South-central Virginia's place for Janome machines for sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery. We carry a lively collection of high quality quilting cottons by Moda, Free Spirit, Poppie Cotton, Wilmington, Jaftex and more! Come see the latest in sewing machines, have your tried-and-true vintage machine tuned up, sign up for classes, and learn what techniques and supplies can help you with your creative stitching projects.
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Building upon a trusted 30 year foundation left by the retirement of Mr. John Heckman and the closing of Sew Simple, Inc., Amy and Eric Johnson formed Sew Simple of Lynchburg LLC to continue serving the sewing, quilting, and embroidery needs of south-central Virginia and beyond. While Amy is passionate about free motion quilting, she's also an experienced sewer of all kinds and has also begun doing machine embroidery.
Eric Johnson is Janome certified to work on our Janome machines for service and repair, but he also enjoys working on old vintage machines, Kenmores, and is available for call-outs on industrial machines and some long arm machines. When a local dealer isn't available for work on your machine, we may work on it at our discretion, depending on the model and issues.
Reviews (9)
Jane Fijal
Nov 19, 2021
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This is one of my favorite quilt shop so far on this trip. Friendly staff, gave me answered that I wondered for a long time for my machine and this place is cute, well kept, up to date and has more FMQ/long arm tools.
Because I met Amy and like her witty style of teaching, I just subscribed her Youtube: Amyquilts. Looking forward for all the lessons!
Because I met Amy and like her witty style of teaching, I just subscribed her Youtube: Amyquilts. Looking forward for all the lessons!
Kelley Bova
Oct 07, 2021
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Valerie Hepler
Oct 07, 2021
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I took my long arm for maintenance and a few interment problems. I got it back so messed up I cannot use it. So quilts are stacking up, I am losing money, and my $5000 machine is broken. Called and was basically told it was my problem that there was nothing they could do. DO NOT take your expensive machines to this shop.
RESPONSE TO OWNERS MESSAGE:
When I first called Eric did NOT tell me that you are a Janome and Elna dealer and work on other machines at our discretion for those who do not have a dealer to take their machines to for support. When he called to tell me it was "ready" he told me
RESPONSE TO OWNERS MESSAGE:
When I first called Eric did NOT tell me that you are a Janome and Elna dealer and work on other machines at our discretion for those who do not have a dealer to take their machines to for support. When he called to tell me it was "ready" he told me
Bailey Brandenberger
Aug 18, 2021
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Josephine Rago
Dec 03, 2020
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I highly recommend buying a machine from Sew Simple. This is my second major purchase and my experience there was the best!!! Everywhere you turn in the store the displays were very attractive to the eye. The Staff could not be better!!! They were very informative and helpful, but never pushy. It was like shopping with a friend! Janome is the way to go!!! If you want honesty, sincerity, and that mom & pop feel in shopping,,,,, this is the place to go!
Rebekah Hunter
Dec 17, 2018
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Great place! Eric fixed my sewing machine and foot pedal for a very reasonable price, and everyone in the shop is so friendly, kind, and helpful. Their products are high quality, yet their prices are reasonable. Most fabrics run about $10/yard, solid colors are a bit less. They have nice thread at good prices, too. Plus a rewards program!? They've more than earned my business!!
Tonya Harmon
Nov 28, 2018
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I've been following Amy online for several years. I've recently started visiting her shop for its outstanding selection of Glide thread. It is one of my favorite places to shop. The staff is polite and helpful, the store is well stocked, and they're regularly adding new fabrics. Always an enjoyable trip. They also have a rewards program for dedicated shoppers.
Jen Jennster Pardee
Jun 04, 2018
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These folks are great! So, its Friday night before Christmas weekend and we have a sewing machine that won't work. We arrive late in the day and one of the owners is there.
Eric found a few issues and did a repair plus a tutorial on how to thread a bobbin properly!
Our Christmas quilting was saved by an awesome gent! We are certainly hoping to take advantage of classes and other resources you have at sew simple!
Eric found a few issues and did a repair plus a tutorial on how to thread a bobbin properly!
Our Christmas quilting was saved by an awesome gent! We are certainly hoping to take advantage of classes and other resources you have at sew simple!
Ralph Knowlton
Nov 05, 2017
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In our move south, my wife's sewing machine was tipped and the bobbin plate was lost. We found Sew Simple. We walked in with the parts book for her White machine. Eric found a compatible replacement for us. Reasonable and courteous customer service. When in need of service, this will be the place we trust for repairs. Beautiful fabrics as well. Thank you.