Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all Ivy Thimble Quilters! As I write this it is snowing AGAIN! Thanks to all the snow we have extended our Pre-Inventory Sale through the end of the day Monday, 12/31…3pm! Come in one last time to receive 30% OFF ALL holiday fabrics and kits AND 25% OFF the rest of the shop! Now is the time to stock up for next year’s gifts for sure! While you’re in the shop be sure to check the class samples on display. We have some fun classes scheduled … something for EVERYONE! • Joanne is starting a new year with some fun “quilt as you go” tablerunners! The first will be a Valentine’s runner so you’ll be ready for the big day on time! We’ll be working out of two books throughout the year making fun, whimsical runners.. • Cindy is continuing her monthly Tuesday/Saturday classes with a quilt from Bits n’ Pieces, “Sew Many Blocks”. Join her as she walks you through piecing blocks and having fun with a bit of applique as well. You can step out of the box and do the quilt in a fabric you haven’t worked with, i.e., batiks, 30s, traditional or reproduction – any of these lines the quilt will be STUNNING! • Joanne’s “Tulips and Leaves” by Jan Patek is a fun wallhanging with piecing of half square triangles and some fun applique. We even helped you out with the fabrics…we have kits made in her colorway! • Cindy is hosting a “Finishing Class’ in January – come learn several fun techniques on binding, label making…bring your machine for hands-on help or come and watch and take notes…she’ll have all sorts of hints for you! • Have you wanted to learn how to paperpiece? We’re starting a series of classes to share the fun with you! First class, Wed., Jan 16…come have fun with something NEW! • Check the calendar for our weekly “Ivy Bees” …otherwise known as Open Sew…bring a project you need to finish…use our space and irons/ironing board and have some fun … be sure to call ahead because space is limited! • Don’t forget…SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, February 3! Cindy is working on our Annual Class project…a fast, FUN project for everyone! Watch the website…sample will be on display VERY SOON!! Step 2 of our “Bobbin Along” Mystery Quilt is ready for pick-up…if you want it mailed please call the shop…we’ll drop it in the mail! QUICK REMINDER: We will be OPEN Monday, 12/31 9:30 – 3PM….PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY CLOSING We will be CLOSED Tuesday, 1/1/13 ~ re-opening Wednesday, 1/2/13 for the NEW YEAR!!

Day 11

Day 11 This is IT! You’ve had the rulers, the blades, the needles and scissors added to your bag… now make it COMPLETE…with the best thread on the market… Aurifil Thread…not to mention the four most popular colors too! Aurifil 4 pack of thread … Lite Gray, Dark Gray, Lite Beige, and Beige ALL FOR SPOOLS…. $40 …a special Holiday price! Call today or hit “REPLY” to have these put in your bag!

Day 10

Two fabulous books by Tricia Cribbs Turning Ten … Let it Shine Celebrating ten years of Turning Twenty. It's still all about fast, fun and easy but based on 10 cuts of fabric. Turning Twenty … Hope Chest Treasures Hope Chest Treasures is another fast, easy & fun pattern in our Turning Twenty® series! Choose from the familiar straight setting, or our beginner-friendly ‘on point’ setting. Optional Size Charts are included for both settings. Call the shop or hit “REPLY” today to reserve your copy of these great “go to” books! Great books to have when you need to make a quick gift and have fun while making it! BOTH books….$20!! What a GREAT DEAL!

