Hidden gem alert!…read more My pilgrimage to "Not Your Average Quilter" started with a recommendation from a quilting friend's husband (thank you, Ken N!). I added it to my mental rolodex, bookmarked it on Yelp, and made a note to go visit. Then I heard one of my favorite quilters (the Quilting Cowboy) was shipping a new line - and the only place close to me that had it was NYAQ! I reached out to them via FB messenger and learned that they had 3 bolts of the new "Leaf" line - and then I convinced the hubs to take a road trip with me. Thank GOODNESS for pictures on Yelp, as the map directions had us WAY out of the way. I spotted the "Art Ovation" sign, pointed, and yelled, "There it is!" as we passed it. Hubs pulled a turn around, and we were there. Parking is in the back and we entered at the front in to a little spot noting "Quilt Shop Gifts". We were greeted by THE NICEST lady behind a little counter, and it was obvious that this was the place for locals to be. It was like Cheers for quilters. Others from out of town or out of state entered while we were there, too! SO fun! Back to my quest. So when we asked about the Leaf line, the lovely lady helper walked us to the back to get help from the owner. Let me tell you - Michael was awesome in every sense of the word. Not only was he running things in the back (making color guard flags/uniforms, cutting fabrics), but he also MADE all of the beautiful art quilts that adorn the walls! I was floored to learn he quilted them all on his small domestic machine (he showed us!). WOW. We chatted Michael up a little bit - trying not to distract him from the very busy happenings in the back of the store. Long story short, I am in love with Michael and this business and will come back to support him as much as my quilting budget will allow. For the modern quilters, he carries Tula and Kaffe in yardage and pre-cuts, and the variety of other fabrics is noteworthy. The notions and quilting themed "gifts" were SO fun and I wanted all of the things. Pro tip - if you tell them you will return, they might just give you a reusable bag that you can bring back with you for 10% off your next purchase... just save some Tula for me!

Another place I found while traveling through Indiana, what a fabulous quilt shop in the middle of…read morethe country fields. I love the fact that it's full of different quilting fabrics, not just items that are everywhere. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking out the shop. The staff answered any questions we had and even showed us some of their works in progress!

Fabulous selection of materials for needlework, such as cross stitch, embroidery, canvas works,…read moreetc! Fun location on Main Street near lots of other great shops and restaurants.

I love this little shop! Great selection of kits and needlework supplies. It can be overwhelming…read morewith all of they have to offer, but the employees answered all of my questions.

Chelsea put together some vinyl icons for our lacrosse helmets, and they looked FANTASTIC! Love…read moredoing work with her anytime!

From the owner: Experienced seamstress with over 20 years in the industry. Specializing in alterations and custom…read moresewing.

This place is so much fun!!! Great fabric selection, motivational ideas, classes regularly,…read moregenerous knowledgeable help, and encouragement to goals. Stop by yourself---you won't be disappointed.

You can find all kinds of beautiful stuff there and Connie is the friendliest person I have ever…read moremet and a very good instructor

This is my go to place for craft and decorating supplies. The store is convenient with plenty of…read moreparking. Generally this location is not crowded and has what I am looking for. The aisles are neat and the store is clean. I joined their "club" to receive email specials and sale notifications. I get about 2 emails/weeks. The 50 percent off coupons are great for regular priced merchandise. You can get some great deals after holidays on clearance merchandise. They carry art supplies, jewelry supplies, wedding supplies, 4 aisles of scrapbooking supplies, yarn, seasonal decor and much, much more. I have had a couple of pictures framed by their framing department and they do a good job. Framing is usually 50 percent off. The clerks vary from very helpful to less than helpful depending on the day. Michaels is a chain with an online presence.

I went in to have some framing done. I rang the bell and stood back there for 10 minutes and nobody…read moreever came. I called the store and the guy said they didn't have anybody to help me because there was only one person working. I said well one person just walked past me and didn't help me. He said well that makes two of us. I'll come back and help you. So he trolls up, only to tell me that I have to speak with the framing manager and come back the next day. Such a waste of time and energy. The store might as well be closed for what good it is.