Whats New?

Here is what a few of our customers have been up to!

Oh - this is a beauty - I can't believe she really fussy cut ALL those little squares...but so worth it don't you think?  

Lucy Boston by Evelyn

So - you know the pies and tarts WIP on the wall in the class room???  Well...it's still there.  It is slowly growing, in fits and starts I think but drum roll please....here is a quilted, bound and Ta Dah finish of one - pretty spectacular!

Pies and Tarts by Evelyn

And here is  a bright finish for Janet - super fun version of the Gypsy Wife quilt.  Great job, and perfect binding finish!

Janet Starr Gypsy Wife Jen Kingwell pattern

This beauty came back from Laurie's quilter and it is special!  Laurie did an impressive job tackling the details in this quilt and a fine finish for sure.

Laurie Bingham

Carolyn Konig Pattern 

So even though my projects seem to be taking longer and longer to finish - seeing all these wonderful quilts coming together is a pretty good alternative!  Thank-you for sharing your projects and enjoying the process!

Mixing it up!

We are getting into the swing of handmade gifts...of course these are projects you'll want to start for next year - or get them on your wish list for this year!  We are also busy crafting ornaments from fabric and wool felt, design display boards, ribbon treasures and all kinds of fun project bags and stuff - so if you need some inspiration stop by soon!

Applesauce in Brights

Applesauce with vintage linens

The above photos are from the same pattern - who knew!  Suz just finished her pattern for these and we have it available now - it includes lots of ideas for a combination of applique, pieced blocks, hand-stitchery and fun embellishing options.  We have the quilts ready to hang in the classroom for show and tell and wow factor!

Customer Pies n' Tarts

Here is a variation in the setting for the pies and tarts project - this version set on point is pretty interesting and provides alot more space with squares cut just a bit bigger than our shop version.  Thanks for sharing Andree!

And where would the fun be if we didn't have some new great fabrics to share?!  Did I mention how interesting the lecture was that I attended at Quilt Market with Margo Krager?  I've been a longtime fan of hers and so glad she is getting crazy with the fabric lines for Andover - you can expect more great stuff for sure!

Dargate Polychromes by Andover

Purebred by Erin Michael

We have charm packs for this purebred collection - and some other new contemporary lines of fabric showing up.  Need a new sewing project to look forward to in 2016?

 Cycle of Life by Maywood Studios

Some new flannels for the kiddos - great for pj's or new winter babies!

It's a Jungle in Here by Henry Glass and Co.

We have some great new gift ideas for all the quilter's in your life - have you seen the new foundation papers sized just for charm packs from Laundry Basket Quilts?  Or the latest book from Gwen Marston?  We've got some Sue Spargo calendars and coffee table books, and some glorious new ribbons.  It's not too late to start something wonderful for someone special on your list!

Happy Handmade Holidays!

Anticipating 2015

This Pies n' Tarts work-in-progress is coming along...it is a slow process, perfect for savoring the luxury of time for hand-stitching.  It is growing row by row and I 've got a few few more tarts to applique down and another few circles ready to put onto blocks.  Watch for more in 2015!

Pies n' Tarts

We're making Sewing Socials a monthly event here at Two Thimbles, if you find a First Friday that works for your schedule sign up and plan to spend the day sewing with us!

                    

Something to look forward to - put this on your must do project list for 2015!  

Tree of Life Palampore Panel

By Mary Koval for Windham Fabrics

This reproduction is an excellent example of a typical Palampore hand painted in England ca. 1775.  It combines a complex and elaborate design depicting a wide variety of plants, flowers and birds. The “tree of life” motif is typical of most palampores and is used as a symbol to celebrate birth, marriage and special occasions.

For more information: http://www.windhamfabrics.net/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=779

Panel Size: 50” x 90”

Price: $49.95

Anticipated arrival April 2015

Reserve yours today! $10.00 deposit (non-refundable)

You can call or stop by the shop ...or place your reservation through our  website.

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!