I'd really like to give this business more than two stars because it's the quilt shop that's…read moreclosest to my house. On the plus side, they do have a very good selection of fabrics, which earned it a second star from me. They offer classes from time to time, like many other quilt shops, but I've found it really difficult to get class information. They have had my email address for quite some time, but I haven't gotten class info from them in well over a year. They offer long-arm quilting services, but the one and only time I took a pieced top in to be quilted, it was not ready until five months later! With no apologies. Unacceptable. The owner, who is usually the only employee working in the shop when I visit, is not friendly at all--and other quilters I've talked with have said the same, so its not just me. Sadly, I won't be going back.

Wow, amazing selection! Very overwhelming place!! I could get lost in here for hours if I lived…read morenearby. The prices were reasonable, with some excellent deals in some close outs! The associates were attentive and helpful. Next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely stop in again! I had a blast in here!

This fabric store sells a lot of dated old fabrics. They had a very limited selection of things…read more They had a decent mesh wall with a but a lot of the stuff in there was old. It smelt like mothballs in there. You have to wash your fabric immediately once you get it because it stinks in there. All the styles of fabric were dusty and tough. Everything was overpriced and you are limited to an outdated selection of textiles and prints! The service was bad. Everybody has an attitude. I will never be back. Things have changed drastically at this store and it is not worth the hype.

This shop is my happy place. The fabric is out of this world! I beeline for the Tula Pink section…read moreand immerse myself in color. They have so many gorgeous options I always circle the shop at least twice to make sure I haven't missed anything. They also have a special wall for African print designs - I've never seen that in a quilt shop before. They're fabulous about keeping their inventory fresh, so there is always a new tool for me to covet when I walk in. This store is like a goody bag for adults. The owner is almost always there, she knows so many shoppers' names. Whenever I buy fabric there she tells me to come back with pictures of my finished product and she oohs and ahhs over it - she's so sweet. You can tell everyone that works there loves sewing. It feels like you're talking to friends who just happen to work there and love crafting like I do. I'm going to end with the superficial lol. It is so cute inside! It's on the smaller side but feels huge the way they have it designed. The lighting is great; there's hardwood floors; it feels very upscale. I especialy love the sewing machine section because they are placed on Koala sewing tables. That is my dream sewing table. And something so expensive needs to be tested in person first. I used to have to drive far out of Chicago to a suburb to find a sewing store this fantastic. It's a neighborhood gem and I'm so thankful it's here.

Cleaned and tuned up my OLD Singer machine, was ready same day!…read moreWorks like brand new! very pleased, friendly and affordable too.

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.

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.

The staff was extremely helpful and did many of the calculations for me to figure out how much…read morefabric I needed. I would definitely go there again.

The staff is friendly, the cotton quilting fabrics are of a good heavy quality and the shop has a…read morelarge number of fabric designs to meet and match any of your color needs. Best of all, you get to feel the fabrics and hold them next to each other, so hard to do when trying to buy anything on line. Lots of needles, notions & threads too! Love it! What a find!

What great customer service! The selections are wonderful. I always find just what I need. The…read morestaff is so helpful. I love this store!!

I placed an on-line order and received it quickly and as expected. Will definitely order from…read moreRoberts Sewing Center again!

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.

I thought I'd reviewed Thimbles!…read more If you're into sewing, embroidery or especially quilting this is the store for you. It's large, attractive and laid out nicely. They have good quality fabrics and especially good quality thread. They repair sewing machines, so when the old 1960s Kenmore machine I bought needed a cleaning and adjustment I brought it in. It was returned cleaned, oiled and with a new correct needle. I also purchased a set of needles for different things. I mostly just mend clothing, but I have a periodic older visitor who uses the machine for her quilting projects, so I wanted it to be in top shape. In addition they sell very high quality machines that are borderline commercial systems you can program to do all kinds of fancy projects. Service here is very friendly. They also have classes!

I've been traveling down to Thimbles for a few years now. Had machines cleaned and meeting up with…read morea friend in the past (we enable each other.) But today I took an actual class on machine embroidery and had a blast. I learned so much and learned how to do things correctly. Being self taught isn't always the best. My intention was to save up more money for a sewing only Babylock machine. But they had a trade in embroidery and sewing machine for the exact same price as the new machine. After some testing of the machine and negotiations with the husband the Adventura II came home with me. For the class I used a Babylock Aria that had ALL the bells and whistles. Thank you so much Thimbles! I will be back for more classes (and machines but don't tell my husband).