Framing doesn't get more custom than this. The building, the people, the framing selection and the…read morework they do are all stunning.

I've had three mid to large pieces framed here and have a pleasant experience each time. The owners…read moreare helpful and knowledgable, something you don't find at the 'quickie' framing places in the strip malls. Your item is framed quickly and professionally and there are frames and framing styles from simple to very ornate. I highly recommend them.

Scott has been my sole source for framing for over 30 years! Only uses museum quality acid free…read morepaper, glass appropriate(UV) and framing that compliments, not over powers the art. Fair pricing, quick turnaround. Expect a custom salutation, not a "yes" man. You will not be disappointed.

I came here to get my artwork framed. However, I was told the canvas dimensions were off by…read moremillimeters and that it would look off if we framed it. I originally was looking for a floating frame so we didn't cover up any of the artwork and he explained how that would look bad because the canvas isn't even. He suggested we nail some wood to the sides of the painting. Mind you this piece of art is 4 grand. I agreed a normal frame would work as well but then he proceeded to say the canvas was too thick and wouldn't cover the sides while offering no other solution. I'm not sure of the name of the person I spoke with but he came off as condescending and was not helpful in figuring out a solution. I ended up taking my artwork to cjframers in Lake Zurich. They were amazing to work with and had a wide array of framing options. They helped me find a perfect frame that fit beautifully. They had plenty of solutions and were able to add a backing to completely cover the sides that the frame didn't reach.

A good local framing shop. My wife and I have purchased framed artwork, framing services, and…read moreframes from Larry (the owner) over many years. I for one don't have an eye for coordinating colors and design, but no need to when somebody else has that talent. I love all the artwork that hangs on our home walls...it looks good and will last for years

The quality of work on the initial frame they did for me was horrible. Staples and pins from the…read moreback were showing through all the way around the mat of the picture and was a complete mess. Very unprofessional work. The owner, Larry, showed no interest in rectifying the situation, in fact, yelled at me that he couldn't do a better job on it. I had to tell him to stop yelling. A staff member stepped forward and said she would make it right and ended up doing a good job on the framing and handled it very professionally. The owner, Larry, continued to be rude, insulting and totally disrespectful when I picked up the corrected frame because he was so upset about having to fix his shoddy work. Pretty shocking behavior to say the least. The owner does not deserve to have your business when they behave so unprofessionally as well as provide such a inferior product and act as though that should be acceptable. It is not. I will be telling my friends and neighbors about my experience and suggest they not take their framing needs here.

I've never woken up and thought, "Gee, I'm feeling good, I might go buy some art today." But that's…read morebasically how my day ended up unfolding this past Saturday. While doing the Groundhog Day walking tour, we decided to check out the Old Courthouse/current Arts Center just for the hell of it. I'm not really into art unless it involves renderings of cute animals or my favorite celebrities (I wouldn't mind a nice over-the-fireplace portrait of Bill Murray or Bernie Mac or David Letterman), but for the most part, when I hear people talk about art I just have to drift off to another place to keep myself from rolling my eyes at the pretension, but here, I didn't get that... at all. We walked around and were shocked with the collection of works here as well as the quality and lessn't we forget price. They had handmade unique pottery that was unlike any pottery I'd ever seen before and pretty much priced for a limited budget person such as myself. There were many rooms to roam though, leading in a circle around the main room with register and beautiful older ladies with long, stringy grey hair - exactly the way you'd picture older, artsy, free-spirited women. In the second to last room in the round-about gallery, I found something that basically stopped me in my tracks. It was titled 'Fortune Teler' and it was a relatively giant framed canvas, full of color, it had hanging beads, mini-lightbulbs, little sequins set into the partial gold-filigree'd frame with a the work itself being completely covered in bright but shadowy colors that had an orange/yellow-haired boy flipping over two unreadable tarot cards for a big, green cat and a magenta rhino (that at first I admittedly though was an aardvark - my favorite animal next to manatees). I couldn't be torn away from it. And it was only (and normally I would've shit my pants over this price) $150. I took a pics of it, spent another 4-hours with it on my mind while we walked the town and went back 15 minutes before close to seal the sale. The woman said she was sad to see that painting go but could tell from looking at me that we were a right match, which may have all been pillow-talk, but it really does feel like it was made for me. I do wish they'd had a bit more information on the artist and painting but, it was right on the dot when they were closing and they were able to take down my info so hoping I'll hear back, and if not, I'm fine with just having the painting, too.

I'm not really an art gallery person, but this was one of only a couple places open on a Sunday…read moreafternoon, so my husband and I walked around. The historic building holds several rooms with assorted paintings and sculptures from local and national artists. Some are landscape paintings while others are strange mobiles made of wood. One display was a large photo of a naked obese woman laying on a pile of books, along with an actual pile of books below the photo! It was kind of cool walking around and seeing some of the local talent, plus some part of the building itself (we found a heavy metal door that said "McHenry County Records" from the 19th century. If you're around, drop in for a few moments. You'll be entertained.

