I love this place! After Joanne's closed, I was looking for some fabric and this place is great!!…read more They have lots of sample books you can look through and a lot of clearance fabrics. I was working on a vintage bag and one of the designers helped me pick the perfect fabric for it. Everyone was really helpful and I will definitely be going back.

I got the chance to visit Mayer Fabrics during their annual "Zero Landfill" event and all I can say…read moreis WOW. Despite being held in their back warehouse, everything was clean and organized, and the staff were very helpful in getting my things weighed and loaded in to my vehicle. The "Zero Landfill" event is designed to put materials donated by local area designers, dealerships, businesses, and sales reps in to the hands of crafters, collectors, artists, etc. to upcycle and/or repurpose discontinued or unused samples of various mediums. Offerings included things such as flooring, framing materials, tiles, and all kinds of fabric - all free. At the end, they weigh your haul and tell you how many pounds of materials you saved from the landfill. I am very pleased with my 120 pounds of velvet squares, curtain panels, carpet squares, and various other goodies that I was able to score. Being a curator of textiles, this event was right up my alley. To hear that almost 12,000 pounds of materials were saved from the landfill just at this event was awesome. I cannot wait to make upcycled pillow covers, table cloths, and who knows what else with my new-to-me beauties!

This location had a specific art item in stock that was hard to find locally. I saved $4-10 on it…read moresimply by not having to buy it online. The staff were very helpful in hunting it down for me. Hint: if you need to ask if an item is in stock, have the department and SKU number handy! They held one at the cash register for me to pick up. It's harder to find great service in retail these days.

So I don't normally review these big box stores but I was blown away by the new Hobby Lobby in…read moreWhitestown that I had to say something. The store is part of a new strip mall of stores in Whitestown. The store is large filled with everything you could need for crafts, sewing, art and anything you can think of for home decor. The colorful displays of imported themed decor are scattered throughout the store. There were beach themed displays, sports themed displays, llama displays, garden displays, shabby enamel displays, so much - all neatly designed. There are several aisles of silk flowers. Also, a big section of party supplies and seasonal decor. This store is immaculate. Prices were good. Furniture (small furniture) is always 30 recent off and they run other weekly specials that are posted as you walk in the store. Everything seemed to be 40 percent off. The staff seems competent. I was not greeted when I can in, but the clerks were busy. They rallied as a line developed at the check out and opened two lanes quickly. Parking was easy on a weeknight but I'm guessing it gets busy on a Saturday. There is plenty of parking in front of the store. If you are looking for anything crafty they probably have it. I'll be a regular.

Hidden gem alert!…read more My pilgrimage to "Not Your Average Quilter" started with a recommendation from a quilting friend's husband (thank you, Ken N!). I added it to my mental rolodex, bookmarked it on Yelp, and made a note to go visit. Then I heard one of my favorite quilters (the Quilting Cowboy) was shipping a new line - and the only place close to me that had it was NYAQ! I reached out to them via FB messenger and learned that they had 3 bolts of the new "Leaf" line - and then I convinced the hubs to take a road trip with me. Thank GOODNESS for pictures on Yelp, as the map directions had us WAY out of the way. I spotted the "Art Ovation" sign, pointed, and yelled, "There it is!" as we passed it. Hubs pulled a turn around, and we were there. Parking is in the back and we entered at the front in to a little spot noting "Quilt Shop Gifts". We were greeted by THE NICEST lady behind a little counter, and it was obvious that this was the place for locals to be. It was like Cheers for quilters. Others from out of town or out of state entered while we were there, too! SO fun! Back to my quest. So when we asked about the Leaf line, the lovely lady helper walked us to the back to get help from the owner. Let me tell you - Michael was awesome in every sense of the word. Not only was he running things in the back (making color guard flags/uniforms, cutting fabrics), but he also MADE all of the beautiful art quilts that adorn the walls! I was floored to learn he quilted them all on his small domestic machine (he showed us!). WOW. We chatted Michael up a little bit - trying not to distract him from the very busy happenings in the back of the store. Long story short, I am in love with Michael and this business and will come back to support him as much as my quilting budget will allow. For the modern quilters, he carries Tula and Kaffe in yardage and pre-cuts, and the variety of other fabrics is noteworthy. The notions and quilting themed "gifts" were SO fun and I wanted all of the things. Pro tip - if you tell them you will return, they might just give you a reusable bag that you can bring back with you for 10% off your next purchase... just save some Tula for me!

Another place I found while traveling through Indiana, what a fabulous quilt shop in the middle of…read morethe country fields. I love the fact that it's full of different quilting fabrics, not just items that are everywhere. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking out the shop. The staff answered any questions we had and even showed us some of their works in progress!

