We picked this apholstery shop because of their wonderful reviews. We made the right choice. So…read morevery friendly & accommodating! Their materials are beautiful & they have a huge selection! Our chair seats look awesome! I will refer everyone to this business.

I love this place. The quality and variety of fabrics is stellar. The owner is very into selling…read moreyou stuff and talking, so go in knowing how much fabric you will need and be prepared to dicker (isn't that part of the fun?) The owner also builds furniture and can recreate rockers, etc for restoring old furniture. I've been to all fabric stores in this area and always go back to Ajram.

Creative colony is the kind of place that my grandparents would have loved. They would've bought…read moreout the whole store or been making things to sell there. There's a large variety crafty items at a wide range of prices. There's person working there was friendly. I specifically like the store for its "grandparent" vibe.

Enjoyed our stop in the middle of a world tour of the Amana Colonies!…read more This is a wonderful collection of 40 or more local artists whose work is sold within the store. Great items in abundance, something for everyone, and set in a spacious setting without feeling like you're jammed into a store. The highlight for me was meeting John and Wayne, a pair of artisans who were kind and were there displaying their own items. They had such great pride in their respective works, and were just good people to chat with!

Must see for quilters, wool crafters, punch needlers! Shop was featured in Quilt Sampler…read moreFall/Winter 2010. Also does an Internet business. We stopped by on a road trip, and was pleasantly surprised at this out of the way place.

I needed a couple of shirts embroidered, so I found this place at the mall. She worked with me to…read moremake sure I had the font and color I wanted, and she had the shirts ready in a couple of hours! Very fast service and pleasant to work with!

First time coming here after visiting a Christmas market next door and wanted to check out this…read moregallery with my wife. Tons of great local artists displaying their passionate artwork and selling their work. It's a great little market, each artist booth has something more different than the last. Staff here was really friendly too. Prices are a bit really steep but everything is truly one of a kind.

As an avid downtown Iowa City window shopper, I adore walking past Iowa Artisans Gallery. Their…read morewindow always showcases so many quirky American-made treasures. The shop is definitely a place to find unique gifts or eclectic decor. I love perusing the shop because you never know what you're going to find. There are kid's pillows, exquisite clocks, gorgeous artwork, thoughtful greeting cards, trinkets galore, pretty jewelry and more! Literally there is something for everyone at Iowa Artisans Gallery. Items are bit pricey, but as are any quality handmade items. Not only do they offer great items for purchase-- but exhibitions, classes and events like the ICDD's Gallery Walk. This spot has been an IC staple since the 1980s. (It was actually founded by a dozen artists but has since changed ownership.) Come find a gem at Iowa Artisans Gallery!

I scheduled an appointment online for a bridal fitting. She texted me a few days beforehand to…read moreconfirm, and when I went to my appointment, she was incredibly kind. I felt really good leaving and was told my alterations would take 2-3 weeks. Four weeks went by and I hadn't heard anything, so I reached out. I didn't receive a response, so I followed up the next day. She responded quickly and we scheduled a time for me to come in the following Saturday at 10 AM. Unfortunately, the lack of communication already had me concerned, especially after I looked at some of the other reviews. Then Saturday morning came, and at 7 AM I received a text asking to reschedule due to a family emergency. Because of my wedding timeline and the concerns I had already seen in other reviews, I declined and told her I would still be there at 10. My sister and I arrived at 10 AM and could not get ahold of her through her business phone or text. After I mentioned involving North Liberty Police, she eventually responded and we agreed to meet at 2 PM. 2 PM came, and once again, I could not get ahold of her. I contacted North Liberty Police, and an officer came to the business. He told me that they had actually been there the night before and that there were four other women waiting for their belongings. He also told me that one of the women was getting married that day and had not received her dress. Unfortunately, I was told there was nothing police could do because it was a civil matter, and I was essentially left to wait around and hope she came to the business. A few hours later, my fiancé's brother and his girlfriend came with me. They went inside pretending to be interested in her services, and she let them into the building. I was then able to come inside, tell her who I was, and ask for my dress. She asked me twice to "please just let me finish it," but at that point I declined. I had spent the entire day crying and stressing over something that should have been incredibly simple: getting my wedding dress altered and getting it back. I got my dress back--and after having it for FIVE WEEKS, absolutely nothing had been done to it. She also smelled strongly of alcohol when I retrieved my dress. I am not interested in judging or shaming anyone struggling with addiction, and I genuinely hope she gets the help and support she needs. She was very kind to me during my initial appointment, and based on other reviews, it sounds like she is capable of doing beautiful work when she is able to operate reliably. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. My wedding is in three weeks, and I am now scrambling to find someone who can alter my dress on extremely short notice. I am incredibly fortunate that my fiancé's brother and his girlfriend were willing to help me get my dress back. Without them, I genuinely don't know when or how I would have gotten it. I understand that emergencies and personal struggles happen. What I cannot understand is continuing to accept customers and their wedding dresses when you are not currently able to reliably complete the work or communicate with them. It should not take an entire mission plan to get your own wedding dress back. I truly hope she gets the help she needs, but until she is able to consistently communicate with customers and complete the work she accepts, I would strongly encourage other brides to think twice before trusting her with their wedding dress.

I was in a pickle, not knowing where I could take my wedding dress on relatively short notice. I…read morecontacted Sally, and she came to meet me right away, assuaging my concerns and short timeline. When I had trouble arriving at her North Liberty shop, she literally ran out, barefooted, to help me navigate. She knows what she's doing. If communication is an issue, just make sure to contact her along the way. But if you're worried about the quality of her work, DO NOT.

Seems like a hit or miss thrifting spot. The prices overall were decent, but the selection of…read moreclothes and items was lacking. Yes there were a decent amount of clothes, but not much quality, good condition, or nicer brands. The staff were friendly when I walked in! Most clothes are $4 or less. Books were 0.50 or 0.25. Worth a peak if in the area but I wouldn't make a trip just for this store. The place was decently organized and prices were clear. The store itself kind of blends into the dollar tree next door, but it is there!

I love donating at this place. I feel the need is great and the ministry is a perfect fit.read more

Amazing store to find amazing things. They have a little of everything vintage. Great people and…read moreeasy to work with. Definitely recommend paying attention to their display case as well. Always something great!!

Absolutely love the vibe of this shop. All of the pieces of furniture and clothing they have in…read morethis shop are unique. The owners are lovely people and so incredibly nice. The pricing is reasonable for the vintage clothing items they sell, as well as on some of the furniture items they sell. I bought 2 amazing velvet dresses and i am very happy with my purchase! I would say to definitely check this shop out as soon as you possibly can!