Day 9

Here’s a gift you will want Santa to be sure to put under the tree for you….. Your very own Quilter’s Pin! We’re offering two charms just for the holidays…. a red holiday charm and a snowflake charm. You can order just one … but why not order BOTH! After the holidays, we’ll be offering a wide selection of charms to add to your pin. A beautiful way to start the new year… a collection of quilting charms for a pin to wear to your retreats, classes, quilt shows or your guild’s meetings. Jewelry Pin with choice of charms …… Pin with beads… $3.00 Ea Charm … $5.00

Day 8

Ivy’s Day 8… Something NEW to Ivy…we’re loving them! Marry J’s ¼ Quilters Scissors ….. High Quality specialty quilting scissors for increased speed and accuracy in performing ¼ inch clips and cuts in appliqué, corner blocks cuts, fans, insets, star points, intersections, easing, or any situation where ¼ inch clips or cuts are needed! • Scissors are 4 3/4" in total length • Thumb & finger rings approximately 3/4"by 1 1/3" • Designed to increase your cutting speed & accuracy • Perfect for easing cuts • Corner block cuts made easy On Special for $20/pair Call the shop today or Hit “REPLY” to reserve a pair for you and your quilting buddy! This will be one of those tools you’ll have close by all the time!

Day 7

Ivy’s Day 7…. Great little gadgets to make your quilting life easier! Magnetic PinPals and Flower Head Pins (20 pins .55 mm) …. A PinPal™ is a magnetized pin catcher that you wear on your shirt/lapel, collar or sleeve. Made of sturdy plastic, this pin catcher will hold pins, needles and small scissors. It's perfect for when you are doing lap work, and will save you from losing your scissors down the crack of the chair or sticking pins in your collar or sofa arm. Along with the PinPal you get a brand new package of Flower Head Pins – we ALL use them and a new package is always a great TREAT! Call today or hit “reply” to have these placed in your “Santa Bag”! $14 for both! Let us know if you would like any of the previous days as well!

Day 6 of 12 Days of Christmas

Ivy’s Day 6….. What can I say…another gotta have this! These are perfect to use with your new Creative Grid rulers … Fabric Grips – 36 ct 45 mm Blades – 2 pk Call TODAY or hit “reply” to have these placed in your “Santa Bag”! $15 for BOTH! If you would like any of the previous days…call or email me…we have a few of each left!

Hurricane Sandy Quilts

As of today, December 6 we are no longer collecting quilts for Hurricane Sandy. A HUGE thank you to all of you that brought in quilts or gave monetary donations. Today I received a LARGE box of quilts from a group near Buffalo...THANK YOU!! Tomorrow I will be sending out TEN BOXES of quilts - that makes almost 20 boxes FILLED with quilts were given. Thank You EVERYONE!!

Day 5 of Ivy's 12 Days of Christmas

Ivy’s Day 5…. A MUST for any quilter! Creative Grid Rulers ……. 3 ½ x 3 ½ 6 ½ x 6 ½ 1 x 6 These rulers are a MUST to add to your sewing tools! They will make your life SO much easier! Call today or hit “reply” to have these put in your “Santa Bag”! ALL 3 for $26 … WHAT A DEAL!

Day 4 of 12 Days of Christmas

Ivy’s Day 4… Everyone NEEDS these! How great are these… a colorful bobbin saver, sit it right next to you at your sewing machine with FILLED bobbins, no more stopping to fill bobbins… AND the needles… We all change our needles after 8 hours of sewing right? Do it with these great Titanium, 80/12 needles. Call or hit “reply” now to ask to have these put in your Santa bag TODAY! $12 for one Bobbin Saver and 2pks of needles that’s SIX needles!

Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas

Ivy’s Day 3!! This is way cool!!!! Fiskar’s Rotating Self-Healing Cutting Mat 8in x 8in This cutting mat rotates 360 degrees. You can easily trim all 4 sides of a block without repositioning your ruler OR fabric! It has a self-healing cutting surface. The easy to read graphics provide you with only the measurements you need. The 8in x 8in size makes squaring 6-1/2in and smaller square blocks so wonderfully easy! It’s a MUST next to your sewing machine! Today’s Price: $12.00

Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas

Ivy’s Day 2 Free Pattern with the template … Kylee’s Kite 4 ½” On Point Ruler The On Point Quilt Ruler creates accurate square on point patches quickly and easily. The Ruler has 4 cutting edges, all with ¼” seam allowances for a perfect fit in your block. The Ruler was designed to make Eleanor Burns’ signature patterns “Autumn Leaves” and “Opposites Attract”. You can also use the ruler for the Churn Dash and Sawtooth Star quilt blocks. In addition to fully illustrated and detailed instructions, a free pattern "Kylee's Kite", 36" square wall hanging quilt, is included free with the Ruler. The Ruler is made of heavy gauge acrylic and is laser precise. $8.00 ea Call the shop TODAY to have a ruler put in your Santa Bag!! Remember quantities are LIMITED! REMINDER: Day 1 – Metallic Christmas Tumbler on sale $50 (originally $65)!

