Not Your Average Quilter

2.8 mi

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.

How cool are these superhero letters.

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The French Seam

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.

Fabrics arranged into quilting and sewing

Exterior

Yarns and threads

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Quilts Plus

4.7

9.0 mi

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

Lots of fabric

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More fabric

The Yellow Door Quilt Store

3.3

(8 reviews)

50.7 mi

I recently placed an order with the Yellow Door Quilt store. After ordering, I learned that the…read morebrick and mortar store has permanently closed. I was very concerned. Several weeks passed and I did not receive my order, or notification that it had been shipped, although my credit card had been charged. I contacted the owner and she assured me it was in the mail. She was very prompt in her reply to my messaging. I did in fact receive my order and she refunded my money to me for the inconvenience of the delay and my concerns. She also gifted me a beautiful fat quarter in my package. Very Happy Ending! Even though the store is closing, I would recommend online shopping with the Yellow Door Quilt Store. Very nice and professional owner! Thank you, Yellow Door Quilt Store!

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.

Classes

And more Batiks

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Featherweights for sale

Mayer Fabrics

21.6 mi

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!

The bag I was reconstructing.

Supreen Collection

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Curator, Crypton Fabric

Mitchell Fabrics

I own a window treatment company and we ordered fabric for a client project. The fabric was…read moreexcellent but you can get fabric anywhere. It was the customer service that really impressed us. Linda and Suzan were both so helpful. Thank you!

From the owner: We are a fabric supplier to the design/window covering industry, both residential and commercial…read more Our products include a large variety of fabrics, Tableaux, blinds, shades and hardware for windows. We are proudly based in the midwest town of Lafayette, IN.

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True Cotton Co

(2 reviews)

14.7 mi

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.

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Beasley's Orchard

Went here for the coffee truck vendor and ended up leaving the orchard with a couple of treats…read morethanks to my grandson. Beasley's is off the beaten path while being on the path. LOL Nice local spot with plenty of veggies, apple cider and many more things offered. I would love to go back when the weather is a little bit better so we can pick. Would I go back? Yes, I would give them repeat business, everyone was extremely nice and accomodating.

5 stars. He took me…read moreon a date to pick strawberries!!! How sweet! (Pun intended!) The fields were very wet/muddy, so I was glad he told me to wear shoes I didn't mind getting dirty. The hay ride over to the fields was slow and easy. The driver even offered to snap a picture for us. We picked just short of a full bucket. It came to about $20. They spoil fast, so have a plan! Don't just pop them in the fridge. Then, we went inside the store and grabbed a cantaloupe and some hard cider. The strawberry hard cider was perfection. It was like drinking a fresh strawberry. One of the best ciders I've had - top 3, easy! He said the cantaloupe was great, too! I grabbed a few stickers for my scrapbook and a magnet for his fridge at the little store in the porch. And oh!... don't miss the cider donuts! The plain are best. The icing was waaaay too sweet for me, Overall a fantastic outing! We will do it again!

Cantaloupe and watermelon

More pumpkins

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Gizmo's Galleria

Sometimes a flea market is a gamble but this one was great! All the booths were laid out well and…read morethe flow was easy to follow. There were small directional arrows on the floor as well. It took just about 45 minutes for us to explore the whole thing so I thought it was a nice size as well. There was a good variety of modern and vintage items. I bought a skirt and some wall art for around $16 total so everything was priced well as well.

Flea markets are hit or miss for me. I like looking for antiques, and sometimes I can find…read moresomething interesting in a flea market. Unfortunately, not here. Gizmo's was hopping when we arrived. The booths are close together and the aisles are tight, so with people and carts, it's crowded. The booths are fairly tidy. Most are filled with clothes....lots and lots of secondhand clothes. I saw a lot of video tapes and "collectible" toys. In general, there were a lot of fleas. In the 50+ booths, I saw only a couple of antique pieces. I thought the prices were high, but a couple booths offered sales. I left empty handed. Maybe that's a good thing. The clerks are friendly and engaging. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. They have an avid following. Just not me.

Refers to businesses who jump to conclusions w/out doing their own homework.

One dishonesty follows another.

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Indy Urban Flea

3.3

16.8 mi

Here's the thing: If it didn't cost $5 per person to get in, this review would be at least four or…read morefive stars. But as it stands, Indy Urban Flea gets three stars because it is super small and not worth the admission price -- it took us MAYBE 10 minutes to walk the whole thing. We left saying, "Seriously, that's it?" The products that the vendors and artists were selling were very cute and original. We saw everything from handmade leather bags to soap to jewelry to cards to clothing. There was also a selection of curated vintage items. There was also a guy there selling coffee pour overs. All in all, I would have been super excited about this place (and would have considered coming back next month with friends and family) if they didn't charge five bucks just to step inside. The people who put on this flea market should consider doing away with the entrance fee!

Fun Facts: 1.) The first Indy Urban Flea was May 2015 (not…read moreeven a year old, it's still growing) 2.) This event is held Second Saturdays of each month 3.) Vendors change monthly so you can always expect to see something new 4.) Lots of FREE parking found in front and back of the building 5.) FREE coat check is available 6.) Drinks are available for purchase at the large bar near coat check 7.) Each event offers a give back opportunity. Admission often FREE with donation. 8.) Check The Urban Flea FB page for more FREE admission opportunities 9.) The event helps support small local business, artisans and sustainable goods 10.) The Event is from 10am - 5pm I really enjoyed this event. I appreciated that it wasn't super crowded. I was able to speak with businesses about their products and enjoyed the more intimate setting. Added bonus, it was at the Biltwell which is an interesting building with lovely exposed brick, sliding barn doors, high ceilings with beams, lovely views, beautiful light pours into the space, such a lovely setting for an event. While I was there I purchased a one-of-a-kind gorgeous ring from artist Amy Boyer, I was able to learn about her processes. From Queen Bee Vintage I bought a wallet made from recycled truck tarps. I had a rich delicious pour over of Bourbon Barrel Aged coffee from The Rugged Company. I grabbed a bounty of Frittle from Newfangled Confections. I fell in love with a table made from salvaged wood from furniture artist Jason Kersh (Salvage 3). I met the creator of the Fleabots artist John Pinkerton. In addition to these gems I saw Onyx candles represented and cool items from Stray Cat and My Warped Halo Art. I also discovered some great jewelry pieces made from recycled glass and had my eyes on a beautiful handmade up-cycled leather bag. I only picture this event getting bigger as it's so new to the scene. It would be great to see the integration of all vendors on one floor or mix the vendors between both floors to improve traffic flow. I'm not sure many people were even aware there was food on the first floor. Also additional food vendors or even food trucks would be a wonderful addition.

Jo & Sarah working those Yelp totes!

Tire bird feeders!

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