Meet the Ragtime Staff
All of us wait on customers and pitch in wherever we can, but we also have assigned responsibilities and special skills here at our employee owned and operated fabric store. 
Customer service is always our first priority!

Eric

Store Manager

I have worked at Ragtime for 5 years, but I've been sewing for over 20 years.  I am mostly self taught.  My sewing mostly consists of costumes, garments and crafts, and recently I began dabbling in quilting.  When I'm not working, I'm usually at home sewing with my cat, Bithia, or I'm set up at a craft fair with my mom.  ~ Eric

Gamy

IT Guy

I'm Gamy Hernandez.  I've been sewing successfully since 2019, but I have a bad habit of collecting crafts and supplies. I can hand and machine knit, crochet, spin, and more. I specialize in vintage and period costumes and usually get lost in the research.  I'm no expert by any metric, but I'm always happy to answer any questions relating to my hobbies and skills. ~ Gamy

Sarah

Baby Lock Technician

Coming soon....

Sylvia

Teacher

I've been sewing since I was a young child.  I took an official sewing class about age 10, then was tutored by my mother who was an excellent seamstress.  Mostly, I'm a garment sewer and have worked for decades doing uniforms and costumes for Harrisonburg High School and Shenandoah Children's Choir (I'm still uniform coordinator for SVCC).  I've worked at Ragtime for 14 years, and enjoy teaching both kids and adults.  I love my co-workers and our interactions with our customers! 
​~ Sylvia

Kathy

Teacher

I'm a retired elementary teacher who is thrilled to work with adults and kids without the pressure of SOL testing!  Garment sewing has been my passion since my teen years with a side of home decor and quilting ventures.  Being mostly self taught, I've made every possible sewing mistake, I think! My honey, Ted, and my cat, Tommy, keep me company at home.  I love spending time with friends and family, especially my grandkids.  ~ Kathy

Terry

Newest Employee

Coming soon....

Nancy

Angel Investor

I'm a retired nurse who moved to Harrisonburg 4 years ago.  When I found Ragtime, I fell in love with sewing again!  I invested with the old Ragtime, and then when we became employee owned, I invested again.  I love this place!  The peace and tranquility feed my soul.  Putting down roots in this community has been a blessing to me.  ~ Nancy

June

Summer Intern

June is a student at Bridgewater College majoring in art and design with an eye to a career in fashion.  She came to us one day wondering if we could use a summer intern, and yes, we could!  June has been sewing since her young years.  In fact, she was one of our summer sewing camp kids back in the day!  She'll be helping with camps and waiting on customers along with learning about fabric and the sewing/fashion industry.

Jim

Angel Investor

I'm retired from a career as an art potter, and now I focus my creative energies on quilts and garments for my family.  Most days, you'll find me in the corner of the classroom putting together my latest quilt.  As a long-time customer at Ragtime, I just couldn't stand the idea of this business closing, so I pitched in when the employees decided to save the store. 
​ ~ Jim
P.S.  I'm camera shy!

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​Friendly City Fabrics, LLC
dba Ragtime Fabrics
Employee Owned & Operated
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www.ragtimefabrics.com
Store hours:
Monday thru Saturday, 10:00-4:00
Except Thursdays 10:00-7:00!

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