We went to the address. It was a home. They looked at us like we were crazy so we didn't get out of…read morethe car. We left. My 75 year old mom wanted to go yarn shopping. Maybe it was the wrong address? Maybe check address on maps GPS and google.

From the owner: Wm. Booth, Draper sells on our website & at select historic events. We specialize in fabrics,…read morenotions, sewing patterns & books on the birth & development of the US. We sell pure 100% knitting wool raised, processed & mule spun in the US along with bone & steel double ended knitting needles & historic knitting patterns. Mule spun is important since it mimics hand spun wool. Besides our large assortment of basic white, unbleached & died linens, we have the largest selection of stripe & check 100% linen fabric on the internet along with hard to find heavy weight (11-19 oz.) hemp & flax linens. Have you seen 100% linen buckram interfacing coveted by custom tailors? We also have very sheer hard to find 100% cotton and 100% linen fabric. Our historic sewing notions are second to none. Unusual bone & wood thread winders, needle cases & button blanks for making silk thread covered buttons & books on the techniques of making death head & other sorts of thread covered buttons. We are one of the few importers of 100% linen sewing thread in the US & have a large assortment of weights & colors along with 100% silk sewing thread. Many companies sell colonial sewing patterns but we weed out costume patterns & only sell the most historically appropriate sewing patterns available for museum quality reproduction garments which we use for our clothing so that we have a personal knowledge of the patterns.

The owner, Jim, is so professional, friendly and generous. He does so much for the community and…read morerecently was involved in sending people to teach sewing to underserved people of Belize. The fabrics he has are beautiful, the service to repair machines is efficient and thorough and it's the place to go if you are in the market for a machine. They have classes which are great, too, especially those taught by Monica and Sally! Love this store and you will, too!

My mother has been sewing her whole life. She is 82 and her Janome Memory Craft 4900 sewing machine…read moreneeded some work, but did not know where to take it. After some research, she found Sew and Save in Racine, WI. She called the store while we were on the way for directions which helped us a great deal. When we arrived, we were welcomed by a kind staff. One of the women came out an carried the machine from my car. Mom and I walked around the store for a few minutes and she loved the place. For $119, they cleaned it up. When we went to pick it up, Jim, the owner was there. He took the cover off the threading mechanism and demonstrated to us exactly how to thread the machine and what he did to clean it up. He explained to us how good thread worked better because it did not deteriorate like the cheap stuff. He gave my mother a couple rolls of the good stuff as we left. He also invited her to come to the store and use their machines free to do some quilting work, then loaded the machine in my car. We had a great experience every minute we were in the store and they did quality work for a reasonable price. For all your sewing needs, Jim's store is a good choice.

Material Girl was my favorite fabric store. I could always find what I wanted! Sadly, Material…read moreGirl is now closed. I have not found a quilt shop that even comes close to the wide variety of fabrics and the excellent quality of the fabrics at this former shop.

Just before I gave up on Material Girl altogether, it was taken over by a new owner. I only found…read moreout because I noticed changes like more classes, new classes and the ability to finally be able to pay online without having to find time in my day to make a call to share my credit card information, and better customer service on the phone. It made me ask if there was a change in management and was pleasantly surprised to hear, "yes!" I didn't have any idea how quickly someone could turn a business around from a place I really didn't care for but had limited options for an alternative to a place I ENJOY going to. Communication- you now actually get responses to questions via email within a day! Store- new owner actually took feedback from her customers and re-arranged the store. Now if you take a class, you are not shoved into what I would call a storage room. Classes are now in an area of the store, but doesn't interfere with those shopping. Customer Service- Absolutely amazing! Some previous staff still work there and I could tell how much happier they are at their jobs now. This seems to have translated to overall better customer service. Classes- I'm happy to see more "non-quilting" classes and the prices remain reasonable. You now also get class reminders and list of materials needed, in a reasonable amount of time before your class date. Kudos to the new team at Material Girl! I'll be signing up for more classes throughout the year and buying more fabric.

I, my mother, mother-in-law, grandmother-in-law & several friends all regularly shop here. We have…read morereceived nothing but the best customer service. Being a young woman, it is really nice to have a place that a very wide variety of project and fabric options for all the varying tastes in style and fabric. I always look forward to coming and visiting the shop. My husband is always welcomed as well when he goes to pick up my orders! The owners take great care of their customers! Highly recommend!

This is my go-to quilt shop. Not only do they have an excellent selection of fabrics, they have…read moreexcellent customer service. They are there to give you advice and opinions when asked. And Julie does have great ideas and a good eye for how things go together. I wish I could give a higher rating!

Stitching on state is the best shop to go for sewing machines, fabric, embroidery, or anything…read morerelated to this art. The staff is extremely helpful..willing to answer any question, and address any issue you may have. Mike, the owner and repair person works wonders repairing machines. I purchased a TOL pfaff at another shop. It did not work properly until Mike fixed it. The next machine I purchase will be from this shop.

It's really too bad this store is going out of business, it's beautiful. The staff is amazing, but…read morethe owner ...... not so much. We waited over 45 minutes to buy an old, used machine (and it was OBVIOUS that we were waiting) just to watch her walk away to tend to other customers when we were there first. The attitude was ridiculous

I live in NC and have to visit JJ's everytime we are in Wisconsin. Never have I come out without a…read morebag full of fun quilts to make. Good thing I don't live so close I guess. However, it is only a phone call away!

Great selection of quality fabrics. I've been sewing for over fifty years; still doing alterations…read more Will travel from Thiensville again - WORTH IT!!

Great shop with a great selection of civil war area prints and color selections. A small collection…read moreof modern and bright fabrics. A ton of notions if needed.

Everything about this quilt shop is amazing. After relocating to Chicago, I've tried a few other…read morequilt shops. They were nice, but Pieceful Gathering is wonderful. I made a quilt that was just on the edge of being beyond my skill and the staff helped me and reassured me. When I took it back to have it quilted, they were so thorough and helpful in selecting the thread, the pattern, etc. I was making the quilt as a gift and was so worried how it would turn out -- because I am a worrier. And the work is beautiful!!!!

This place has moved a few times now over the years before settling in it's current location. The…read more"staff" here are helpful. Lessons, repairs and basic needs stuff available.

From the owner: Specializing in Curtains, Tablecloths, Napkins, Chair Covers, Pillows and Blankets.read more