Gratz Sewing

It is with mixed emotions that today I announce the pending closure of our Plymouth retail location. Decision has been made to proceed with a strictly Repair/Service business model. This transition will take place late October to mid November. Please do not panic and think you have to rush your machines in right away. We can only do so much work and will refuse if the lines get too long. Our tenative new location is within 5 miles located in Saint Louis Park. In order to make our move easier we are offering the following discount schedule on all in stock merchandise, including remaining machines------8/1 thru 8/15 10%off, 8/16 thru 8/31 20% off, 9/3 thru 9/15 30% off, 9/16 thru 9/30 40% off, 10/1 thru 10/20 50% off. Please pass this info along to anyone you think should know. Stay tuned to this page or our Google listing for weekly store hours and future updates. Stop on by. Open today 10-6, Friday and Saturday 10-3. Thank you for your patronage over the years. David Gratz

On this day in 1966, the US teen magazine Datebook, published an interview with John Lennon, who controversially said of The Beatles, "We're bigger than Jesus now." His words caused a media firestorm in the United States, where many Christians were outraged. Gratz Sewing could not and would not ever make that type of claim, but we are however, bigger then a breadbox. Come in for a visit today. Lots of good garage sale items available as well as our usual parts,notions,thread,etc. Open 10 to 6

On this day in 1775 The US Postal Service was established by the 2nd Continental Congress and Benjamin Franklin was named the first Postmaster General. Go out and celebrate by buying some stamps or mailing a package. Enjoy the day. Gratz Sewing is open for you today from 10 to 3:00.

On this day in the year 1903, Ford Motor Company sold it's first automobile ---a Ford Model A. Five Years later it introduced the highly influential Model T and changed America. We at Gratz Sewing do not sell Fords, nor any automobiles for that matter. We do sell Janome Sewing machines and Sergers plus related products. Open today 10-3 PM.

Gratz Sewing open today and tomorrow [Saturday] 10-3:00. Sewing Machines and related products for your buying pleasure.

On this day in 1927 Baseball's Ty Cobb collected career hit # 4,000. He went on to get 189 more before his retirement. He was baseball's all time leader in hits until Pete Rose passed him up years later. By most accounts Mr. Cobb was an angry, mean, and racist man. Not a very good human being. No denying his baseball greatness though. In the Hall of Fame and on almost all top 10 greatest player lists.I know this has nothing to do with sewing or sewing machines, but baseball is one of my passions and has been since age 7 or 8. Sew be it. We are open Today, Friday and Saturday to sell you stuff, give advice, fix your machine, or talk baseball.

Gratz Sewing is open today 10 to 6 PM. Stop on in.

On this day in 1984 Democratic Presidential candidate Walter Mondale put forward Geraldine Ferraro as his Running mate. This made Ferraro the 1st women ever nominated for Vice President by a major U.S. political party. Even though this ticket eventually lost to incumbent President Ronald Reagan in a landslide, it was and still is a pretty big deal. We at Gratz Sewing have no President or Vice President, only self proclaimed "Ruler For Life" David Gratz. Come in and meet the man himself. Open today and tomorrow 10-3:00PM.

Sergers, Sergers, and more Sergers. We got 'em for sale. New and used. Come on in and buy. Open today 10 to 6.

Happy Independence Day. Gratz Sewing is closed today.

On this day in music history Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones and Jim Morrison of The Doors passed away. Jones in 1969 --- Morrison in 1971, both were 27 years old. Jones had been given the boot from The Stones about a month earlier. Morrison had an apparent heart attack in his apartment bathtub while Jones died drowning in his home swimming pool. On a more upbeat note, Gratz Sewing is open today 10 to 6.

American television producer and entertainer, Bob Keeshan, born on this day in 1927. Most of you probably know him as "Captain Kangeroo". Also on this day in 1871 the Yen was adopted as Japan's official monetary unit. Create a band name from these events..... Yen and the Kangeroos with their big hit "I've Got Money In My Pocket". Think about it. Gratz Sewing open today 10-6. Come and buy some stuff. Tell a friend or foe about our store.

Reasons to celebrate today -----First Day of Summer-----Musical Artists Birthdays: Chet Atkins [no longer with us], Lionel Ritchie, and Brian Wilson. -----Gratz Sewing open 10 to 6.

A somewhat by chance meeting of 2 hopeless alcoholics in 1935 in the city of Akron, Ohio leads to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. June 10th marks the start date of Akron surgeon Dr. Bob's sobriety after working with New York stockbroker Bill W. for a month or so. AA lists this day as their official start. Over the years this program has helped countless people worldwide to get and stay sober. Some we know personally. It has been a model for many other 12 step addiction programs which followed. Thank you AA.

