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I’m glad you’re here. I hope you’ll find a project that you would like to make, something that inspires you or a piece of useful information that supports your quilt making. Have a little look around and keep in touch.

Quilt Patterns


Discover scrappy quilt patterns that transform fabric leftovers into inspiring quilts. Perfect for advanced beginners, each pattern includes multiple size options and clear instructions. Fun, versatile, and confidence-building, these designs are enjoyed by quilters everywhere.

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Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns


Explore foundation paper piecing patterns that are fun to sew and perfect for using up your fabric scraps. Create striking quilt blocks in a range of sizes, ideal for small projects or larger quilts.

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Resources

Check out our resources page. You will find free downloads, quilting tips, tutorials, quilt maths cheat sheets and my quilty makes.

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About Us


At Thimbles and Needles, we see quilting as a way to turn scraps into something extraordinary. Our patterns are carefully crafted - simple to follow, scrappy in spirit, and always designed to spark creativity with the fabrics you already love. From foundation paper piecing blocks to stash-busting quilts, every design has a story stitched into it. Curious how it all began?

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