This location had a specific art item in stock that was hard to find locally. I saved $4-10 on it…read moresimply by not having to buy it online. The staff were very helpful in hunting it down for me. Hint: if you need to ask if an item is in stock, have the department and SKU number handy! They held one at the cash register for me to pick up. It's harder to find great service in retail these days.

So I don't normally review these big box stores but I was blown away by the new Hobby Lobby in…read moreWhitestown that I had to say something. The store is part of a new strip mall of stores in Whitestown. The store is large filled with everything you could need for crafts, sewing, art and anything you can think of for home decor. The colorful displays of imported themed decor are scattered throughout the store. There were beach themed displays, sports themed displays, llama displays, garden displays, shabby enamel displays, so much - all neatly designed. There are several aisles of silk flowers. Also, a big section of party supplies and seasonal decor. This store is immaculate. Prices were good. Furniture (small furniture) is always 30 recent off and they run other weekly specials that are posted as you walk in the store. Everything seemed to be 40 percent off. The staff seems competent. I was not greeted when I can in, but the clerks were busy. They rallied as a line developed at the check out and opened two lanes quickly. Parking was easy on a weeknight but I'm guessing it gets busy on a Saturday. There is plenty of parking in front of the store. If you are looking for anything crafty they probably have it. I'll be a regular.

I came into the shop looking for Fray Check, which they didn't have. For probably the best reason…read morethat if you properly sew your clothes, you don't need to worry about fray. One of the clerks looked it up for me at Walmart, even gave me the aisle number. All of this was wonderful, but the real reason for the review would be their lovely fabrics. I am the least skilled seamstress that ever existed. I gave up sewing long ago. If someone would have put effort into selling me something, I'd be the fool who'd buy something beautiful to turn it into a three car collision. The most beautiful fabrics.

I am a sucker for a locally owned / specialty type quilt shop and have been meaning to get in to…read morethe French Seam for a while - but they were never open when I tried! I totally understand that Covid has forced us a lot of businesses to adjust their hours and the way they run - and the French Seam was no exception. Luckily, I had a day off work recently and was able to get in on a weekday during their limited business hours. Let me just say this - they have some gorgeous fabrics. Quilting cottons are separated from the garment fabrics in the small front area and they have a few notions available. I love being able to look through pre-cuts and they had a good selection of fat quarters organized by color in rolling carts available for purchase. I was also told that there was a 'clearance' area in the back/warehouse type area - so I made a break for it (you had me at clearance!). Back there I was able to score a package of fat quarters for $3 (I was told it was because they were 'old' fabrics - but who cares?) and some other pre-cut yardage at a discount. SCORE! Back in the open 'warehouse' type area also appears to be where machines are located and perhaps where classes would be held (pre/post Covid). Of note, I think I may have thrown off the older, more conservative appearing lady working in the store with my appearance when I walked in, but the younger gal working the counter was very sweet. Overall, I was excited for my new-to-me fabrics to add to my stash and glad I got to check the place out as it is SUPER close to where I live.

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

My wife is a talented quilter having done dozens of them: Some from patterns, and some with a…read morelittle assist in planning on my part. But make no mistake, the talent is hers. So while I was exploring downtown Lebanon, I found this small quilt shop southwest of the courthouse. Turns out the shop has been around for 40 years though with different owners. The current owner was a customer who bought the business when it was up for sale a few years ago. After parking along the street (free), I noticed the shop had two halves. The part I stepped into was filled with fabric along the walls and in quarters on small display islands. The owner's desk was at the rear. The right half of the shop was filled with a giant quilting machine, one that most people can't find enough room for (or probably afford) in their own homes. I've learned that it is one thing to piece the fabric together and attach a backing (with maybe a pit of padding) to the display side. But the best/most durable quilts have a layer stitching that connects the two layers throughout the spread so that the filling doesn't slide and bunch when used. So it is nice to know that for a fee, you can have your quilt professionally stitched together here. The patterns you select for the stitching can be as beautiful as the fabric. The shop also offers patterns and classes for those who are interested. Though the shop is limited in hours, the owner mentioned she would be expanding the hours in 2020. Review #3475

TL;DR: Don't order from the online shop. Shop was closed in…read more2025 but online store still shows inventory and accepts orders. I put in a $300 order on March 25th and didn't get an order confirmation email. However, the funds showed as pending on my credit card. I still hadn't heard anything on March 27th, so I reached out to Yellow Door Quilt Store on Facebook Messenger. Received a one word reply: Monday. Monday came and went, and I messaged Wednesday asking if they had shipped. Crickets. I messaged again at the end of Wednesday telling them if I didn't hear from them by end of day Thursday, I was filing a dispute with my credit card. Crickets. Thursday afternoon, today, I saw that they had seen my message in Messenger, and asked, No reply? They immediately responded saying they didn't have the inventory and had cancelled the transaction so no dispute was necessary. I looked at my CC and sure enough, it had been refunded the day previous. I asked why they had said they were shipping Monday, and they answered that they were going to CHECK on Monday, and apologized for not telling me Tuesday that they didn't have the inventory. Close your damn web store.

Still dealing with this horrible shop. Ordered material on March 6. It is now March 30. Emailed,…read moremessaged repeatedly. On March 21, finally got a message saying my order was being sent out that day. Well here we are at March 30 and still no order. Avoid this place like the plague.

I love this place! After Joanne's closed, I was looking for some fabric and this place is great!!…read more They have lots of sample books you can look through and a lot of clearance fabrics. I was working on a vintage bag and one of the designers helped me pick the perfect fabric for it. Everyone was really helpful and I will definitely be going back.

I got the chance to visit Mayer Fabrics during their annual "Zero Landfill" event and all I can say…read moreis WOW. Despite being held in their back warehouse, everything was clean and organized, and the staff were very helpful in getting my things weighed and loaded in to my vehicle. The "Zero Landfill" event is designed to put materials donated by local area designers, dealerships, businesses, and sales reps in to the hands of crafters, collectors, artists, etc. to upcycle and/or repurpose discontinued or unused samples of various mediums. Offerings included things such as flooring, framing materials, tiles, and all kinds of fabric - all free. At the end, they weigh your haul and tell you how many pounds of materials you saved from the landfill. I am very pleased with my 120 pounds of velvet squares, curtain panels, carpet squares, and various other goodies that I was able to score. Being a curator of textiles, this event was right up my alley. To hear that almost 12,000 pounds of materials were saved from the landfill just at this event was awesome. I cannot wait to make upcycled pillow covers, table cloths, and who knows what else with my new-to-me beauties!

Great new place to get fabrics in Carmel. I went to the website and made an appointment. They have…read moresocial distancing guidelines in place: wear a mask and limit the number of customers in store. I was able to call ahead and it turned out they were empty when I called, so I was able to pick a different time. The store had a nice, small collection of fabrics and was continuing to unpack. They had bolts from many of the major quilting manufacturers including Moda, both by the yard and as bundles (charm packs, layer cakes, etc). They also had patterns and notions. Cute place and a nice addition on the north side!

I love this new quilt shop in Carmel. Cindy has a great selection and quite a few fabrics that I…read morehaven't seen in other stores. I just popped in today for something specific and Cindy and Alice helped me find just what I needed. You can't always get that kind of personal attention in a larger shop.