Welcome,

 

At Jerome Thomas Designs, we truly believe that exceptional customer service is the secret ingredient for a delightful shopping experience. In a time when customer service standards seem to be slipping, our mission is to make you feel confident and cherished with every purchase, ensuring your hard-earned money is spent wisely. We work tirelessly to earn your trust and loyalty, reminiscent of the friendly, personal touch of the good old days. That’s why we prioritize clear communication and typically ship your order within 24 hours, so you can start enjoying your new treasures without delay.

 

A little about me: I spent 32 wonderful years teaching primary education in my charming hometown of Vermont. I was known as a motivating, supportive, and creative teacher who set high behavioral and academic standards for my students.

 

I’ve loved gardening since I was five, when my father introduced me to my very first vegetable garden. It’s become woven into the fabric of who I am. I also enjoy ornamental gardening and cherish spending time outdoors—walking through the woods and fields that cradle my home atop a picturesque mountain. In addition, I enjoy carpentry, experimenting with recipes, and creating stained glass lamps and windows, which bring a touch of magic to my life.

 

After retiring from teaching, I looked for a new creative outlet. As someone eager to learn and create, I ventured into wool appliqué. Like many beginners, I started by watching YouTube tutorials to learn how to stitch. Once I understood the basics, I began sketching, incorporating the whimsy of storybooks from my teaching career and my love of nature into my designs. I took my sketches to shops to find wool, where I discovered a wonderful community of passionate crafters who support and inspire each other. Shop owners, employees, and fellow enthusiasts encouraged me to turn my drawings into patterns to share and sell. That's how my unexpected journey at Jerome Thomas Designs began! Today, my designs and patterns are featured in shops and magazines worldwide, and I’m thrilled to bring them to you online.

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Stay creatively happy,

   Jerome Thomas

           (Jerry)