I never expected to find such a great quilt shop in the tiny community of Montezuma, Iowa, but was…read morepleasantly surprised. Three Sisters carries quality fabrics, notions and patterns. You will walk away inspired by the finished quilts that decorate every nook and cranny of the store. Go feed your addiction by stopping in. One more fat quarter can't hurt, can it???

This is a wonderful store! Lots of fabric, lots of variety but the best is the friendly, helpful…read morepeople who answer all the questions. This is a terrific store -- check it out!

I brought my machine in for annual maintenance. I was told it would take about two weeks,…read morealthough the receipt PROMISED the maintenance by 7/21/25. At three weeks I called for a status check. I was told it would be "just a little bit longer". On 7/21/25 I called and was told my machine had not been worked on yet. I was told it would be "a little bit longer". I asked for a specific date and was told there wasn't one. I asked what the promised date on my receipt meant and was not given an answer. my point on this post is business practice and customer service. DONT say something will be done in two weeks when you know it won'T. DONT a give the "just a little bit longer" line. it just makes people angry. DONT promise, in writing, a date when a service will be completed and there is no intention to have the work done. DO contact the customer before the promised completion date and let them know the service will not be completed on time and throw in a discount or freebie. (I.e. keep your customers). Set your employees up for success by not making them engage in making up excuses for poor service. I finally got my machine back and what do you know? the promise date was changed on the receipt. Customers aren't that stupid! Do better in your business, Inspired to Sew!

I signed up for a class a few weeks ago, and was uninformed that there would be a list of materials…read moreI needed to purchase before the class. The class was $50, and I was sent the list of materials in an email 3 minutes before the start of the class, so I had to purchase $60 worth of materials upon arrival. Which felt intentional, so I would have to buy from their store specifically and miss out on cheaper alternatives. The sewing pattern they were teaching in the class was also not included in the price so I had to purchase that myself as well. I will say that the workers in the store were nice, however their website and employees have lacked transparency of prices and organizational skills. Furthermore, prices were not included on the website for a sewing machine maintenance and check-up. When I called the store, I was told the price would only be $30-40 dollars, and then extra if a part was missing and had to be purchased. When I turned in my sewing machine for this service, I payed $30 and based on the information I received, believed that to be the end of it. Today when I went to pick it up, the workers tried to charge me $100 for it. I tried arguing and brought up how I had already paid... they told me that was "a deposit" and then took it off, although they would have charged me twice if I had not brought that up. My total for this machine repair was over $100, even though I had been told originally it would be $30 on the phone. Furthermore, no part or fix had to be made on my machine. It was cleaned and a screw was adjusted and I was still charged $70 more than I had been told. Their website lacks this information so the fact prices and materials have been left up to "word of mouth" has cost me $217 when I was only expecting to pay around $80. My review would just be to be cautious about undisclosed information and extra prices. I feel taken advantage of based on being expected to pay extra when correct information was not given to me. Both on the accounts of taking a class as well as getting my machine looked at. Also I was told when I purchased the pattern for the class I would get sent it but it's been 3 weeks and I still haven't received it.

Strolling along Newbo and came upon this store. The owner is super friendly and helpful. Obviously…read moretakes pride in her store and gave an impromptu tour. The fabrics are elegant with bold colors. There are several class options where one can create their own art using fabric and sewing. Available for novice to expert.

Love this concept! They take paintings by local artists and make them into fabrics. There are…read moresome beautiful colorful choices, and they also hold classes on how to make some really cool things using the fabrics - wish I lived there, I'd take a class (or 2)!

Hen and Chicks Studio is a wonderful quilt shop offering quality quilting fabrics, patterns, wool…read moreand more. They have a retreat center upstairs that can be rented for day or overnight stays and have a variety of classes. You can become certified to use their longarm machine and machine quilt your own quilts. But, best of all, is the customer service. Each employee is truly knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure you are truly satisfied. I've attended several "Come Create with Me" events and have spent time in the retreat center as a mother/daughter duo. Can't recommend enough!

From the owner: quilting and scrap booking retail store and retreat centerread more

Today I was lucky enough to visit this adorable shop and I will be back again. I will also…read moreencourage my other quilting friends to visit. While the shop is small, it is worth the drive. There is a lovely assortment of high quality cottons in many colors and themes. What I especially love is that sometime quilt shops stick with very traditional fabrics. The Red Hen has a terrific assortment of traditional, modern, patriotic, etc. I fell in love with some bold, vibrant paisley fabric and already have plans for it. The prices are exceptional. There is nothing priced over $10.00 per yard.

From the owner: This was a long time dream of owning my own quilt shop and in 2014 I made it happen.read more

Called Merry about getting my sons baby blanket mended. When we arrived she greeted us as soon as…read morewe walked in. She went above and beyond for our family. I cannot say enough about how polite she was. After spending just a few minutes looking at the quilts she has made you immediately realize Merry is a skilled artisan.

Tucked kind of in the middle of nowhere, but close to a lot of places. A nice, big, bright shop…read morewith TONS of awesome fabrics, displays, samples, and more precuts and kits than I've seen just about anywhere! I will be a repeat again and again!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Variety of yarns and fabric at reasonable prices. I'll be back!read more

So enjoyed this knitting shop. I was there for the writers' festival and the owner was so…read moreincredibly helpful. The yarn I bought was so beautiful. It was just as much as an adventure as the festival. I highly recommend this shop.

The best pie ever, highly recommend for any baking needs. Perfect for special gatherings and…read moreoccasions.

From the moment we walked in her stunning home (and drool-worthy kitchen), Deb made us feel at…read moreease. We attended her fajita class on Cinco de Mayo and learned how to make pineapple and aleppo pepper sorbet, marinated steak/chicken/veggies, flour tortillas and guacamole. The food was outstanding, Deb was a thorough teacher and the crowd was lovely (and encouraged to interact). Even if you live in downtown Des Moines, it's worth the drive! Deb, a former restaurant professional, says veggie-based dishes are her specialty, so we're looking forward to attending again for one of her salad or spiralized vegetable classes. Plan for about 2 or 2 1/2 hours per event.