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Newsletter 2017JUNE - AUGUST

400 W. CALDWELL AVE. SUITE F, VISALIA, CA 93277

(559) 627-5778

2841 UNICORN ROAD #103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308

(661) 399-5778

T hings are starting to sizzle around “Towne” and the temperatures are starting to rise on the Valley floor! We’ve got lots of hot classes and promotions coming your way this summer that you will not want to miss! The hotter it gets, the more you’ll save! Starting on June 1st, we’re bringing back our

100 Days of Summer Savings promo. Look for more details inside! Also starting in June, on the 21st both shops will be participating in the Row by Row Experience this summer! Be sure to visit both locations and pick up your free row pattern! Row by Row has expanded this summer and now has a great Jr program for those Junior Quilters in your life! Now they can come around and pick up rows designed just for them to help them master their sewing skills! Row by Row Experience and RxR JR run from 6/21 through 9/7 so be sure to come on by!

We are trying something new this summer and are introducing our Summer Class Pass! For one low price, you can take 29 different classes between both locations!

Yes, that’s right, 29 classes! Ranging from sewing and embroidery, to quilting, there are plenty of options to choose from. Take one or take them all!

Read inside for more details!

With everything going on and two locations to watch over, things can get a little crazy but the one thing is there’s always time for us to stop and make sure you, our customers are recognized and thanked for continuing to make Thimble Towne the premier quilting and Baby Lock machine store in the valley. Greg and I are at a loss for words with how much continued care and support this valley has shown us and for that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With your continued patronage, Thimble Towne will continue to grow and offer the variety of products, events and classes you’ve grown to love.

Jeremy, Greg & The Amazing Thimble Towne Crew

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CLASSES & EVENTS CLASSES & EVENTS

Beginning Quilting 101 – The BasicsLearn 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: Marissa Neal – Bakersfield Barbara Phillips - VisaliaFee: $60 plus suppliesVisalia: 6/12, 26 & 7/10, 24; 10 – 1Bakersfield: 6/20, 27 & 7/11, 18; 10 – 1

Beginning Quilting 102 – Beyond the BasicsNow that you have made your first quilt, it’s time to move on to a sampler quilt. This class will intro-duce you some of the most popular quilting blocks giving you a foundation for future quilt making.Instructor: Barbara PhillipsFee: $60 plus suppliesVisalia: 7/31, 8/7, 14, 21 & 28; 10 – 1

Bow Tucks ToteOur newest addition to our lineup of bag classes is the fabulous Bow Tucks Tote. This large bag with unique hardware makes for a show stopping bag. Instructor: Ann HinmanFee: $50 plus suppliesVisalia: 7/11 & 18; 6 – 9

MSQC ClubJoin Patricia in our Bakersfield store for a month-ly Missouri Star Quilt Co Club. Each month she will lead you through some of the most popular patterns offered by MSQC. This is a great way to use precuts and make quick fun quilt projects. You can choose the months that you come. Instructor: Patricia HughesFee: $30 plus supplies per class attendedBakersfield: 6/21, 7/19, 8/23; 10 – 2

Tool Tote - Pick Your Own ToteA tool tote is what everyone needs! A bag everyone WANTS! Pockets all the way around on the outside, pockets all the way around on the inside! Heavy duty formed metal stays that keep the bags mouth wide open, easy to get in and reach all your important tools. Choose from these 3 tote options:The Tool ToteThe Boxy ToteThe Cube ToteInstructor: Ann HinmanFee: $50 plus suppliesVisalia: 8/8 & 9; 10 - 4Bakersfield: 6/16 & 23; 10-4

Free Motion Quilting – The BasicsLearn 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 skillsInstructor: Bakersfield – Nancy Keown Visalia – Juanita CairnsFee: $30 plus suppliesVisalia: 6/8 & 15; 6 – 9 or 8/3 & 10; 10 - 2Bakersfield: 6/22; 10 – 4 or 8/30; 10 – 4

Weekender BagOur most popular bag class ever offered is the Weekender Bag. Ann, bag maker, extraordinaire, has developed techniques to simplify the con-struction of this great bag. Bag can be completed in this 2 day back to back class.Instructor: Ann HinmanFee: $50 plus supplies Visalia: 8/15 & 22; 10 - 4 Bakersfield: 6/30 & 7/7 or 8/5 & 12; 10 – 4

