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Inspired to stitch at The Silver Thimble

Quality tuition in Ryedale, North Yorkshire in all aspects of Needlework and Crafts. Our classes are friendly, flexible and fun! Workshops held at Barton Hill, York just off the A64 on the York to Scarborough Road.

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If you haven't managed to get to a class yet then browse the programme and give me a call text or email to book - newcomers and beginners are welcomed by friendly tutors and fellow students alike.

In the meantime please check below for a monthly summary of classes or

There are lots of ways to follow your hobby, regular stitching days and one off classes - don't see what you want - call me on 07920 760646:-

Stitching days - held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays *. Expert guidance to help you finish those projects you have started or for uninterrupted, guilt free sewing with like minded people. No need to book regular sewing days weeks in advance just call Kath at least the day before the class you want to attend to check availabilty. Beginners welcome, suitable for all levels. 10 - 3pm £15

* Mondays are available depending on other classes scheduled on Mondays.

A stitching group is also held on Monday evenings 7 -9pm £6

Day classes - one off classes, most are suitable for all levels, if this is not the case then I will say on the programme when it is more suitable for those with some patchwork skills. Day classes require basic sewing skills.

Embroidery group with Caroline - 10 - 3pm £25 if you have started a project with Caroline or have an embroidery project you want help with then this gives you the opportunity to work with an expert embroiderer to complete your work.

Bobbin lace classes with Caroline - 10 - 3pm £25 - learn to make your own bobbin lace under the expert tuition of Caroline, working in small groups and you can borrow equipment while you try it out.

Book club with Catherine - 10- 3pm £25, working with Catherine this is an opportunity to complete books you have started at Catherine's day classes.

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Please bring your own rotary cutter with you, mats and rulers are provided free of charge,

As much tea/fruit tea & coffee as you want are provided free of charge but please remember a packed lunch.

Free Car parking is available and please ask if you need help to carry your machine etc.

For 2019 programme click here

Class prices are excluding materials unless otherwise stated.

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June 2019

Regular Monday, Wednesday & Thursday stitching days, 10 - 3pm £15,

Monday Evenings 7 - 9pm £6

Monday 17th, 24th,

Monday evening 17th, 24th,

Wednesday 19th, 26th,FULL

Thursday 20th, 27th,

Miniatures Monday Monday 17th June

Embroidery/lace next class 10th September

Book club - please contact for information

Day classes

Friday 21st Satchel style lap top or tablet bag - 2 sizes available - designed to carry a laptop or tablet with pockets for accessories and papers.

Friday 28th Framed, carpet style bag choice of 16" or 12" frames 10 - 4pm £30

July 2019

Regular Monday, Wednesday & Thursday stitching days, 10 - 3pm £15,

Monday Evenings 7 - 9pm £6

Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Monday evening1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th

Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31stFULL

Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,

Miniatures Monday 22nd July

Embroidery/lace next class 10th September

Book club- please contact me for information

Day classes

Monday 8th using Moda cake mix 10 - 4pm £30

Sat/Sun 13th/14th Elvington quilt show

Friday 19th Curved Heart with Philippa Naylor FULL10 - 4pm

Monday 22nd Miniature BOM 10 - 3pm £25

Friday 26th stack and cut 9 patch 10 - 4pm £30

Monday 29th Jelly roll and Applique 10 - 4pm £30

August 2019

Regular Monday, Wednesday & Thursday stitching days, 10 - 3pm £15,

Monday Evenings 7 - 9pm £6

Monday 5th,

Monday evening 5th

Wednesday 7th FULL

Thursday 1st, 8th

Miniatures Monday next class 16th September

Embroidery/lace next class 10th September

Book club Tuesday - please contact me for information

Day classes

Friday 2nd Sunflowers framed landscape, 10 - 4pm £30 half of class fee to Cancer research.

Monday 5th August - Tote Bag 10 - 4pm £30

CLOSED 9th August - 1st September

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Visiting Tutors 2019 - call Kath for details and to book.

Phillippa Naylor 19th July 2019 curved piecing and applique FULL

Pat Archibald 2/3 Nov 2019 Oriental Blossoms - new workshop including Pats transformer templates.

Amanda Carter 6/7 September 2019 (as recently seen on TV)Machine embroidery

To book any of our classes and for details of payments please click here