Thimbles is one of the top ten quilt shops specializing in Bernina and Baby Lock Sewing Machines. Located in I&M Canal town of Lockport, Thimbles offers a variety of sewing classes from beginning quilting to sewing techniques, tote bags and sewing clubs. Each class, the staff at Thimbles aims to educate the customer further on quilt and fabrics, and different sewing techniques for each project. Thimbles is the sewing and quilting headquarters of the Illinois Valley.