WINTER 2016
Volume 26. No. 1
Silver Thimble Sewing Center Newsletter 108 N SPRUCE
OGALLALA, NEBRASKA 69153
308-284-6838
Silver Thimble Sewing Center 29th Anniversary Sale
February 5th – FEBRUARY 7th, 2016
From 29% to 75% Off Storewide! Includes all Fabric, Books, Patterns, Notions, Thread, Special prices on sewing machines, sergers, cabinets, sewing tables & chairs Come check out Our SUPER SUNDAY SALE! Open Feb. 7, 2016 Special prices, snacks, fun & much more! Party with Us from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
SHOP HOP SATURDAY Bring your 2015 Shop Hop Bag into any participating 2015 Shop Hop store: January 30th or April 30th & receive a 20% discount on whatever you can stuff in your 2015 Shop Hop bag. *(some exclusions and restrictions apply per shop, these will be posted at each shop on sale day.)
Our Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Mail orders welcome!
18th Annual Nebraska Shop Hop April 7 – 16, 2016 “Seasons Sewn” Pre-Order Your Bag Now! Come in and pre-order your 2016 Shop Hop Bag. Bags are $15. Stop in or send your money today! April 7th – 9th: 9am – 8pm April 10th: 10am – 3pm April 11th – 13th: 9am – 5:30pm April 14th – 16th: 9am – 8pm
Class Schedule ~ Mona Baldwin, Instructor~
~ Kari Gortemaker, Instructor ~
Wednesday Quilting Class All-Day -$30, Half-Day- $15 If you’re interested in learning how to quilt or need some nd th help finishing up a quilt, come join us on the 2 and 4 Wednesdays, all day or for a half day. You must preregister and let Mona know what you will be working on that day in class. There is a three person minimum to have the class so bring a friend. Call Mona at (308)7265680 to register. nd th 2 & 4 Wednesdays of the month 9am – 4pm
~ Marcia Swan, Instructor~ 5D-6D Software Class $15 Per Session New to Embroidery Software? Come learn how the program works and how easy it is to edit the designs you have and start creating your own embroidery designs. The class is for 6D or 5D software programs and will cover a different feature of the software each month. Tues. Jan. 5 --- 9:30am – 12pm Tues. Feb. 2 --- 9:30am – 12pm Tues. Mar. 8 --- 9:30am – 12pm Tues. Apr. 19 – 9:30am – 12pm Embroidery Project Day $30 All Day Plus Supplies Find out how easy it is to use your embroidery machine. We will be making a different project in each class. Stop by the store to see the sample and get a supply list. I will e-mail out a picture of the project and a supply list to anyone interested. Please email me at
[email protected] if you would like me to add you to my email list. Minimum of 3 people for a class to be held. Tues. Jan. 12 --- 9:30am – 4:00pm Tues. Feb. 9 --- 9:30am – 4:00pm Thurs. Mar. 10 – 9:30am – 4:00pm Wed. April 20 – 9:30am – 4:00pm Open Embroidery Class ½ Day Class $15.00 or $30.00 for all day We are offering an open embroidery class for anyone to work on a project of your choice or to catch up on an embroidery class that you have missed. E-mail Marcia @
[email protected] if you have questions. Minimum of 2 people per session. Thurs. Jan. 28 – 9:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wed. Mar. 30 – 9:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thurs. Apr. 28 – 9:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Serger Cover Hem Class $30 All Day Plus Supplies This class will explore the cover hem stitches and chain stitch programs of the 5-thread sergers. We will spend the morning going over how to set up the machine for each stitch, tensions, uses, etc. In the afternoon we will make a project using these stitches. Tues. Apr. 26 – 9:30am to 4:00pm
Tonga Gemstone - Block Of The Month All Day Class $30.00 The Tonga Gemstone block-of-the-month program. Designed by Wing and a Prayer Design. Made with only Sat. Jan. 9 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Feb. 6 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Mar. 5 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Apr. 2 --- 9am – 4:00pm Beginning Sewing Class All Day Class $30 Plus Supplies Always wanted to learn to quilt or have not made anything for a while? Come take a beginning class and make a table runner from start to finish. If you do not have a working sewing machine, we can rent you one for the day. Sat. Jan. 9 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Feb. 6 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Mar. 5 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Apr. 2 --- 9am – 4:00pm Free Motion Quilting Full Day Class $30 This class will be all about the quilting. It doesn’t matter if you have a long-arm machine or household sewing machine, this class will help us get that quilting done. We will practice on our sewing machines, as we can’t bring in our long-arms. Your machine must be able to do free motion quilting. We are going to be using muslin and batting. Bring your scraps, or purchase some at the store. (I suggest muslin, but bring other fabric scraps if you wish) We are going to work on several different patterns. It will all be practice, so NO PRESSURE!! Come enjoy the day learning a new skill. Sat. Jan. 9 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Feb. 6 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Mar. 5 --- 9am – 4:00pm Sat. Apr. 2 --- 9am – 4:00pm
~ Julie Peterson, Instructor ~ New Sewing Machine Owners Class 1 Class - $40 Learn to use your accessories and operate your sewing machine with ease. Bring your sewing machine, instruction book, accessories, cord, foot control, and a pair of scissors. You are eligible for this class free if you purchased your machine from Silver Thimble within the last year. By appointment – Come in or call to schedule.
