Last visit to Michaels was nice. I thought the store was very clean and organized. I was able to…read morefind what I needed and get in and out fast. The cashier was friendly and the line moved quickly.

Let me preface this review by saying I do not often shop at Michaels anymore, as I find Joann down…read morethe road has a much larger selection and includes fabric, something Michaels does not offer. However, there are times when I am looking for a particular item and Michaels might be the better bet in terms of tracking it down. My most recent trip to the store in Geneva with just one of those occasions when I was looking for particular wood letters so I could paint them and hang them with our Christmas stockings. I found the letter section easily enough, but as has often been my experience at the store, they were missing the ones I needed. When I say often, I really do mean it, as I have never been to this store and gotten exactly what I came for. In addition to what seems to be a chronic lack of merchandise, Michaels' prices always seem to be much higher than Hobby Lobby or Joann's, and that bothers me. Why should I have to pay more for the same items? True, they do accept coupons, and even competitors' coupons, but if you have to pay more for the items in the first place, a coupon does not really benefit you. The store itself always seems cramped, and displays in the middle of the aisle make it difficult to navigate. Perhaps they should think about expanding, as they clearly do not have enough room for the little merchandise they offer.

I took a beginner's sewing class at this Joann's over the weekend. For the class, I give them 5…read morestars. It should be noted that my mother-in-law is an expert sewer and she taught me how to make a bobbin, thread my machine and some of the beginner stuff. My biggest problem was that I don't do a great job at sewing a straight line and I still don't have ALL the basics down. It was a great starter class because our teacher (sorry, didn't write down her name) went into detail on everything involved with becoming acquainted with the machine. She even let us practice making straight lines to perfect our technique. The price was $35, however watch their app as they sometimes have coupons. I felt that the price was fair for someone like me that is a hands on learner instead of just trying to figure it out by watching YouTube. We learned how to make a pillowcase. I was completely unprepared for this class because I couldn't find my sewing kit before leaving the house. The teacher was really nice and let me use thread, scissors and all the other stuff I needed. She also helped us pick out cheap fabric to make a nice quality pillowcase. I would definitely recommend picking up fabric before the day of the class, as the line ended up getting long with people that waited until the last minute. I don't have any complaints around the class itself, but my fabric wasn't cut very straight. Also, after class when I asked for something that we'd learned about in class, the employee working didn't offer to help find the product, she just pointed and told me that it should be over there. I plan on taking the next class, which is sewing a pair of pants. If you take one class, you do get a coupon to continue on, so I'll probably end up taking every class they offer.

I love this JoAnn store. People know what aisle items are located in. The store is continually…read morerestocked and reorganized. You can walk in one day and the aisles are reorganized and restocked the next. Huge inventory, lots of work keeping it tidy. Staff is very helpful locating items. Coupons are amazing, this is the place to be for holiday decor, craft projects, scrapbooking, candy making, knitting, sewing, stamping, you name it - they have it. Awesome

Cutest little shops on Third Street! Great variety of gift items from specialty candy and toys , to…read morefun kitchen items, to wellness items. The building is so cute and nostalgic. Love this place!

absolutely DO NOT buy from this store in Geneva, THE SHOPPES AT 127 !!! im not one to bash a…read morebusiness, ESPECIALLY not a small one - but this is absolutely ridiculous!! they didnt tell me what the price was on this NeeDoh that my son was interested in. i literally walked out the store and stared at the receipt in absolute shock to find that the damn thing was TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS. after my son hands​ it over to me so I could look at it.... i see that THIS SHIT IS LITERALLY MISPRINTED. and it was purposely packaged with the actual logo BLOCKING most of the misprint so they could easily fool you. it's one thing for it to be $25, its another for it to literally be a fraud product. like are we fcking kidding?? we'll be raising hell over there soon to get my damn money back because ain't no way this was worth $25, ESPECIALLY not for a fake ass one.. wtf???

Looking for variety in home decor? This place has everything, even following themes spread…read morethroughout the store such as the Old West, the Beach, Country Living and several others. Very eclectic offerings throughout, some items are cheaply made so 1 star off (including rather dismal restrooms, but they are usually clean). If you like old fashioned candy they have several types up front, including 3 color cocanut bar, Gold Rush gum in the cotton bags and Cherry Mash. Beautiful selection of fabric and paper flowers, decorative furniture and an art framing department. Check the 50% off per week offerings. Table decor one week, all art hangings the next, wait for the discount week for what you are looking for. Always fun to roam around and see what's new.

Is the framing department truly so overwhelmed that it takes nearly a month to complete a framing…read moreproject? I'm becoming increasingly concerned because this is the second time my family's framing projects have experienced significant delays. The repeated pattern has left me questioning whether we are being treated fairly.

We walked in on a Friday night and from beginning to end we had a great experience. We were checked…read moreon multiple times, offered assistance and encouraged. We had 2 adults and 2 kids and everyone was happy! Highly recommend and I know we'll return.

I've been to this location several times and have always enjoyed my experience. They have a great…read moreselection of options and an excellent staff. Milo was especially patient, knowledgeable, and helpful with our party. Despite having several tables to attend to, he made sure to check on us and ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this location!

The customer service at SG is outstanding. If there are any issues with oos items they are there to…read moreshow you alternatives. If you ever need to make any changes to an order, they try their best to accommodate your request. The quality of the products is also great. I always know I can count on SG for all of my vinyl needs! Keep up the good work :)

I love Specialty Graphics! They always have what I need and delivery is super speedy. They have so…read moremany great new products that I am excited to try out!

So this was our first time taking advantage of a free class at Williams Sonoma- wish I knew these…read moreclasses existed! So much information . This class was on knife skills and touched little on other things as well. The chef cooked soup and a stir fry with all the veggies she cut during the demonstration! Delish! With the class we got a free knife sharpening and an additional 10% off all clearanced items. Can't beat that. I signed up for two more that I took interest in. Great job!!!!

The associates at this store are fabulous. They are so friendly and go out of their way to help…read moreyou. I go out of my way to shop there versus other outlets. I recently needed some refills for a whipped cream dispenser, which is a tiny purchase. They had been out of stock for weeks and when they got inventory they actually let me know.

Five Stars for Condescension!…read more If you're looking for a gallery that makes you feel like the very act of walking through the door is a colossal mistake, look no further! The gentleman who "assisted" us should be given an award for Olympic-level rudeness. Within minutes, I was reminded of just how ignorant and unworthy I am of stepping foot into an establishment filled with art I clearly could never possibly understand. Truly a masterclass in customer alienation. If you enjoy being belittled, talked down to, and made to feel like you wandered in off the street asking where the nearest gas station is, this is absolutely the place for you. Who needs art appreciation when you can get a full performance piece in arrogance, free of charge? Bravo, sir. Bravo.

Small gallery hosted by a warm and friendly artist and proprietor , Richard Sperry…read more The paintings and artwork here are vivid and beautiful! The gallery offers contemporary works , as well as a variety of other styles certain to please the eyes and soul.