Four miles from Pennsylvania Turnpike Route 43 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, you will find Sew Special. Opened by Donna Eicher in 1993 as an alterations and clothing construction store, the shop has become the local center for fabric for sewing and quilting, as well as continuing to do alterations.
There are easily 3,000 bolts of fabric here, ranging from nice bright prints to blenders and batiks. Don’t miss the samples that go with them, both on the sales floor and in the classroom in the back. Many of the samples also come as kits, so you can take them home and make your very own. There is also a selection of jelly rolls, charm packs, and layer cakes, not to mention panels.
Perhaps you are looking for new scissors, or to add to you ruler collection? Browse through the selection of scissors and rulers available – and while you are at it, check out the Pfaff and Viking Sewing Machines and accessories. There is also a wall of thread and stabilizers to choose from for your next embroidery project. The shop also carries buttons and zippers for you other sewing projects.
There are a couple of truly unique things that make Sew Special so special. First, there is a sign posted in the rest room (and at the mission as well) letting folks who are staying at the local mission know that once a month they can have minor clothing repairs done while they wait – and have refreshments at the same time. Second, there is a collection of glass art for sale that is truly phenomenal. Would you like to see your quilt squares in glass? How about recycling old glass dishes as part of stained glass pieces? Don’t miss these – they are beautiful, and the artist is the owner’s son.
Miss Donna also owns the Seams Like Home Bed & Breakfast and Quilting Retreat Center, located about 10 miles away in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania. Check with the shop for more details – and ask about the monthly Breakfast Club! Plan to spend an hour or so at this shop to see everything.
| Sew Special Quilt Shop | Hours: Tues-Sat 9-5; Thur to 8 Closed Sun & Mon |
| 688 West Main Street | Phone: 724-438-1765 |
| Uniontown, PA 15401 | Email: info@sew-special.biz |
| www.sew-special.biz | Mail Order: Yes Fabric Online: Some; kits and books also |
Fabulous quilt shop and I am fortunate that it is located so close to my home! Wishing continued success to Donna at Sew Special!