What a beautiful store. Inside I found a nice yarn selection catering to knitters, crocheters and…read moreweavers. The owner is a lifetime expert on these fiber arts and knows everything! She is so helpful and kind and I wish I lived nearby to be able to be a full-time customer.

Barb is wonderful! She's helped me with weaving questions as well as knitting things with…read more"different" wool than wanted in instructions. Always find her helpful and decorated to give inspiration!

First, to other LGBT folks of Brookfield, this is a great and safe place. Craft places tending…read moretoward older crowds can be pretty hit or miss, and this is definitely a hit. This place is awesome. If you've only ever used yarn from places like Michaels or hobby lobby, learning how to use good quality yarn might intimidate you. Take the plunge. Get a little more familiar with yarn sizes and materials (cotton, alpaca, wool). That's really all you need to start buying beautiful, long lasting, and soft yarns. You'll thank yourself when your yarn isn't made out of plastic anymore! The yarn is more expensive than the plastic products at craft shops; however, there is a good range of less-to-more pricey products. You can get 100 grams of superb wool yarn for $13, or you can get 100 grams of a silk and linen mix for $37. (PS, they sell berroco berroco, and I used their half wool/half alpaca yarn for my sweaters. It's $14 per 100 grams!) They also do sell some plastics (a nylon mix is very useful in socks), it's just not my style personally. The worst thing about this place is that it is very knitting oriented, kind of leaving crochet in the dust, especially in their book selection (there's like 14 knitting books and only ONE crochet book). Still, even as someone who only crochets, I love it. It is worth your time. Also, no shame to people who buy craft store yarns for money purposes! Pursue your passions in a way that works for you!

I used to be a customer of Cream City Yarn, but unfortunately, my experiences left me feeling…read moreanything but welcome. On multiple visits, I walked into the store without even being acknowledged by the owner. On one occasion, I asked about ordering a pom-pom in a color that wasn't in stock. The request seemed to be an inconvenience, so I said, "Oh, don't bother if it's too much trouble." Her response was simply "OK," and she walked away. No attempt to help, no alternative offered, and certainly no sense that my business mattered. At a yarn crawl event held at a brewery, the experience wasn't much different. The owner sat off to the side with little apparent engagement. Several knitters I spoke with didn't even realize she was there, despite her involvement in the event. For a business built around a community-oriented hobby, that lack of engagement was disappointing. More recently, I had an unpleasant interaction on TikTok with a Cream City Yarn employee who was publicly discouraging participation in the Greater Milwaukee Knitting Guild, disparaging its leadership, and encouraging others to "spread the word." Rather than respecting that people can share a love of knitting without sharing every personal belief, the comments struck me as divisive rather than welcoming. I subsequently learned that the owner had been made aware of these comments and defended the employee's right to express those opinions. While everyone is entitled to their beliefs, I found that response disappointing given the business's stated commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. What troubles me most is the disconnect between the values Cream City Yarn promotes and what I've personally experienced. Inclusivity shouldn't be selective, and kindness shouldn't depend on whether someone shares your opinions. Between my experiences as a customer and these more recent interactions, I've decided this isn't a business I want to support.

My Chief of Staff says this is the best knitting store in the area for the expert and supportive…read morehelp. That's saying a lot because all knitting stores offer helpful and supportive assistance. Very good selection of yarn and knitting supplies, the store is well laid out with some other gifts like locally crafted jewelry and knit gnomes. Now there's an adjective-noun combination I don't remember ever writing, knit gnomes. Maybe the name of my next band.

A great local yarn shop. Wonderful selection and very helpful. Susan and her staff have helped me…read morenumerous times with projects.

Huge selection of beautiful beads in all price ranges. All high quality materials and all the…read moretools you need are available. There are hundreds of kits that are custom made by the staff. You can take your kit home and use their easy to follow directions or sit at one of their work tables, borrow their tools and the staff can help you if you get stuck. The best part of Midwest Beads is the staff. They are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Need a quick gift but don't have time to make it yourself? There is also an area of pre-made jewelry done by the talented staff and other artists. The sign by the door says" welcome to Paradise" and it's true.

