Monday, December 27, 2010

End of the Year Inventory Sale!

End of the Year INVENTORY SALE!
We are extending it to last the WHOLE week,
Monday, December 27 thru Friday, December 31.
Holiday fabrics AND kits will continue to be 40% OFF
The rest of the store will be 25% OFF (excluding sale items, previously ordered/held items) AND all PRE-CUT Fat Qtrs $1….
come early, as always, for the best selection…
but for those of you that have to wait later in the week to come in…
not to worry the SALE will be ALL week!

See you this week!!!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ivy's Last Chance

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Everyone at Ivy Thimble wishes ALL of you
a wonderful holiday…
FILLED with laughter, fun and of course,
we hope you get that quilting gift you asked for!

Just wanted to let you know…
one last time
ALL HOLIDAY FABRIC and KITS are 40% OFF!
Stop in this week to pick up a kit or fabric for next year’s holiday ‘stash’ at a great markdown price!

We will be open this week:
Monday – Wednesday, 9:30am-5pm
Thursday 9:30am-7pm
CLOSED FRIDAY, 12/24 AND SATURDAY, 12/25!!

See you Monday, December 27th

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ivy Thimble's QFL Event

ATTENTION all IVY THIMBLE QFL MEMBERS:
We have scheduled our QFL Charity Event - making pillowcases for Safe Journey....
Tuesday, July 27, 5-9pm...We will provide dinner....
Bring your sewing machines and your stash and lets make pillowcases!
*Bring in your PURSE CHALLENGE....lets see what you all have designed!!!

Friday, July 2, 2010

4th of July

Ivy Thimble will be CLOSED Saturday, July 3 and Monday July 5.
Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Happy 4th of July!

All of us at Ivy Thimble would like to wish you all a Happy 4th of July!
A quick note to update you on what has arrived at Ivy Thimble.
We have received MORE Christmas fabrics ....we're all busy making samples but until we're ready to 'unveil' our projects be sure to stop in to see all we have.

Fabrics that arrived today - "Happy Camper Too" from Clothworks! For all of you out there that have that camping "bug" this fabric line is PERFECT! Our fall fabrics have arrived and they are simply GORGEOUS!

Enjoy your weekend with your family and friends....have a safe holiday.

Remember...Ivy Thimble is CLOSED Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4....We will be open Monday, July 5.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you that joined us on the WNY Shop Hop this past weekend….we had RECORD NUMBERS come out…OVER 500!!!

We ALL had soooo much fun!
Every one of you made it great fun for my staff and I.
It was good to see many old friends and meet so many NEW quilters!
I hope you all enjoyed the hop as much as we did!


WINNERS

Janome Sewing Machine ~ Patricia from Lockport
Marie’s $50 Gift Certificate ~ Sandra Ellis, Blasdell
Carriage Quilt Shop $50 Gift Certificate ~ Pat Sitek, Kenmore
Whole 9 Yards $50 Gift Certificate ~ Vickie Williams, Kent
Mt Pleasant $50 Gift Certificate ~ Nancy Dutka, Depew
Sew What? $50 Gift Certificate ~ Edie Fedele, Spencerport
Heartland $50 Gift Certificate ~ Betsy Speer, Hilton
Betty’s $50 Gift Certificate ~ Lilian Lunetta, Lockport
Aurora Sewing Center (E.Aurora) ~ Judy Depferd, Brockport
Aurora Sewing Center (Williamsville) ~ Dolly Schmitt, Barker
Ivy Thimble $50 Gift Certificate ~ Karen Jordan, Barker
Country Treasures $50 Gift Certificate ~ Beth Hatch, Henrietta
Chestnut Bay $50 Gift Certificate ~ Marian Nappo, Varysburg

Gift Basket Winners ~

Nancy Flynn (Bliss), MaryEllen Cowell (N.Tonawanda), Carolyn Squires (Albion), Bev O’Connor (N.Tonawanda), Nola Goss (Wyoming), Betty Carmen (Spencerport), Kathy Bruno (Cheektowaga), Chris Frawley (Hamburg), Joann Marshall (Williamsville), Jeanna Reed (Arcade), Kathy Parro (E.Aurora), Lois Marvin (Spencerport), Pat Freeman (Lancaster), Gale Hribar (Canandaigua), Pam Vrana (W. Seneca), Terri Bloom (Amherst), Jan Caito (Depew), Kate Vreeland (Brockport), Kathy Patterson (Hilton), Pat Eley (Silver Spgs), Dana Brush (Hilton), Celeste Lewis (E.Amherst), Linda Blades (Sodus), Karen Tomasik (Buffal0)….