Outstanding quality. Friendly and dedicated staff. Price more than fair…read more I found out about the place simply by walking around and overhearing people talking. My two visits were quite pleasant.

This monthly market is housed in the Mixin Mingle venue in charming Woodstock, chock full of shops,…read morerestaurants, bars and bakeries/candy-makers, so it's easy to fill up your day fast! See their site and Facebook page for the schedule, but it's always held on a Saturday. Definitely one of the better craft markets I've been to! There is such a variety of items, like jewelry, knitted accessories, hand made and stamped cards and stationery, custom commemorative dish ware and on and on and on. There were two rooms of tables to peruse, a larger room with about 12-15 tables, and a smaller room with about 8-10. Each table was better than the next, a paradise of gift shopping items. Prices vary dramatically, most being reasonable given the specific item, a few being clearly overpriced. All the vendors were nice and engaging, some real characters here...says the girl wearing reindeer antlers. It doesn't hurt that it's just down the corridor from Jaci's Cookies either!

Have used Reprographics for several years for my business printing needs. They offer different…read morepaper thicknesses and finishes to make the printed materials look GREAT! From 8.5 x 11 to 11x 17 and then folded, the staff delivers time after time. Turn around time is excellent and Herman is the best when it comes to detail.

Poor customer support, they refused to replace an oil paint brush which fell apart for no reason, I…read morewould not have called and asked but the brush was not cheap, had high hopes but don't think I will be going there anymore when I could order everything and more online.

I recently brought in something to be framed for my daughter's 30th birthday. It was not a simple…read morepiece to frame and involved different materials. I asked for feedback about how to do the project, and she called back the next day with good ideas. I then had to ask if it could be done quickly. Not only did she help me with ideas and frame it beautifully, but she had it ready for the big event. I highly recommend Fox Valley Frame Shop.

Law helped fix a broken antique door for me and did a fantastic job! Not only did he impeccably fix…read morethe glass but he fixed the door frame too! He offered to pick it up and return it for an additional cost and was very communicative throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier with the final result.

This window has been in my family for 50 years now. It was in my house when I was growing up and…read morehas moved with me twice. I had installed it into my present house and my wife and I enjoyed looking at it every time we walked into our bedroom. Last year I noticed the glass was coming out of the leading holding it together. Upon further investigation I realized that the wood frame was rotted on the outside causing the issue. The glass was literally sinking out of the frame. After searching the internet I stumbled across Art Glass and Studio. I'm sure glad I did. Lawrence (Law) was a pleasure to work with! He was honest and realistic about his timeframe for assessing the situation and actually getting the work started and finished. I really appreciated that he let us know that he is a busy guy handling a number of projects at the same time but would give our window his utmost attention when our time came. He gave us plenty of options for the repairs working with our budget and suggesting different methods for reinstallation of the window. The option we chose was to make the window a decorative piece instead of an actual permanent window. That way if we move again or our children want the window to stay in the family after we're gone it will be easier to move it to the next place. When it came time for our window to be worked on, I removed it from our house (my choice to save money) and took it over to his shop. Law started on it and kept us informed as to how it was going. Once started, he finished it quickly and it looks great! In this day and age of "bait and switch" it was such a pleasure to work with someone who actually does what he says and does great work. This window was built around 1870 and thanks to Art Glass and Studio (Law) it should have another 150 years of in it. I highly recommend them

I purchased a wonderful Janome HD9BE straight stitch heavy duty sewing machine plus a Bandicoot…read moresewing table from Sewing Concepts. I was referred to this quilt shop by fellow quilters and a sewing machine repairman. I love the shop. Everyone is helpful! They carry genuine Janome parts and have supported my quilting journey. They have helped me select fabrics and lovely quilt kits. I love my local quilt shop!!

My 44 yr. old Kenmore sewing machine needed some serious TLC. I am so grateful to have found…read moreSewing Concepts...where a technician assessed and tuned up this trusty machine. I was prepared to hear that the machine was not worth repairing, yet when they called to say it was ready to pickup I was elated! The cost was reasonable, and the turnaround speed was phenomenal. But, most important of all...the results are amazing! Beautiful shop with lots of tempting fabric and items. A real treasure in this area! Now that I'm rolling again I will return to get going on some new projects. Very friendly and accommodating staff. A HUGE thank you, Sewing Concepts!

I've had old photos scanned in high res and put on disk. They did an amazing job!!!! Also made…read moreprints there and they were really nice! The owner is a super nice guy too.

From the owner: Specializing in restorations of old photos, high end printing and photoshop workread more