Great selection & very knowledgeable staff! I have taken many projects in where I did not…read moreunderstand the pattern & they have always gotten me through it!

I've driven by here and never stopped because frankly from the street the place looks abandoned…read more And then Crazy Girl Yarn Shop closed, so I asked around and everyone said "try Knitting Shoppe." They do have a great selection of natural fiber yarns, leaning heavily toward traditional wools. Thankfully, I can navigate yarn stores without too many questions because the single person behind the register was busy chatting with a regular like it was Knitting Group night. If you're a new knitter or need lots of guidance, be patient.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Variety of yarns and fabric at reasonable prices. I'll be back!read more

So enjoyed this knitting shop. I was there for the writers' festival and the owner was so…read moreincredibly helpful. The yarn I bought was so beautiful. It was just as much as an adventure as the festival. I highly recommend this shop.

Wanted to support this local store, but no mask policy made me uncomfortable and I'll take my…read morebusiness elsewhere.

This is a fiber artisian's version of Paradise!!…read more They have an incredible array of fabrics, patterns, idea books, notions...everything you could possibly desire. My biggest kudos are for two things: 1) the lighting in this store is magnificent. So many times when shopping for fabric in other stores, I struggle to see the true color, the pattern, etc. That is not the case here. 2) the staff is very knowledgable and it is obvious they LOVE what they do. I hate going into a big box store that sells fabric and it is obvious the sales staff doesn't know a bobbin from a tension knob. Do yourself a favor and visit Stitch'n Sew Cottage. You will happily add more goodies to your fabric stash!

Long gone are excellent, local needlework shops run by quiet, unassuming family members. EXCEPT FOR…read moreHERE! Rediscover this shop with its quality notions, beads, yarn ...even color wheels. Ask Julia or Joan for assistance, they are really happy to help.

From the owner: Our shop is a family business. Joan taught daughter Julia to stitch when she was little. When Julia…read morewent off to college, she joined the Embroider's Guild of America and expanded her stitching knowledge. When Julia moved back to her home town, she shared her knowledge and convinced Joan to join as well. Cindy is a newer addition to the family, as daughter/sister-in-law and was introduced to the Guild. Julia's daughter, Miranda joined the family business after she finished college adding a third generation to the business. No, the family involvement doesn't stop there. Joan's husband Steve joined the staff after he retired. Her grandsons, Shawn and Tyler also assist during their summer and holiday school breaks. Joan's son, Anthony, provides some assistance with the "behind-the-scene" work. It is truly a family business.

Everyone who works there is always very friendly and eager to help! No one is ever irritated with…read moremy toddler and in fact interact with her. There is so much fabric to choose from, literally something for everyone! And the quality of the fabric is fantastic!! Priced very reasonable for what you get!

I brought my machine in for annual maintenance. I was told it would take about two weeks,…read morealthough the receipt PROMISED the maintenance by 7/21/25. At three weeks I called for a status check. I was told it would be "just a little bit longer". On 7/21/25 I called and was told my machine had not been worked on yet. I was told it would be "a little bit longer". I asked for a specific date and was told there wasn't one. I asked what the promised date on my receipt meant and was not given an answer. my point on this post is business practice and customer service. DONT say something will be done in two weeks when you know it won'T. DONT a give the "just a little bit longer" line. it just makes people angry. DONT promise, in writing, a date when a service will be completed and there is no intention to have the work done. DO contact the customer before the promised completion date and let them know the service will not be completed on time and throw in a discount or freebie. (I.e. keep your customers). Set your employees up for success by not making them engage in making up excuses for poor service. I finally got my machine back and what do you know? the promise date was changed on the receipt. Customers aren't that stupid! Do better in your business, Inspired to Sew!

I had an amazing experience at this yarn store. I was looking for yarn to complete a charity…read moreproject of Hats for Homeless Women and the owner directed me to the special clearance section along with a perfect pattern. So pleased with the service and selection of yarns.

It is getting harder to find yarn stores in many areas, and when you do find one they seem to have…read moresuch restrictive hours. We found this one listed on YELP and it was a winner. Loads of selections, a wide variety of goods, and a clean spacious setting. The gal running the place was a peach ... full of helpful suggestions. We would return here in a minute. Recommended.

Picturesque, charming alpaca farm and shop. Beautiful setting in hills just west of the…read moreMississippi River at Bellevue, IA (just north of Maquoketa, IA on Hwy 61). The shop is in a newly refurbished house. Contains beautiful items made from alpaca yarn (including scarves, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters). Also, has skeins of alpaca yarn. Prices are reasonable for beautiful items. Owner Julie is very nice and helpful. She picked out a lovely brown sweater that I passed over and it looked great on me when I tried it on. The alpacas are just feet from the shop. In the barn and behind lovely white fences. They are so cute. We took lots of pictures. Great experience for the family. (Only open Fridays and Saturdays)

I wandered in to this quilt shop on the hunt for buttons and time killing. They had a low stock of…read morebuttons, but an amazing section of fabric and project ideas a-plenty. I can't whip-stitch to save my life, and this store definitely motivates me to break out a thimble and stitch a bit. Also amazing, their cute selection of hand-dyed yarn by the front door.

Nice little shop, not a lot of fabric but what there is , is good quality Will stop again on our…read moreway through. Very friendly

What a delightful shop on Main Street in Galena. You'll find many spiritual and metaphysical items…read morehere. There are pendulums; books introducing one to paganism, or Wicca specifically as well; puzzles; tarot cards; pins; diaries; greeting cards; and so on. Nearly half of the shop features supplies for fiber crafts, so of course you'll find yarn here but also yarn bowls, cross stitch and embroidery kits, and so on. I bought several beautiful rolls of wrapping paper, which I spent a ridiculous amount of money in but it was really gorgeous and I can't wait to give some gifts now! The folks here also run a ghost tour. I overheard the proprietor speaking with some other customers, and he mentioned they do a 90 minute walking tour. I was so bummed that I had plans tonight (even more bummed that those plans didn't really materialize!!). Next time I visit I would like to take a ghost tour. It was especially interesting listening to these folks talk with the owner because they themselves are ghost hunters, and they were asking about haunted places and said they like to take their own equipment out to explore. The store is not really accessible, unfortunately. There is a big step up from the sidewalk to enter. If you have mobility issues but can manage a large step up (probably at least 6-8 inches) it may work, but wheelchair users will not be able to enter. The owners seem to be cultivating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, so if you need assistance I'm sure they would be happy to help.

This store is a must-visit! The moment you step in, you're immersed in a world of witchy wonders…read moreand spooky treasures that perfectly capture the ghostly spirit of Galena. It's so much fun to browse through the unique selection--definitely a highlight of my trip!