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Drusilla-Owner/Teacher
My mother made all my clothes and I had the best dressed Barbie in Dallas, Texas! Mama was my role model and inspiration. She could do anything she set her mind to. Owning a store like Sew Much Fun! has been a life long dream! I have always been crafty and started college as a Home Economics major, but ended up with a BS in Accounting (working in the tax field I guess you could say I was creative with numbers!) I have 3 grown sons, 6 grandchildren (4 girls, 2 boys) and a very supportive husband.
Jan-Staff/Teacher
I have always loved crafts! My mother taught me to sew when I was ten and always encouraged me, even when I cut up her best fabric!! I have a degree in Home Economics from Appalachian. I love to sew and when I was introduced to machine embroidery, it was love at first sight! Working at Sew Much Fun is always a creative adventure for me. I teach various classes including Embroidery Mastery classes for your new BERNINA. I am married and have two grown children and one grandson. Just another excuse to buy more fabric!! Hope to see you soon at Sew Much Fun!
Debra-Staff
My Mother was my first sewing instructor showing me how to lace cards. She was an excellent seamstress and started my fascination with sewing. My sisters and I always had matching Easter dresses she had made. I loved to design and sew Barbie Doll clothes. Then I was a city girl in 4-H and actually won a blue ribbon at the state fair for the dress I made. So—Sew Much Fun! has been a great match for me. As an Art major I still prefer the designing and color process in art to wear. I especially enjoy helping customers pick fabric. Most of my sewing time now is in home decor for my daughters or garments for my grandchildren.
Alma-Staff/Teacher
Jean-Staff/Teacher
Like many of us, I can remember my mother’s sewing machine sitting in the dining room. I don’t remember her teaching me to sew, but I do remember making my sister sit on the floor & push the foot pedal because I could not reach it. I made doll clothes and sold them to all the neighborhood girls for a penny each. In high school and college, I didn’t have as much time for sewing but after I was married I was sewing constantly. Once my girls were in school I took some classes to learn how to make draperies & slipcovers, which proved to be a profitable skill. In making gifts for my children & others in our very large family, I discovered that quilting was my passion. Now that I’m working & teaching at Sew Much Fun!, I get to ‘play’ everyday.
Maeve-Staff
I grew up in a “non-sewing” family but thanks to my best friend’s mother I learned to sew through a summer class when my friend and I were about 12 years old. I jumped in with both feet and was soon making clothes for myself, including prom dresses (no pictures will be provided!). After completing nursing school I moved to New Zealand as a newlywed, and about a year later struggled to find ready made maternity clothes there—especially hospital uniforms. I purchased a used sewing machine and started to outfit myself, then my baby girl (now in her 30’s!). I was first introduced to BERNINA in the late 70‘s while living in NZ, but import duties there at that time made owning one just a distant dream. I promised myself that I’d get one someday and now I have two! Fast forward through lots of life (2 daughters and a son) and career changes and I have a renewed interest in sewing thanks to my granddaughter and a dedicated room in the house (officially known as the “Maeve Cave”!). I enjoy using my BERNINA so much and would love to share ideas with you.
Marcia-Staff/Teacher
I have been sewing about as long as I can remember. One of the first lessons I learned from my mother was not to use her sewing scissors for anything else. We made almost everything I wore until I graduated from college and started teaching. When my students found out that I made some of my clothes, they told me that they “looked real.” I have knitted and cross-stitched from many years, but I have only been quilting for about two years. I consider myself “Queen of the Quilt Tops” as I have yet to finish any of the quilt tops I have sewn. I am envious of all of the beautiful projects that Sew Much Fun! customers start -- and finish. Maybe one day . . .
Traci-Staff/Teacher/Tech
My Mom taught me to sew when I was a girl and I made dresses for myself growing up. My passion for quilting grew when my husband was in the military, worked nights and I needed something to do. Since then I have found many hours of relaxation and joy in making quilts for others and my family. I love working at Sew Much Fun! and sharing my passion with others. While working here I have found a new love for sewing in machine repair. I enjoy taking machines apart and putting them back together. It has reaffirmed what I always knew…There is nothing like sewing on a BERNINA!
Frank—Tech
After 30+ years in the computer manufacturing industry, application software consulting, business process engineering and 10 years in home repair and maintenance, Frank has embarked on the new career. Since he has been at Sew Much Fun!, he has attended training sessions for current and older BERNINA machines and also all brands. Each day is a continued learning experience – keeps the brain active. Drusilla has challenged Frank to make a quilt!
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