FALL NEWSLETTER. Jeremy & The Amazing Thimble Towne Crew. September -December W. Caldwell Ave. Suite F, Visalia, CA (559)

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1 400 W. Caldwell Ave. Suite F, Visalia, CA (559) Unicorn Road #103, Bakersfield, CA (661) FALL NEWSLETTER September -December 2018 I cannot believe fall is just around the corner. This is especially exciting for me because Fall is my favorite time of year. I love everything fall has to offer, cooler weather, the colors, the beginning of the holidays. This Fall was extra meaningful as it was the start of Nathan s first year of college. While it was an emotional time, it was truly one of my proudest moments. He is off to a great start and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him. I know he will achieve amazing things. Speaking of the FUTURE, Baby Lock announced its newest top of the line embroidery machine; the Baby Lock Solaris! The Solaris is truly the machine of the future. When a new machine arrives on the market, I usually have mixed feelings about it. How can anything top what we already have? Can it be that much better? Will I love it the way I love my Destiny? Then the machine arrived and I really liked it. It s beautiful. It s quiet. It s got amazing features. But then I played around and I used it, and let me tell you, I have been nothing short of blown away by its abilities. My mind will not stop thinking of all the amazing things it does. I cannot wait to show you all the things it can do. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Our Fall newsletter is full of fun and exciting new classes for all levels and all types of projects. Make sure you continue to take advantage of our FREE training on your Baby Lock machines purchased through either Thimble Towne location. We offer more FREE training and education than any other store around. It is our personal mission for you to get the most out of your machines. Our instructors go to great lengths to make samples, learn techniques, and teach you the projects to achieve the best possible results. They teach for Thimble Towne because of their love for Quilting, Sewing, Embroidery, Bag and Garment Making and their desire to help you. Thank you for your continued support of them. We look forward to seeing you in class and in the store. Jeremy & The Amazing Thimble Towne Crew

2 CLASSES A Present Tree Machine Embroidery Alligator Alley Beginning Quilting 101 The Basics Join Jeremy for this fabulous embroidery project. Learn how to prep your fabric and multiple hooping techniques to create this beautiful Christmas wall hanging. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: $40 plus supplies Visalia: 9/26 & 10/10; Bakersfield: 10/3 & 10/17; Abby Sling Bag A modern triangle-tastic quilt! Available in 4 sizes. This is an eye-catching quilt that works with a variety of fabrics. Using a 60-degree ruler, this quilt goes together in a flash. Instructor: Juanita Cairns - Visalia Mary Bowen Bakersfield Fee: $30 plus supplies Visalia: 10/26 & 11/2; Bakersfield: 10/31 & 11/14; Beginning Quilting 101 Just Can t Cut It Learn the basics of quilt making in our The Basics class. You will learn rotary cutting, block piecing, quilt assembly, basic quilting and even binding. Instructor: Barbara Phillips Fee: $60 plus supplies Visalia: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 & 10/19; 10-1 Beginning Quilting 102 Beyond the Basics We are always looking for stylish and functional bags and the Abby Sling Bag delivers. Accented with cork, this darling bag will soon become your favorite go to bag. Instructor: Ann Hinman Fee: $50 plus supplies Bakersfield: 10/18 & 10/25; Join Mary as she teaches you the basic piecing skills needed in future quilt projects. Learn rotary cutting, strip piecing, block assembly and final quilt top assembly. After this class, you ll be ready to take Free Motion Quilting: The Basics to learn how to quilt. Instructor: Mary Bowen Fee: $40 plus supplies Bakersfield: 10/11, 10/18, & 10/25; 10-1 Now that you have made your first quilt, it s time to move on to a sampler quilt. This class will introduce you some of the most popular quilting blocks, giving you a foundation for future quilt making. Instructor: Mary Bowen Fee: $60 plus supplies Bakersfield: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, & 11/29;

