As
we approach our 25th anniversary next year, 2004 let me share our
story. Of necessity, the time had come for the very small beginnings of
The Silver Thimble to move out of the basement of our home. It had begun
to grow rapidly so a decision had to be made. This was the fall of 1978.
I felt that if I could find a little old house that was already commercially zoned
and had parking, I would buy it, otherwise forget the whole thing! It happened
in due course- and on April 26th, 1979 I was the owner of a little
old, black and white house with limited space but on a double lot so there was
parking lots of it.
My
son, Stephen, who was a student in Architecture, saw great possibilities and decided
the limited space above the first floor, could certainly be expanded to great
advantage. You know how well that
turned out and with other major renovations, we were open for business on October
1st 1979.
When
I look back on the photos of that time we were a great deal younger and the
stock was so very limited but we had NERVE lots of it!!!! Our knowledge was sound and we made it
grow with seminars we attended all over the place and reading and experimenting.
The we consisted of one of the
finest friends any one could have in Caro
Owen. Truly the best.
Marg
Kennedy
was also with us until illness overtook her and she was unable to continue.
Jane
Cartwright-
who has been with us from the beginning a very talented friend who now does
our great window displays. Janet Taylor a customer and long
time friend who joined the ranks and took the phone call when my first grandchild
was born in Vancouver.
Jeanne
Montague
with us for 16 years who is a fabulous Appleton yarn overseer as well as controlling
the smocking pleater. She never says
No.
Jean
Durandt
has been with us over 12 years both as a student and a friend. From South Africa a while back- so everyone
loves her accent as well as her voice funnily enough, does the ordering and
oversees all the Australian books and magazines.
Anne
Spikula
I cant count the years we have been good friends but she comes to work always
with a joke (from church if you please) a smile and sleeves rolled up to prepare
for the blocking that she is so good at. Pat Overell for years and years has
so capably made up your stitched treasures, shopped for your fabrics and trims
and picked up and delivered every Wednesday without fail. It is Christmas once a week!
Lou
Conant
and Jan Peters began as our Saturday
girls but their expertise has created a niche in our minds and hearts and they
fill in at holiday times, which they do with a smile. There you go there is the story that
we will celebrate with you all next year.
It
will be a time when we will honour you because you have honoured us all this time.
Stay tuned.
New books have arrived.
Id like to tell you about them.
Metal
Thread Embroidery
(hard cover)
By
Jane Lemon.
This
is a fully revised and updated classic work with a handy A Z format.
It covers every technique you would need in this area of stitchery.
200
pages $46.95
Color
and Design for Embroidery
(hard cover)
By
Richard Box
An
innovative book to encourage embroiders to create their own original designs.
Beautiful colour illustrations and instructions.
124
pages $42.00
Embroidery
from Sketch to Stitch
(hard cover)
By
Pat Langford
An
inspiration to embroidery and textile artists at any level. Marvelous colour. The text is limited to hand written notes,
which are quite charming
96
pages $42.00
Layers
of Stitch
(soft cover)
By
Valerie Campbell Harding and Maggie Grey
A
beautiful and innovative book for the machine stitcher; written by two very well
respected authors.
128
pages $34.50
Painting
with Thread
(soft cover)
By
Kit Nicol
This
is a reprint and updated book first published in 2000. Certainly worth adding to your library.
124
pages $22.95
Embroidered
Houses
(soft cover)
By
Betty Woolcock
This
book illustrates the flowers surrounding beautiful houses. The houses, however, are very much in
the background but nonetheless quite lovely and interesting.
104
pages $22.95
Celtic
(soft cover)
By
Chris Down
For
those interested in Celtic design this is a goodie
125
pages $28.00
Bonding
and Beyond Book 3
(soft cover)
Transfer
to Transform Book 4
By
Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn
You
followers of these two prolific and well know authors will enjoy adding these
two to your library.
$27.00
each
Then
there are always the old stand-bys:
The
Needlepoint Book
Christensen $37.00
The
Cross Stitchers Bible
Greenon $41.95
To
introduce you to some of the many types of stitching we carry in the shop on
the following dates, THERE WILL BE AN INSTRUCTOR ALL DAY demonstrating some of the techniques.
At the time of each demonstration, you may purchase the supplies used in
those skills at 20% discount. No
reservations necessary. Just come
and join us. This is strictly observation
and question answering.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 10TH --- IVO Trammed Canvases
THURSDAY,
DEC 11TH --- Cross Stitch
TUESDAY,
DEC 16TH --- Hardanger
THURSDAY,
DEC 18TH --- Pulled Thread
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 17TH
ALL
DAY
we will celebrate the season with a
day of good cheer, Mulled
cider and shortbreads. We will have a Christmas Tree with discount
notes attached for any purchase of $10.00 or more.
