SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS owner is absolutely sweet and cares about the products in the…read morestore. Everything is fair prices and pulls from local artist as well. Contributes to good causes by purchasing items. Selection is good for the well rounded artist.

Stopped here to pick up some materials because I did a hand lettering virtual workshop and wanted…read moreto give it a shot. They have a ton of stuff in this shop and though I'm not an artist myself, they have a little of everything so you may find what you need. The guy working the store greeted me and let me know to holler for him if I needed help, but otherwise let me alone to wander. They also have a lot of framing options, so if you're looking for a framing job then you could try them out. Parking is street only, and metered. I didn't have any problem finding a parking spot, so hopefully that's the norm around here.

We had a great time! Value - good…read moreExperience- great- friendly staff Cute decor I did a girlfriend excursion but I saw mother/daughter duo having fun and a few first time daters. Street parking was available. Restaurants close by to grab a bite before or after. Yolk's test kitchen down a couple blocks and the blueberry hibiscus drink smashed!!

Had a birthday party here with a group of girlfriends and did the Friday night class led by James…read more It was so fun and learned so much! Would highly recommend!

wonderful selection of embroidery/sashiko/tapestry wool threads, needles, and hoops (even some…read morehoops suitable for quilting!) glad i stopped in. I will return at some point to color match wool for a mending project. hidden gem: thimbles of all sizes that have packaging that you can test the size with. Kai scissors as well. service was also great -- was helped to try and find a mystery neon embroidery floss that I had been given, even though it wasn't stocked. Also more quilting between needles that weren't on display. I haven't tried pony black needles before but it was really cool that there are nickel-free needles and thimbles both. Prices are all incredibly reasonable. There was also a small selection of tools and supplies for other niche thread-and-needle hobbies like beading, tambour, etc. will be going again and telling all my thimble-bereft friends about where to shop for thimbles

From the owner: Maydel is Chicago's only hand embroidery supply shop, with classes, patterns, and materials for…read moreevery type of needlework, including embroidery, cross-stitch, crewelwork, goldwork, tambour, tatreez, sashiko, and more. From nickel-free needles to silk threads, Maydel is committed to sourcing the most accessible, ethically produced, and highest quality supplies. Open regular hours Thursdays–Saturdays, by appointment Mondays–Wednesdays, and 24/7 online.

My daughter and I drove almost an hour to shop here. They have a great selection of crystals,…read morejewelry, unique household items, accessories, clothing, and much more to list! There's simply so much to see here that there is no way to actually look through everything! The prices are reasonable for the most part, and the woman working there was lovely. She was friendly, patient, and super helpful.

I popped in here at the last minute to buy a stick for my new Tibetan singing bowl. I had no idea…read morewhere to buy one individually as the bowl was a gift. The staff at Amadara was really helpful, and the prices were reasonable. I only paid $6 for my little instrument accessory :). There are so many beautiful stones and handmade goods here, I'll definitely be making a return trip!

We had such a good time in this store. Every shelf is full of delightful items, many of which…read moreevoked either nostalgic memories or lots of laughter and sometimes both! Stocked up on so many gifts for family and friends and the employee at the desk was the absolute best. Even gave a recommendation for where to get good coffee nearby!

cute store but it's over priced. Then to add a rude employee on top of that is just an overall…read morebummer. I usually like this store but won't be coming back

Great selection of items and glaze. Kids loved it. Would be nice to be able to come back any day…read moreof the week to finish up, but maybe that will change in the future.

Visited Color Me Mime for a birthday party activity and had a great time! There's a great selection…read moreof pottery to choose from, like plant pots, plates, jewelry holders, and decor pieces. They provide everything you need: paints, sponges, brushes, and pencils. It's nice that you can bring your own drinks and snacks (just be careful with oily fingers!). The place was bustling when we arrived on a late Saturday afternoon. Thankfully, we had a reservation. Everyone in our group, including some first-time painters, enjoyed the experience. Two hours was the perfect amount of time. The staff was super attentive, always checking in to see if we needed more paint or assistance. I highly recommend Color Me Mime for people of all ages - it's a fun way to get creative. I'm excited to see how our finished pieces turn out; I believe it takes a few days. Definitely worth a visit!

I walked in for a pen. I left with an experience. Parchment. Ink. The soft rustle of paper. Unique…read morewriting instruments in neatly arranged rows. Bari arranged a few things while showing me a selection of pens "they're in the wrong order." I blinked. Nothing appears out of order in this store, but I'm sure this level of attention to detail is why. The Expert (??? I don't know - I just met this person, but it was a vibe) Bari very kindly introduced themselves to me and allowed me to try a variety of pens. This was a kindness as I blustered through my terrible handwriting until I finally met my perfect match - Cinderella & the Ballpoint Pen. Since I was getting a pen for writing, Bari suggested I get a felt tip pen. Thus I am the proud owner of an extra fine brush pen I have been using religiously since purchasing it there for the fine price of five dollars. Honestly - I think I'm starting to write like I own a good pen . Jokes aside, I had a really lovely and unexpected experience at this store. If you love beautiful things, custom stationary, and the art of making an impression, check it out.

This shop is fabulous...book binders heaven. Great for stationery lovers and artists. Gorgeous…read morecards, sketchbooks, paper. Get her book...it's delightful!!

The Ainslie Arts Plaza is a new addition to the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood neighborhood. When they…read moreknocked down the McDonald's and rebuilt it in 2020/2021, they made this strip of parking an arts plaza. It's been fun to see it come to life with the green planters, twinkle lights, murals on the boxes, and now events like movies in the plaza. Excited to see what else they'll think of to utilize this lovely space. The only downside? You're right off the street so you hear all the honking, all the yelling, and all the screeching that comes along with Chicago drivers. Plus, McD's is the only food option (but at least there's something!).

Omgoodness. Love this spot. Can easily spend WAY TOO MUCH…read more Everything you can imagine. Pens. Pencils. Stationary. Stickers. Bookmarks. Wash Tape. Journals. Magnets. Stick Pins. Just everything. And it's all so cute. And all so... ME. City street parking. IYKYK

Checked out the new and much larger location of Paper and Pencil, not far from the original…read moreteeny-tiny one. So much bigger, but still busy, which is great for them! Shop for unique pens, stationery and cards, stamps, and other unique desktop items. I love this store! Independent, queer-owned, and thriving in Andersonville. Can't wait to come back to get more paper goods.

Hey I thought of You is exactly what the community needs!…read more Service, selection, and value are all on point! What a fun concept and great location.

Nice neighborhood art shop that offer different art works, crafts, classes and other knick knacks…read more Nice friendly staff!