I had an awful experience here. I came in with my son and they had a dog who immediately ran…read moretowards him. Naturally my son got startled and scared. They then basically told me that my son needed to go next door to the gelato shop if I wanted to browse because they needed to let the dog roam free??? Which honestly was so unwelcoming we just left. Also there was dog pee all over the floor right next to all the yarn. Which is so incredibly gross and unsanitary.

What a delightful yarn-and-more shop in the Portage Park area. For those that enjoy the needle…read morearts, this is a must stop. Besides having all sorts of yarns (some available and some you can order), this outlet has classes, workshops, lessons, needles, magazines, accessories, and you name it. They offer a lot in this little corner store ... and if you are still not sure, get a gift card. Alluded to in the yarn-and-more comment, they also have Book Club days and WIP (Work In Progress) Wednesdays ... both of which are times to be together and knit while you meet and greet others with like interests. They also have a Yarn Crawl ... all to say they offer needle arts fans loads of options. Give this place a try ...

I went in here today for the first time and will be back! As a newer needlepointer, I was unsure…read morewhat threads were best. The employee who helped me (didn't catch her name unfortunately, becayse I'd love to shout her out) was so helpful, patient, and kind while explaining what thread brand would be best, and she took the time to help me pick out the many colors for my two projects. They had so many lovely canvases, including "trendy" ones - like Portillos, SpongeBob, Taylor Swift, etc. I am so happy this store exists in the suburbs! Prices are typical for what I've seen canvases go for online.

Super helpful staff! They helped me calculate size of canvas and yarn needed for a custom project…read more Very reasonable prices. Thank you!

How is it possible that I'm the first to review this wonderful gem of a local fabric store?! I'm a…read morerelatively new sewist / quilter, and I've shopped here for patterns & supplies, and my daughter has taken some classes. The staff are welcoming, helpful, and go above and beyond to make this place feel as much like a community as a place to shop. I once told the owner I wanted to try out EPP and she gave me a little tutorial on the spot and helped me round up all the supplies I would need. Nice fabric selection with a mix of lines from more modern Ruby Star Society to more traditional. Very cute notions (more stock in the back - so ask if you don't see something you need)! I love shopping here and love having this store as part of my community.

Cute store with some unique and fun yarn selections. I was super happy to see variety of price…read morepoints in yarn! The staff was polite without being pushy and the displays were tasteful and included some worked up pieces. I would agree with some other reviews, it's difficult to figure out how to get inside, but I was lucky that another client was leaving and let me in. Great shop for those visiting Chicago!

100% recommend Yarnify! I visited while on a work trip. Yarnify offered an incredible variety of…read moreyarn from hand spun to value acrylic. They also offered reasonably priced hooks and needles, allowing me to complete a whole project on the flight home with some GORGEOUS yarn I could not pass up. The storefront is in a complex that requires you to buzz in. Don't be thrown off! There is great signage and the staff is ready to welcome you.

Even though this shop was pretty far out of my way--and I only had about 30 minutes before they…read moreclosed at 5--it was 100% worth it. The selection of canvases was incredible, unlike anything I've seen at other needlepoint stores. So many unique and fun designs immediately caught my eye. From the moment I walked in, Kristen was so helpful and welcoming. She helped me the entire time without being overbearing, and I loved that when I said I was just browsing, she told me to "just whistle" if I needed anything--it actually made me laugh and made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I also loved seeing popular canvases I've seen online and on TikTok, like the Tootsie collection and other trending designs--it was so fun to see them in person. I had such a hard time deciding on a needle minder because I only wanted to get one that I absolutely loved, and she was so kind to gift it to me. That kind of customer service is rare. Now every time I stitch and look at it, I'll think of Canvas Back and want to go back. They even stayed a little past closing to help me, which I truly appreciated. This is by far my favorite needlepoint store I've been to. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for your service! - Savannah

We have a complicated project for our synagogue and Ilene was so helpful! I don't know what we…read morewould have done without her help! We ended up taking up about 1.5 hours of her time--and she stayed after closing to make sure we had everything right. She took her time and taught us some crucial moves. You don't see this kind of care everyday--and we are so appreciative!

I am taking their summer sweater class. They helped me pick pit a yarn, suggested I do a swatch,…read morethen theu suggested I use smaller needles( a good idea). The class was difficult at first, but they heped so much, and I am learning a lot.

My old yarn store closed and I lost my little yarn community. I haven't been able to find another…read morespot that felt like home until Firefly. The shop is so cute, the people are lovely, the selection is gorgeous, and they even sell amazing non-yarn makes from local artists. They also have classes and awesome community events. Can't give enough stars #blessed

My fiance found out about this place and brought me here. Wow! So much selection! Staff was very…read morehelpful in telling us where things were in different areas of the store. There is TONS of fabric here, as well as findings, tools, trim, etc. As a person with mobility issues, I won't lie, it's not the most accessible shopping experience ever as some things are down low or up high. But staff were available and willing to help. Prices were reasonable and it's nice to be able to see material in person rather than online.

Tucked away in an obscure warehouse is this absolute treasure for those of us who love sewing. They…read moreoffer aisles and aisles of bolts of lovely high-quality textiles. Fabrics are very reasonably priced. The staff is warm and friendly.

The owner of the shop has an amazing a summon of fibers and canvases. Her ability to provide…read morestitches and color selection is uncanny. There's no one like her in the city her her classes are more reasonable than any of the other Needlepoint stores in the north side she has a warm and outgoing person whose goal is to make people have gorgeous projects and do what she can to make them family heirlooms.

What a marvelous shop! An amazing array of canvases. Prices are reasonable for hand painted. The…read morestaff was kind and helpful. I work at a needlepoint shop in St. Louis and wish this shop was where I live. The canvases I purchased were not taped with paper but had fabric edging which is wonderful. This is a must stop for any needlepoint enthusiast.