3 CLASSES Chunky Wee Zippy Pouches Embroidery Club Embroidery Leaf Table Mat These functional zipper pouches are easy to make with only 8 seams!! Work with zippers and even learn how to make your own custom sized zippy pouches! Instructor: Ann Hinman Fee: $25 plus supplies Visalia: 9/21; Bakersfield: 9/19; Collage Finish it Class Join us in class for a unique In the Hoop embroidery project. Each class will have a precut kit to complete the project. Join us every month or when it fits into your schedule. Fee: $40 per session (includes kit) Visalia: 9/29, 10/20 or 12/8; 10-1 Bakersfield: 9/22, 10/27 or 12/15; 10-1 Embroidery Giftables Grab your embroidery machine and learn how to make these popular table mats with your embroidery machine. Instructor: Juanita Cairns Visalia Jeremy Swaim Bakersfield Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 10/18; Bakersfield: 9/19; Free Motion Quilting The Basics If you ve started a collage quilt and need a little more help getting it finished, join Kathy for a one day finish it class. Instructor: Kathy Hawkins Fee: $25 plus supplies Visalia: 10/13; Bakersfield: 9/27; We are always looking for fun, quick and personalized gift ideas. Join Jeremy for a fun-filled day of embroidery and create easy to make gifts just in time for the holidays. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: $30 plus kit Visalia: 11/30; Bakersfield: 11/29; Learn the basics of free motion quilting as we guide you through the ins & outs from thread choice, properly marking your quilt, and more. You ll even leave with a small project to show-case your new found quilting skills. Instructor: Visalia Juanita Cairns Bakersfield Nancy Peters Fee: $30 plus supplies Visalia: 10/27; 10-4 Bakersfield: 10/12; 10-4 FALL NEWSLETTER 3

4 CLASSES Jelly Roll Rug Paper Piecers Anonymous: Water Wheel Radiant Stars Grab your favorite jelly roll and make a beautifully coordinated rug that is machine washable. Ann will guide you through this new take on the traditional strip rug pattern. Instructor: Ann Hinman Fee: $50 plus supplies Visalia: 11/17 & 12/1; Bakersfield: 11/16 & 11/30; Paper Piecers Anonymous: Sailor s Star Water Wheel utilizes two different Charm Elements to create this fun quilt. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 9/27; 10-4 Poinsettia Bouquet Don t you just love looking at the night sky sparkling with lights? The Radiant Stars Quilt will bring sparkle to your home every day! Kits available for purchase. Instructor: Karen Rascoe - Visalia Dyna Hall Bakersfield Fee: $60 plus supplies Visalia: 9/20 & 10/4; 10-4 Bakersfield: 10/24 & 11/7; 10-4 Rag Time Quilt From the new Windy Day book by Quiltworx, Sailor s Star uses two different Charm Elements and Judy s new wave ruler to create this quilt. Learn the techniques so you can create many different quilts using this ruler. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Fee: $35 plus supplies Bakersfield: 10/12; 10-4 Quiltworx s newest and hottest pattern, Poinsettia Bouquet, is our newest offering from Certified Instructor, Patsy Carpenter. She will guide you through the construction and even demonstrate how you can do your applique all on your embroidery machine if you don t want to use traditional applique methods. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Fee: $105 plus supplies Visalia: 9/13 & 10/11; 10-4 Join Karen for one of her all time favorite rag quilts using squares and four patches. Instructor: Karen Rascoe Fee: $30 plus supplies Visalia: 10/3 & 10/17; 4

5 CLASSES Santa s Quartet Table Runner: Machine Embroidery Sea Holly Small Collage Quilt Pillow Get ready for the holidays with this beautiful embroidered table runner. You will leave class with your runner ready to quilt. Jeremy will teach you some precision piecing techniques along with embroidery tips and tricks for fantastic results. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 10/25; Bakersfield: 10/18; Sea Holly consists of five distinct groups to create this stunning quilt. In class, CI Patsy Carpenter, will teach a new leaf center along with other modified units used in the quilt. Want to make it larger? You can by taking our queen extension border class. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Fee: $105 plus supplies Visalia: 11/8, 12/6, & 1/17/19; 10-4 Bakersfield: 8/18, 9/1 & 9/29; 10-4 If you want to make a collage quilt but are afraid to take on a large project, this one-day small wall hanging or decorative pillow class, is just the answer. Instructor: Kathy Hawkins Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 11/1; Bakersfield: 10/5; Soda Pop Bag Scrappy Sack Sea Holly Queen Extension Class Only Scrappy Sack is a fun and fast over the shoulder bag. Two size options and three available styles for the outside. A bag you are sure to love! Instructor: Karen Rascoe Fee: $30 plus supplies Visalia: 11/7; 10-4 This one-day extension class is for students who have taken Sea Holly and would like the queen version. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 1/31/19; 10-4 Bakersfield: 10/20; 10-4 This large bag features a rounded bottom and large grommets at the base of the bag. When completed, you ll find your favorite fabric peeking through the grommets! The bag also has two interior pockets and comfortable straps that are embedded within the body of the bag. Instructor: Ann Hinman Fee: $35 plus supplies Visalia: 10/6; 10-4 Bakersfield: 9/28; 10-4 FALL NEWSLETTER 5