Day 1 of 12 Days of Christmas

Here it is! Day 1 of our 12 Days of Christmas… Day 1 … Ivy’s Metallic Holiday Tumbler You’ve seen our beautiful tumbler quilts… now’s your chance pick up one more quick kit for the holidays. You can get your top done in 3hrs! No special ruler needed… all you need to know is your ¼” seam and you’re ready to flip n’ sew. Supply is LIMITED…. they are normally $65…for this event they are $50… don’t miss this great DEAL! Hit “REPLY” or call the shop NOW and ask for this item to be put in your Holiday Gift bag… Santa’s Elves are waiting to stuff your bag!

Happy Holiday!

Happy Holidays Everyone!! Our 12 Days of Christmas begins TOMORROW, Saturday, Dec 1!! Be watching for your first email. We have some great items picked for this year. Remember you can simply hit “REPLY, Santa’s Elf will put the item in your bag OR call the shop and order the item. You can order as many of each item as you like but realize quantities are limited. We ask that you give us your credit card in the beginning, it will be stored safely and shredded at the end. At the completion of the event your items will be charged to your account in one transaction. Your holiday bag should be ready to be picked up by you or your Santa by Saturday, Dec 15. *Feel free to pass along your emails to anyone you know that might have fun joining in on our 12 Days of Christmas FUN! * * * * * * * * * * * A present from Ivy to YOU – ALL Christmas Fabric & Kits … 25% OFF beginning tomorrow Dec 1 through the end of the month!! * * * * * * * ALL Books … 20% OFF * * * * * * * Thank you to ALL of you that donated quilts or gave a monetary donation for shipping for Hurricane Sandy victims. I shipped 4 boxes of quilts this week and am preparing to send 4 boxes early next week. A very special Thank You to the Victor UPS for shipping the boxes and giving us a nice price break in costs. We will be collecting quilts until the end of the month. * * * * * * * * Looking for something special for your quilting friend or your Santa to give YOU for Christmas? we have beautiful handblown glass jewelry, notecards, canvas totes for classes, wooden jewelry boxes made locally, a wide assortment of books, and best of all gift certificates!!! See you SOON …don’t forget to watch your emails DAILY for the “DEAL OF THE DAY”!!

Thank You from Ivy Thimble!

And the Holiday Fun continues... We have been talking with Santa regarding Stuff My Stocking! It’s just around the corner...beginning Friday evening, Nov 30.... we will begsending emails regarding the 12 Days of Specials for you to decide upon! Watch your email inbox…we’ll showcase one item each day, YOU get to stuff your stocking with what you want ~ simply hit “REPLY” or call the shop letting us know how many you would like. You can also call us with your credit card information and we will record your purchases each day but will NOT charge your account until the event is complete, Friday, Dec 14. We will NOT be offering an item on days we are closed (12/2, 12/9). Send your special someone in to pick it up and their shopping is done! Your Stocking will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, Dec 15! * * * * * * * * A BIG thank you to ALL of you that joined in the Shop Local Saturday Event… thank you for supporting your local quilt shop! As of today, we have sent over 100 QUILTS to Hurricane Sandy Victims…WOW!! Thanks Girls!! you Make IVY Proud! To those of you that joined us for the 1600 Quilt Classes that Barb hosted or gave us donations for the Zion House in Avon…THANK YOU! We Presented them with a donation towards a gazebo that members from various VFWs helped place in their yard…thank you! Thank you EVERYONE for your generosity showed to all of our charities! * * * * * * * * * Watch your email inbox for the 12 Days of Christmas beginning this week! STUFF MY STOCKING!