WOW CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!

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For those of you that weren’t able to join in the shop hop,
there’s some great stuff to tell you about Ivy Thimble!

We have SOME of our Christmas fabrics out (MORE is coming) so you can start your holiday projects!

This year they seem even better than ever!

Many of the girls at Ivy are busy at home making samples.

I know that sounds scarey since it’s mid-June, but we all know if we start early, we get the BEST selection of fabrics.

We received a beautiful selection of fall fabrics –
accented with a hint of gold….we’re making new fall tablerunners with them…we’ve got sunflowers, pumpkins, mums, spiders and a beautiful line of various colors of leaves for blenders too! WOW!

Nancy Murty’s latest fabric line is here, SPECIAL DELIVERY! It’s so very sweet, just right for a new ‘little’ one in your life.

New flannels have arrived!

Again I know it’s early for cold weather – oh my…we’re all enjoying the SUMMER…but if you’re itching to do one of those rag quilts or jackets…come in now for a great selection!!

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Any of you that are members of our QFL Team … we were scheduled to meet THIS Thursday, June 17 for our first charity event. This is being POSTPONED due to so many of us are finding we have conflicts. We WILL be re-scheduling…’stay tuned’. If you would still like to drop off pillowcases in case you can’t make the re-scheduled time feel free. We’re collecting!
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Just a note – anyone that has been enjoying our 30s Club that meets once a month they will not be meeting in the summer. Not to worry we have a great project planned for the fall. Joyce is busy working on the sample and you will see it SOON in the shop!

*REMINDER*
Ivy Thimble will be CLOSED Saturday July 3 for the holiday weekend!!!

We look forward to seeing you SOON at Ivy!!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

We have returned from Spring Quilt Market and oh my do we have LOTS of new patterns, toys and ideas! It is taking us some time to unpack it all…each day we put something new out. Be sure to stop in SOON to see all that is new!

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The Western New York Shop Hop starts next week!

Western NY Shop Hop

Wed., June 9 and Thurs., June 10, 9am-8pm,
Fri., June 11, 9am-7pm, Sat., June 12, 9am-5pm
Sun., June 13, 12-4pm

Receive (4) 2-1/2” strips of fabric at each shop ~ Hop to ALL 12 shops,

you’ll have a total of 48 strips,
when you hand in your passport at your last shop,

we’ll have a FREE pattern for you to use the strips

GRAND PRIZE!

Janome 3160 Sewing Machine!

Twelve $50 Gift Baskets AND $50 Gift Certificates to be given away by the participating shops!

Participating shops:
Aurora Sewing Center in East Aurora & Williamsville
Betty’s Quilting Etc
The Carriage Quilt Shop
Chestnut Bay
Country Treasures
Heartland Quilt Shop
Ivy Thimble Quilt and Gift Shoppe
Marie’s Sewing Center
Mt. Pleasant Quilting Company
Sew What?
The Whole Nine Yards

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Quilter’s Cuisine

Ever wanted to do a bus trip to three of your favorite quilt shops (Ivy Thimble, O’Susannah’s and

Mt Pleasant)? We have it ready ALL in one day and we’ve taken it one step further…not only will we take care of the driving we will also FEED you all day! Join us on our Quilter’s Cuisine. You have two days to choose from, Friday, Oct 29 or Saturday, Oct 30.

Get your quilting friends together and make a day of it!
Call the shop TODAY to sign up…
the bus space is limited and we’re filling up fast. CALL US TODAY!

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Ivy Thimble Quilting Retreat

We’ve scheduled our 2011 Retreat!!! March 10-13, 2011…Join us at the Woodcliff for a FULL weekend of quilting, laughter and relaxation. Stop in today to sign-up!

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If you are a QFL Member….June 1-15 take 25% OFF ALL BOOKS!!!
Great way to check out the new books we brought back from Spring Market!

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Lastly… I’ve done it again… our batiks are BURSTING off the shelves…you WIN!

Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 take 30% OFF ALL Batiks! We need space for new arrivals.

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I’m letting the ‘cat out of the bag’….Christmas fabric has arrived …we’re busy getting samples ready but come on in and get first ‘dibs’ if you like!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

HAPPY SPRING QUILTERS!!

