DECEMBER 2023
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Sew Fabulous By Richard Martinovich
After World War I, soldiers recuperating from battlefield trauma were introduced to the craft of fine needlework. Focusing on an intricate, pleasant task was known to promote a positive mental state. Sewing enthusiasts and quilt makers just know how enjoyable and rewarding it is to create something of your own! Sew Fabulous in Portage has everything you need to start and finish your sewing projects. Top–name new, and used, sewing machines; books and patterns, embroidery supplies, fabric, kits, and sewing accessories. Owner Heidi Degenkolb has had a passion for sewing and quilt making since grade school, and realized her dream of owning a sewing business when she opened Sew Fabulous in March 2021. Heidi has made Sew Fabulous a one-stop destination for fun and creativity! You’ll get lost in exploring the extensive collection of assorted sewing materials; hundreds of stylish 100-percent cotton fabrics to choose from, ideal for quilting; 423 different colors of
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embroidery thread, fluorescent glow-in-the-dark thread, and high-quality serger thread. There is always something happening at the Sew Fabulous store. Weekly “Sit ‘N Sew” sessions are popular, and attract large groups. Every year, Sew Fabulous plans a Destination Retreat; a sewing excursion! Last May, it was a journey to Drummond Island in the UP. Each person brought their own project to work on, and Heidi also gave them a small project. In 2024, there will be a “Mystery Destination Retreat” that will include clues along the road to a final “mystery” destination! There is a full schedule of sewing classes offered at Sew Fabulous, like the Jump for Joy Quilt-a-Long, and the “Let’s Ditto” class that created a cuddly keepsake teddy bear! Sew Fabulous is a Bernina, Janome, and Pffaf certified maintenance and repair shop. Their qualified technicians perform a detailed maintenance service; cleaning and making any necessary adjustments! Step inside their Romence Road location and you’ll quickly discover why Sew Fabulous is so…amazing!
Sew Fabulous • 600 Romence Road, Hillside Center, Portage • 459-1725
