
15% Off - Uppercase, Vol. 2 Bundle from Windham Fabrics - 32 Fat Quarters in Bright Contemporary + Vintage Patterns
$81.60

Art History 101 by Marcia Derse for Windham Fabrics - 28 Fat Quarter Bundle Modern Fabric
$98.00

15% Off - Yuki from Moda Fabrics - 40 Fat Quarter Bundle of Fabrics in Blues
$63.75

15% Off Last Kit - Purple Passion Modern Quilt Kit - Pattern and Fabric by Janine Burke - 75.5" Square Lap Quilt
$78.20
Announcement
Welcome to The Meandering Thread:) Settle in, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy looking around:) **Note: excess shipping/handling will be refunded.** Read product descriptions for more information:) **No refunds on sale items
If you have questions feel free to send me a convo.
***Navigating the site...you can use the search window to find fabrics from a specific line or manufacturer. For example, if you want to see all I have from Bookends, just type in "bookends" and all that will come up without having to search every page:)
Thanks for stopping by!
Announcement
Welcome to The Meandering Thread:) Settle in, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy looking around:) **Note: excess shipping/handling will be refunded.** Read product descriptions for more information:) **No refunds on sale items
If you have questions feel free to send me a convo.
***Navigating the site...you can use the search window to find fabrics from a specific line or manufacturer. For example, if you want to see all I have from Bookends, just type in "bookends" and all that will come up without having to search every page:)
Thanks for stopping by!
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Brew from Moda Fabrics - 24" x 44" Panel Coffee Labels on Black
$8.50
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Brew from Moda Fabrics - Half Yard Sketched Coffee and Beans on Cream
$5.65
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Brew from Moda Fabrics - Half Yard Coffee Words on Tea Dye
$5.65
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Brew from Moda Fabrics - Half Yard Coffee Rings on Black
$5.65
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Artworks IX from Quilting Treasures - Half Yard Swirl Ombre Modern Van Gogh Style Fabric
$5.65
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Sketchbook from Quilting Treasures - Half Yard Blue and Black Modern Patchwork
$3.75
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Rhapsody from Clothworks - Half Yard Navy Flowers on Light Blue
$3.75
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Aged Muslins from Marcus Fabrics - Half Yard Cream/Tan Blender - 3611
$3.50
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Aged Muslins from Marcus fabrics - Half Yard Paper Bag Tea Dye Pale Brown Blender - 3616
$3.50
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Overcast Shade from Riley Blake - Half Yard Dusty Black Blender C200
$5.40
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Eerie from Moda - Half Yard Orange Grunge 30150-206
$5.65
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Canvas from Northcott - Half Yard Navy - 39 - Blue Blender
$5.65
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Canvas from Northcott - Half Yard Peacock - 68 - Teal Blender
$5.65
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Quilter's Shadow from Stof fabrics - Half Yard Green Blender - 812
$4.50
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Plaster of Paris from Frond Design Studios - Half Yard Stem Green Blender
$4.50
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Plaster of Paris from Frond Design Studios - Half Yard Reggae Green Blender
$4.50
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Cardinal Rule from Wilmington Prints - Half Yard Cardinals in Branches - Winter Cardinals
$5.75
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Unbridled by Dan Morris for Quilting Treasures - 24" x 44" Panel Modern Horses
$7.50
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Celestial from Windham Fabrics - Half Yard Swirls on Gold
$4.50
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Aviator from Quilting Treasures - Half Yard Airplanes in Clouds
$5.75
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Library Cats from Timeless Treasures - Half Yard - Cats and Books - C-2863
$5.65
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Artworks IX - Eagle and Wave Ombre from Quilting Treasures - 36" x 44" Panel Bright Eagles
$8.25
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Interlace from Frond Design Studios - Half Yard Shore Blue/Green Blender
$5.65
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Sewing Seeds from Quilting Treasures - 24" x 44" Panel Gardening, Sewing Machines, Vegetables
$7.50
Reviews
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Tommie Sutherland on Feb 18, 2019
5 out of 5 starsyes it came pretty quick. I am well pleased with the fabric. will order more from this site when needed. Thank you so much
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Vintage Stamps on Feb 18, 2019
5 out of 5 starsGreat pattern, will buy from seller again! Best of all, got some shipping charges refunded!
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Vintage Stamps on Feb 18, 2019
5 out of 5 starsFun pattern! Will buy from seller again. Best of all, got some shipping charges refunded!
About
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Studio spaces:) This is where all the shipping happens!
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Studio spaces:)
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AQS Booth 2016
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Studio workroom - cleaning in progress!
Feeding my fabric and quilting obsessions by feeding yours:)
Welcome to The Meandering Thread. I am Theresa and I live in Des Moines where I have a 1000 square foot studio about 10 minutes from home. I started out in my home but quickly outgrew that. I have been quilting since about 1997 when a friend and I took a beginners class in Oklahoma City where I lived and worked as a Physical Therapist.
I had a daughter in 1999 and she changed all my plans for life! I never dreamed I'd love being a mother so much. When she was 9 months I stopped working full time and job shared. In 2002 I bought a Gammill Quilt machine so I could transition to being home even more. In Oct 2003 we moved back home to Iowa, I quit Physical Therapy for good and stayed home to raise and homeschool my baby. We were broke but my husband has always been supportive of me as a mother as well as anything to do with my business.
Fast forward to 2010 - I opened my Etsy shop selling quilts. A couple years later I bought my first fabric line - a grafitti line by Stephanie Brandenburg. Never dreamed it would take me to here! My custom T-shirt quilt work grew quickly as well. AND...I was asked to design for several magazines over the past few years. All fun stuff that pretty well fell into my lap as I was having fun sewing.
I've never actively marketed myself because I have been more than busy enough. My daughter is now 19, living on her own and working full-time so I am freer most of the time and have plans to change the face of The Meandering Thread a bit over the next year. A little less fabric (3000+ bolts is more work that you'd think to manage), many more kits and original designs (by me!), a website to get back to selling finished quilts and such for those who do not sew, and I'll be vending at a show or 2 around the country.
Well, I think that is enough rambling about me - should give you a general overview:) I love to see your finished projects so send me photos when you think of it. Let me know if I can post them to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TheMeanderingThread/ - others also love to see your creations.
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Shop members
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Theresa Porter
Owner, Designer
Shop policies
I'm happy to set up custom listings.
I can often special order fabric with prepayment for at least 5 yards - so it never hurts to ask.
Accepted payment methods
- Money Order
- Check
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
I will refund any shipping charges that exceed my costs when items are combined.
International customers: Be aware of your customs charges/requirements. I know it can be costly even after you have paid for shipping on my end.
If you do need something sent quickly please make a note or convo me upon purchase. I ship within 1-3 business days normally. I will expedite if possible:)