The Busy Thimble

💥Need a project to work on in the AC during a heat wave? 🔥
🎄Christmas is coming. No, it doesn't feel like it, but why not make a plan and be READY this year!! Ahead of schedule!
It could happen. 😉

It's Wednesday again?! YAY! Come join us for another group handcrafting session from 1 pm to 3 pm today.

Reminder: 🐓This Wednesday's Open Handwork Day we chickens. 🐔
Make a plan to hang out in the AC at Busy Thimble during this heat wave! 🔥

We picked up these NEW needle felting kits and can't imagine they won't FLY off the shelves.
LOOK how adorable. 👀

From the book Felt Animal Families.

👉 Here are a few of the new books in the store right now. More new books coming!
Try something new. 🪡

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
Celebrating this day with our own pattern for the Liberty Hill line of Fabric from Henry Glass. Still time to make your own for 4th of July too!

These are some pics from yesterday's Open Handwork Day that The Busy Thimble hosts every Weds. from 1pm-3pm.
NEXT week, we may ALL get a lesson on making crochet chickens!

And ICYMI, check out our own Karen Smith in this BG Independent article about last Saturday's World Wide Knit in Public day!
https://bgindependentmedia.org/knit-wits-share-their-purls-of-life-relaxation-conversation-camaraderie/

Ready to try dyeing your own yarn? We've got undyed wool yarns from Meridian Millhouse and these super easy dye packets from Wool Dye Tinctures to get you started.
And today is World Wide Knit in Public Day! Come celebrate at The Busy Thimble and get this special deal TODAY ONLY!

BUY 2 SKEINS OF YARN AT REGULAR PRICE,
GET ONE SKEIN 50% OFF!

🧶Knitters unite!
We're celebrating World Wide Knit in Public Day tomorrow June 8, 2024 at The Busy Thimble with this special offer!

One of the ladies at the Open Handwork Day group yesterday brought her finished quilt in to show everyone. Great job!
Thanks to her for bringing it in. We love Show & Tell!

This is such a great book to have on hand when your clothes get a boo-boo.
Hole in your favorite sweater? 👚Rip in your most comfy jeans? 👖
Get this book. And some embroidery floss. 🪡🧵

Just letting everyone know that our original BGSU fabric is back in stock!
And watch for the NEW BGSU fabric coming SOON! Here's a peek.

It's Wednesday again!
Bring your knitting, crochet or embroidery work, quilting, darning, patching, or any hand craft project to the weekly Open Handwork Day from 1 pm - 3 pm and hang with like-minded crafters.

🧶We're celebrating World Wide Knit in Public Day this Saturday, June 8, 2024 at The Busy Thimble with this special offer!

Another new book in the shop this spring is Plus Size Knits with patterns for some stunning sweaters and accessories.
New yarn is coming in too! We'll keep you posted. 🧶

Some people aren't sure how to use ombré fabrics in quilts or projects. We've got a book for that (and some cute quilt patterns)!
Come in and get inspired by the new fabrics, books and patterns in the shop now.

Casual knitting taking place at yesterday's Open Handwork Day!
Meanwhile, new yarn has arrived. Cascade's Noble Cotton Tie Dye and Cascade's Anchor Bay., shown with completed tote bag!

Join us today and every Weds. from 1 pm - 3 pm for Open Handwork Day and create with friends!

One of the new items in the shop is a NECESSITY for any needle crafter!
Magnetic needle minders attach to your project to hold your needle when needed!
These are a few of the styles left in the shop, but do not panic!
More on the way...

The front window of the yarn shop is so cute! Showing off some fashionable animals and flower pots with personality!
Come see all the new things happening at The Busy Thimble!

Join us again this Weds. for another Open Handwork day
from 1 pm - 3 pm.
Bring projects to work on or just bring us your show-and-tell projects! We'd love to see them!

🇺🇸This fabric has a different take on the patriotic theme. Damask prints, paisleys, a panel with the flag with 9 small blocks and a green (GREEN!) landscape fabric make up a unique line of red, white and blue fabric. The third picture is a picture of a quilt design, the pattern will be in the shop soon!
Great for Memorial Day, 4th of July gatherings, picnics and wall hangings. 🏡

🎄One Christmas line is in, one is on the way! ☃️
If you're ready to make some Christmas happen, come and get it.
"Once Upon A Christmas" by Sweetfire Road for Moda is a huge line of 30 bolts of fabric and one bolt of panel, in gorgeous pinks but also in traditional reds and greens. Something for everyone!
And "Starberry" by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts for Moda is a cute line in modern patterns, traditional colors. There will be 20 bolts of this line arriving any minute!
We'll have patterns for both lines coming in soon too. 🎄

Join our first Make & Take class today and make this pin cushion and wool mat, perfect for any sewing room!
Class $35, includes kit and Karen's instruction.
1 pm - 3 pm TODAY!

Coming soon! Wool Tincture Dyes come in easy color packs that their website claims is "Easy as Brewing a Cup of Tea". We'll have the 1-gal. jar kits with tongs and instructions and single-color dye packs.
Now to get some undyed wool yarns... stay tuned!

Remember today is Open Handwork Day and from 1 pm - 3 pm you can bring your handcraft projects in to work on with Karen and others in the shop.

Remember, our first MAKE & TAKE class is THIS Sat. May 18,
1 pm. - 3 pm.

**We have several people interested in this event but they have not signed up. IF you are interested, sign up in person, by phone or by email as soon as possible for this Saturday's class!!**

Spend a couple of hours handcrafting with us!
Cost is $35 for kit, pattern and instruction.
Only 6 spaces available! 🧵🪡