Local Updates

Quilt Show Cancellations:

Quilter's Anonymous Annual Quilt Show

March 13-15 2020 

Evergreen State Fairgrounds

Quilters in the Valley

April 3-4 2020

Olmstead Place 

Spring is on it's way and we are so looking forward to some brighter skies and more bounty in the gardens!  We have new fabrics and lots of new ideas to get you inspired for some spring sewing.  

Unfortunately the current health threat in our state and across the globe is requiring us to alter our daily routines.  We want to reassure you that we are open for business and taking appropriate precautions here at Two Thimbles.  We understand that there are members of our community who are more at risk and we would like to protect everyone as best we can.  

Super Bloom by Laundry Basket Quilts

Thank you for helping us keep a healthy environment!  Please stay home if you are ill and we understand if you are reluctant to leave home.  We will be happy to help keep you sewing - we can ship your purchases to you or deliver them to your car!  We will do our best to ensure that you can keep stitching during this unsettling time - as we all know sewing is therapy!

Stay healthy, enjoy the spring blooms and if in doubt, start a new project!

Class Schedule Additions

More Classes!!  Check 'em out...

Design Confidence Play

with

Francie Gass

Would you like to have more confidence in your color and design choices?  Come play with Francie and explore five principles of quilt design;  Color, Value, Scale, Unity and Balance.  You will practice creating balanced designs quickly using your scraps.  Francie will share tips and tricks that will encourage daily stitching of small "quiltlets" that will lead to big success!  She'll share how she's even made a memory book from scraps!  This is a two-session, relaxing, hand stitching class...no machine needed!  Beginning stitchers welcome!!

Tuesday, April 28th and May 26th, 2020

4pm - 6pm

Class Fee:  $45.00

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English Paper Piecing 1.0 

with 

Sharon Tucker

Add another technique to your quilting bag of tricks by stepping into the world of EPP. This is a very portable technique, is great for the “slow stitching” movement that is happening now and is a relaxing way to stitch some trickier block shapes. This class will cover the basics and introduce you to the tools of the trade and basic construction of paper piecing methods.  

Sunday, April 19th 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00

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Two-Colored Binding

with 

Jo Baner

Have you always wanted to know how to make those two-colored bindings that you see on so many wall hangings and art quilts?  Well, here is your chance to learn how to make a two-colored binding (also known as "flange" binding) all in one piece and all by machine...no handwork needed here!!  This is a technique class that will use a small sample...you don't have to rush to finish a quilt to bring to class!  Some previous binding knowledge/experience is appropriate for this class.  Brand new to binding?!  Checkout Jo's "Better Binding" class on our website.

Saturday, May 30th, 2020

10am - 2:30pm

Class Fee: $40.00 

You can register online or stop by the shop and view our sample projects and sign up today!

New Fabric

We've added some new heavier weight cotton and cotton/linen blends to our mix of canvas weight fabrics.  These are great for aprons, pillows, market bags and purses ....other home decor as well as additions to quilt projects to add additional texture and contrast.  A few of our linen blends have a bit of metallic as well for some extra splash!

Of course basics and inspirational prints are what makes another project come together right?  We've got some new additions in those categories as well.  A few are shown below - but some of our basics don't always make it to the photoshoot so there is certainly more options arriving that fit this description too.

Riley Blake basic brights

Dear Stella Designs Brave Enough to Dream

Midsommer

Adding some pre-cuts to the mix of bright prints on the bolt including several of the latest florals and botanicals along with stripes and solids from FreeSpirit designers Anna Maria Horner, Kaffe Fasset, Philip Jacobs and more!

Hope to see you soon....we may just have what you need to inspire your next project or complete the finishing touch on a work-in-progress!

Mostly Red and Blue

We've got a bunch of new stars, stripes and florals in all shades of blue and red!  They're all great choices for adding a pop of color or a splash of bright...fussy cutting florals or soft denim shades of background blue prints.  Of course it has us thinking of summer picnics and patriotic bunting too...

These fabrics shown are mostly from Moda Fabrics and combination of different collections designed by Minick and Simpson, French General and Primitive Gatherings - all playing well together!

We've got some great toweling from Moda too - and that makes great table runners and napkins either for dining on the deck or the picnic basket on the go.  Hope these fabrics get you inspired for some summer sewing!

Wheelhouse Medallion BOM coming up!

We have been a fan of Anna Maria Horner all of her fabric designing life, and with this 15 year Anniversary celebration collection coming out this year we can't wait to get our hands on some of it!!  The gorgeous florals, fabulous color combinations and bold graphics all make playing with fabric a whole lot more exciting.

The Wheelhouse Medallion quilt project is a 6 month program that includes lots of fabric to fussy cut and play as you create the large 80x80 quilt!  There will be some bonus project options that will focus on using some of the leftovers as well as some great live video tutorials and tips and techniques for embellishing, applique and fussy cutting.  There will be an introduction to the project by Anna Maria herself, and an exclusive facebook group and as well as giveways!  There's alot of reasons to join besides the fabulous fabrics!

Kits will be available starting in June, for six months, $60.00 / month - there will be over 20 yards of fabric to play with for this glorious quilt!  If you'd like to reserve a kit - now is the time, give the shop a call (360 715-1629) or stop by soon as we have a limited number available.

Bold and Bright New Fabric

It's been a bit of a gray and rainy month to date and these bold and bright fabrics are spot on!  Remember to wear your sunglasses next time you visit...it's bright inside!

Night Life Panel

Bold Kokka prints

Rain or Shine by Windham

These vibrant prints are perfect for all kinds of things - a punch of color for couch cushions, a fun addition to a colorful quilt or the perfect market bag or zip pouch just for fun!  Sometimes a small finish in between other bigger and slower projects provides just the sense of accomplishment needed to move forward on all the things!

Pencil Club by Windham Fabrics 

Pop Dots by Windham Fabrics

Happy Stitching!

Hand stitching classes coming soon!

Hand Piecing Basics

with

Sharon Tucker

Looking to expand your sewing techniques?  Join Sharon Tucker of Grass Roots Quilting to learn about hand piecing!  This is a hands-on, technique-based class where you can learn a new skill or refine your hand sewing technique.  She will give you plenty of time to practice your stitches and guide you on the basics of hand stitching.  It's a great skill to learn that you can take with you anywhere!  Hand piecing is a portable and travel-friendly option to keep you stitching on the go.

You will also learn about preparing templates, marking your fabric, and starting and stopping your seams.  This class will also cover some more advanced tips and tricks for curved piecing, inset seams and how to manage bulky points.  This is a two-session class and a starter kit for the first session is included in the class fee.  A great way to add to your quilting bag of tricks!

Two-Session Class

Wednesday, February 26th & March 11th, 2020

10am -1pm

Class Fee:  $65

Hand Quilting

with

Sharon Tucker

Feeling the need to slow things down just a bit?!  Back before the term "Slo-stitching" was coined...there was hand quilting!  Come spend the afternoon learning the tips and tricks of hand quilting with NO hoop required.  Sharon Tucker from Grass Roots Quilting will show you how to baste your quilt top and hand quilt in your lap.  Learn to master the gentle rhythm of "rocking the needle" to create your own hand quilted pieces.  We will cover traditional quilting ideas, tools used, marking methods and products.  We'll also discuss some of the trending ideas of big stitch quilting that are currently happening in the quilt world.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

1pm - 4pm

Class Fee:  $40

You can register online or stop by the shop and view our sample projects and sign up today!