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Bernina District
Dealer of the Year!
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Full
service sewing machine dealer. Large inventory of machines, feet, and accessories.
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Free
lifetime education on all sewing machines and sergers purchased at our
store
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Knowledgeable,
helpful and friendly staff
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Two
full time factory trained service technicians
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All
repairs done on site with a 3-4 day turnaround time
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Free
estimates on all repairs
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We
repair ALL brands of sewing machines and sergers
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Trade
ins accepted towards the purchase of a new machine
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Over
6000 bolts of name-brand, high quality quilting cottons
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Over
150 bolts of flannels and a large selection of Minkee
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32
foot wall, stocked with high quality quilting, embroidery, and sewing
threads
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Inspirational
projects and current samples for all levels of sewers and quilters
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Pre-cut
kits and projects of all sizes
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Latest
books and patterns, as well as all the best “tried and true” ones
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Huge
assortment of sewing notions for every kind of project
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Gift
certificates available in any denomination
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Wonderful
sewing clubs to meet new friends and learn a technique
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Fantastic
teachers from all different areas of sewing to help you achieve your
sewing goals
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Recently
remodeled. Beautiful new lighting. Well organized.
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Sullivan School
Circa 1918 |
A History Lesson from Sullivan School.
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The little red schoolhouse that was once snuggled in
a cluster of trees is now nestled inside Viking Sewing Center, and
still carries on the proud tradition of education. Our classroom is
in the actual space that was once Sullivan School. Remnants of the
original structure can still be seen, as evidenced by the beautiful
original brick work in the front hallway and tongue and groove
ceiling in the classroom.
We are fortunate to have some original pictures and historical
documents, and would welcome any information you might like to share
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Have you noticed?
Our entry way features a beautiful mural featuring a
painting of the Sullivan School building surrounded by the quilt
block design, "Road to Paradise" because, as every quilter knows,
the entry way to a quilt shop
is always "the road to paradise"!
We’re proud that we offer comprehensive continuing education for our
customers, a fitting tribute to Sullivan School! |
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Come see our Fairy Door...
Just push the button to light up the tiny sewing room
to see the fairies at work.. |
Have you
seen our store? Click here for pictures!
We are now a drop-off
site for Project Linus, your
opportunity to donate new, handmade quilts or afghans
to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to
children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
We're happy to give each person who drops off a quilt for
Project Linus a free fat quarter as a Thank You Gift!
Recommended Sizes: 36 x 36" for babies
42 x 42 for toddlers and small children
48 x 60 for older children (a bid need)
50 x 72 for larger children or teens (the biggest need)
Did you Know?
- we have a beautiful fabric room
with over 6,000 bolts of 100% cotton fabrics from all the famous makers;
- comprehensive continuing
education, with FREE owner's classes and lots of creative and techniques
classes;
- Complete line of Husqvarna Viking, Bernina,
sewing machines and sergers and accessories - Singer models also
available;
- hundreds of notions, books,
threads and patterns, AND
- over 5000 square feet
"Try Before You Buy" showroom,
our spacious classrooms and brightly lit fabric room.
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We've come a long way... |
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It all started with Dale Houghtaling
and a van. He traveled to sell and repair sewing
machines out of his vehicle.
Our first store front was at Huron and Main in
Ann Arbor. That building burned down in the early
70’s, and we relocated just down the street, to
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In 1989 we moved to our present
location on Jackson Road. Kris started working for
his dad in 1981, and became part owner in 1996 when
Dale passed away. In 2004, Kris and Doni became sole
owners of the business, and started remodeling the
building in 2005. |
And now, we’re pleased to announce
some more progress! We’ve changed our logo and our
business name to Ann Arbor Sewing and Quilting
Center. We feel that this better describes our
broadening scope. Because you are receiving this
newsletter, you already know that we offer much,
much more than just Husqvarna Viking machines.
Almost once a week, we hear “I didn’t know you had
fabric”, “I didn’t know you sold cabinets”, “I
didn’t know you carried thread”, “I didn’t know you
carried Berninas”, “I thought you had to have a
Viking to take classes here”. As you may have
noticed, we have been using the tag line “We’re Ann
Arbor’s Sewing Center” for approximately 2 years in
preparation for this name change. All of the loyal
Viking customers, please do not be alarmed. We will
continue to carry the full line of Husqvarna Viking
sewing machines, Sergers and Accessories.
Only our name is changing, not our store. |
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