Christmas in July
Sale!!
July 26th through the 31st
It is once again time for the Christmas in
July sale at Thimbles. Last
year’s sale was such a great success that Thimbles is ready for
this year’s sale with a much greater selection of holiday
fabric. Plan to come to Thimbles during the week of July 25th
and share some holiday joy with us! The new fabrics will inspire
quilters and sewers to get those holiday projects underway.
Christmas fabric will continue to be available for purchase
after the sale at regular prices as long as the beautiful
holiday fabric holds-out.!
“Create a Class”
is Back!!!
Once again this summer the Thimbles teaching staff is offering
“create a class.” During the months of July, and August, the
teachers at Thimbles are offering classes by appointment. In
addition to the scheduled classes, consider sewing with friends.
You can select a project or topic and arrange for any number of
classes depending on the project. The cost will be $10 per hour
per person for 3 or more students. In addition, private sewing
classes (one student) can be arranged at a rate of $30 per hour.
Semi-private classes (2 students) can be arranged at $15.00 per
student per hour. So call your friends, and then call Thimbles
for more details and to set-up a class!
Convention Time
Brings New and Exciting Ideas to Thimbles!!
Summer time may
be a time to rest for most, but not for the staff at Thimbles!
There are always new ideas and new skills to learn. During the
first week in August, Donna Oakley, owner, and 3 members from
the Thimbles staff will be attending the annual Pfaff Sewing
Machine Convention in Minneapolis, MN. For one week they will
learn about new trends in sewing, new product availability, as
well as the latest in machine hardware and software! They will
bring all that’s new back to Thimbles to share with students and
customers. Stop by and ask about all that’s new! The Thimbles
staff will be very excited to share their expanded knowledge and
experience with you!
Expert Sewing Educator to
Visit Thimbles!!
In October sewing educator
Debbie Yedzeniak will be featured in workshops offered by
Thimbles. For three days in October, 15, 16, and 17, Ms
Yedzeniak, who is a smocking expert and more, will offer
demonstrations and teach classes. Details and sign-up
information will be available in August. Call or stop-in at
Thimbles for more details!! Don’t miss this workshop!!!!
Shoppers’ Club
Still Growing and Offering Discounts for Members!!
In August it will be time to celebrate the first anniversary of
the Shoppers’ Club! If you joined the Shoppers’ Club last
August, it’s time to sign-up again. Memberships last 1 year from
the date of sign-up, so be sure to check your registration date.
Stop-in and re-register and get a special re-registration
coupon. Don’t let your membership end, and don’t make a purchase
without your membership discount!
Machine
Madness
If you are
frustrated by puckered seams when sewing on sheer or knit
fabrics, there is a way to avoid this. The answer is a walking
foot for your machine. A walking foot is designed to guide the
layers of fabric evenly under the needle without slipping.
Several Pfaff and Baby Lock sewing machines have an even feed
system built-in. On the Pfaff machines the system is called IDT
(All Inclusive Dual Transport). On the Baby Lock machines the
even feed system is called PDQ (Precision Dual Quilting). By
using a walking foot or a built-in even feed system you will
soon discover that your puckering days are over.
Any day sewing is a good day!!
Source: United Notions 2009 Catalogue
Organic
Knitting??
Organic products can be
found in most stores these days, and now the “go-organic”
lifestyle includes knitting. At Thimbles you will find organic
baby weight yarn in 2 colors, natural and light sage. This 100%
cotton yarn is soft to the touch and is machine washable and
dryable. It is available in skeins of 109 yards each. Great for
baby gifts!!!
Deb’s
Do’s and Don’ts
Even though the heat and
humidity of summer keeps us thinking of cool lemonade and the
chance of a refreshing breeze, do think ahead and don’t delay
getting holiday projects started. Rather than get caught-up in
the holiday rush later this year, get a few gifts made during
the lazy days of summer. A perfect place to start would be at
the Christmas in July sale. During June several holiday
collections of beautiful fabric arrived at Thimbles. The gift
and quilt possibilities are endless! Take advantage of the
summer time and think holiday!
Jennifer’s Sew Sense
Getting
garments to fit is often a concern for new sewers. Both ready to
wear clothing and pattern makers use standard sizes that are
most often not at all the same. It is important to take careful
body measurements and compare them to the measurements listed on
the pattern envelope. Don’t select the a pattern size based on
the size of clothing you would select when shopping. Your
pattern size will likely be larger than the size that you
usually purchase in ready to wear clothing. The pattern size
number doesn’t matter. What is most important is that the
pattern body measurements match your measurements. By selecting
your pattern based on actual body measurements, you can be sure
that your investment of both time and money will reward you with
a garment that fits and looks great!
OPEN SEW & KNIT
OPEN SEW/KNIT WILL NOW BE
OFFERED EVERY THURSDAY FROM 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM.
Summer Hours
Mon. – Tues. - Wed. - 10:00 AM
to 5:00 PM
Thurs. 10:00AM to
8:00 PM
Fri. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday - CLOSED
