This place is super cute! They have so much yarn to choose from, they even have some from Japan!! I…read morebought a variety of different yarn and they all are super soft and very nice to work with!! Employees are very nice! They have four adorable cats that great you when you get there!! I definitely recommend this place!!

Yarn heaven, plopped in the middle of farms. This is however a world class shop! Yarns from all…read moreover, and patterns for ideas. The owner has even published her own books. Do not miss!!! Highly recommended!!

Went here for the quilt shop hop. What a wonderful store. So many fabrics for so many tastes…read more Notions well organized. Great patterns available. It's an hour and a half from my house but I'll definitely be back.

From the owner: Sunshine Stitches provides fabric, patterns, notions, classes, and long-arm quilting to the…read moreBelvidere, Illinios area.

This is a very nice quilting shop in downtown Rochelle. It's clean, organized, and full of project…read moreideas. I came in mostly to buy fabrics for my quilting projects. They have excellent variety of fabrics. If you are looking for seasonal patterns, their collections during Christmas and thanksgiving are impressively diverse. I usually look for simpler design which they carry much as well. The quality of the fabrics are just great. Also, they sell yarns, quilting tools, projects ideas, and many quilting inspiration products. The staff is always helpful when I'm looking for certain types of fabrics. As I know, they also have quilting classes available. For ones who don't have time for classes, they have packs that are ready for you to make at home with already cut fabrics which is nice. I'd recommend this fabric store if you need some or even if you are discovering ideas for your next projects, stop by and you'll find something pleasant !

From the owner: We have wonderful quilting fabric, fine yarns and beautiful wool appliqué and hand embroidery…read morepatterns.

Went to Wool and Company for the first time and was so impressed! The yarn was displayed…read morebeautifully, with a massive selection available. Anything you could want is right there for great prices. They have comfortable leather couches and chairs for seating as well as a long work table for community projects or events. The staff was friendly, helpful, but not overbearing. Because of their massive warehouse connected to the storefront you can have anything you need in a matter of minutes without having to wait! Will definitely be going again.

I order yarn couple time, first time my order was delayed, but still in a frame of time. The second…read more( II) order was placed on 02.27.26 I got it on 05.11.26. The third ( III) order I placed 03.27.26 this order came April 6TH of 2026 and that was the SAME YARN. I called numerous times and correspondence was on time, but it seems that they all don't know what they are doing. All 4 skeins where different definitely in a different colors, so my opinion is based on facts and experience and I think they just want to sell anything they have, they DO NOT care about the customers and their needs. I ruined my project because of them, wasn't able to do on time and because of the colors I do not know what to do with these 4 different color of balls. I never asked them to wind for me, they did it because that is not that obvious of color difference. I do NOT recommend anyone to buy from this company online, because you never know what and when you are going to get. Very disappointed and sad customer.

I've only tried ordering online -- twice, as they had the exact ChiaGoo needle set I've been…read morewanting, at an excellent price. Both times, I tried to follow up on my order via email and phone several times. No messages were returned. My first order was eventually cancelled without explanation; I assumed it was because Apple appeared to have messed up my information (I've never had that happen before, so I really don't know what happened), and since I could never get a hold of someone to provide proper info, I assumed that's why they canceled the order over two months later. I tried ordering again, this time being very careful with my payment information, but again, it's nearly two months later, and I haven't been able to get a hold of anyone via phone or email. Neither my order confirmation nor the order status page on their site give me any hint as to what method of payment was used, and at this point I can't remember what I used, only that I was careful to be sure it was accurate. I've tried searching my usual cards' transactions, but perhaps they show up with an alternate business name, or something went wrong again, because I can't find the charge. Are they closed? Did something bad happen? I hope they're all right, and if they are, that I hear back about my order inquiries via email or that someone answers the phone.

Oh this place is fabulous! I had never been to a local small biz yarn shop. I was allll over the…read moreplace, learning about yarn and being thoroughly confused. The two folks working were so patient, kind, and helpful!! As I'm still pretty new to crochet (3yrs), I decided to go with a natural fiber and not super expensive (but still more than acrylic at a big box). I think I got 4 hanks, and they caked them for me. They had buttons to match!

