Founded as The Simple Machine in 1979, the Charlton Sewing Center is now located in a 110 year old New England church, one of the most beautiful and historic church structures in Worcester County. The main Charlton Sewing Center floor of this building offers customers a gift shop, fabric and book store, huge thread inventory housed in the former Choir Loft, and antique sewing machines within its 2,100 square feet of retail space.
Each month a different sewing exhibit is on display set among the stained glass windows and the original pipe organ. We are also committed to strengthening the sewing, quilting, beading and textile art retail community of central Massachusetts. I look forward to serving you in the upcoming years with new product, exhibits and a continued dedication to the sewing industry.
Each month a different sewing exhibit is on display set among the stained glass windows and the original pipe organ. We are also committed to strengthening the sewing, quilting, beading and textile art retail community of central Massachusetts. I look forward to serving you in the upcoming years with new product, exhibits and a continued dedication to the sewing industry.
Services
The Charlton Sewing Center Fabric Pantry just received a huge shipment in need of worthy projects. Call today with yours! There is an ongoing need for simple clean clothing for children in remote communities across Sub Saharan Africa. Using the pillowcase dress pattern, the Charlton Sewing Center will host community sew-ins as opportunities to send the garments arise!
From East, 395, 90, or 290 to Route 20 West to intersection of Route 31 in Charlton, turn right onto Route 31 North (at Country Bank) and look for the steeple. We are located in the former Methodist Church at the corner of Route 31 and Stafford Street. Parking is in back. From West or South: 84, 90 or Mass Pike to Route 20 East to intersection of Route 31 in Charlton, Turn left onto Route 31 North (at Country Bank) and look for steeple.
A huge thanks to SONiA, Sue Bleiweiss, and all the others who made this incredible exhibit a huge success. The Charlton Sewing Center is proud to have served as a venue for the voices of the strong women who make up the Sewing Community. The Charlton Sewing Center is honored to be the only Quilt Store in the United States to publicly display this collection.
Handiquilter and The Charlton Sewing Center are excited to announce a product-wide update available to many Fusion, Avante, and Sweet Sixteen owners! We are the New England Handiquilter's first Education Center in the Northeast. We specialize in all training and education for the Handiquilter computerized quilting products including the Handiquilter (HQ) Avante, HQ Fusion, HQ Infinity, ProStitcher, and HQ Sweet Sixteen.
We are a premier dealer of BERNINA Sewing Machines and Sergers. We are convenient to Central Massachusetts and less than an hour's drive from Providence, Rhode Island, Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT. Stop by and join us for a cup of tea and browse our large selection of BERNINA sewing machines, sergers and machine accessories.
Reviews (9)
Sandra Smith
Dec 22, 2021
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Cathy is a wonderful person. Many years ago a Pfaff vendor squelched on lessons. She gave me the lessons for free. When I asked her why, she said "I have never regretted it when I have been kind to a person."
Her skills at machine repair are excellent. Her shop with a huge selection of wide backs is a joy. I now use wide backs for bindings, borders and of course backing. If you are a quilter don't miss this place. (no 42" fabric is sold here.)
Her skills at machine repair are excellent. Her shop with a huge selection of wide backs is a joy. I now use wide backs for bindings, borders and of course backing. If you are a quilter don't miss this place. (no 42" fabric is sold here.)
Christina Mckee
Mar 27, 2021
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Irene Kneeland
Oct 31, 2020
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Ellen Rupard
Jun 19, 2020
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Blanca Pagan
Nov 15, 2019
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Karen Buzzknit
Sep 22, 2019
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Bms
Dec 04, 2018
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Norma Jean Loftus
Dec 19, 2017
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This is a very special place- a destination. Cathy's sewing machine repair expertise is unmatched. People drive from over the state lines to bring their machines to her. IMHO, she doesn't charge enough for her mastery. The quality of materials she sells can only be matched by stores in NYC. You are in for a treat when you come to this store- if she is not too busy, Cathy will sit at the 110 year old organ and play the church music you remember as a child. She invites you to sing along. She and her staff are truly remarkable.
Sandi Bryar
Aug 12, 2017
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