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The deadline has been extended to July 26!

22.07.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to #win a $50 gift card from the #fabricstore or #quiltshop shop of your choice! #Contest closes July 26 at midnight, ET. Conditions apply. See contest rules for details.
thimblebin.com/sweepstakes/
#sewing #quilting #sewingpattern

22.07.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are very welcome! Good luck!

22.07.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have definitely mixed regular quilting cotton with batiks (and I believe that last time I did it, it was with Kona) and it worked well. Try using a stitch length of 2.5 or 3 & a 70/10 needle, then press well (no swooshing). Batiks have a tighter weave, but they can be mixed. Good luck!

18.07.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
BEGINNER QUILTING SKILLS - HOW TO SEW STRAIGHT
YouTube video by Just Get it Done Quilts BEGINNER QUILTING SKILLS - HOW TO SEW STRAIGHT

Have a look at Karen Brown's series - the first 3 videos are critical in getting everything to line up. If you haven't seen her before, her tutorials are excellent. (Her series on color theory is LIFE CHANGING!)

youtu.be/mQKh7BgG6Jc?...

18.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no, hope your fabric didn't get too frayed!

18.07.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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18 Witty Comebacks for Anyone Who Dares to Point Out Your Sewing Mistakes | Thimble Bin Worried about others pointing out your sewing mistakes? See our list of clever quips that will boost your confidence and have you embracing mistakes with pride.

How to respond when someone points out your #sewing mistakes. πŸ˜† Which is your favorite?

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#quilting #diyfashion #fabric #quilt #quilter #sewist #sewcialists #fabricaddict #HandmadeFashion #sewingcommunity #SewInspired #isew #sewinglife #quiltingcommunity #sewists

18.07.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I like tools that make the parts of sewing I don't enjoy faster... But otherwise, I agree! I made these a while back. Handy to have pins stored right inside them.

05.06.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's so something I would do!πŸ˜† Hope you didn't hurt yourself!

05.06.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aw, that's too bad. Are there no other longarm quilters in your area?

05.06.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We're very excited about this contest... many more to come!

05.06.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Sewists, win a $50 gift card to the #sewing supplier of your choice! June 6–29, 2025. No purchase necessary. Rules:
thimblebin.com/sweepstakes/

#sewcialists #memade #HandmadeFashion #makersgonnamake #imademyclothes #diyfashion #quilting #sewingcommunity #SewInspired #fabricaddict #sewinglife #isew

05.06.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Short version of the dress Leslie Hanes replicated

Short version of the dress Leslie Hanes replicated

Sewing without a pattern isn't as hard as it may seem. Learn 3 ways to copy any garment by drafting your own pattern, thanks to Leslie Hanes from Discovery Fabrics.

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#patterndrafting #sewing #sewingproject #sewcialists #fabricaddict #sewinglove

31.05.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cute! Finally, a reason to make scrunchies. πŸ˜†

29.05.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love this! My mom gifted me a partially finished quilt top and some random Dresdens that my grandmother had made before she passed. I used them in a lap quilt for my mom and she loved it!

28.05.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly gorgeous!

28.05.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The world right now: [photo of the world on fire]
Me: Anyone know of any good fabric sales?

#sewing #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #hobbies #fabric

17.05.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing!

11.05.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The bonus is that you support small, independent (typically women-owned) businesses! Find a bunch at ThimbleBin.com, but my faves are Love Notions, Patterns for Pirates, Ellie & Mac, Sinclair, and Made for Mermaids.

09.05.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You don't have to buy one new, either. A good vintage machine can last decades!

09.05.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't be trusted with tissue paper patterns. I prefer to sew with PDF patterns. I totally get why some don't want to bother taping together, but the fact that printer paper can stand up to my abuse is a big factor. πŸ˜†

09.05.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thimble Bin is live! If you sew, or sell to people who sew, check us out at thimblebin.com. Bookmark your favorite suppliers, add personal notes, and reviews. More features coming soon!
#sewing #quilting #embroidery #crossstitch #applique

09.05.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thimble Bin - the ULTIMATE resource for people who sew! Connecting sewists to the suppliers they so desperately want to find! The ULTIMATE resource for people who sew Thimble Bin is a comprehensive resource for the home sewing industry. Don't miss ...

Getting ready to launch this month, if all goes well! Testers have been sending feedback, and so far, it's all positive. A few minor recommendations, but nothing that will stop us from launching! 🀞

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12.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's amazing! Love the fabric!

29.01.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β™Ώ Just changed my settings.

Millions of people with #disabilities use screen readers and other tech to help them navigate the web. It takes only a few seconds to add ALT text to your images and it helps so many.

Does any other social platform have this setting? They all should!

13.01.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So mysterious. πŸ€”

13.01.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this. Thanks for the reminder!

13.01.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm here, will follow!

13.01.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to the party!

13.01.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful!! 😍😍😍

13.01.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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