Maxwell BagYou won’t just make one! This popular bag can be made from one fabric or a variety of fabrics for a patchwork look.Instructor: Ann HinmanFee: $50 plus suppliesVisalia: 6/8 & 15; 10 – 4Bakersfield: 6/21 & 28; 10 – 4

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Free Motion Quilting – Feathers and FillersLearn free motion feathers and unique back-ground stitches in this two-part class with Juan-ita. You will learn how to add unique textures to your quilting projects. Instructor: Juanita CairnsFee: $50 plus suppliesVisalia: 6/29 & 7/13; 6 - 9

embroidery ClubJoin us each month for a unique In the Hoop embroidery project. Each class will have a precut kit and CD to complete the project. Join us every month or when it fits into your schedule.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: $40 per session – includes kit and CDVisalia: 6/2, 7/8, 8/4; 10 - 1Bakersfield: 6/3, 7/7, 8/5; 10 - 1

Machine applique Wall hangingLearn the basics of machine applique from award winning quilter, Debbie Van Fossen. She will guide you through her favorite methods. You will make a small wall hanging from a pattern she designed.Instructor: Debbie Van FossenFee: $35 includes patternVisalia: 7/29; 10 - 4

T-Shirt QuiltMake 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: Stacey DartnellFee: $40 plus suppliesBakersfield: 6/20 & 27; 10-3

Beginning Paper PiecingUsing the all new Me and My Two Sisters pattern from Quiltworx, CI Patsy Carpenter will teach you the basics of paper piecing. These techniques are the foundation of Judy Niemeyer patterns.Instructor: Patsy CarpenterFee: $35 plus suppliesVisalia: 8/25; 10 – 4

Orange DynastyJoin Jeremy in creating your own embroidered masterpiece. This class will cover using the Silhouette Cameo, embroidered applique and multiple hooping.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: $75 plus suppliesVisalia: 7/11 & 25, 8/1; 10 -3

harbored LighthouseJoin CI Patsy Carpenter for this all new pattern from Judy Niemeyer. This popular pattern will only be offered one time at each location and will not be offered in the future. There is a variety of techniques in this stunning quilt. Don’t miss out.Instructor: Patsy CarpenterFee: $105 plus suppliesVisalia: 7/6, 27 & 8/31; 10- 4Bakersfield: 7/8, 15 & 8/26; 10 - 4

Florence FlamingoElizabeth Hartman has done it again with this fun new pattern. Using conventional piecing techniques, Marissa will guide you through the construction of this fun block. Make the full quilt or one or two blocks for a wall hanging or baby quilt.Instructor: Marissa NealFee: $30 plus suppliesBakersfield: 7/13; 10 – 3

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Babylock BasicsLearn the basics of your babylock sewing machine. We will cover basic maintenance, basic machine settings and use of basic machine functions. Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 6/26; 6 - 8 • Bakersfield: 7/19; 6 - 8Destiny BasicsLearn the basics of your Destiny’s sewing and embroidery functions in this class. Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 6/1; 10 - 3 • Bakersfield: 6/5; 10 - 3Raise Your IQ – The BasicsLearn the basics of IQ Designer on your Destiny. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 6/28; 10 - 2 • Bakersfield: 6/7; 10 – 2Raise Your IQ – appliqueLearn the basic applique functions in IQ Designer on your Destiny. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 7/5; 10 – 2 • Bakersfield: 7/12; 10 – 2

Raise Your IQ – QuiltingLearn how to use the quilting functions in IQ Designer on your Destiny. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 7/26; 10 – 2 • Bakersfield: 8/2; 10 – 2Multi needle GroupJoin Jeremy to learn a new project using features of your Baby Lock multi-needle machine. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 7/6; 6 – 8 • Bakersfield: 8/19; 12 -2Destiny ClubJoin us each month for Destiny Club. This is a lec-ture/demo style class. Each month you will receive a project and instructions to go home and complete. We will have show and tell and prizes each month. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 6/6; 6 – 8, 7/5; 6 - 8, 8/16; 10 -12Bakersfield: 6/7; 6 – 8, 7/19; 10 – 12, 8/2; 6 - 8

