Come and join our social safe creative classes!
The Gwen Cardigan
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
Boneyard Shawl Class
(Click on picture to see whole shawl)
This is an advanced beginner class.
The Gwen Cardigan is knit in a unique top-down method. The sweater has wide garter bands, cables on the hem and waist shaping. This sweater has the great fit that we love from a top-down sweater with the structure of a sweater with set-in sleeves.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner class
Instructor: Tina Adams
Class Dates:
June 9, 16, 23, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18
Time:
11:30 - 1pm (First Class only), 11:30 - 12:30
Fee: $25.00
Boneyard Shawl Class
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
Boneyard Shawl Class
(Click on picture to see whole shawl)
This simple shawl is a great project for traveling or while relaxing at home. Once you get started, it is easy to memorize the construction of this cozy garment.
This is a good beginner class. If you know how to knit and purl you can make this shawl.
Skill Level: Beginner class
Instructor: Dawn Wolfcale
Class Dates:
June 17, July 1 & July 15
Time: 10am - 12pm
Fee: $25.00
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
(Click on picture to see whole shawl)
What is brioche knitting? Brioche knitting produces a lofty, ridged fabric that resembles knit 1, purl 1 rib. Pronounced columns of elongated knit stitches appear to float on the surface above purl troughs. Because it is reversible, brioche stitch is a good choice for scarves, shawls, and blankets. Brioche knitting belongs to a family of stitches that rely on slipped stitches worked in conjunction with yarnovers.
Knitting Level: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate (need to know the knit and purl stitch, and the brioche knit stitch)
Dates:
Saturdays, May 1stand 8th
from 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Dawn Wolfcale
Fee:$25.00
Brioche 103 – 2 Color Brioche Cowl
Brioche 103 – 2 Color Brioche Cowl
Brioche 102 – Beginning 2 Color Brioche Scarf
(Click on picture to see whole shawl) '
What is brioche knitting? Brioche knitting produces a lofty, ridged fabric that resembles knit 1, purl 1 rib. Pronounced columns of elongated knit stitches appear to float on the surface above purl troughs. Because it is reversible, brioche stitch is a good choice for scarves, shawls, and blankets. Brioche knitting belongs to a family of stitches that rely on slipped stitches worked in conjunction with yarnovers.
Knitting Level:Intermediate,Need to have a basic understanding of the Brioche Knit (BRK), Brioche Purl (BRP) stitches).
Dates:
Saturday, May 15th
from 10:30 a.m. – Noon and
Saturday, May 22nd
from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dawn Wolfcale
Fee: $25.00
Halloween Stitch Along
Brioche 103 – 2 Color Brioche Cowl
Halloween Stitch Along
This Stitch Along continues in 2021. We will continue working on the pattern "Beware! It's Halloween!". Pattern by Pin and Proper.
This is a stitch along so Tammy will be making the blocks as you do.
Each month we will work on a different part of the quilt and focus on the stitches and embellishments of that block.
Instructor: Tammy
Date: Begins Jan. 9
(Second Saturday of each month)
Time: 10am -12 pm
We are taking sign - ups for this BOM if you want to begin in 2021. You can sign up for the BOM even if you don't want to participate in the Stitch Along. Registration & Purchase of pattern is required.
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Open Sew/Knit at Silver Thimble - First Friday
First Friday of every month (unless the 1st Friday is a holiday), Silver Thimble hosts "Open Sew/Knit" and serves you lunch.
Dates for 2021: Jan. 8, Feb.5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July ?,
August 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
Time: 10-4pm
Fee: $10.00
Open Knitting at Silver Thimble 2021:
Second Thursday 10 - 12, No charge.
Jan. 14, Feb.11, March 11, April 8, May 13 June 10,
July 8, August 12, , Sept.9, Oct.14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9.
Third Saturday 12 - 2pm, No charge. Jan.16, Feb.20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
First Sunday (Building Blocks)
This is an open knitting group - but there is a teacher that runs the group. Normally there is a $25.00 fee to join this group. Sign-up this year will be a bit different than previous years due to the virus. You will need to sign up if you wish to join this group. There will be a charge of $12.00 from July to Dec. 2021. Attendance will be limited to 6 people who have signed up (although more can sign up) for the club. The reminder is sent monthly - the first 6 that respond can come. Hopefully by July we will be meeting as usual.
The Fee $12.00, July - Dec. 2021
Time: 1 - 3pm,
Dates: Jan.10 , Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, May , June 6, July 11, August , Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5.
Come and join our social safe and creative CLUBS
Mystery Quilt 2021
Creative Stitches with Tammy 2021
Creative Stitches with Tammy 2021
Join Silver Thimble in 2021 for a
New year of Mystery Quilting
This is a mystery quilt that uses19 fat quarters. Use your own fabrics or come in and pick out something new. There will be a 20% discount on the Accent, Border & Binding fabric. To receive the discount you must be signed up to do the quilt.
This is a 12 month Mystery Quilt.
There will be a
$10.00 sign up fee,
and the first clue will be available
Jan. 15th.
After January the remaining clues will be free and will be available after the first of each month. Stop in and sign up and pick up your first step.
Creative Stitches with Tammy 2021
Creative Stitches with Tammy 2021
Creative Stitches with Tammy 2021
Do you love
Sue Spargo
and/or her awesome stitches??
This club is just for you. Join Tammy this year on the second Saturday of every month from 1-3.
We will be making Sue Spargo’s Folk-Tails quilt, it is amazing. Attending the club will boost your confidence in decorative stitches, hand appliqué and even a few extra details.
Begins Jan.9th
(Second Saturday each month)
Time: 1 - 3pm,
Instructor: Tammy Vander Bloomen
Fee:
No charge until we begin meeting in person
$12.00 July - Dec. 2021
Handworks Club 2021
Featherweight Club 2021
Featherweight Club 2021
Join Tammy
this year to work on any hand projects that you want to finish. She can help with questions that you have.....including helping you finish BOM's or any projects that you may have started.
We will meet each month at 2pm, Tammy will do a demo, have show and tell and give everyone a chance to stitch and chat. Even though there is not a charge you must register to participate in the club.
Date: Begins Jan 14th
(Second Thursday of each month)
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 or 5:30 - 7:30
Fee:
Free until July, then $12
Featherweight Club 2021
Featherweight Club 2021
Featherweight Club 2021
Sign up for our Featherweight club and spend the day sewing on your Featherweight. During the year we will have demo's, learn how to clean and oil your machine, and learn new things about your featherweight. We will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00am to 3pm.
Due to Covid we will have a maximum of 6 at each session. We will sit distanced and you will be required to wear a mask.
I will take signups for as many as would like to sign up but each month the first 6 that respond to the reminder will have a spot that month. Hopefully by June or July we will be able to have more people participate each month. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Dates: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, & Dec. 14
Time: 10am - 3pm
Fee: No fee until July - $12.00 July - Dec.
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Modern Quilt Club 2021
Sign up for Modern Quilt Club 2021.
At the meetings, we will share our ideas, work on projects of your own choosing, and group projects as well. One of our group projects in 2021 is a Temperature Quilt. We will also share patterns and ideas in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Join Amy once a month on the third Wed. of every month from 6pm - 8pm.
Date: Begins Wed. Jan. 20 (Third Wed. each month)
Time: 6 - 8pm
Fee: No fee until we begin meeting in person. $12.00 July - Dec.
Thimbleberries Club 2021
Thimbleberries Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 11:00am. The new year begins Jan. 26 2021. This is our longest running club at Silver Thimble, at least 15 years. There are new members and members that have been in the club since it has begun. In the meetings there is show n tell, demo's, BOM's, exchanges and much more.
New people are always welcome.
Date: Begins Jan. 26, 2021 (Last Tuesday each month)
Fee for the year - No Fee until July 2021 (or when we begin meeting in person).
Fee: $12.00 July to Dec.