By now many of us have hoped for Spring but had a white surprise this past weekend…

BUT look inside Ivy Thimble, Spring is HERE!

Many of you began your Spring by joining us on our two shop hops, the Spring Fling and the School of Shops. What a great CROWD!

You all were wonderful and full of excitement for quilting and learning all the demos we had to share with you. Thank you to everyone that joined us.

We love seeing everyone and sharing Ivy Thimble with you.

I have many events to share with you.

I am SO EXCITED to share all of these with you!

Read all about them and please try to join us at each of them.


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Western NY Shop Hop


Wed., June 9 and Thurs., June 10, 9am-8pm,

Fri., June 11, 9am-7pm, Sat., June 12, 9am-5pm

Sun., June 13, 12-4pm


Receive (4) 2-1/2” strips of fabric at each shop

Hop to all 12 shops you will receive a total of 48 strips

When you hand in your passport at your last shop, you receive a FREE pattern to use the strips

GRAND PRIZE! Janome 3160 Sewing Machine!

Twelve $100 Gift Baskets AND $50 Gift Certificates to be given away by the participating shops!

Participating shops:
Aurora Sewing Center in East Aurora & Williamsville
Betty’s Quilting Etc
The Carriage Quilt Shop
Chestnut Bay
Country Treasures
Heartland Quilt Shop
Ivy Thimble Quilt and Gift Shoppe
Marie’s Sewing Center
Mt. Pleasant Quilting Company
Sew What?
The Whole Nine Yards

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We’re at it again….we are hosting our FIFTH Quilting Cusine Excursion this fall!!!

Perhaps many of you have not heard of it because it fills up so quickly,

the bus can only accommodate 25 quilters. We’re taking reservations NOW!

You don’t need to navigate, fill the gas tank or plan your meals.

You and your friends will be pampered and chauffeured via small bus to 3 of the area's most unique quilt shops, Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop, O’Susannah’s Quilt & Gift Shop and Mt Pleasant Quilting Company.

At each destination you will have quality quilt shopping time

A "Surprise Sale" will be announced the day of the Cuisine

Each shop will provide you with nourishment to continue you on your way.

Your day will end with a gift and a candlelight sit down dinner hosted by the talented cooks of Ivy Thimble.
The dates are Friday, October 29th or Saturday, October 30th.

The bus will leave Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop at 9:30 am and return at approximately 5:30 pm.

The cost is $65.00 per person with a $32.50 deposit due by June 1st.

The remaining balance is due August 1st

(If deposits are not paid by June 1st, we will move on to the waiting list.)

Check your calendar and pick a day … make your reservation today!

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We are announcing our EIGHTH Annual Quilting Retreat for 2011. We are SO excited!

If you’re new to quilting retreats you have got to stop in the shop to hear all about our retreat.

It’s a weekend just for YOU and your quilting,

full of sewing time with all your quilting friends and a time to make new quilting friends.

We are excited to announce we have moved our location…closer to IVY THIMBLE!!!

This year we will host our retreat Thurs., March 10, 10am thru Sun., March 13, noon at the Woodcliff!

We will be on our own for our meals Thursday, with meals at the hotel beginning on Friday morning thru Sunday’s brunch. As every other year, we will have our own massage therapist, Mary, for TWO DAYS!

It is certain to be a fun-filled weekend full of quilting time, laughter and the best part, relaxation for YOU.

Can you tell we’re excited? We can’t wait and we’re taking reservations NOW!

Stop in the shop TODAY to sign up.

We have limited space and we’re filling up FAST!

I have broken the cost down in three payments to help you plan

What a great birthday or holiday gift – start giving that clue girls!

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As always be sure to check the shop often…new fabrics arrive daily. Spring is here and we’re ready to begin new things at Ivy…watch our calendar for NEW FUN! Some of us are leaving next week for Quilt Market…look out…when we return I’m sure we’ll be filled with renewed energy and ideas for Ivy Thimble!

*Don’t forget, Pat Knoechel (Eleanor Burns’ sister) is hosting her annual trunk show Tuesday, May 25!

Call today to get your spot!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Just a reminder the Annual School of Shop Hops starts TOMORROW!

