The topic “Where can I get my machine serviced?” has been a conversation topic at many Neighborhood Group meetings. There are several, which are listed below.

Can you add to the list, or are there errors?    If so, please contact website@indyasg.org

Indianapolis area

* Select Sewing Service, 2415 E. 65th Street, Indianapolis, 317-255-6332

* Indianapolis Sewing Machine Company, 6830 Industry Place, Suite A, Indianapolis, 317-322-0875, industrial machines expert

* Quilt Quarters, 9504 Haver Way, Indianapolis 317-757-8340 (near 96^th & Keystone)

* Husqvarna Viking store inside JoAnn Fabrics Castleton, 8714 Castle Creek Pkwy East Drive, Indianapolis, 317-594-9900

* French Seam, 9335 Castlegate Drive, Indianapolis, 317-841-1810, near 96th Street & I-69

Outside Indianapolis

* Mike White, Coatesville, IN, H: 765.386.2707, C: 317.730.5926 – Certified Sewing Machine Repairman.  Drop your machine off at Locker Room Sporting Goods in Danville, next to the Mayberry Restaurant. Mike’s wife, Suzanne, works there.

* Always In Stitches, 1808 Conner Street, Noblesville 46060, 317-776-4227

* Nancy Reagan, Lebanon, 317-840-3678, recommended by Jack Watts (former Carmel Hancock Fabrics repairman), works from home

* Josh Moore, Moore Sewing Machine Repair, Lebanon 46052, 765-336-1047

* Sew Crazy, 3623 E. 25th Street, Columbus 47203, 812-418-8200

* Pohlar Fabrics, 941 W. Coe Road, Liberty 47353, 765-458-5466 https://www.pohlarfabrics.com

* Mann’s Sewing Machine & Sweeper Repair, 2640 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie 47304 765-282-1880 They offer $5 off tune up when you show your ASG membership card.

* Sew & Vac Authority, Janome & Brother machines, South of County Line on 135, Greenwood: 317.882.6672.  They do send the machines to their location in Louisville, KY.  Services and/or repairs are not performed at the Greenwood location.

*The Tailored Fit, 611 W. 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404  #812-323-2665

We service any brand of mechanical sewing machines and sergers, also we service all Bernettes and Bernina machines including sergers, and Longarm.  We offer in-home service of Longarm within 120 miles, for a fee .  Our website is www.universityofsewing.com 

Did you know that the world’s largest tapestry, entitled “The Great Tapestry of Scotland,” measures a staggering 143 meters in length? That’s longer than one and a half football fields! It took over 1,000 volunteers and four years to complete.

This is according to the website: https://www.whatnationaldayisit.com/day/Embroidery/

Reviewed by ASG member Cindy Baker

I’ve been quilting long enough to remember when stained glass quilts burst on the scene in the 1980’s. They were impressive…lots of black bias binding, curves, & hand stitching…oh my. Well, if you liked ’em then, this book will knock your socks off! The author started making them back then & has progressively refined her technique to make them easier, quicker, & without the hand sewing. Think ribbon of different widths, braid, ultrasuede, even metallics…all kinds of “strippy” things with no-fray edges make the stained-glass technique easier & faster than before. And the patterns–no church windows here–the patterns are fresh & contemporary. The author uses cotton, but she also uses silk, velvet, flannel, & wool. She teaches 3 main techniques: couched fiber, appliqued ribbon & trim, & iron-on leading. A removable pattern sheet to trace is included. A chapter on basic quilt-making instructions is included. I found the chapter on design very useful. She recommends you think of stained glass as out-lined art & any design can be transformed. You can always begin with a coloring book or clip art, but she encourages you to look beyond…applique patterns, redwork, & embroidery transfers are also rich sources of design.