and of course the candy corn in the border!

Don't forget, the 91 Mile Yard Sale is only a few days away! More info can be found here. We hope to see you soon!

Happy Stitching!

September Already?!

It is hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to an end!

Our September pincushion has a historical backstory. When quilters in the Civil War era created pincushions, they used buckshot to stuff them, because it was easy to come by. When putting together our version, it took a bit of work to find some shot (not our normal stock item!) and it quickly became apparent that using buckshot alone would make a pincushion almost too heavy to lift - so we chose a combination of shot and poly-fil. We've got the pattern and shot all ready to go for this, and you can choose your own fabric to match any style!

Our September Calendar Quilt seems pretty appropriate for this month, with school starting (thank goodness the strike was quickly resolved). We made a few changes to the monthly pattern , and the result turned out pretty cute, don't you think? We've got some kits available of this one, as well as the calendar quilt pattern set for all twelve months.

Happy Stitching!

Happy August!

Can you believe that August is here already? It feels like we are still waiting for summer to arrive...in any case, we felt that pie was probably the best way to celebrate the start of a new month, and possibly to encourage good weather. This darling little pincushion is called Sweet as Pie from Chitter Chatter Designs. It has certainly caught some attention, and the best part is, you can make any kind you want! Apple, cherry, blueberry, whichever is your favorite...just switch out the filling fabric, and you've got yourself a sweet treat!

This sweet, scrappy little bee skep is a great project for a cool day. It's our August version of Kim Schaefer's Calendar Quilt pattern. We've got kits ready to go, and we even have some little bee charms to attach after quilting ... the perfect addition!

Happy Stitching!

Rain or Shine

Looked like summer for a few days there, didn't it? The June Calendar Quilt should put you in the right mood. The cute little ants and bright red watermelon are perfect for a picnic!

July is all about fireworks and sunshine. We added bright red buttons to the center of the flowers to add some sparkle.

This little project is perfect for a world traveler or an adventurous little one. The size is great for a baby or throw quilt, and it has a pretty Paris motif. To add to all that, it's pretty simple to make! We still have kits available for this one.

Don't forget about the Western Washington Shop Hop, which starts this weekend!

On another note, our Farmer's Wife Club starts a new session on July 5. It will keep you busy making small sampler blocks on the first Tuesday each month. There are still a few spots available, so please let us know if you'd like to sign up!

Happy Stitching!

More Calendar Quilts

We're playing catch-up this week- on blog-posting, that is. Pictured below are the March, April, and May Calendar Quilts. We've still got a few kits available!

For March we chose a muted grey background- appropriate for the Pacific Northwest in early spring, right? The flowers and bluebirds brightened up the scene.

With this rainy scene, there was no choice but to use bright neon colors- isn't that polka dot umbrella adorable? A real-life umbrella made of polka dots would be too cute- we've got some waterproof lining material available to make that happen. Ask us about it next time you're in!

Now THIS is what May is supposed to look like. We're just waiting for the pretty flowers and blue skies to come, aren't we?? Hopefully soon...

Pictured here is one of doll quilts that we featured during our anniversary sale. The pattern is called Mo's Suspenders (with a cute little back story) from Civil War Legacies. We call our version 'Four-Square Bouquet'. We've still got some kits available!

We're looking forward to the Gwen Marston workshops this weekend. Lots of inspiration, fresh ideas and a lot of fun.

Happy Stitching!

Thinking Spring Thoughts...

With a couple of days (or hours) of sunshine, maybe it's time to think about pulling out that spring sewing? We are so excited about our new knits- lime green and turquoise make for a fun, bright skirt or shirt. There is a black and grey colorway available as well, so stop by to get some inspiration for a new project.

On another note, our Calendar Quilt monthly project is up and running! We have January and February on display... with March soon to come. The cheerful snowman that is featured in the January quilt, as well as the soft blues and creams for February, have been a hit. Look for March's project coming soon!

There are new arrivals in the store often, so come by to play with new fabric - we have roosters, polka-dots and paisleys, some bright and light contemporary prints...and don't forget about the vegetables, eggplants to peas & onions. I expect an apron with eggplants any day - veggies will become popular in your house in no time!

Happy Stitching!