Thanksgiving FUN at Ivy Thimble!

All of us at Ivy Thimble have been busy planning new classes for the upcoming year. Joanne has some new ideas for our monthly seasons class….some new tablerunners that are just too fun!!! Watch the calendar for the monthly pictures …we’ll offer day and night classes for this! Have you been wanting to learn to paperpiece? Cindy is ready to get you started and keep you going!! She’ll be having a beginner paperpiecing class and following up with more classes to keep your paperpiecing skills up to speed! Barb has new Breakfast Classes scheduled and she’ll be popping in other classes throughout the coming months. Our latest block of the month, Saltbox Sampler…is WONDERFUL!! Our day class is full BUT we have room in our evening class. It begins in January! Just arrived at Ivy –…. ”Inn-Spire Plus” 20”x36”, cost $18/pkg…many of you have been asking for it for your bags and special projects… stop in to pick up a package! Now for the excitement of the week….Ivy Thimble will be having its annual Black Friday Sale this weekend!!! We’re BURSTING with new batiks, new reproductions, brights, flowers and our selection of Christmas fabric is still GOOD! Don’t forget your secret pal, quilting buddy….now’s the time to get that something extra special for them. Friday, 11/23 30% STOREWIDE (excluding previously marked downs, jewelry and special orders) Saturday, 11/24 30% STOREWIDE (excluding previously marked downs, jewelry and special orders) We’ll be having demos throughout the day – small projects for the holidays or a new notion to learn…. Stop in and see what we have to offer EXTENDED HOURS 9AM – 4PM *DON’T FORGET TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES THIS WEEKEND! We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend….

New Stuff at Ivy Thimble

We’re back from Quilt Market safe and sound. we brought back lots of new goodies for you that we’ll be introducing very soon. We have a new kit to make those adorable little shoes for your little ones…new books… a new version of the Rubik’s cube that you can make with fabric so anyone can play! We now have a selection of Wonderfil’s Metallic Threads – we have tubes of golds/silvers and red/greens….great for your holiday projects! While we were gone AND when we returned two BIG shipments of more batiks arrived!!!! As always, each one is prettier than the one before…be sure to browse the aisle to see what you can find. Don’t forget those great “quilt as you go” placemats – each kit makes FOUR! Just in time for the holiday rush –quick and easy! A couple of dates to be sure to remember at Ivy Thimble in November: Friday, Nov 23 - Black Friday Sale….more on this as time gets closer! Saturday, Nov 24- Support Small Businesses in America! We’ll be hosting a Demo Day ALL day! We’re planning to share with you a couple of new ‘toys’ we brought back from market along with a few small, quick projects that will make great holiday gifts. Be sure to make time to stop in and see what we have to share with you. Remember to Support Small Businesses in your town… * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A FIRST for Ivy Thimble!! We’re having a Mystery Quilt, “Bobbin Along”! It begins NOW! How does the mystery, Bobbin Along, work? This mystery quilt is a six part series. Each part will include cutting and piecing instructions. Stop in the shop any day that is convenient for you to join us on our mystery, pick up the first of the six parts of the “Mystery Quilt…Bobbin Along”. Your first part of the mystery will give you fabric requirements and your first instructions. Fabric requirements will make a twin quilt, 69 x 87 including a narrow border. If you’d like to make your quilt a double, queen or a king…you have the option of adding a second border, the yardage is given! How EASY is this! Begin selecting your fabric and you are on your way to solving, "Bobbin Along". Each step of the mystery quilt will be available on the 15th of the month for the following five months (i.e. December 15, January 15, February 15, March 15 and April 15). If you desire to have the additional steps mailed to you please let us know when you sign-up. We’d be glad to mail them to you. The cost to participate in our first Mystery Quilt…Bobbin Along is $5...that’s $5 for all six parts of the Mystery Quilt how great is that! Join us now in creating Bobbin Along. Barb is creating this mystery quilt along with you. She is steps ahead and assures us it’s beautiful, no mistakes and it can be made for a man or woman. She has posted fabric samples on our board to give you ideas and direction on how to pick your fabrics if you need that extra little bit of help. Stop in today and join as we travel on this mystery, Bobbin Along each month! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stop in soon to see all that is new, get inspired for a new holiday project….be sure to see our new class samples for the new year, in person at the shop or on our website…we’ve got some fun things that will be happening in 2013! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I am in the process of working with an organization to help out the victims of Hurricane Sandy. You will hear all about it once I am able to firm up the details. I will keep you posted…. As always, everyone at Ivy Thimble thanks you for shopping your local quilt shop and sharing all your quilt creations with us. See you soon!

Ivy Thimble's Porch Sale!

This weekend…Ivy’s Porch Sale! Friday, August 24 9am-4pm Saturday, August 25 9am-4pm We’re getting ready for our famous PORCH SALE!! We’ve got over 500 bolts of fabric – discounted for the porch… not to mention tables of discounted patterns, books, notions!! Lots of store samples will be outside as well… many marked down to prices you can’t pass up!!! Once you’ve done your shopping on the porch, come INSIDE for 25% off storewide… books, notions, patterns and fabric! Did you read the best part? you asked and we listened… We will open at 9am both days! *COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!

Row by Row WINNER!!

Hi EVERYONE!! Be sure to stop in at Ivy Thimble SOON - we have our WINNER of the NYState Row by Row!!! Betsy Kelley completed her quilt - quilted, bound and labeled!! It's on display in the shop and it's GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATS TO YOU BETSY!!!

Batik Blast at Ivy Thmble!!

We’re bursting with all sorts of Christmas samples…something for EVERYONE – tumblers, jelly rolls, kits, new holiday patterns… you name it we have something for every skill level… get a headstart on your holiday gift making NOW! We just hung a new sample in the shop…BRIGHT, CHERRY…Mary Engelbreit’s latest, Flutterby ….LOVE IT!! stop in for a kit today! A new baby line for boy or girl arrived… Dr Seuss’s…soft pastels …panels and coordinates available. We are now carrying Wonderfil’s thread line, InvisiFil …GORGEOUS … the thread literally melts right into the seam when appliquing or piecing… stop in and try it! you’re sure to love as we do! LASTLY…. This weekend, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 I’m going to be in Columbus, Ohio playing with my precious little granddaughter… here’s an invite to YOU…come to Ivy Thimble and play with our BATIKS…25% OFF! We are overflowing again…I just can’t get enough of those gorgeous batiks… dig out your favorite pattern and come to Ivy for that PERFECT Batik and better yet, 25% OFF!!! Pat and the gang will be waiting for you ready to help you out!

Christmas in July at Ivy Thimble!

We had a great weekend this past weekend hosting our FIRST Demo Derby! Thank you to ALL that stopped in to get out of the heat, those of you that were in town for the Ricky Timms event… it was good to see everyone sharing with you all sorts of great techniques, new tools, showcasing new classes that are coming up...we had LOTS of fun! We will be sure to have this event again…watch the website! * * * * * * * Speaking of the website, check it out for new classes being posted... Jan’s next Strip Club class – using a great ruler for all those beautiful jelly rolls we have, Barb's August Breakfast Club, RING TOSS! How adorable and so much FUN making circles! If you missed Kim's Woven Tablerunner class last time we're we’re having it again…check the calendar! * * * * * * * * The time is here! This weekend…Thursday, July 19, Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21… It's our Christmas in July Sale on ALL Holiday fabrics and Holiday kits…25% OFF!!! Come early for the BEST selection… Pat and MJ have been busy making all sorts of Christmas Jelly Rolls and new tumblers… Ivy’s staff has been VERY busy making lots of GREAT new samples…. see you this weekend! * * * * * * * * Don’t forget ALL books 30% OFF the month of JULY!!! See everyone this weekend for our Christmas in July Sale!

