What is Thimblelady's certified teacher?
Thimblelady has introduced a new system for Thimblelady's Licensed Accredited Teachers. Thimblelady is a trademark to protect its products (thimbles, books/DVDs, needles and hoops, etc) and services as classes, teaching courses and techniques. The Licensed teachers not only have sufficient training in teaching the Thimblelaldy technique, but also signed and paid for a legally reenforcable contract (on an annual basis) to trade as Thimblelady (trademarked) licensee. By signing this contract, all teachers agreed to teach the Thimblelady's hand quilting technique in the most professional manner, respect copyright, trademark and Trade practice Act or Trade Secret Act(US). They accept the supervision of the quilting public and Thimblelady. These are the only teachers apart from Thimblelady herself who can legally profit from teaching Thimblelady's class and techniques. It is illegal to use Thimblelady for your profit in any way without the written consent of Thimblelady. Email: Thimblelady if you find any unlicensed teachers operating illegally. To encourage innovation and the spirit of sharing, it is everyone's responsibility to get rid of greedy "teachers" - the saddest world is where innovation dies out and even the thieves had nothing to steal. Please encourage sharing by protecting inventors!

The accredited teachers List
The following List will be updated at least once every year (end of every August). All of them have an special teaching ID. Their licence will be renewed annually. All those removed from the following List are discredited. Please support these teachers.

NSW:
Michelle Shiels: Eglinton, Phone: 0263371265; Email: michelle@homepatch.com.au
Jane Courtenay: Moss Vale, Mobile: 0412608500  02 48694778; Email: jane.courtenay@bigpond.com

South Australia:
Debbie Huebl: Hazelwood Park, Ph: 08 83328995; Mobile: 0402312981; Email: adh57@bigpond.net.au
Tasmania:
Stephanie Newman: Hobart; Ph: 03 62234661; M: 0412214093; Email: newman.steph@gmail.com
Victoria Breadon: Claremont; Mobile: 0409 335 069; Email: breadon@optusnet.com.au

Victoria:
Pat Andrew: Kew, Mobile:0408531736; Email: Jandrew@bigpond.net.au
Mary Hitchens: Donvale; Ph: 0398723326; Email: maryh@bigpond.net.au
Laurene Horsnell: Keysborough; Ph: 0397691156; Email: laurene1@bigpond.com
Pam Jansen: 54 Victoria Street, Ballarat, Vic 3350; Ph: 0353326722; Email:info@ballaratpatchwork.com.au

New Zealand:
Lorraine Baker: Masterton; Ph/Fax: 063782071; Email:willowcreek@infogen.net.nz

Accreditation class for Thimblelady's quilting teachers will be held in Houston Quilt Market and Festival, US. See teaching schedule for info.

United States:
Julie Allen: Colusa, CA; Phone: (530)219-8496; Email: thimbles@pulsarco.com
Mary Corcoran: Cary, NC; Phone:(919)4692010; Email: mary-corcoran@nc.rr.com
Peggy Gelbrich: Yamhill, OR; Phone: (503)6620007; Email:crazyquilter@comcast.net