They have everything here! The shop is so cute and well taken care of. Alice knows her stuff and…read morehas always been friendly and welcoming, helping out with suggestions always! Their stuff is well priced as well- and if you're on their lil email list, you get a free something each week! Definitely the best bead shop in the mke area

I had a really nice experience in this store. The employees were super friendly and helpful. They…read morehave an entire wall and a half devoted to Kaffe Fassett! The shop is adorned with many beautiful quilts. Just a great place for quilters.

We were visiting Lake Geneva for a long weekend…read more My wife is a quilter, so when we visit someplace new we try to visit quilt stores to see what they have. She loved their selection. Loved how friendly & helpful they. Left a big smile on her face, and fabric (on sale) she loved. If we are in the area again, she will want to go back.

My wife was looking for some blue thread to alter a shirt. She found a prefect match. She has been…read morelooking for a store that has fabrics and sewing supplies since joann Fabric closed their doors she is very impressed with the products offered..

What a super cool quilt shop. Went to the Shannon Trunk Show and learned a ton of information that…read morewill help me be successful on my next project. The owners were super nice and so helpful. You must put this shop on your next fabric seeking stops!

Came to Eclicta this weekend with a friend who is very into crystals and beads and makes jewelry…read more Do not be fooled by the nondescript front of this building they have wall-to-wall inventory and staff is very friendly. From loose cabachon to tanazanite and everything in between, plus ready-made jewelry and estate sale pieces--it's all here. If you're into beads, crystals and handmade jewelry and in the city of Milwaukee you need to visit this store. For those of you who do make and sell jewelry, you can get a discount if you register your EIN with them. My friend got $500 worth of product for $250 with her EIN. Happy shopping!

If you're into jewelry making, there's no better place in Milwaukee to get your supplies. It's a…read moremuch larger store than it might appear from outside, plus they have crafting space as well. Offerings range from very reasonably priced seed beads to higher end stuff like Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. Pretty much everything in between is well represented - semi precious beads, strands, accent and focal beads and plenty of tools. I find the staff here is really helpful too - I was looking for a specific chain style and while they didn't stock it, they were able to guide me to plenty of alternates.

I extended my trip specifically for a visit to Cival, and IT WAS WORTH IT!…read more The gals have a laidback, fun vibe. They're around if you need them and will also offer to show you the piece you're looking at (instead of waiting around for you to ask). They have their jewelry production right in the back and offer to change a length/clasp/gemstone. I found an amazing vintage watch fob converted into a bracelet, but I didn't care for the chain. The gals offered me a few different vintage chain options and edited the piece on the spot! She was patient when it didn't fit and kindly added an extra link to the newly edited piece. That extra mile is what makes any business stand out from the rest, and I very much appreciated it! There were 4 different gals working and each of them were a part of my store experience. I love that vibe - a nice cross between slumber party vibe, girly pop vibe and artsy vibe. Most of their pieces are sterling silver or brass, but they have a handful of pieces in 14k and gold fill. I got a mixture of both! Their sweet spot price point is "affordable" while some pieces are definitely spendy. I've got my eye on a vintage wedding band for $3k. The store is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! Plenty of street parking in front! Yes they have a bathroom that's roomy and clean (and chic!)

The majority of the jewelry I own and wear on the daily came from Cival. I have been a loyal…read morecustomer for years. I have always loved their funky, unique and affordable statement jewelry. Also absolutely loved the vibe of the store. I went to visit the new location today - it's beautiful don't get me wrong, but totally different vibe. I wouldn't even know I was in the same store. Inventory was much more limited, and most of it high end, out of my price range and not the every day pieces that I loved so much. I had admired the higher end custom pieces at the old location, but sad that they are now the primary inventory at the new store. I really hope with time they will have more variety and bring a bit of the old vibe back.