Ivy's 2012 Summer News!

Ivy Thimble thanks all the shop hoppers that joined in on the WNY Shop Hop this past weekend. We had a great time seeing all of you, NEW quilters, old friends… it was great fun sharing with you all we have new at Ivy Thimble. We had over 350 hoppers come to Ivy Thimble…WOW!! Thank you all for making the trip… we realize you drove a lot of miles but wasn’t it fun! In the past week we have received over 150 bolts of NEW Batiks!! WOW they are GORGEOUS !! We’ve been busy making new tumbler kits and jelly rolls… but don’t worry there is still a WIDE assortment of batiks for you to choose from… come in soon for the best choice of course! * * * * NEW classes are posted!… be sure to check our website for something fun to do… Kim’s Woven Tablerunner, Jan’s Strip Club on Wednesdays, Joanne’s Civil War Celebration (we have openings for the evening class!), Barb’s breakfast class…stop in and join us for some fun! * * * * * Save the dates: July 14 – DEMO DERBY at Ivy Thimble We’re so excited about our Demo Derby! We will be demonstrating some great tools that many of us already have but don’t use to our advantage and some new tools… not to mention we’ll be showing you how to do your bindings, a great ruler to make ½ square triangles…just to name a few….watch your email for more to come! Not only will we be demonstrating all sorts of FUN stuff… the Scissor Sharpening Man will be here that day as well!! More info to follow! * * * * * July 19-21 CHRISTMAS IN JULY!! Our Christmas fabric is arriving daily!! Pat has been busy getting us all involved in making holiday samples for the shop. We’re excited….lots of NEW fabrics, NEW patterns and great ideas…stay tuned for my info!! Holiday Longarm Quilting Services To ensure we are able to complete all quilts needed for Christmas, our cut-off date for Christmas is August 15. We ask that you have your quilt to us OR a space reserved no later than August 15. Please be reminded when you reserve a space, we ask that your quilt be in the shop 8 weeks after you have reserved your space *SEE YOU AT IVY THIMBLE SOON… don’t forget those gorgeous new BATIKS!

WNY Shop Hop and SO Much MORE!

This is IT! The 9th Western NY Shop Hop starts this week!!! Wednesday, June 6 9am – 7pm Thursday, June 7 9am – 7pm Friday, June 8 9am – 7pm Saturday, June 9 9am – 5pm *NOTE ~ extended hours!! Over $1,300 in Prizes we’re awarding!! GRAND PRIZE ~ Baby Lock’s Sofia, $100 Gift Baskets, Gift Certificates and SO Much More! Shop each of the shops to Collect 33 FREE Strips of Fabric and 11 Different FREE Patterns – that’s over 2-1/4yds of fabric ~ FREE!!! Aurora Sewing Center 659 Main St, East Aurora 716-652-2811 Aurora Sewing Center 8675 Main St, Clarence 716-204-8350 The Carriage Quilt Shop 593 Main St, East Aurora 716-655-4561 Chestnut Bay Quilting 262 North St, Caledonia 585-538-4420 Country Treasures 61 Main St., Brockport 585-637-5148 Heartland Quilt Shop 6817 Ridge Rd, Lockport 716-433-3188 Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop 5 Railroad St, Victor 585-742-2680 Marie’s Sewing Center 6310 Robinson Rd, Lockport 716-434-2583 Mt Pleasant Quilting Company 2877 Mt Pleasant Rd., Piffard 585-243-0767 Pine Grove Quilt Shop 2962 Delaware Ave, Kenmore 716-873-3774 Sew What? 6816 Main St., Amherst 716-632-8801 COME HOP WITH US FOR SOME GREAT QUILTING FUN!!! * * * * * * * * * Be sure to check Ivy’s Class Calendar…we’ve got lots of NEW classes coming up just a few – 4 Patch Posey and Woven Tumbling Block Tablerunner are back! We’re teaching a new Row by Row for the holiday season, some great classes using those beautiful batik jelly rolls… check out the website and join us at Ivy Thimble for some summer quilting FUN! * * * * * * * MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Saturday, July 14 DEMO DERBY at Ivy Thimble! We’re having a FULL day of demonstrations using our favorite notions and quilting techniques All sure to help make your quilting life sooo much easier! More to follow…. * * * * * * * Christmas fabric is arriving DAILY! All of us are busy making samples in anticipation for our Christmas in July – watch the website for the dates! * * * * * * * JUST ARRIVED! The new 2012 Traveler’s Companion has arrived! Get one while they’re HOT! Every quilter’s car HAS to have one! * * * * * * * SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEK THE 9TH ANNUAL WESTERN NY SHOP HOP!!!

