Thimbles and Needles

17/06/2026

Watching fabrics move from one hue to the next is surprisingly satisfying, whether you choose a full rainbow of colour or limit yourself to just a few favourite shades.

This foundation paper pieced pattern combines precise piecing with gentle curves to create a striking focal point. Available in both 12-inch and 18-inch sizes, it can become the centre of a medallion quilt, a bold cushion cover, or be repeated across an entire quilt for maximum impact.

The Colour Wheel pattern is available now from www.thimblesandneedles.com

16/06/2026

If you love colour play and enjoy a quilting challenge, this Flying Geese Circle quilt block might be calling your name.

Available in 12-inch and 18-inch finished sizes, it is perfect as a statement block in a quilt, mini quilt, cushion, or wall hanging or centre of a medallion quilt.

Whether you're pulling fabrics from across the rainbow or creating a more curated palette, the quilt block is a beautiful way to let colour take centre stage.

This is a great scrap friendly project. Available now at www.thimblesandneedles.com

13/06/2026

11/06/2026

My collection of sewing-themed foundation paper pieced quilt blocks celebrates the tools we reach for every time we sit down to create. Choose from scissors, a sewing machine, needle and spool, thimble heart, and spool heart designs.

Each pattern includes multiple size options, making them perfect for personalising all kinds of projects. Add a favourite block to a mini quilt, sewing room wall hanging, tote bag, cushion, table runner, project pouch, pincushion, machine mat, or even the centre of a larger quilt.

These foundation paper piecing patterns are a fun way to create handmade gifts for quilters, sewists, and makers, while putting those fabric scraps to good use.

Available now at www.thimblesandneedles.com

09/06/2026

One of the things I love most about scrappy quilts is not having to worry about whether I have enough of a particular fabric.

The Blueberry Kisses Quilt is designed with that in mind. Choose your favourite colour, pull fabrics from your stash, and make do with what you have. If you run out of one fabric, simply substitute another. The variety is what makes the quilt interesting.

This is a great scrap quilt pattern for quilters who enjoy working from their stash rather than shopping for the perfect fabric collection. Whether you choose blues, reds, greens, pinks, or a completely mixed palette, the design looks fantastic.

The pattern is rotary cut and machine pieced, making it approachable for quilters who prefer traditional piecing methods and want an enjoyable, straightforward project.

Perfect for:
🧵 Scrap quilting
🧵 Stash-busting projects
🧵 Using favourite fabrics
🧵 Confident beginners
🧵 Quilters who love colour

Sometimes all you need is a favourite colour and a pile of fabric scraps to get started. 💙

Pattern available now at www.thimblesandneedles.com or tap the shop button to take you to the listing.

08/06/2026

Looking for a quilt pattern that makes a dent in your fabric stash?

The Dominoes Quilt is a great scrap-friendly project that lets you pull fabrics from your stash and watch them come together into a striking design. It also works beautifully with precuts, making fabric selection quick and easy if you'd rather start with a coordinated collection.

One of my favourite things about this pattern is how versatile it is. Change the colours and fabrics, and the quilt can look completely different. Modern prints, florals, novelty fabrics, batiks, reproduction fabrics... they all work.

The pattern is beginner friendly and includes multiple sizes, making it suitable whether you're looking for a quick project or a larger quilt.

Perfect for:
🧵 Scrap quilts
🧵 Stash-busting projects
🧵 Precut fabrics
🧵 Confident beginners
🧵 Quilters who enjoy seeing fabric combinations shine

Sometimes the simplest quilt blocks make the most effective quilts. ✨

07/06/2026

The Nine Patch Chain Quilt is one of those patterns that works with just about any fabric you throw at it.

Scrappy fabrics, coordinated collections, bright colours, florals, novelty prints... they all give the quilt a completely different look.

It's also a great pattern if you're trying to make a dent in your stash. Pull fabrics from your shelves, mix in a few scraps, and enjoy watching the chain design emerge as the blocks come together.

The pattern is beginner friendly, precut friendly, and includes 3 sizes, so you can choose the quilt size that best suits your project.

If you're looking for a quilt pattern that's straightforward to sew, versatile, and doesn't rely on a specific fabric style to look good, the Nine Patch Chain Quilt is a great option.

Available now at www.thimblesandneedles.com

04/06/2026

Four more stars from my Foundation Paper Pieced Star Sampler are now available as individual Foundation Paper Piecing patterns ⭐

Meet Harvest Star, Twinkling Star, Compass Star, and Chunky Star.

Each Foundation Paper Pieced quilt block pattern includes multiple block sizes, making them a versatile addition to your quilt pattern library. Use them to create quilts, table runners, pillow covers, wall hangings, mini quilts, and other patchwork projects.

These FPP star patterns are designed to be approachable to sew, with no overly complicated construction. Each star looks striking with just 2 fabrics plus a background fabric, making them ideal for scrap quilting, stash busting, and showcasing favourite fabric collections.

These patterns are perfect for quilters who enjoy:
• Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)
• star quilt block patterns
• scrap-friendly quilting projects
• geometric quilt designs
• creating custom quilt layouts
• mixing and matching quilt blocks

The best part? Once you have a collection of star blocks, you can combine them in endless ways to create quilts that are uniquely your own.

Available now at www.thimblesandneedles.com