6 CLASSES Supernova Bargello Quilt Trick or Treat Bag Serger Basket Dyna has knocked it out of the park with her latest bargello, Supernova. Bargello quilts are not as difficult as they look and with Dyna s guidance she will help you create your own masterpiece. Instructor: Dyna Hall Fee: $90 plus supplies Bakersfield: 9/21, 10/26 & 11/9; 10-4 Thread Painting Looking to make a quick trick or treat bag for your kids or grandchildren? Maybe you want a cute bag to fill with candy when those adorable trick or treaters come knocking on your door. We have put together an entire kit for you. Leave with a completed bag in just a couple of hours! Instructor: Juanita Cairns - Visalia Marissa Neal Bakersfield Fee: $20 plus kit Visalia: 9/29; 2-4:30 Bakersfield: 9/29; 10-1 T-Shirt Quilt Grab your serger and create this fun basket. Embellish it with a flower made with the serger too. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: Free with purchase of serger from TT Kit Fee: $65.00 (includes everything to complete project) Visalia: 12/14; Bakersfield: 10/27; Serger Mesh Tote Bag Learn to add depth and dimension to your projects with thread painting. Juanita will teach you different techniques to bring your project to life. Instructor: Juanita Cairns Fee: $30 plus supplies Visalia: 9/22; 10-4 Make a one of a kind memory quilt in this T-Shirt class. You will learn how to properly stabilize, cut and assemble your t-shirts during this class. T-shirts make a great gift for an upcoming graduation. Instructor: Kelly Dahl Fee: $40 plus supplies Visalia: 11/15 & 11/29; Bakersfield: 11/9 & 11/16; Learn to work with a variety of serger feet while constructing this great tote bag. Instructor: R Larry Touchette Fee: Free with purchase of serger from TT Kit Fee: $65.00 (includes everything to complete project) Visalia: 12/7; Bakersfield: 11/3; 6

7 Machine Training September -December 2018 Babylock Basics Learn the basics of your Babylock sewing machine. We will cover basic maintenance, basic machine settings and use of basic machine functions. Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne. This class is for non-destiny owners. Visalia: 10/24; 6-8 Bakersfield: 9/12; 6-8 Destiny Basics Learn the basics of your Destiny s sewing and embroidery functions in this class. Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne Visalia: 10/24; 10-2 Bakersfield: 9/12; 10-2 Destiny Club Join us each month for Destiny Club. This is a lecture/ demo style class. Each month you will receive a project and instructions to go home and complete. We will have a show and tell and prizes each month. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend. Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne Visalia: 10/25 or 11/14; 6-8 Bakersfield: 10/10 or 11/7; 6-8 Open Machine Training Schedule an hour and learn what you want to learn on your Babylock sewing machine, embroidery machine or serger. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne Visalia: 9/7 or 11/6; 10-1 Bakersfield: 9/14 or 10/12; 10-1 Destiny Club Christmas Party Join Jeremy for an evening of holiday celebrations. Bring Destiny Club projects and other embroidery projects for show and tell. Desserts will be served, and prizes will be given. A wonderful way to celebrate all our projects from the year and our love for our Destinys and machine embroidery! Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend. Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne Visalia: 12/6; 6-8 Bakersfield: 12/5; 6-8 Raise Your IQ Boot Camp Join us for a one-day IQ Boot Camp. We have taken our extensive IQ training classes and created new projects to be completed during this fun filled day of learning. Topics covered will be IQ basics, applique, layered applique, quilting, and more all done in IQ Designer and stitched out with your embroidery machine. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: $50 kit fee; includes lunch. Machine must have been purchased from Thimble Towne. Visalia: 10/31; 10-4 Bakersfield:10/26; 10-4 Raise Your IQ Walking Foot Class Learn how to piece, quilt and embellish with your IQ walking foot. Instructor: Jeremy Swaim Fee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble Towne Visalia: 11/14; 10-1 Bakersfield: 11/15; 10-1 FALL NEWSLETTER 7