We
can be reached by:
Phone:
905-637-0592
E-mail:
info@silverthimble.ca
Or
orders@silverthimble.ca
Fax:
905-845-4738
And
do check into our catalogue site: www.silverthimble.ca
Now
that we have told you how to get in touch with us please (if you have e-mail),
let us get in touch with you.
If you have not done so please give us your e-mail address. You can e-mail, phone or fax. We would appreciate that and be able to
get in touch with you more frequently.
CHRISTMAS
HOURS
December
24th
9:30 2:00
Dec
25th
CLOSED
Dec
26th
CLOSED
Dec
27th
9:30 5:00
Dec
31st
9:30 2:00
Jan
1st
CLOSED
WHAT
WE DO: We have the experience and
care to take you and your project from the very beginning of an idea to its total
conclusion. Our staff is full of
ideas and knowledge. We have all
the supplies and information you might need. Any help you might need can be ongoing
throughout the project. Then we
can block, fabricate, upholster and frame.
Do let us help you.
Some
of the supplies we carry:
All Zweigart canvas and linens
the worlds best!
Paternayan Persian Yarn
Appleton Crewel and Tapestry
Yarns
DMC full range of floss, #3, 5,
8 and 12
Kreinik braids, cords, ribbons,
cables and filaments
Caron and Needle Necessity overdyed
fibres
Rainbow Gallery Fibres
Mill Hill Beads
Geoff Boughton-Smith
our talented artist and canvas painter is always on hand to follow your instructions
whatever they might be. Drop in and
see his books of ideas.
THERE
IS A 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL GUILD MEMBERS.
CHRISTMAS
IDEAS
v Gift
certificates
for any amount For supplies and classes.
v The
ultimate gift for the stitcher in your life
the dream of a floor frame from HEARTHSIDE FRAMES OF CALGARY along with our OTT-LITE natural light
floor lamp with or without a magnifier.
v A
footstool or bench made to order
of walnut from Niagara. Price on
request. A firescreen made by the same talented
gentleman.
v Sterling Silver Thimbles
v A
subscription (through the shop) for Australian Inspirations and/or Smocking. Both are quarterly publications.
Stocking
Stuffers
Special
Needle Packs $10.00
Scissors
special ones for the stitcher
Needle
Threaders $2.15
A
must! They are metal.
Thread
Cutters $15.00
In
gold or silver. To wear as jewellery.
Allowed
on all aircraft
Bead
Nabbers $1.75
Grab
and hold beads on your finger when beading.
Stitch
Blades $13.00
For
easy ripping
Handy
Magnets $16.00
Precision
Tweezers $10.00
CLASSES
Embroidery
Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30
11:30 AM with Diane Scott. A very imaginative stitcher with a real
knack for teaching. The project will
be worked on mocha more and will feature a spectacular sunset.
$130.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Hardanger
Thursday, February 12, 19, 26 and March 11
9:30
11:30 AM with Joan Phillips. The project is a case to contain your
stitching supplies.
$130.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Stumpwork
Wednesday March 3, 10, 17, 24
1:00
3:00 PM Join Sherry Del Rizzos group
of devoted stitchers. Project to
be announced it will be special.
$130.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Basketweave
Saturday March 13
10:00
12 Noon with Joan Phillips. One class to bone up or to learn about
basketweave. The most important stitch
of all.
$35.00
Plus Tax with No Kit Cost
Backgrounds
Tuesday April 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30
11:00 AM with Joan Phillips. This is a notebook course. We will be stitching samples of stitches
that can be used for backgrounds. You
will have the information at your fingertips for your future use.
$130.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Silk
Ribbon Embroidery
Saturday April 17
10:00
3:00 PM with Judith Marquis. Judith has taught silk ribbon here at
the shop for years and everyone comes away with a terrific project.
$70.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Crewel
Thursday April 8, 15, 22, 29
9:30
11:30 AM with Joan Phillips. We will work on a piece that can become
either a tea cosy or pillow.
$130.00
Plus Tax and Kit Cost
Tatting
Saturday, April 3, 10, 24 and May 1
10:00
12 Noon with Norm Reed. Tatting teacher par excellance.
$130.00
Plus Tax and No Kit Cost
(Samples
of all projects will be on display in early February)
Contact
the Silver Thimble
64
Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario L6K 1J2
Ph.
(905) 845-6461 or Fax (905) 845-4738
Website:
http://www.silverthimble.ca
Email:
info@silverthimble.ca
The Silver Thimble Needlepoint
Our 24th
ANNUAL
SALE
Begins
Wednesday January 7th
To
Saturday, January 17th,
2004
9:30 5:00
10% - 50% off all in-store
items