Join all SEVEN shops:

Betty’s Quilting Etc
Chestnut Bay Quilting
Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop
Jackie Lynn’s Fabric Center
Mt Pleasant Quilting Company
Patricia’s Fabric House
The Scarlet Thread


We’ll have demos at each shop
Get 15% OFF ALL bolted fabric
be eligible to win the

GRAND PRIZE – 49 YARDS OF FABRIC
or sooooo many more wonderful prizes.

Wednesday, April 28 10-7pm
Thursday, April 29 10-7pm
Friday, April 30 10-7pm
Saturday, May 1 10-5pm


*We are hosting TWO trunk shows, Amy Butler and This & That!!!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Trunk Shows

Our Trunk Shows have arrived...just in time for the Spring Fling Shop Hop!! Amy Butler's trunk show is FULL of color and FUN! We have bags, aprons, hats, tops...and all the patterns to go along with the samples AND fabric!! The trunk show from This & That is so adorable! We have some of their cute little bags as well as tabletoppers...again with all the patterns to go with them. STOP in this week to see it ALL!!

Don't forget the Spring Fling Shop Hop this weekend, April 22-24...extended hours!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Stop in this weekend to see the NEW little 12pound Janome!!! It's similar to the Gem but it has more features...come in and 'test drive'!!!!
We’re celebrating our 7th Birthday at Ivy Thimble this week!!

Beginning Thursday, April 1st thru Saturday April 3!

25% OFF STOREWIDE! (excluding sale items)

*Receive a FREE gift when you stop in to wish us HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

(while supply lasts)

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We’re overflowing with kits ~

baby kits, spring floral kits, something for everyone!

arriving daily are some beautiful new spring florals….

If you’re looking to make a new duffel bag or tote bag – new double-sided fabrics are here…absolutely GORGEOUS!

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Now the most EXCITING news!!!

Ivy Thimble now has its own line of patterns!!!

Ivy Thimble is proud to present Petals and Paws ™, an eight part series of woman’s best friend and the flowers she loves. We love quilting and gardening almost as much as we love our dogs, it seems only natural to combine all three.

We have seven dogs each matched with a different flower. Each dog is adorable in its own way. Stop in this weekend to see the samples and take a kit or pattern home!

All of these patterns are available as a kit or the pattern to make your dog ‘your way’.

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Don’t forget all the upcoming events at Ivy ~

Spring Fling Shop Hop
School of Shops Shop Hop
Nancy Bills, Friday May 7
Pat Knoechel from Quilt in a Day, Tues., May 25

There is info on all the above events at the shop!

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Ivy Thimble is participating in the Quilting Football League program. I’m sure many of you have read about this program in your quilting magazines. It is a program that
started in Wisconsin and is spreading throughout the northeast. We're hosting a "KICKOFF PARTY", Saturday April 24, 11am...come hear what it's all about ...after a short presentation we'll have lunch...tailgate 'style'. Come join us to learn about QFL!


SEE EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND

IVY’S 7TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

25% OFF STOREWIDE!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Valentine's Treats!

ALL VALENTINE'S FABRIC AND KITS ARE 30% off thru Monday, 2/15!

Monday, February 1, 2010

SOUPER BOWL SALE

2010 has started and Ivy is FULL of new fabrics…Holly Taylor from MODA has a beautiful line of flannel…”Creekside”, we have it ALL, as well as books and patterns to go with it. Come see our sample – it’s cozy and warm and oh so soft! April Cornell’s spring line, Notebook arrived – what BEAUTIFUL blues, whites and yellows. Pat has same hanging using Eleanor Burns’ book, “Orion Star”…it will give you all sorts of inspiration.


FREEDOM FROM FOOTBALL

SOUPER BOWL WEEKEND SALE

SATURDAY, FEB 6 9:30-4pm
SUNDAY FEB 7 8am - 3pm


25% OFF STOREWIDE …ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS…

30% OFF CLEARANCE FABRIC!!!

As you see, it’s the SOUPER BOWL Sale…we’re asking you for your help lets fill our local food cupboard…bring in two or more cans of soup and enjoy the sale on US!

We at Ivy Thimble would like to thank you all for a wonderful 2009.

We look forward to lots of great quilting fun with you in 2010.

Thank you for supporting your local quilt shops…

without you we wouldn’t be here and we’re lovin’ it!


*Save the date*

Pat Knoechel from Quilt in a Day is coming to Ivy Thimble…

TUESDAY MAY 25, 2pm or 6:30pm

call and reserve your spot, $5