8 Join us for Breakfast Club Join us for an all new Breakfast Club! We will meet and mingle monthly from 8:30am to 10:00am. Enjoy breakfast on us, as you check out whatʼs new around Towne, see demos, receive projects, have a chance at prizes and giveaways, and be the first to hear about upcoming events! All this for only $35! Breakfast Club will be offered at both Thimble Towne locations. Visalia Location When: 9/8, 10/13, 11/3 or 12/8; Time: 8:30am to 10:00am Bakersfield Location When: 9/15, 10/6, 11/10 or 12/1; Time: 8:30am to 10:00am Harvest 5 QUILT SHOPS! 5 Hearts Quilts & Fabrics, Techachapi Debbie s Fabrics, Etc., Techachapi Cherry Berry Quilts, Bakersfield Thimble Towne, Bakersfield Calico Mermaid, Porterville Visit all participating shops for a chance to win $75 in gift certificates from each shop! OCTOBER 19 & 20, 2018 All shops open 10-6 Friday & Saturday JOIN US FOR A Harvest of Holiday GIFT IDEAS! DEMOS REFRESHMENTS PRIZES Door Prize Drawings at every shop worth $200

9 I Paper Piecing Retreat Fall 2018 with Certified Instructor PATSY CARPENTER OCT. 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, & 7TH 2018 SEWING HOURS: THURSDAY 11AM - 10PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7AM - 10PM SUNDAY 7AM - 3PM To Register Online at: Thimble Towne Quilt Shop 2841 Unicorn Road Suite 103 Bakersfield, CA Cost $295 per person (*Please note: Hotel Room not included in price) COST INCLUDES: Dinner - Thursday Lunch - Friday Dinner - Friday Lunch - Saturday Dinner - Saturday Brunch - Sunday Call the Holiday Inn Express Quinn Road, Bakersfield, CA For Special Room Rates Use Code: Thimble Towne Phone: (661)

10 k 2018 k FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2018 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2018 FEATURED SHOPS Bear Paw Quilts & More, Oakhurst Kiki's Quilt Shack, Fresno Mennonite Quilt Center, Reedley Thimble Towne, Visalia HOP HOURS Friday, Nov. 9th, 9:30am-6:00pm Saturday, Nov. 10th, 9:30am-5:00pm

11 Some call it snow, we call it winter glitter! Visalia Nov. 16th Bakersfield Nov. 17th 9:30am to 5pm at Thimble Towne Cost: $129 Receive the Kimberbell project bag and fabric kits featuring glitter applique and watercolor pencils, plus all the Kimberbellishments, step-by-step instructions, and project CD. Learn creative techniques with each delightful holiday project. Beginners welcome. Create 4 exclusive event projects you can make in just one day! Watercolor Card Quilted Pillow Glitter Ornaments Register Online at:

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13 Dinner Plate Dahlia New TechNique of The month Starting February 2019 at both thimble towne locations: 400 w. caldwell ave. suite F, Visalia, ca Unicorn Road #103, bakersfield, ca I Paper Piecing Christmas Party with Certified Instructor PATSY CARPENTER FUN DAY OF SEWING FOOD & PRIZES DECEMBER 1ST, am-3pm Thimble Towne Quilt Shop 2841 Unicorn Road Suite 103 Bakersfield, CA Register Online at:

14 September 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Visalia Bakersfield Sea Holly - B 10-4; 2/3 Open Machine Training - V 10-1 Breakfast Club - V 8:30-10 Babylock Basics - B 6-8 Poinsettia Bouquet - V 10-4, 2/3 Open Machine Training - B 10-1 Breakfast Club - B 8:30-10 Destiny Basics - B 10-2 Chunky Wee Zippy Pouches - B Embroidery Leaf Table Mat - B Radiant Stars - V 10-4; 1/2 Chunky Wee Zippy Pouches - V Supernova Bargello - B 10-4; 1/3 Emb Club - B 10-1 Thread Painting - V 10-4 A Present Tree Emb - V ; 1/2 Collage Finish it Class - B PPA - V 10-4 Beg Quilt V 10-1, 1/4 Soda Pop Bag - B 10-4 Emb Club - V, 10-1 Trick or Treat Bag - V, 2-4:30 Sea Holly - B 10-4; 3/3 Trick or Treat Bag - B,