Open Machine TrainingSchedule an hour and learn what you want to learn on your Babylock sewing machine, embroidery machine or serger.Instructor: Jeremy SwaimFee: Free with purchase of machine from Thimble TowneVisalia: 6/24 • Bakersfield: 7/13DIMe Software TrainingSchedule a one on one training session with Patty. She will help you with Perfect Embroidery Pro or Word Art & Stitch. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.Instructor: Patty YoungFee: Free with purchase of software from Thimble TowneVisalia: 7/20 • Bakersfield: 8/17Serger TrainingJoin us for basic serger training with Baby Lock educator R Larry Touchette. This will teach you the basics of both 4 & 8 thread sergers. Machine must be purchased from Thimble Towne to attend.4 Thread Techniques:Visalia 7/28 10-1 or 8/11 10-1Bakersfield 6/28 10-1 or 7/29 10-18 Thread Techniques:Visalia 7/28 2-5 or 8/11 2-5Bakersfield 6/28 2-5 or 7/29 2-5

Machine TrainingClasses | Retreats | Clubs

hand applique with Pam Gavin – The BasicsLearn the basics of hand applique from one of the best! Pam will guide you through the steps to achieve perfect hand applique. Make your project into a pillow, table topper or small wall hanging.Instructor: Pam GavinFee: $75 plus suppliesBakersfield: 7/24 & 7/31 10-3

hand applique with Pam Gavin – Clamshell PillowPam brings us this fun and modern hand applique project. With Pam’s instruction and your favorite fabrics you will create this beautiful applique pil-low. If you don’t want a pillow you can make it a table topper or wall hanging.Instructor: Pam GavinFee: $75 plus suppliesBakersfield: 8/21 &8/28 10-3

SupernovaThis is an amazing quilt with a fun new technique. You will make your quilt top, cut it into 3 pieces, reassemble it and you end up with this amazing quilt. Don’t miss out on this new class taught by Dyna.Instructor: Dyna HallFee: $60 plus suppliesBakersfield 7/14, 8/4 & 8/11; 10-3

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Upcoming Events100 Days of

Summer Savings

Breakfast Club

Longarm Quilting Services

Thimble Towne - Visalia

We offer computerized edge to edge quilting at our Visalia location. You may drop off your quilts in Visalia anytime

during regular business hours.

Thimble Towne – Bakersfield

We will continue to refer your longarm quilting needs in Bakersfield to Dyna Hall Creations and Kelly Dahl of KMK

Quilting. We take immense pride in referring you to these talented

longarm quilters.

Dyna Hall Creations – 661-748-1982 or 805-712-1323

KMK Quilting – Kelly Dahl 661-549-1454

From June 1st through September 9th if the forecast calls for 100-degree weather you auto-matically get 20% off your purchase of regularly

priced fabrics (one yard minimum) kits, strip sets and bundles! But wait, it gets better! The more the

temperature rises the more you save!

For EVERY degree above 100 add another percentage to your savings! We hit 105 degrees

you save 25%, 106 you save 26% and so on. There’s no limit on how much you can save either.

Here’s to a sizzling summer!

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 what’s 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.

Instructor: Jeremy Swaim • Fee: $35 per sessionVisalia: 6/24, 7/22, 8/18; 8:30 – 10 • Bakersfield: 6/30, 7/21, 8/19; 8:30 – 10

Longarm Quilting Services


SummerClassPass

Table Graces

Visalia - 6/14; 10-1Bakersfield - 7/12; 10-1

h Bag


Dining Dresdons


Uptown Girl

Visalia - 6/16; 10-4Bakersfield - 7/1 or 8/12; 10-4

Iron Caddy


Thimble Towne Tote Bag


Pillow Case

Visalia - 7/10; 2-4Bakersfield - 6/19; 10-Noon

afternoon Delight Quilt

Visalia - 7/1 or 8/30; 10-4Bakersfield - 6/29; 10-4

Sweet Feet - Machine embroidery


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Summer is heating up but you can still be the coolest quilter in “Towne!” Sign up for our Summer Class Pass and take up to 29 different classes this summer for only $69! We will have a variety of classes for you to choose from! Ranging from sewing, and quilting, to embroidery, you can take a bit of everything! With the purchase of your

Summer Class Pass you can take classes at either Thimble Towne location. Even if you were to take 3 classes, your Summer Class Pass has paid for itself! Summer Class Pass covers your class fees. Class supplies are extra.


SummerClassPass

Mom & Me apron


Becca Bags


Rope Bowl


Baby Bibs


Thimble Towne Wallet


Gift Card holder

Visalia - 8/4; 2:30-5:30Bakersfield - 6/26; 10-1

Infinity Scarf


Zipper Pillow


Sweet Pea Pods


Chennille Potholder


Lazy Daisy


Grab ‘n Go Wallet


Tea Towel apron


Binding Basics


Button Boats


Quilt as You Go Table Runner


Flying to Pieces Zipper Bag - Machine embroidery


Smart Shopper Bag


Travel Pillow


embellished Tea Towel


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWednesday

VisaliaBakersfieldSCP - VisaliaSCP - Bakersfield

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June 2017Destiny Basics 10-3 Emb Club 10-1 Emb Club 10-1

Destiny Basics 10-3

Destiny Club 6-8

IQ – The Basics 10-2

Destiny Club 6-8

Maxwell 10-3 1/2

FMQ – The Basics 6-9 PM 1/2

Hope Yoder Hope Yoder

Beg 101 10-1 1/4

Kids Camp

Kids Camp

TOM – 10-3

TOM – 10-3

SCP - Table Graces 10-1

Kids Camp

Maxwell 10-3 2/2

FMQ – The Basics

6-9PM 2/2

Kids Camp

Pick Your Tote 10-3 1 /2

SCP - Uptown Girl 10-4

SCP - Pillow Case 10 -12

Kids Camp

T -Shirt 10-3 1/2

Beg 101 10-1 1/4

SCP - H Bag 10-1

Kids Camp

MSQC 10-2

Maxwell 10-3 1/2

Kids Camp

FMQ – The Basics 10-4

SCP - Becca Bag 10-1

Kids Camp

Rosalita 10-3

Pick Your Tote 10-32/2

Breakfast Club 8:30-10

Open Machine Training 11-4

Beg 101 10-1 2/4

Baby Lock Basics 6-8

SCP - H Bag 2-5

SCP - Gift Card Holder 10-1

T -Shirt 10-3 2/2

Beg 101 10-1 2/4

SCP - Iron Caddy 10-1

SCP - Zipper Pillow 10-2

IQ - The Basics 10-2

Maxwell 10-3 2/2

Serger Training 10-1 or 2-5

TOM: Last Class 10-3

SCP - Afternoon Delight 10-4

FMQ - Fillers and Feathers 6-9 1/2


SCP - Dining Dresdens10-3

Weekender Bag 10-3

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TOM 10-3 SCP - Uptown Girl 10-4 SCP - Afternoon Delight 10-4

Closed Closed IQ - Applique 10-2 SCP - Mom & Me Apron 10-2 Destiny Club 6-8

Harboured Lighthouse 10-4 1/3 SCP - Iron Caddy 10-1 10 - Needle 6-8PM

Emb Club 10-1 SCP - Sweet Feet Emb 2-5 SCP - Thimble Towne Tote 10-1

2/2

Harboured Lighthouse 10-3 1/3 Emb Club 10-1

10-1

SCP - Sweet Feet Emb 2-5Weekender Bag 10-3

Beg 101 10-1 3/4SCP - Pillow Case 2-4

Orange Dynasty10-3 1/3Mega Bow Tuck 6-9PM 1/2

IQ - Applique 10-2 SCP - Mom & Me Apron10-2


Florence Flamingo10-3 1/1Open Machine Training10-4FMQ - Fillers and Feathers 6-9PM 2/2

SCP - Thimble Towne Tote 10-1

Supernova 10-3 1/3

Harboured Lighthouse 10-3 2/3

SCP - Sweet Pea Pods2-5

SCP - Button Boats 10-1

SCP - Thimble TowneWallet 6-9 SCP - Flying to Pieces Emb 10-1

Beg 101 10-1 4/4 Flying to Pieces Emb10-1Mega Bow Tuck 6-9 2/2

MSQC 10-2SCP - Tea Towel Apron 10-1Destiny Club 10-12 Baby Lock Basics 6-8PM

DIME 10-4SCP - Dining Dresdons10-3

SCP - Grab & Go 10-2

Breakfast Club 8:30-10 SCP - Quilt as you Go TR

10-3


Serger Training10-1 or 2-5Machine Applique Wall Hanging10-4

Beg 101 10-1 4/4

SCP - Embellished TeaTowel 2-5

Beg Hand Applique10-3 1/2

SCP - Tea Towel Apron10-1

Orange Dynasty10-3 2/3

IQ - Quilting 10-2 SCP - Quilt as you Go TR10-3

Harboured Lighthouse10-3 2/3

SCP - Dining Dresdon 10-1

Beg 102 10-1 1/5 Beg Hand Applique10-3 2/2


Serger Training10-1 or 2-5

Beg 101 10-1 3/4

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IQ - Quilting 10-2 SCP - Smart Shopper10-2SCP - Travel Pillow10-1

Destiny Club 6-8

FMQ - The Basics 10-21/2

SCP - Thimble TowneWallet 6-9

Emb Club 10-1 SCP - Binding Basics10-1SCP - Gift Card Holders2:30–5:30Supernova 10-3 2/3

Emb Club 10-1Weekender 10-3 1/2SCP - Chenille Pot Holders 10-1

Beg 102 10-1 2/5 Pick Your Tote 10-3 1/2 SCP - Chenille Pot Holders 10-1

Pick Your Tote 10-3 2/2 SCP - Embellished TeaTowel 10-1

FMQ - The Basics 10-22/2 SCP - Grab ‘n Go 10-2

Supernova 10-3 3/3


Weekender 10-3 2/2SCP - Travel Pillow 10-1SCP - Uptown Girl 10-4

Beg 102 10-1 3/5

Weekender 10-3 1/2 SCP - Infinity Scarf 10-3

Destiny Club 10-12 SCP - Rope Bowls n 10-1

DIME 10-4 SCP - Baby Bibs 10-1

Breakfast Club 8:30-10 SCP - Infinity Scarf 12-3

SCP Becca Bags 10-1

Breakfast Club 8:30-10 10 - Needle 12-2 SCP - Zipper Pillow 10-2

SCP - Binding Basics 10-1

Beg 102 10-1 4/5

Beg 102 10-1 5/5


Clam Shell Hand Applique 10-3 1/2

Weekender 10-3 2/2SCP - Rope Bowls 10-1

MSQC 10-2 SCP - Lazy Daisy10-1

SCP - Lazy Daisy10-1

SCP - Button Boats 10-1 Beginning Paper Piecing10-4SCP - Smart Shopper10-2


SCP - AfternoonDelight 10-4Clam Shell Hand

Applique 10-3 1/2

SCP - Baby Bibs 10-1 FMQ - The Basics 10-4




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TOM 10-3 SCP - Uptown Girl 10-4 SCP - Afternoon Delight 10-4

Closed Closed IQ - Applique 10-2 SCP - Mom & Me Apron 10-2 Destiny Club 6-8

Harboured Lighthouse 10-4 1/3 SCP - Iron Caddy 10-1 10 - Needle 6-8PM

Emb Club 10-1 SCP - Sweet Feet Emb 2-5 SCP - Thimble Towne Tote 10-1

2/2

Harboured Lighthouse 10-3 1/3 Emb Club 10-1

10-1

SCP - Sweet Feet Emb 2-5Weekender Bag 10-3

Beg 101 10-1 3/4SCP - Pillow Case 2-4

Orange Dynasty10-3 1/3Mega Bow Tuck 6-9PM 1/2

IQ - Applique 10-2 SCP - Mom & Me Apron10-2


Florence Flamingo10-3 1/1Open Machine Training10-4FMQ - Fillers and Feathers 6-9PM 2/2

SCP - Thimble Towne Tote 10-1

Supernova 10-3 1/3

Harboured Lighthouse 10-3 2/3


SCP - Button Boats 10-1

SCP - Thimble TowneWallet 6-9 SCP - Flying to Pieces Emb 10-1

Beg 101 10-1 4/4 Flying to Pieces Emb10-1Mega Bow Tuck 6-9 2/2

MSQC 10-2SCP - Tea Towel Apron 10-1Destiny Club 10-12 Baby Lock Basics 6-8PM

DIME 10-4SCP - Dining Dresdons10-3

SCP - Grab & Go 10-2

Breakfast Club 8:30-10 SCP - Quilt as you Go TR

10-3


Serger Training10-1 or 2-5Machine Applique Wall Hanging10-4

Beg 101 10-1 4/4

SCP - Embellished TeaTowel 2-5

Beg Hand Applique10-3 1/2

SCP - Tea Towel Apron10-1


IQ - Quilting 10-2 SCP - Quilt as you Go TR10-3


SCP - Dining Dresdon 10-1

Beg 102 10-1 1/5 Beg Hand Applique10-3 2/2



Beg 101 10-1 3/4

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Thimble Towne Locations

400 W. Caldwell Ave. Suite F, Visalia, CA 93277

400 W. Caldwell Ave. Suite F, Visalia, CA 93277

(559) 627-5778

2841 Unicorn Road #103, Bakersfield, CA 93308

(661) 399-5778

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