Picturesque, charming alpaca farm and shop. Beautiful setting in hills just west of the…read moreMississippi River at Bellevue, IA (just north of Maquoketa, IA on Hwy 61). The shop is in a newly refurbished house. Contains beautiful items made from alpaca yarn (including scarves, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters). Also, has skeins of alpaca yarn. Prices are reasonable for beautiful items. Owner Julie is very nice and helpful. She picked out a lovely brown sweater that I passed over and it looked great on me when I tried it on. The alpacas are just feet from the shop. In the barn and behind lovely white fences. They are so cute. We took lots of pictures. Great experience for the family. (Only open Fridays and Saturdays)

Great selection & very knowledgeable staff! I have taken many projects in where I did not…read moreunderstand the pattern & they have always gotten me through it!

A wonderful little yarn shop that still has a beating heart. There is enough variety that there is…read moredefinitely something for everyone . If you need help, be patient. When it's your turn Edyie is terrifically helpful. Also, she is generous to her community, donating baby hats galore!

I had an amazing experience at this yarn store. I was looking for yarn to complete a charity…read moreproject of Hats for Homeless Women and the owner directed me to the special clearance section along with a perfect pattern. So pleased with the service and selection of yarns.

It is getting harder to find yarn stores in many areas, and when you do find one they seem to have…read moresuch restrictive hours. We found this one listed on YELP and it was a winner. Loads of selections, a wide variety of goods, and a clean spacious setting. The gal running the place was a peach ... full of helpful suggestions. We would return here in a minute. Recommended.

Long gone are excellent, local needlework shops run by quiet, unassuming family members. EXCEPT FOR…read moreHERE! Rediscover this shop with its quality notions, beads, yarn ...even color wheels. Ask Julia or Joan for assistance, they are really happy to help.

From the owner: Our shop is a family business. Joan taught daughter Julia to stitch when she was little. When Julia…read morewent off to college, she joined the Embroider's Guild of America and expanded her stitching knowledge. When Julia moved back to her home town, she shared her knowledge and convinced Joan to join as well. Cindy is a newer addition to the family, as daughter/sister-in-law and was introduced to the Guild. Julia's daughter, Miranda joined the family business after she finished college adding a third generation to the business. No, the family involvement doesn't stop there. Joan's husband Steve joined the staff after he retired. Her grandsons, Shawn and Tyler also assist during their summer and holiday school breaks. Joan's son, Anthony, provides some assistance with the "behind-the-scene" work. It is truly a family business.

Crafted QC is a great place for original QC items. The store is right next to Biaggi's (see pointer…read moreon map), and there is plenty of parking. I found a great candle and card for a gift, and will stop again as Mother's Day approaches.

One of my favorite shops in the Quad Cities! Lots of unique, handmade crafts by local folks. Great…read morefor gifts (jewelry, cards, soaps) or something for yourself (quirky t-shirt or art print, anyone?). They also offer various workshops, which is how I learned felting. Love this place!

best yarn shop ever. owner very knowledgeable able to help…read moreany new or exspenced fiber craft person. nice choice of merchandise with extremely fair pricing. stop by buy alot. support this shop

Excellent use of a one-room space in what appears to be a former mill. Big window at one end to…read morelight the space, which makes me and my little windowless dungeon of a yarn shop jealous. :( Very cool homemade fixtures, and a wide selection of yarn from the brands everyone carries to brands I've never seen to indie dyers both local and not. Owner was friendly and told me about the more unfamiliar yarns while I browsed. Assuming their hours are compatible, I just might stop there again on my way back east tomorrow.

What a delightful shop on Main Street in Galena. You'll find many spiritual and metaphysical items…read morehere. There are pendulums; books introducing one to paganism, or Wicca specifically as well; puzzles; tarot cards; pins; diaries; greeting cards; and so on. Nearly half of the shop features supplies for fiber crafts, so of course you'll find yarn here but also yarn bowls, cross stitch and embroidery kits, and so on. I bought several beautiful rolls of wrapping paper, which I spent a ridiculous amount of money in but it was really gorgeous and I can't wait to give some gifts now! The folks here also run a ghost tour. I overheard the proprietor speaking with some other customers, and he mentioned they do a 90 minute walking tour. I was so bummed that I had plans tonight (even more bummed that those plans didn't really materialize!!). Next time I visit I would like to take a ghost tour. It was especially interesting listening to these folks talk with the owner because they themselves are ghost hunters, and they were asking about haunted places and said they like to take their own equipment out to explore. The store is not really accessible, unfortunately. There is a big step up from the sidewalk to enter. If you have mobility issues but can manage a large step up (probably at least 6-8 inches) it may work, but wheelchair users will not be able to enter. The owners seem to be cultivating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, so if you need assistance I'm sure they would be happy to help.

This store is a must-visit! The moment you step in, you're immersed in a world of witchy wonders…read moreand spooky treasures that perfectly capture the ghostly spirit of Galena. It's so much fun to browse through the unique selection--definitely a highlight of my trip!

Peddler's Way is a wonderful quilt shop. The staff and owners are extremely helpful and…read moreprofessional. I always feel welcomed. If they don't have the item they will order the item for you.

I've only tried ordering online -- twice, as they had the exact ChiaGoo needle set I've been…read morewanting, at an excellent price. Both times, I tried to follow up on my order via email and phone several times. No messages were returned. My first order was eventually cancelled without explanation; I assumed it was because Apple appeared to have messed up my information (I've never had that happen before, so I really don't know what happened), and since I could never get a hold of someone to provide proper info, I assumed that's why they canceled the order over two months later. I tried ordering again, this time being very careful with my payment information, but again, it's nearly two months later, and I haven't been able to get a hold of anyone via phone or email. Neither my order confirmation nor the order status page on their site give me any hint as to what method of payment was used, and at this point I can't remember what I used, only that I was careful to be sure it was accurate. I've tried searching my usual cards' transactions, but perhaps they show up with an alternate business name, or something went wrong again, because I can't find the charge. Are they closed? Did something bad happen? I hope they're all right, and if they are, that I hear back about my order inquiries via email or that someone answers the phone.

Oh this place is fabulous! I had never been to a local small biz yarn shop. I was allll over the…read moreplace, learning about yarn and being thoroughly confused. The two folks working were so patient, kind, and helpful!! As I'm still pretty new to crochet (3yrs), I decided to go with a natural fiber and not super expensive (but still more than acrylic at a big box). I think I got 4 hanks, and they caked them for me. They had buttons to match!

i had been here as a kid several times, decades ago. Seemed like a good store…read more i went in again at the height of COVID, and no employees bothered wearing a mask. i even asked about that and only got a shrug. okay, so they can have their MAGA like views, as undefensible as they are from a public health POV. But i cant think of a more obvious "screw you" and self-centered attitude, which advertised that their ignorance or arrogance outweighed customer safety or comfort. They made their political statement, so whoopie! for them. I wont support that crappy attitude toward customers (most arent in the Cult).

Not too many brick and mortar hobby shops left, but the Quad Cities has a good one in downtown…read moreDavenport. New stuff on the main floor, consigned trains and planes on the second floor and a local club with a layout in the basement that they work on Saturdays. Pretty cool. I like finding bargains in the used stuff upstairs.