Spring Quilt Market Progress

Mr Laura here, well things are progressing, (I think), as we move towards Spring Quilt Market. We are preparing for something called Sample Spree. This involves making many samples of each pattern to sell to shop owners at the wholesale show.  In what is either a mark...

Welcome to The Creative Thimble

Welcome to The Creative Thimble! We offer a full line of tote bag and purse patterns designed by Laura Martell. We also carry zippers, webbing and notions for making our patterns.

Just for fun!

I found a new product at my local Bernina shop and wanted to try it. It’s called Kraft-Tex, Kraft Paper Fabric. Here is the description from the package: You’ll love this rugged paper that looks and feels like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like...