15 October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday A Present Tree Emb - B, ; 1/2 Rag Time Quilt - V ; 1/2 Radiant Stars - V 10-4; 2/2 I PP - B Beg Quilt V 10-1, 2/4 Small Collage Pillow - B I PP - B Soda Pop Bag - V 10-4 Breakfast Club - B 8:30-10 I PP - B I PP - B A Present Tree Emb - V, ; 2/2 Destiny Club - B 6-8 Beg Quilt JCCI - B 10-1, 1/3 Poinsettia Bouquet - V 10-4, 3/3 Beg Quilt V 10-1; 3/4 FMQ The Basics - B, 10-4 Open Machine Training - B, 10-1 PPA - B, 10-4 Collage Finish it Class - V, Breakfast Club - V 8:30-10 Blocks for the Brave-B 8-7 Blocks for the Brave - B 8-4 A Present Tree Emb - B, ; 2/2 Rag Time Quilt - V ; 2/2 Abby Sling Bag - B, 1/2 Embroidery Leaf Table Mat - V Santa s Quartet - B Beg Quilt JCCI - B 10-1, 2/3 Beg Quilt V 10-1, 4/4 Harvest Hop - B Emb Club - V 10-1 Sea Holly Queen Ext - B 10-4 Harvest Hop - B Radiant Stars - B 10-4; 1/2 Babylock Basics - V, 6-8 Destiny Basics - V 10-2 Abby Sling Bag - B, 2/2 Beg Quilt JCCI - B 10-1, 3/3 Santa s Quartet - V Destiny Club - V 6-8 Alligator Alley - V, 1/2 IQ Boot Camp - B 10-4 Supernova Bargello - B 10-4; 2/3 Emb Club - B 10-1 Serger Basket - B FMQ The Basics - V 10-4 Alligator Alley - B, 1/2 IQ Boot Camp - V 10-4 Happy Halloween Visalia Bakersfield FALL NEWSLETTER 15

16 November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Visalia Bakersfield Beg Quilt B 10-1; 1/4 Small Collage Pillow - V Alligator Alley - V, 2/2 Breakfast Club - V 8:30-10 Serger Mesh Tote Bag - B Open Machine Training - V 10-1 Radiant Stars - B 10-4; 2/2 Destiny Club - B 6-8 Scrappy Sack - V 10-4 Beg Quilt B 10-1; 2/4 Sea Holly - V 10-4; 1/3 Holiday Hop - V Supernova Bargello - B 10-4; 3/3 T-Shirt Quilt - B ; 1/2 Breakfast Club - B 8:30-10 Holiday Hop - V Alligator Alley - B, 2/2 IQ Walking Foot - V 10-1 Destiny Club - V 6-8 IQ Walking Foot - B, 10-1 Beg Quilt B 10-1; 3/4 T-Shirt Quilt - V ; 1/2 Jelly Roll Rug - B ; 1/2 Sparkle Christmas - V T-Shirt Quilt - B ; 2/2 Jelly Roll Rug - V ; 1/2 Sparkle Christmas - B Happ Thanksgivin Da Beg Quilt B 10-1; 4/4 Embroidery Giftables - B T-Shirt Quilt - V ; 2/2 Embroidery Giftables - V Jelly Roll Rug - B ; 2/2 16

17 December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Visalia Bakersfield Breakfast Club - B 8:30-10 Jelly Roll Rug - V ; 2/2 I PP Christmas Party - B Destiny Club Party - B 6-8 Sea Holly - V 10-4; 2/3 Destiny Club Party - V 6-8 Serger Mesh Tote Bag - V Breakfast Club - V 8:30-10 Emb Club - V 10-1 Serger Basket - V Emb Club - B 10-1 Merry Christmas 31 FALL NEWSLETTER 17

18 Birthday Discount Happy Birthday to YOU! Receive a one-time birthday transaction equal to ½ your age in discount. Purchase must be made up to 6 days prior or up to 6 days after your birthday. Restrictions apply. See shop for details. Class Policies Register early as classes fill quickly Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You are not considered registered until the class fee is paid. You may register in person or online. Supply lists may be downloaded from our website, or may be picked up at either shop location. All supplies should be purchased in advance of the class. Due to copyright laws all students must have their own copy of the required pattern or book. Cancellations We may cancel a class if the minimum number of students is not met. If Thimble Towne cancels a class your class fee will be refunded. If you need to cancel a class it must be done via phone or in person 10 days prior to class date and a STORE CREDIT will be issued. NO REFUNDS if you cancel a class less than 10 days prior and NO REFUNDS for no shows. Class fees cannot be transferred to another class NO REFUNDS for special events, workshops or instructors. FALL NEWSLETTER Free Open Sew Days: OPEN SEW - Visalia DATES September: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 October: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 November: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 11/28 December: 12/4, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21 OPEN SEW - BAKERSFIELD DATES September: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 October: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 November: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 11/28 December: 12/4, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21 Thimble Towne Locations 400 W. Caldwell Ave. Suite F, Visalia, CA (559) Tuesday - Friday: 9:30-5:30 Saturday: 9:30-4: Unicorn Road #103, Bakersfield, CA (661) Tuesday - Friday: 9:30-5:30 Saturday: 9:30-4:00 Instagram: thimble.towne VIP Promotions: Text the word QUILT to to receive exclusive text message promotions. Sign up for the Thimble Towne Newsletter at: