FAQs

  • Owned by Kris and Doni Houghtaling. We are a family-owned and operated business that has proudly served the sewing community for over 57 years.

  • We are a full-service sewing machine dealer offering:

    • The complete line of BERNINA sewing machines and sergers (largest BERNINA dealer in Michigan)

    • Husqvarna Viking machines and sergers

  • Yes! We carry a large inventory of feet, accessories, and parts for your machines.

  • You bet! Not all fabric is created equal. Fabric is made from various qualities of greigh (gray) goods, which refers to fabric in the unfinished, raw state. Construction, thread count, design, color, and finish all impact the quality of the fabrics. When you see the same print in a chain store for a lower price than in a quilt shop, even though it looks the same, beware- the quality of greigh goods may be different. Lower quality fabric with lower thread count, no matter what it looks like initially, will not hold up or last as long as fabric of higher quality. Lower quality fabric may not be soft, even after multiple washings. Colors may run or fabric may shrink excessively or unevenly, pill up and fade. If you want your projects to last, use high quality, 100% cotton quilting fabrics that have a consistent and balanced weave. 
    Your time and talent is worth it!

  • We have over 8,000 bolts of high-quality quilting cottons, plus:

    • Moda Bella Solids

    • Tula Solids

    • Tilda Solids

    • Moda Grunge (full line)

    • Minkee and Flannels

  • Yes! We are an authorized Horn and Koala sewing cabinet dealer.

  • Absolutely. We provide free lifetime education on all sewing machines and sergers purchased from our store.

  • We have two full-time, factory-trained service technicians on staff.

    • All repairs are done on site

    • Typical turnaround: 5–7 days

    • Free estimates on all repairs

    • We repair most brands of sewing machines and sergers. Please call the store for specifics.

  • Yes, we accept trade-ins toward the purchase of a new machine.

    • A 32-foot wall of high-quality quilting, embroidery, and sewing threads

    • Pre-cut kits and projects in all sizes

    • The latest books and patterns (plus the classics!)

    • A huge assortment of sewing notions for every type of project

  • Yes! We host:

    • Sewing clubs – a fun way to meet friends and learn new techniques

    • Classes with fantastic teachers from all areas of sewing to help you reach your goals

  • Yes, we offer gift certificates in any denomination when you order over the phone. Check out our “Gift Shop” page for more information.

  • We have handicap parking in the front of our building and ample parking located at the rear of the building.