As a visitor it can be unnerving visiting new places in the US, but soon as I walked into the store…read moreI received a warm welcome and felt immediately comfortable! The owner took a real interest in helping me and showing me local products. I wasn't sure what to expect walking in, as their website doesn't show their products. However there was an impressive selection to choose from, one that I felt encompassed a wide price point which I appreciated. There was lots of different brands/ fibers/ weights ranging from $4 to $30 (all great quality). A great store for garment/ sock knitters like myself, I did also spot some unique fibers that would be great for other items like bags or amigurumi. One thing I would suggest is maybe providing baskets to carry around since I bought so much!

I walked in on a Sunday around 2pm. I was never greeted by any person. There were two tables of…read morepeople knitting in groups. There was a strong odor of cigarette smoke outside the shop, but thought this could have been from someone smoking outside. Nope. The strong smoke odor permeated throughout the shop. I spent about 15 minutes in the shop, picking up several different skeins of yarn to inspect the fibers and composition. No one was at the register. I'm not even sure if anyone there was working or not. It felt like I had entered a party that I was not invited to. Strange experience. I wanted to support a local business instead of Michaels, but walked out without a purchase. Even as I was exiting there was no greeting of any kind.

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.

I have yet to be in a knitting store that didn't have friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff…read more Clearly there's a knitting subculture that is nicer, and more polite than general American Society. Good selection of yarn, classes, easy parking, and there's always a high level of expertise available for advice and coaching.

Three Bags Full is a feast for your eyes and your heart. Pure gorgeous color and texture (yarns,…read morebags, buttons, books, and all manner of needles, hooks, and well-crafted accessories) invitingly arranged everywhere you look. Amazing staff, exceptionally skilled and caring, are generous with their time and expertise. It is a delightful, cozy space, and if the yarns themselves or the samples displayed don't inspire you to start a project, the wooden tables continuously occupied by knitters (and crocheters, too) will make you want to pull up a chair and begin. Seated around the tables, it always looks like a group of friends have gathered to share time, stories, and craft--yet these are classes. Yes, you can sign up and join the party! And I have. Not only are there classes for specific projects, there are also classes where everyone is working on their own individual projects. Oh, how I love being able to have expert advice on how to read my patterns, fix my mistakes, and finish my projects. I love Three Bags Full, and the passionate, talented people who work there with my whole heart, and I invite you to visit. Support a local, woman-owned business. Take a class (they fill quickly), browse the notions (practical and/or whimsical, just what you need), and treat yourself to some fabulous yarn. Bring a friend, or make a friend when you get there (or both), you'll be so glad you did!

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.

Wow the nice Michaels I ever visited it is so clean and organized. The service was nice the value…read morejust right and I was so delighted to have seen so many things. Paints brushes, inks, Yarns flowers Endless possibilities and also was so happy to had found what I was looking a soccer ball nicely made to add to my Mexican doll. When I checked out they issue me senior discount what a treat. Great values

I went in today to pick up high school graduation balloons and the order was not ready. Instead…read moreof calling me. They went ahead and put the wrong color of ribbon on the balloons. There was a picture of how we would like them put together...however, I still had to tell them. It was not very good customer service at all . Especially when we put this order

Left a very good first impression. There was not a whole lot in terms of selection for what I was…read morelooking for, but they still have a lot of variety of things that aren't common repetitive big chain things which still made the trip worth it. They had a huge variety of thread colors. But the woman working the register was so lovely and helpful. It's nice feeling genuinely greeted when shopping somewhere new. Makes you feel more comfortable looking around.

Was having issues threading my server. They got up and running in no time and gave me some great…read moretips so it will be easier next time. Also took the time to answer my questions on making rag quilts. So very nice and very helpful. Definitely will be back.

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!

Outstanding service ! This is where I learn to love knitting. Even today, I love knitting the items…read moreI learned to knit in 2010. This bless is a blessing.

I am new to the area. I walked into this lovely store. I was so excited! There were two women who…read moreworked there. They were beyond rude. I asked questions about the yarn. There answers were short. No other customers were in the store! I bought $200 worth of yarn. When I went up to the counter with my purchases, one of them started to be nice. Two other customers cane into the store while I was shopping. These women were very friendly to them. I've been knitting for sixty years. I used to manage fabric stores. I know what good customer service is. I will never walk into that store again.