Quilt in a Day Event CANCELLED!

VERY IMPORTANT!!! Please note that due to a low response we are cancelling our visit with Pat Knoechel from Quilt in a Day on Sunday, May 20. A few of you paid ahead… please stop in the shop any time and we will give your money back. We apologize for any inconvenience… Thank you

Ivy's Anniversary Celebration!

We’re celebrating!!

It’s been NINE years since we opened our doors…
We’re celebrating all the quilting friends we’ve made over the years…
Stop by this weekend to celebrate with us…
We’ve been busy making all sorts of fun projects using…
NINE PATCH…to celebrate NINE YEARS!!
You’ll find tablerunners, bags, quilts, you name it, we’ve had FUN!
The shop is BURSTING with new samples and LOTS of kits!!

We’ll have gifts to give away, Perkins Dry Goods Trunk Show featuring bags, small quilts and tabletoppers….BUT BEST OF ALL…a SALE!!!
25% OFF STOREWIDE
(excluding sale items and special order items)…
….wait there’s more… as many of you know…
I am a proud new Grandma of a beautiful little GIRL!
I’m sharing my excitement with you…
any fabric you purchase with PINK get an extra 5% OFF!!!

Can’t wait to see you…
ALL of us at Ivy Thimble want to THANK YOU…
for your loyalty to your local quilt shop…we wouldn’t be here without YOU!

Come see us….
Thursday, April 5 9am – 6pm
Friday, April 6 9am – 4pm
Saturday, April 7 9am – 4pm
*we’re opening a bit earlier than usual so you can get a headstart!

*Just arrived ~ Moda’s “Athill Range” by Cabbages & Roses
Ricky Tims Oodles & Doodles
Moda’s Berenstain Bears
Moda’s Blueberry Crumb
Andover’s Jo Morton’s latest line, Alexandria
Moda’s Fig Tree ~ California Girl
Red Rooster’s – Abigail
Red Rooster’s – Elm Creek’s Rosa
Henry Glass – Butterfields

*** ALL ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LINES!!!

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Don’t forget the upcoming BIG events at Ivy Thimble:

Spring Fling Shop Hop
Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop
O’Susannah’s Quilt Shop, Watkins Glen
Lake Country Patchwork, Hammondsport
Village Sampler, Big Flats
Carriage Quilt Shop, Naples

Thursday, 4/12 thru Saturday, 4/14 (extended hours)
Passports $5ea

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Coming to Ivy Thimble…Annemarie Yohnk of QUILTS REMEMBERED…
If you love Civil War reproduction fabrics, those little samplers…come join us…
Friday, April 20 ~ Trunk Show, 1-3pm ($5)
-she’ll be showcasing all her quilts as well as sharing with us her little quilting secrets
Saturday, April 21 ~ CLASS, Laura’s 1870 Cradle Quilt, 9-4pm
SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up NOW!

Spring Happenings!

Spring is in the air and it has arrived at Ivy Thimble for sure …
We have all been busy giving Ivy a new spring look with new samples,
new fabrics and some great events you should put on your calendars!

