Bourlet uses a Pfaff Creative Vision sewing machine, which can be used for both sewing and embroidery. Some of Bourlet’s embroidery, quilting and applique work will be on display this weekend in the House of Sewing Machines & Vacuums booth at the Vancouver Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. The House of Sewing Machines & Vacuums, which operates stores in Vancouver and Battle Ground, is one of about 90 vendors who will host roughly 150 booths at the show. There’s also been a resurgence of interest in sewing among younger people, who want to learn to customize their clothing into one-of-a-kind fashion items, and have been given some exposure to sewing at school or through community college classes. That has proven to be true in Battle Ground, where DeeAnn Altree manages the House of Sewing Machines & Vacuums store. DeeAnn Altree, who runs the educational programs at House of Sewing Machines & Vacuums in Battle Ground, recommends a few useful resources on the Web for sewing enthusiasts.

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