Here's what's new at Thimble Works!!

We have added new Basic Shapes templates to our line of
quiltmaking tools. I've used these for years in my Focus on
Fabric workshop. It's a great way to create a one-of-a-kind wall
quilt. Piece a simple background and capture the  featured
image in a shape that will be easy to applique by hand or
machine.

There are 5 basic shapes available; each will lend a different
mood to your design. Each shape is offered in 7 or 8 sizes,
giving you many options for creative design - even miniature
work.

Take a look at our
Quilting Templates page to see how I use
them.
Latest Publication

A Modern Mix
Machine & Hand Quilting
Learn how to successfully incorporate hand
and machine quilting in the same quilt to
add visual interest to your projects.  
Guidelines for planning your quilting,
including thread and design selection, will
enable you to choose the best techniques
to get the best results.  A myriad of hand
and machine quilting designs and methods
are shown including backgrounds, borders,
and more.  A variety of quilting projects
provide lots of opportunities try out different
quilting methods and motifs.  Make the
projects shown or study the notes for
inspiration.  112 pages  141 illustrations
Anita Shackelford
Computerized Longarm
Quilting
New gallery of finished quilts
Pantographs and custom work
Sewing and Quilting Classes at Thimble Works
"Vintage Moments"
quilted by Jennifer Perdue
My daughter, Jen and I will be offering a variety of
classes in my home studio. Many of the projects are
based on our newest book, to be released in the fall.  
We've designed some great ideas for beginners and
children, along with ideas  that  will  please  the  more  
experienced  quilter. Learn  to  sew  while you make
accessories,  home dec. items and quilts.   A few items
will be stitched by hand, some with the sewing machine  
and we'll even use our longarm  quilting  machine.    
We're located in Bucyrus, Ohio,  60 miles north of
Columbus. Get a group together and come have fun
with us. For scheduling information email:  
anita@thimbleworks.com
Coming Soon!!

Jen and I have been working for more than a year,
putting together a book of sewing and quilting projects
for young people. The book is scheduled for a
Septemeber release. We have many classes available,
here in our home studio or with your group. For a sneak
peek at the
kids at work click here.
No need to pay $90 to $350
for this book on Amazon.

   Infinite Feathers is         
available again.

Thank you to everyone at
American Quilter's Society
for reprinting this valuable
resource.


Order at Books & Patterns
Do you love Redwork?
My newest pattern, Redwork Garden,
can be purchased on the

Books and Patterns page.