~ Kim Peterson, Instructor ~ It’s A Wrap 1/2 Day $15/All Day $30 Plus Book - $19.99 & Supplies Fast, fun and easy scrap buster fabric bowls. These fun fabric bowls make great gifts or add a unique touch to your home decor! Stop by the store to see the sample and get a class supply list.
Sunday, Feb. 7 --- 1pm – 5pm Saturday, Feb. 27 --- 9am – 5pm Twister Wreath All Day $30 Plus Supplies 24- ½” x 25- ½” Twister Harvest Wreath Quilt with a “Pinwheel Twist.” The Twister Harvest Quilt uses 3” finished squares and the Primitive Gatherings Primitive Pinwheels tool to “twist pinwheels.” The wreath features a mix of your choice of fabrics. The background is a mix of two coordinating rich textures.
~ Sally Shiers, Instructor ~ T-Shirt Memory Quilt 5 – 6 Sessions ½ Day $15, All Day $30 Plus Supplies Different phase of the T-Shirt quilt taught at each session. You will end up with a finished product. Hands on with Demo and Work Time. Pick up supply list and what to bring to first class at the Silver Thimble Sewing Center when you register. Session #1 – Thurs, Mar. 3 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Session #2 – Thurs, Mar. 17 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Session #3 – Thurs, Mar. 31 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Session #4 – Thurs, Apr. 7 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Session #5 – Thurs, Apr. 21 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Session #6 – Thurs, May 5 – 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm
Saturday, April 16 --- 9am – 5pm
~Patricia, Pressler, Instructor ~ Fun and Fantastic Fabric Boxes All Day $30 Plus Supplies Learn how to make functional and fun fabric boxes! There is a variety of shapes and sizes we can make, but we will start with a simple cube shape that you should be able finish during class. Confident beginners to advanced skill levels.
Saturday, Feb. 20 --- 9am – 3:30pm Conquering the Feathered Star Block All Day $30 Plus Supplies The Feathered Star block has the reputation of being one of the hardest (but most spectacular) blocks to piece. Patricia will show you how to simplify its construction while retaining precision piecing techniques. You should be able to finish one 23” block during class. This class is for those with intermediate to advanced sewing skills.
Saturday, March 19 --- 9am – 3:30pm
~ Kadi Jensen, Instructor ~ Basics Plus Borders ½ Day $15 Plus Supplies Learn and refresh some basic skills. Discuss proper cutting, measuring and attaching borders. This is a lecture – demo and will also include border options such as scallops, piping and bindings. Minimum of 3 people per session.
Thursday, Feb. 18 --- 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm Fold’n Stitch Wreath All Day $30 Plus Supplies A dimensional wreath or a fun table topper – you decide! Easy enough to stitch up in an afternoon!
Friday, Feb. 26 --- 9am – 4pm
Please purchase your class supplies at Silver Thimble and you will receive a 10% discount on class supplies. Class Policy Have you always wanted to take a class, but didn’t want to bring your machine? We have several machines available for you to rent in our classroom. Please make arrangements in advance. Pre-registration is a must. A deposit of ½ the class fee is required when you register. Make checks payable to Silver Thimble Sewing Center. If there is any other classes you would like offered or for more information, please contact us at 308-284-6838. 1. Pre-registration is a must for all classes. 2. You are not considered enrolled until you have paid the class fee. 3. We encourage you to purchase your supplies for classes at Silver Thimble Sewing Center as you receive a 10% discount for class supplies. 4. If you must cancel a class, you will receive a refund only if you cancel three days before the class is scheduled to meet. 5. Silver Thimble reserves the right to cancel a class when there is insufficient enrollment. 6. Classroom machines are available to rent for $6 a day, but you must reserve one at the time of enrollment. 7. Have your machine in good working condition, bobbins filled and ready to sew.
Contact Info: Silver Thimble Sewing Center 108 North Spruce Street Ogallala, NE 69153 (308)-284-6838 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.silverthimbleogallala.com
Up Coming Events! Beginning January 9 Pre-Order Shop Hop 2016 Bags January 30 Shop Hop Saturday Feb. 5, 6, 7 29 Anniversary Sale! th
April 7 – 16 18 Annual Nebraska Shop Hop!
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April 30 Shop Hop Saturday
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Ogallala Boot Hill Stitchers Quilt Guild Meetings
Check the Pfaff website for information about new machines, accessories, projects, techniques, free patterns, etc. http://pfaffusa.com
Meet at Silver Thimble classroom. Visitors Welcome! Jan. 9, Saturday Feb. 13, Saturday March 12, Saturday April 9, Saturday The second Saturday of each month at 9:00 am
We repair Sewing machines in house on almost all makes of Sewing machines and Sergers.
New fabric, books, patterns, and notions arriving constantly. Come in and check it out! We have gift certificates We sharpen scissors
The new theme for 2016 - Row by Row, “Home Sweet Home” Shops in all 50 States and Canada are busy planning their row and creating patterns. Collect the patterns for free by visiting the shops during the summer –
June 21 – September 6, 2016. Silver Thimble Sewing Center will be participating again this year. Come in for your free pattern.