March News

Hi Everyone… So much to tell, as always! New lines of fabric: MODA’s Oink a Doodle Moo…an adorable little farm collection. PERFECT for that toddler’s quilt you want to make for spring! As always…NEW batiks arrive every week…LOVE THEM! Water lilies by Clothworks complete with cattails and water lilies! Judy Rothermel’s Grace in a Pickle by Marcus Brothers – sweet NEW 1930’s!! LOTS of NEW BOOKS!!! Kim Brackett’s latest, “Scrap Basket Beauties”, Barbara Brackman’s “Civil War Sampler”…. don’t forget BOOKS are ALWAYS 25% OFF!! Be sure to check the calendar we have new classes posted weekly. Joanne’s monthly tablerunner classes are great! Many are ‘quilt as you go’ so when the class is over your runner is COMPLETE! How great is that! Cindy is teaching a beautiful spring Tulip paperpiecing class… if you haven’t tried this technique now’s the time! As Cindy says, “bring your humor” and have fun learning something new! Barb’s breakfast class is always YUMMY!! Where can you go and be served breakfast AND quilt on a Saturday morning?? Come at 9 and leave at noon or stay the day! Don’t forget ~ Doug Leko from Antler Quilt Designs is coming to Ivy Thimble Thursday, March 28 for a Trunk Show… call the shop TODAY for a seat…he’s young, energetic and soo talented! * * * * * * * * Doing the Mystery Quilt? Step 5 is ready!!! If you’d like it mailed please call the shop and we’ll send it your way! There’s ONE more step then you’ve solved the MYSTERY!! Join us Saturday, May 11…stop in 10am-1pm … share your quilt with us and we’ll share with you OUR quilt…. you never know there just might be a little “surprise” for you! * * * * * * * * * As always, we thank you ALL for supporting your local quilt shop! We’ve had a wonderful time making all the new friends… helping you all to grow and expand your quilting talents… * * * * * * * * * MARK YOUR CALENDAR…IVY THIMBLE QUILT SHOP TURNS TEN!!! Thursday April 4, Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6!!! We’re going to have some FUN!!!

Exciting News at Ivy Thimble!

Ivy Thimble is celebrating 10 YEARS in April! We are soo excited and PROUD! We are starting the celebration EARLY! We have invited a young gentleman, Doug Leko, Quilt Designer of Antler Quilt Designs from Minnesota. Doug Leko’s story is unique in the quilting industry. He founded Antler Quilt Design in 2008, when he was just fourteen. He’d been quilting since the age of six, and working in his mother’s quilt shop over the years helped him develop his skills and refine his art. After pattern testing for various designers, he began to develop his own quilt designs. Doug took off from there, launching a full-scale design and marketing operation while he was still in high school. Since then, his reputation has grown along with his business. He has a vibrant and growing collection of patterns available at quilt stores around the U.S. and Canada. New releases each year coincide with the timing of Quilt Market. With every new release, he signs and numbers the first 24 patterns, and those are intermixed randomly as orders are filled – so keep your eye out! Doug takes a distinctive approach to his quilt designs. He enjoys incorporating secondary design elements, and he’s absolutely passionate about color. For Doug, there’s nothing like pulling together just the right mix of coordinating fabrics for a project. He loves every aspect of the quilting process, from design to fabric selection to handwork to binding. Doug is busy designing our very own Ivy Thimble Anniversary pattern – just for US! Mark your calendars to join us Thursday, March 28, 2-4pm ($5) for a trunk show given by Doug! He’s bringing his treasured quilts and many wonderful stories and quilting hints. On Friday, March 29 ($35, lunch included) he’s hosting a class for us…9-2pm…space is limited for both events… Call the shop TODAY to reserve your spot!! * * * * * * * * * * To continue with our celebration, Saturday, March 30 we’re hosting another Demo Derby day!! Join Cindy, Barb and Pat as they share some of their favorite notions with you. Save 15% off any notion that is showcased! * * * * * * * * * * April 4 – 6 ….OUR BIG ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!! Watch for more fun!!! We thank ALL of you for your years of support, the friendships that have been made and the friends all of us at Ivy have made with all of you! It’s been a WONDERFUL 10 years!!! * * * * * * * * * * Spring Fling Shop Hop Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop O’Susannah’s Quilt Shop, Watkins Glen Lake Country Patchwork, Hammondsport Carriage House Quilts Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13 *We’re showcasing Northcott’s Colorworks line…FUN!! * * * * * * * * * * Don’t forget to check the calendar…as always, we add new classes each week! * * Remember…pay by check, cash or debit card… you are entered into a drawing to win of three $50 gift certificates EVERY MONTH! As always, thank you to all of you for supporting your local quilt shop!