Greetings!  

I am so excited to chat with you.  How have you been?  Did you get that last project finished?  I, as usual, got distracted by some of the new fabric and still have multiple UFOs!  That's my modus operandi, apparently!  I just keep adding to the stash and having a party for myself.  I am getting ready for Easter,  we have some really cute chicken and bunny fabrics.  Pillowcases all around!

I have news to share,  we are re-arranging the store.  Moving furniture and fabric.  Customers have commented on the positive effect.  Wait till you to see it, if you haven't already.  There are also big plans in the works.   We are re-vamping the loyalty program in an effort to save it.  Don't panic, it is not going away; we need to alter some things in order to keep it solvent and up to date.  We are not changing the credit amount we are simply implementing an annual expiration date (July 31st) for point accumulation.    

We are striving to change some of our old habits and make room for all the exciting new trends happening out in the sewing world.  We want to tantalize and keep you interested in the shop. Not to worry, I'll be keeping you informed.  I know how hard change can be, but I think you will come to love most of the new things we are planning.

Everyone in the store loves to help you select fabric.  That is why we are here.  Julie, our fearless leader, is offering a new service for our customer base.  She is available by appointment to be a "Fabric Consultant".    Julie loves to help customers pick fabric and you may make an appointment with her at thimblepleasures@bellsouth.net.  Otherwise, you know you can come in anytime and we will exhaust all possibilities to help you find that perfect fabric.

We have invited doll artist, Charlie Patricolo, from Western NC to come and teach us how to make dolls! The Little Gardener is 12" standing and has poseable fingers. An internal doll stand allows her to stand. She has adorable summer clothing, little sandals, and a visor. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to delve into a whole new craft!  Be sure to come in and see her wonderful sample doll. 

 Charlie Patricolo has been making dolls for more than 30 years and teaching how to make dolls for the last 15 years. Charlie gets tremendous joy simply by empowering her students to create. Her dolls can be seen in a dozen different galleries.

We are also very fortunate to have Annie Smith, the well-known podcaster, here for the summer so she can offer us her most requested class. The Quilter's Palette is a one-of-a-kind sampler quilt -- a sampler of techniques.

Making this quilt will teach you techniques that will challenge quilters of all levels. We will make blocks that use y-seam construction, appliqué, and paper piecing. All along the way, you will learn tricks of the professional quilter to make this, and future quilts, easier to make

Don't forget End-Of-Month End-Of-Bolt is this Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. 

Happy sewing,