Thimbles and Threads is a well established Patchwork and Quilting store situated in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Founded by Sharon van der Gulik in 1992, the family owned and operated business has national and world wide statis.
In 2016 Sharon's daughter Justine bought the business and moved it to 84 Main Street, Upper Hutt.
Carrying an impressive array of fabrics and quilting supplies, it is also home to a wonderful selection of knitting wools.
Thimbles and Threads also have supplies for cross-stitch and embroidery and other crafts as well as beautifully displayed gifts for sale, including the Lothlorian possum & merino range.
Tania Clarke Offers a long arm quilting service operating the machine from her home her in Upper Hutt..
We are the Hutt Valley agent for Bernina Machines and provide repairs and servicing of Berninas and bernettes only. The cost of a service is $145.00, with a $45.00 deposit paid when the machine is dropped off. The balance is paid when the machine is picked up.
We are open 6 days a week:
Summer Trading: January & February
Monday to Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm
Closed All Sundays & Public Holidays
Normal Trading: March through December
Monday, Tuesday & Saturday 9.30am-4pm
Wednesday - Friday: 9.30am- 5pm
We have reduced trading over the Xmas/New Year period which changes each year based upon where the public holidays fall
Thimbles and Threads stocks a huge variety of Patchwork fabric and quilting accessories. We have one of the biggest ranges of gorgeous Knitting yarn, an extensive range of haberdashery products from buttons, ribbons, laces and more. Along with embroidery supplies and a range of gifts it is well worth the visit. Seeing, really is believing
