Strawberry Fields

Time for a new pincushion! These scrumptious little strawberries are made from hand-dyed silk velvet and silk ribbon 'leaves', dotted with shimmery beads. Each kit makes 4, so you can make one for yourself and a few for gifts! There are a couple of different color options to choose from, ranging from deep purple to bright pink. We've carried these kits before, as well as a few products from this company, including some of the silk ribbon you'll find in the kits- it makes great embellishment for little art projects.

It's also time for another Civil War Half Square Triangle Exchange! We did one of these back in November, and it was a lot of fun ... lots of trading of little bits of fabric and good ideas! This exchange is based off of Edyta Sitar's ideas in her book Friendship Triangles. The concept is to use Edyta's special half-square triangle foundation paper to make half-square triangle units from Civil War fabrics - we're offering 'cinnamon sticks' which include paper and fabric for one set, and an additional paper to coordinate with fabrics from your stash. Drop completed units here at the store sometime before the exchange. On the big day, come in and collect as many units as you made, and go home with the makings of a scrappy new project! We can even do the trading for you if you aren't able to come to the exchange.

Here is a picture of our setup last November- it took a little concentration to pick only a few units from each cup, but it was worth in the amount of variation that this process created.

This exchange will take place on Monday, March 12th from 11 am to 1 pm. Please call or stop by if you have any questions!

Happy Stitching!

Daily Grind...and a Party!

Are you a coffee enthusiast, or do you know someone who is? Then you know how important that daily cup can be. This fabric line, called Daily Grind from Quilting Treasures, is a cute little reminder to take pleasure from the little things, like the first cup of coffee! We've got some retro coffee pots, sweet little cup and saucer combos, and a plethora of coordinates. Flowers, beans, plaids, and dots... in primary colors with a chocolate splash. New tea towels, anyone? Or better yet...a barista apron?

Speaking of 'little reminders', an important event is coming up...the first ever Two Thimbles Half- Square Triangle Exchange! We've had this sign posted for a bit and now is the time for the fun to begin. We've chosen Civil War fabrics as the theme, and many of you bought our little 'cinnamon sticks' (based on Edyta Sitar's ideas from her book Friendship Triangles) or some half-square triangle paper and made lots and lots...of little bits! Now all that hard work will finally pay off...

Tuesday November 8th

beginning at 11:00 - til we're done!

We'll have some fun as we trade triangles and we'll offer some inspiring ideas for triangles - just in case you end up with a few too many! You can bring your trading 'currency' on the day of the event, but it would be even better if you can bring them early so we can get organized beforehand. You don't have to be present to participate, but who wants to miss out on a Two Thimbles party?

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can try to prepare for possible chaos (and fun!)...

Fall Projects

No better way to usher in fall than a couple of cloudy afternoons, right? This sweet little quilt
certainly has the right color combination going on ... cheddar, butter yellow, and a little
splash of chocolate brown make a fun little 9-patch on point. We have kits ready to go for this one.

And of course, we couldn't help snapping a picture with this darling little rocking chair prop - it's a perfect size!

Block exchanges can be a fun way to get a jump start on a scrappy project. Or, another way to go is this half-square triangle exchange program, where you can sew up your scraps and trade them for others! This program is based on what Edyta Sitar describes in her book Friendship Triangles, pictured below. The idea: purchase our premade 'cinnamon sticks' containing special half square triangle paper and scrappy Civil War era fabrics, add your own fabric scraps, and make up as many half square triangle units as you'd like to trade. You can also buy a pack of the paper and create solely from your own stash.

Then, on November 8th, come to the store to exchange half-square triangle blocks and socialize with other quilters! In the end, you'll come away with a bigger variety of half-square blocks and some possibilities for a start on a scrappy quilt - doesn't that seem like a great way to start the holiday season? If you can't make it to the event we can do your trading for you- but Two Thimbles events usually include treats, and you wouldn't want to miss that! More details about the event to come later - and now is a great time to get started on your 'trading currency', we've got cinnamon sticks all ready to go!

Happy Stitching!