I came into the shop looking for Fray Check, which they didn't have. For probably the best reason…read morethat if you properly sew your clothes, you don't need to worry about fray. One of the clerks looked it up for me at Walmart, even gave me the aisle number. All of this was wonderful, but the real reason for the review would be their lovely fabrics. I am the least skilled seamstress that ever existed. I gave up sewing long ago. If someone would have put effort into selling me something, I'd be the fool who'd buy something beautiful to turn it into a three car collision. The most beautiful fabrics.

I am a sucker for a locally owned / specialty type quilt shop and have been meaning to get in to…read morethe French Seam for a while - but they were never open when I tried! I totally understand that Covid has forced us a lot of businesses to adjust their hours and the way they run - and the French Seam was no exception. Luckily, I had a day off work recently and was able to get in on a weekday during their limited business hours. Let me just say this - they have some gorgeous fabrics. Quilting cottons are separated from the garment fabrics in the small front area and they have a few notions available. I love being able to look through pre-cuts and they had a good selection of fat quarters organized by color in rolling carts available for purchase. I was also told that there was a 'clearance' area in the back/warehouse type area - so I made a break for it (you had me at clearance!). Back there I was able to score a package of fat quarters for $3 (I was told it was because they were 'old' fabrics - but who cares?) and some other pre-cut yardage at a discount. SCORE! Back in the open 'warehouse' type area also appears to be where machines are located and perhaps where classes would be held (pre/post Covid). Of note, I think I may have thrown off the older, more conservative appearing lady working in the store with my appearance when I walked in, but the younger gal working the counter was very sweet. Overall, I was excited for my new-to-me fabrics to add to my stash and glad I got to check the place out as it is SUPER close to where I live.

Highly recommended! They have a huge selection of fabric but Parge was able to help me sort…read morethrough them and give me pricing in advance. I had several sunroom furniture cushions recovered and was very pleased with the equality of the workmanship.

I just got my new pillows from Calico and I LOVE them. Their designer, Dana, helped me pick out…read morethis great plaid which picks of the colors in my room and adds a more wintery look which I was needing. The process was easy and very reasonable for the excellent quality. I would definitely recommend them for their selection of fabric and workmanship.

Great store. Lots of classes and fabric. They also have patterns by independent designers e.g. Mary…read moreMulari, By Annie, Sallie Tomato. They also have a wonderful collection of purse hardware.

I don't recommend this business. Very rude staff. Would rather talk amongst themselves than help…read moretheir paying customers. Packaged products are not what is in the package. Missing pieces. Not willing to make it right.

I recently used Griffon Fabrics' services to reupholster the cushions on my childhood rocking…read morechair. They have a wide variety of fabrics to choose from, and I quickly found a beautiful navy blue fabric. I recommend planning ahead, as orders can take 2+ months to complete. I dropped off my cushions in early September, and they were ready around Thanksgiving. The staff is wonderful, and I highly recommend coming here for fabric needs!

I've been a customer of Griffons for greater than 20 years and their talented craftsmanship last…read morefor years. No, they are not cheap, but their expertise rivals no other. I've never had anything reupholstered here, but the pieces I see ready for pick-up are flawless. I have so much fun perusing their wonderful shop, thank you!!!

They have loads of things for quilting and needlework projects. Lots of fabrics to choose from too…read more They have quite a few classes and the prices are reasonable.

recently was given my nana's sewing machine that she used for years and had no clue where to start…read more i headed to always in stitches after driving by it for YEARS and WOW! this place is huge and fully stocked. all the staff was so nice and helpful and gave me many tips on where to start with my projects. they offer classes and just about any fabric you could be looking for. i'm not sure how the price compares to other retailers, but they have a huge 40% off area in the back.

Received a 15 hr membership as a gift and immediately upgraded it to a 30 hr membership!…read more Nothing else like it in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas, short of signing up for classes at an Art School. Laid back atmosphere where I can work at my own pace with expert advice always on hand when needed. Not a 'pre-made' product that you paint and go ... be your creative self and either make pieces using hand work or give the pottery wheel a go! So excited to have the chance to get back into my HS Art Focus love of the Pottery Wheel!!

From the owner: Turning Clay Pottery Studio offers open studio space for the beginning, intermediate and advanced…read morepotter. Use our pottery wheels, slab roller, and clay tools to create your own pottery & ceramic pieces. Pottery classes available. Clay and firing included. If you're looking for a different kind of art class, check out ceramics. Playing with clay is fun!