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A New World of creativity at Sewing Machines Express
his isn’t the world where your parents were raised, and if you haven’t explored the new era of sewing, prepare to be astounded! “What you can do with an embroidery machine now is amazing!” exclaims Sewing Machines Express owner, Joan Baker. “Everyone can make something beautiful, even someone who thinks she isn’t creative.” When you step inside Sewing Machines Express on South Campbell in Springfield, you are transported into another world, one that releases your creativity to build beautiful things. The store is brimming with sewing supplies, fabric by the yard, heat press supplies, and classes for just about anything. It features every type of machine - from the most basic modern to digitized embroidery machines and even a long arm quilter. Husband and wife team, Joan Baker and Robert DeForest are part of the professional and friendly
team at Sewing Machines Express, ready to help you turn that quilt into a masterpiece or upgrade your sewing skill set wherever you are! Whether a sewing hobbyist or someone dreaming of owning her own business, at Sewing Machines Express, you get 1-on-1 consultation from experts in the industry. They’ll walk you through the nuances of sewing that a video just can’t. The team consults with you on the needs your existing machine and project. Or they work to find the ideal machine for your projects, ideas, and goals. At Sewing Machines Express, when you find that perfect machine, you become part of the family, leaving each day with new skills in your sewing toolbox. Gain new relationships, continually move forward, gain inspiration and find suggestions for taking your project or quilt to just outside of your comfort zone - to a next level area that will transport you from a hobbiest to a professional!
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