Richland Sewing Center — Local services in Hurst

Let me say first...I have never written a review about anyplace in my life…good, bad, or indifferent. I just completed my beginning quilt class at Richland Sewing Center. This too was a first for me. I have not taken a class of any kind for almost 50 years, not since high school. I also have not taken a sewing class since 9th grade Homemaking and I have never quilted. So yes, I was a beginner, as was everyone else in the class. We all came with our sewing machines, everything from brand new top models to very old basic machines and varying degrees of sewing skill. My skill was very low. I can do seams and sometimes they are even straight. I came home with an almost finished runner. Jeanie got me to the point where I couldn’t mess it up any more, but it was the last class, an unscheduled class to learn how to bind, and everyone was tired and had to get up for school/work the next day. I was still keyed up when I got home that I unpacked my sewing machine, set it up and finished the runner. I was so proud of it, flaws and all, that I posted it on Instagram. The class was made up of all ages from late 20’s to 74 and yes, we talked, laughed and got to know a little about each other. Jeannie would have to tell us to be quiet and listen, like any teacher would. Your fellow classmates were also ready to help you when Jeannie and Jane were helping someone else and they were getting it faster than you. I am not sure what I would have done without help from Suzy who sat next to me. My sewing class was what I imagined an old-fashioned quilting bee to be like. If you want no interaction with other people watch a U-Tube Video. I will miss everyone. Jeannie and Jane were very helpful. They were always looking over your shoulder, answering any questions, and helping when I had problems. There was good natured scolding when I would leave my rotary cutter open or the iron down or try to iron my seams. Jane taught me the difference between ironing and pressing. You only Press when quilting. I have a lot of bad habits. Everyone in our class finished their project or like me could finish it up easily at home. One made arrangements to come back and learn the binding at another time. We were all taken care of. I think the hallmark of a good teacher and class is if it instills a love for the subject. I am in love with quilting. I can not wait to start my next quilting project… a new quilt for the new grandbaby girl…I better get started before she comes and grows up. So, thank you Jeannie and Jane and everyone else in the class who helped. One lesson learned, do not be too proud to ask for help. don’t come into a class with an attitude and preconceived ideas about how other people should act, and do not isolate yourself from the others in the class and more than anything DO NOT BLAME SNICKERS FOR YOUR...

May 10 drove 5 hours and dropped off two Viking sewing machines for repair. Designer Ruby D was in need of a new board. Designer Diamond Royal was having issues. Curbside handed off machines discussed issues was told board for Ruby pricey. I wanted them fixed. The Diamond had several issues that needed attention . Tech went inside store with machines typed up work order and brought me tickets. I was contacted later to confirm the charges, with which I had no complaints. Offered a price if I wanted to trade up. I declined. Once both machines were ready ,I drove 5 hours to pick them up on Saturday., then five hours home. On Sunday I tried Embroidery on the Diamond and got repeated messages the machine needs to rest, and a flickering screen. Called on Monday, spoke with Brad, explained situation, he did not work on these so I was passed to James. James told me Resting issue is a safety feature on the machine, but if it kept on then they would need to replace the motor. This was one of the issues I had brought it in for repair. The flickering screen. “ The touch screen was replaced not the LCD”. I just do not get it, how could you not repair these items. Tech says it was not doing it there when they tested it. I hate that I spent $400.00 to “repair” the Diamond, because here we are 4 days after picking it up and it is dead. It only hums when you try to stitch. Guess what the motor has gone out. Why oh why can we not repair. Or are we just more interested in up selling. Very...

Owners are on hand to give expert advice. Classes are reasonable prices and small enough for lots of individual attention. There is a whole quilt shop inside, as well as sewing and quilting machines, for sale. They also keep up with the latest fabrics and notions. Quality friendships can be made by attending the regular Dec clubs as well as classes and charity events. They specialize in teaching you to use your machine no matter what the brand. I like buying equipment there because they have the majority of the major brands in one location. That way they don't care which manufacturer I chose and can demonstrate all of them, except Bernina (it's next door) so the location is so convenient. They order items for me that they don't stock without an extra fee. They have a concise calendar of events and a discount program. If there is ever any issue the owners handle it promptly. I am very pleased with the value I received for my trade-in to upgrade to a newer model. The owners attend national and international seminars to stay educated on all the machines and products they carry. I could not ask for...