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24h
60m
60s
Welcome to the Sew Fun Cruise
sponsored by Shawn's Sewing Center​
The Sew Fun Cruise is the Ozark's premier
fabric arts event at sea.
It's sponsored by the leading sewing center
in the Ozarks, and will be a time for
learning, relaxation and being with
like-minded people who love creating
a variety of different projects.
One thing that makes our cruise different
from a lot of others, is that we provide
the latest in sewing machines for you
to use and learn at no extra charge.
Here are the instructors that will head
up this exciting event.
Phyllis Batz, is the very creative mind at Shawn's Sewing Center.
She has been sewing and quilting ever since she was a little girl.
Sewing is an art that was passed down in her family. She observed
her mother for years before taking the plunge at age eleven
and teaching herself to sew.
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Phyllis loves teaching beginners. Even though she is a master seamstress
and very proficient in fabric arts, she displays patience and kindness
to those who are wanting to learn.
Shawn Williams founded Shawn's Sewing Center in 2013.
He has been a leader in the sewing industry for over 24 years.
As a certified technician for all major sewing machine brands,
and an authorized Brother dealer, he owns the largest
Brother sewing machine dealership in Missouri.
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His passion for friendly customer service has earned him a highly
trusted name in the sewing realm. Shawn also hosts the
Sew Fun Cruise, bringing sewing enthusiasts together at sea.
Jacqui Wright was born and raised in Scotland.
Her passion and love for all things creative came from her mum.
Jacqui's mother taught her to knit and hand sew at the age of 8,
sparking a lifelong journey into the world of fabric arts.
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Jacqui was part of many creative ventures over the years,
and finally moved to America in 2007. She opened
Lowlander Yarn Shop in 2015, where she dyed her own yarn
and began to teach all things fiber. She brought all of her creative
experiences and is now a team member at Shawn's Sewing Center.
Tina Bartelmay began her fabric arts journey as a young child.
Machine embroidery wa added to her tool kit in the late 1990's to enhance
her creative options and because it's so much fun! Her collection has
grown to include an assortment of Brother single and multi-needle
machines. She added a ScanNCut to her studio in 2014.
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Tina is in demand as an official Brother instructor. She retired from a career in healthcare and loves traveling across the country to share her
experience and lessons learned with the sewing-embroidering-
and crafting community.
More instructors to be announced!
What's included with your seven-night cruise?
Stateroom accommodations
Gourmet Dining
Onboard activities & entertainment from Royal Caribbean
A door decorating contest with cash prizes
Hours of instruction on your own machine
Open sew access in our private conference room
Private Meet 'N Greet and Q & A sessions