Just arrived LOTS of new MODA lines,
“Pappillon” by 3 Sisters, California Girls by Fig Tree, Blueberry Crumb and Bear in the Country by the Berentstain Bears..…
we’ve made some samples out of the lines to showcase them.
They are all full of spring, pretty and ADORABLE!
Yo Gabba Gabba has arrived at Ivy Thimble as well as Dr Seuss, LORAX….we’re having FUN with pillowcases and throws!

****We have FOUR kits left of Goodnight Moon!!!****

A fresh shipment of the mesh arrived….great stuff for those beach totes we all love to make for the beach has arrived….
great colors – purple, tan, bright green or black…great for those totes!

Those of you that joined Barb for her Groovy Girls classes this past winter…
if you were unable to make the last class please stop in for your free gift and pattern.

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We have some fun events for you to take part in starting in April…be sure to check your calendar and join us!!

April 5-7 Ivy Thimble’s 9th Anniversary Party!
We’ll have sales, demos, gift baskets, and LOTS of FUN!
We’ll be sending along more info on this GREAT event SOON!

April 12-14 Spring Fling Shop Hop – Join Ivy Thimble, O’Susannah’s,
Lake Country Patchwork,Village Sampler and Carriage Quilt Shop for 2012’s first shop hop! Get out and join in the FUN!

April 20-21 Annemarie Yohnk from Quilts Remembered will be joining us sharing her love of reproduction quilts with a trunk show on Friday, 4/20 and a class on Saturday, 4/21…check the website for pictures and descriptions.
Call the shop to reserve your seat!

Leap Year Sale

It’s LEAP YEAR… 29 days in February…
Lets have some FUN!
To make it fun and fair for EVERYONE
we’re celebrating the 29th day of February THIS SATURDAY, March 3!!!!

ALL BATIKS and FLANNELS will be 29% OFF!!!
Come early for the BEST selection!!!!
*prior sales and special orders excluded!

JUST ARRIVED!!!
Quilt Racks for your quilts and wallhangings…
three different sizes….2ft, 3ft and 4ft….GORGEOUS!!!

Pre-Game Sale!

Hi Everyone,

We have lots of great things happening at Ivy Thimble…so much to share!

Valentine’s fabric is IN!
We’ve got an adorable little octagon tabletopper kit,just in time for February!! Valentine’s charm packs to make those adorable lil’ twister tea towels!
Beautiful new florals have arrived – morning glories and roses to name a couple.
LOTS of new kits to choose from, new Tumbler kits in spring colors!
MODA’s new line from Barbara Brackman has arrived, 1862 Hymn…
perfect for your Civil War samplers.
While we’re on the subject of Civil War, just arrived,
Eleanor Burns’ latest book, Tales of First Ladies.
Great quilt with applique and piecing, and she tells the history to go along with it!

Those of you that took our first class on Smokey River with Lin…
we’re having a “Continuing Ed” class February 22…
check your calendar and join us while Lin works with you to complete this gorgeous quilt!

We’re getting ready to start Nancy Murty’s latest block of the month, Ginger Rose!
Check your calendar and join us!
We have a few spots left…
Remember not only are you getting the block of the month kit,
you also get EIGHT BONUS PATTERNS to go with the line….WOW!!

* * * * LAST BUT NOT LEAST!! * * * *

Because of a previously scheduled event,
we are unable to host a Super Sunday Sale and Class on Super Bowl Sunday.
Not to worry….we are having a PRE-SUPER GAME SALE!

Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28….30% OFF STOREWIDE!!!
(excluding sale items, items put previously on hold) We are OVER-FLOWING with beautiful batiks…
now is the time to start that batik quilt….
not to mention just arrived…more batik WIDE BACKS!
Do the math girls….
figure out the money you save using 108” wide backs for your backing…
and to have a wide assortment of batik wide backs to choose from!!
HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT!
Looking for a wideback that isn’t batik?? We have you covered!
Your choices are endless! Stop in and get that backing!

Join us for our PRE-SUPER GAME SALE this weekend,
Fri, January 27 or Sat, January 28….9:30-4pm…30% STOREWIDE!
It doesn’t get any better than this!