What's not to love about a good local yarn shop? They have a great variety and occasionally have…read moretrunk shows that feature a certain brand. They have a lot of handmade/dyes yarn and they even have things beyond yarn. They have sewing patterns that are really nice. And of course, all the accoutrement. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I just wish it was closer to me as I live on the other side of the city but for me it is worth a trip.

I always make sure to leave time to visit this shop when in Chicago. Friendliest & helpful staff…read more Always find what I am looking for and sometimes a little bonus as well.

I am taking their summer sweater class. They helped me pick pit a yarn, suggested I do a swatch,…read morethen theu suggested I use smaller needles( a good idea). The class was difficult at first, but they heped so much, and I am learning a lot.

My old yarn store closed and I lost my little yarn community. I haven't been able to find another…read morespot that felt like home until Firefly. The shop is so cute, the people are lovely, the selection is gorgeous, and they even sell amazing non-yarn makes from local artists. They also have classes and awesome community events. Can't give enough stars #blessed

Since I love looking @ different types of fabrics, yarn, and needle crafts, decided to visit here…read more So glad I did! This shop is really cool and has a lot to offer. Excellent quality of all their products! Unique fabrics that are gorgeous. The needlework kits, cross stitch and embroidery, were very unique too. Sashiko products are also sold here too, which is what I decided to purchase some of. Some of the items for sale here I had never seen anywhere else. The staff person working was knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. I also thought the prices were good because of the high quality of the items. Will visit here again on my next trip to Evanston.

Love love love love love. That's five loves! A 6th love is deserved for getting my fabric order…read moresent on time to my SIL on time for Christmas. I shopped and shipped everything directly from their website and never had to pick up the phone once! Oh, make that a 7th love for carrying Heather Ross fabrics. I'm obsessed with #HeatherRoss. I love to sew. I am crafty, and I have a huge love (can you tell?) with fabrics! Thanks to Evanston Stitchworks, you'll find really fun and unique designs at their shop (currently available online). This isn't your typical fabric store. They support really cool independent designers and quirky fabrics for quilting and making clothes...well for sewing anything really. They also offer knitting supplies and all the books you might need to learn how to sew or knit. Evanston Stitchworks also offers many crafty classes (currently virtual). A few years ago I took their beginning knitting class. For some reason my brain gets all discombobulated when I try to knit, but the class was really fun. The owner was patient and kind and did everything she could to help me fix my mistakes along the way. Everyone else knocked it out of the park, so it's just not something I'm good at. I'm so glad this small local business exists, and I'll continue to purchase fabric from them. Speaking of fabric, don't you just love the designs I picked out for my two little nieces? They are Heather Ross designs, and my SIL is planning to make dresses for them. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

Beginner fiber arts person. I was initially happy with this store and the assistance they gave me,…read moreas well as the selection of yarn. I generally find it strange that people have gone out of their way on review platforms to say unnecessary things. I think on the whole, women should support women. When a place has 4.7 stars from a hundred people it is easy to imagine that the one-off less than you wanted experience who takes the time to complain publicly is not reliable. That said - there is a person who works here who should not be public-facing and it has impacted my experience of the store and interest in returning.

I visited last week and will definitely be back! I am new to the fiber arts and embarrassed to…read moreadmit I was slightly intimidated about going into a local yarn shop but I had a great experience. I felt very welcomed and received great service and help! I highly recommend checking this place out

I had an awful experience here. I came in with my son and they had a dog who immediately ran…read moretowards him. Naturally my son got startled and scared. They then basically told me that my son needed to go next door to the gelato shop if I wanted to browse because they needed to let the dog roam free??? Which honestly was so unwelcoming we just left. Also there was dog pee all over the floor right next to all the yarn. Which is so incredibly gross and unsanitary.

What a delightful yarn-and-more shop in the Portage Park area. For those that enjoy the needle…read morearts, this is a must stop. Besides having all sorts of yarns (some available and some you can order), this outlet has classes, workshops, lessons, needles, magazines, accessories, and you name it. They offer a lot in this little corner store ... and if you are still not sure, get a gift card. Alluded to in the yarn-and-more comment, they also have Book Club days and WIP (Work In Progress) Wednesdays ... both of which are times to be together and knit while you meet and greet others with like interests. They also have a Yarn Crawl ... all to say they offer needle arts fans loads of options. Give this place a try ...

Cloud & Bunny is a wonderful neighborhood toy and clothing consignment shop. I stopped by today and…read morepicked up the most adorable birthday gifts for a couple of toddlers! They have a great selection of unique toys and gifts, and they are bursting at the seams with second-hand clothing and shoes. The owner, Maya, was there and it was so great chatting with her and learning more about the shop. I ended up getting a toddler gardening set and tea set, plus some wind-up furry chicks and bunnies. Maya wrapped up both gifts for me in a lovely butterfly wrapping paper and did a better job than I could have ever done. I can't wait to come back and browse the toddler boy selection!

It's a cute store. It first caught my eye a few years ago because of the beautiful mural by Ryan…read moreTova Katz, perhaps my favorite muralist. I didn't realize it was a consignment store and probably wouldn't have stopped in had I known that, but I'm glad I did. I bought a cute little rain slicker for my daughter and I almost can't wait until spring so she can wear it. There's a lot of clothing and she has them sorted well so it's easy to find the sizes you're looking for. In the back, she even has a dollhouse which I think isn't for sale, but is for kids to play with. Maybe I'm wrong about that, though! There's lots of toys and tchotchkes here too. I bought some little bath bombs that look like donuts because I think my kiddo will be amazed when they start to fizz. I also picked up some crayons and a couple other things. There's no parking lot but you may find parking along Montrose or Ashland. The entrance is a little funny; it opens at street level but there's a steep ramp down to the store, which is below grade. I assume that like many shops at this level it had steps to get down and as a children's store, a ramp definitely would be in order to accommodate strollers. But it is indeed a bit steep so be mindful of that.

Tailorbird Fabrics is a darling little fabric shop. It is incredibly well curated! With a mix of…read morehigh quality quilting cottons and garment fabrics there is something for every sewer. The shopkeeper showed me some bolts they had just received from a French company. If I hadn't been traveling, I could have done some damage. Prices are what you'd expect, around $13 for a yard. They have a website too!

The lady was very helpful. Great selection of quilter's cotton & clothing fabric. There was so many…read morefabrics that I wanted but had to control myself

My fiance found out about this place and brought me here. Wow! So much selection! Staff was very…read morehelpful in telling us where things were in different areas of the store. There is TONS of fabric here, as well as findings, tools, trim, etc. As a person with mobility issues, I won't lie, it's not the most accessible shopping experience ever as some things are down low or up high. But staff were available and willing to help. Prices were reasonable and it's nice to be able to see material in person rather than online.

Tucked away in an obscure warehouse is this absolute treasure for those of us who love sewing. They…read moreoffer aisles and aisles of bolts of lovely high-quality textiles. Fabrics are very reasonably priced. The staff is warm and friendly.