After 26 years of designing quilt projects and fabrics for the quilt industry, I closed the Thimbleberries Design Studio and retired. The intent was to slow down and enjoy my life at a more leisurely pace.

Are Thimbleberries still in business?

After 26 years of designing quilt projects and fabrics for the quilt industry, I closed the Thimbleberries Design Studio and retired. The intent was to slow down and enjoy my life at a more leisurely pace.

What happened to Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries?

Although Lynette closed her design studio in Hutchinson, MN, she continues to be active in the quilting industry, most recently with the release of her latest fabric line with RJR and her book, Thimbleberries Quilts with a New Attitude.

Are Thimbleberries edible?

Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus Nutt.) These berries are tart and may be eaten raw, or cooked and made into jam or jelly and other food items such as pemmican or fruit leather. It is red when ripe. Look for thimbleberries in the mountains, in places that are shady, moist, and cool.

Are thimbleberries rare?

Thimbleberries, also known as large-flowering raspberries, salmonberries, or Rubus parviflorus, are a common understory plant in mixed deciduous forests. Their distribution ranges across western and northern North America, throughout most states and provinces west of the Rockies and into the Great Lakes region.

What do thimbleberries taste like?

But the thimbleberry has a taste like no other — an intense, tart-sweet smoldering on the tongue. It’s not quite like anything you’ve ever tasted before.

Can thimbleberries be black?

are a special variety of the more common red raspberry that’s native to North America. They’re also known as blackcaps, wild black raspberries, or thimbleberries (1). Most commercially produced black raspberries grow in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Are thimbleberries good for you?

Rich in vitamin C, Thimbleberry helps boost your immune system and was used to ward off scurvy. A poultice of the dried powdered leaves treats wounds and burns and the fresh leaves can be crushed and applied to treat acne. A decoction of the roots has also been taken to treat acne.

Are thimbleberries related to raspberries?

Thimbleberries (Rubus odoratus), also known as flowering raspberries, are a delicious addition to any landscape. They look quite a bit like raspberries when the fruit is ripe, but with a much more intense taste.

Are thimbleberries invasive?

Introduction to the Thimbleberry The Thimbleberry is a deciduous perennial shrub, and it’s also an invasive species, because it spreads through its rhizomes and through its seeds found within bird droppings.

What do you do with Thimbleberries?

What do you do with thimbleberries? These tasty berries can be eaten off the vine or used in various thimbleberry recipes. Use them in your morning shake or smoothies or to make some delicious Thimbleberry Jam. If you don’t have enough of them, you can mix them in with other berries to make a berry jam.

What is thimbleberry used for?

Like many of the other Pacific Northwest berries, thimbleberry was commonly eaten by the Native Americans. Thimbleberry is a great source of vitamins A and C with traces of potassium, calcium and iron. This berry helps to boost the immune system. The young shoots, roots and leaves have been used to treat many ailments.

How do you get rid of thimbleberries?

They aren’t as common as other pests, but the larvae like to feed on thimbleberries. It’s hard to control these because the larvae dig into the plants. The best route is to use an insecticide that’s formulated for moth larvae. If you see them, make sure to handpick them off and kill them in hot, soapy water.