Two large historic events took place on this day. 1944 ---D-Day --- The Allied Invasion of Normandy. A brutal battle of World War 2, but one which changed the whole course of the War. If you know little or nothing about this, maybe watch the first part of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" from 1998. 1968---Senator Robert F. Kennedy dies after being shot the previous night, while campaigning for the Democratic Presidential nomination in California. Kennedy was on a roll and my guess is that he would have ended up with the nomination and defeated Nixon in the General Election. Certainly would have changed that time period and all the years that have passed since. Nothing this Historic is happening at Gratz Sewing, but this month marks 75 years in action. My Grandfather, Francis, bought our original North Minneapolis Location in June of 1949. We are open today 10 to 6PM. Stop on By.

On this day, in the year 1911, the First Indianapolis 500 auto race was held. The winner Ray Harroun finished the race in an approximate time of 6 hours and 42 minutes. Avoiding too many cautions they now run it in under 3 hours. I guess speed is always been the game in auto racing and a lot of times it also seems that way in life. Maybe for a brief time today we should slow way down and look at a few of the small wonders of this earth. Enjoy the day.

Memorial Day. Gratz Sewing closed. For a few minutes today try and ignore all the talk of BBQ's, Sales, 3 day weekends, and the unofficial start to Summer and think about the real Meaning. Thank you.

In celebration of today's 83rd Birthday of my all time favorite musical artist, Gratz Sewing is offering 33% off of all needles and threads in stock. Offer valid today and tomorrow 10-3PM if you mention you saw this post. Happy Birthday Bob.

Three totally unrelated events of note happened on this day -----1905, American actor Henry Fonda born in Grand Island, Nebraska ["The Grapes Of Wrath" is a personal fave] -----1920, Joan Of Arc is canonized as a Saint by Pope Benedict XV. --------1966, The Beach Boys release their masterwork album "Pet Sounds". Maybe we can add 2024, "Gratz Sewing helped a bunch of customers". We are open today 10-6.

Happy Mother's Day to All Moms. Have a wonderful Sunday.

12:00 AM marks the official Minnesota State Fishing Opener for Walleye, Sauger, and Northern Pike. Reel 'em In. While we may partake in a little fishing ourselves later today, we will be open for your convenience from 10 to 3:00PM. Unfortunately we do not sell any bait. We do however carry bobbers. Correction, I meant bobbins.

Today we make mention of Bluesman Robert Johnson who was born on this date in 1911. Place of birth was Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Both his life [ 27 years] and his recording career [7 months] were short, but his influence on future blues/ rock and roll musicians was huge.His guitar playing, songwriting, and vocal skills were raw yet exceptional. Eric Clapton once said,"Robert Johnson to me is the most important Blues musicians who ever lived." You don't have to be sad to listen to the Blues, but sometimes it helps. If your sewing machine is giving you the Blues, sometimes Gratz Sewing can help. Big repair, small fix, new machine ----we are here for you. Open today and tomorrow 10 - 6.

The year was 1941, today's date----May 1st. Arguably the greatest film of all time "Citizen Kane" has it's premier in New York City. The year was 1967, also today's date -----Elvis Presley marries Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, think about "Rosebud" and think about The King. Oh, I guess you can also think about Gratz Sewing. We are open today 10-6.

On this day in 1985 Coca-Cola releases 'New Coke". The new formula was so unpopular that the original Coke was re-introduced as "Coca-Cola Classic" soon afterward. One of the biggest, "What Were They Thinkin " moments in Retail History. Here at Gratz Sewing we may have an occasional "What Up With That", but hopefully never a fall-out to this degree. We are open today 10 to 6. Thanks for your support.

Today we stop and remember, one of my top five musical artists, on the anniversary of his passing. This date 8 years ago in 2016 " Prince" died at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN. RIP. Gratz Sewing is not open today. We will be open for business as usual, or if you prefer, business as unusual, on Monday from 10 to 6.

Today is "Record Store Day'. Visit one or more of the many fine independent music stores in the Twin Cities area and make some purchases. Before or after, come visit Gratz Sewing and make some more purchases. Open Today 10-3.

New machine in store. Janome Loft 100. Very reasonable price for a bunch of features. Use as your main machine or as a secondary machine for travel, classes or retreats. Open today 10 to 6. Thursday and Saturday 10 to 3. Closed this Friday.

Still have very nice Janome 9450QCP available for sale. 10 month old trade in at very nice price. Open Today, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 to 6.

On this day in music history,,,, Marvin Gaye, Leon Russell, and Emmylou Harris are born. Emmylou is the only one still with us at age 77. Buddy Rich in 1987 and Edwin Starr in 2003 passed away on this day. Enjoy listening to some of their music while sewing away on that new machine purchased at Gratz Sewing. We are open today 10 to 6 for your sewing needs.

Fitting song of the day ----- From the album Who's Next by The Who -----" Won't Get Fooled Again". Enjoy your day. The door is open at Gratz Sewing from 10 to 6.