I bought the pattern for the Cashmere Cape, and Deb helped me select the correct yarn in my…read morepreferred colors. She gave me lots of good tips, and the pattern itself included lots of helpful information. my cape was a success. I'm so grateful for the help and very pleased with my cape. Thank you to The Cashmere Cape!

The are no longer a physical store! It is online only we drove here to find out the store is gone…read moreand it's online only

Hear ye, hear ye! Ye Olde Alpaca Shoppe is a funne activity as an adulte or kid!…read more Who wouldn't want to pet soft fuzzy alpacas? I sent a text as requested from their website to make an appointment for a tour and while it took a few days to respond back to me, we were able to book on a convenient day for us. In addition to the alpacas, there are rabbits, pot bellied pigs, horses, ducks, cows, and goats just to name a few of the farm folk that live here. The two young assistants that gave us the tour were very experienced and mature beyond their years. They had a lot of knowledge about each animal. If you wish to browse at the gift store, there's a lot of alpaca wool clothing, accessories, and stuffies for sale. They also sell their wares at local farmer's markets so check them out if you are interested in alpaca wool items. The cost of admission is very reasonable at $10 per person. If you are a fan of petting zoos and alpacas this is your place!

Love Alpacas?! Come visit SafeHouse Farm Alpacas! The farm is located in Barrington, IL. Just less…read morethan an hour from Chicago! The kids had such a wonderful time getting to know all the farm animals! Linda, the owner, was very personable and passionate on what she does. This was a very fun and educational visit for all of us! The kids loved feeding hay to all the Alpacas, donkey, ponies, horses, and goats! Farm visits are by appointment only! This is great because the hour at the farm is yours to explore with your family. And not to mention all the fun photos you'll get to take with all the animals! Before you leave, don't forget to purchase a dozen fresh farm eggs! We can't wait to visit again!

CLOSED FOR A COUPLE YEARS NOW... don't bother. It was a miserable excuse for a yarn shop anywayread more

This store has a large variety of yarns, needles, and other notions one needs for knitting. There…read moreare also finished items for sale. I would probably shop here frequently save for having a couple of off-putting interactions with the owner. Most recently, I went there looking for circular needles, which she didn't have in the size I wanted. She was insistent--when I declined having her order them--that I buy regular needles--and that it would be better for me to make my project using them rather than the circular needles. Perhaps she was trying to be helpful. I don't doubt that she knows a lot about knitting. Yet, she came off as being pushy and intrusive. I ended up leaving the store as she continued to insist that I buy the other needles and deciding that I would not return. If she'd just left me alone, I would have returned at least a couple times by now and would have bought other things. (I had bought a pattern book there that I really like).

We stopped in on a whim while we were on vacation, just walking around downtown Monroe. There was a…read moresweet atmosphere at this little yarn shop. The owner greeted us instantly and was exceptionally friendly. There was a cozy seating area that quickly filled up with local women who were there to chat and knit together. The owner makes a commitment to using local sources for her wares, and we were interested to learn that the shop sells tea that comes from our hometown! Cash or checks only (we learned this the hard way). Don't let that deter you. This quaint place is worth a visit.

I wanted to paint a ceramic Christmas tree to give as a gift, and did a lot of research to find one…read morethat was the size I was looking for made from a vintage mold. I'm so happy with how the tree turned out. It took more hours of painting than I expected, but the team there was good about giving me instructions. They play music and I saw people of all ages painting different projects. You have to plan ahead a few weeks for when you need your items to be ready, as it takes time for them to pour the molds, dry them, for you to paint, and then wait for kiln firing and cooling especially during the busy holiday season. I love the tree's vintage charm and they've got a lot of other things you can paint at all price ranges.

I love this place! This, to me, is like what a coffee shop is back where I'm from. Small town feel,…read morecomfortable, friendly! The events are always fun! At some point I won't know what to do with the stuff I paint, so a part of me wants to ask about purchasing an entire table setting for 8 so I can work on it over 2yrs. lol Fabulous employees/owner/hosts. Definitely recommend! (And always a solid play list on!)