Let me start by saying that finding a good Upohlstry shop isn't easy! I was referred to Gary and…read moreHenry and let me tell you, I was so flipping excited with the work they did! They did an amazing job on a couch and chair that I had redone! I would highly recommend them to any and everyone! Pictures to follow... Ps... they are both very modest :) so hold your excitement - they don't know how to handle it!

They did a great job covering dining room chairs that were quite worn and made them look like new!…read more I'd highly recommend them and will use them again for my next project!

You might have noticed the door with the mural of scissors on it, right next to Gallery Pastry in…read morethe little pocket of shops off of the Monon and 54th Street. The owner is super passionate about being crafty, creative and fun. Homeroom is essentially a big room with every fun crafting tool you've ever dreamed of. The owner does upholstery classes, both virtually and in person. She can also host private and custom workshops, parties or do studio rentals. The space has big tables to work at, sewing machines, fabric galore, wood burner tools, big spools that you can turn into footstools, and more. Check their website for the virtual and in-person class schedules or email the owner to set up a time to stop in. This is definitely a hidden gem!

If you've walked around the pockets of shops off the Monon at 54th Street in South Broad Ripple,…read moreyou may have noticed a door with an eye-catching yet simple mural of scissors. It's beyond that door where creative and convivial owner offers a creative DIY modern maker space. HomeRoom empowers guests to move beyond their fears by teaching them how to design, repair, and/or create useful and meaningful objects for themselves, friends, family, and the community. Don't expect the run-of-the-mill 'paper, gluesticks, and glitter' crafts. Think drivers/drills, hammers, sandpaper, handsaws, screwdrivers, pliers--and even sewing machines. Leer is an experienced leader and expert, as an educator and contributor for Real Simple, Bob Vila online, Country Living, Apartmenttherapy.com, and the Indianapolis Star. She's also taught sewing classes The Indianapolis Art Center as well as at a local shelter for abused women and kids. Leer offers private and custom workshops, summer camps, parties, and in-studio rentals. The recent classes include Beginning Sewing & Textile Arts, Maker Birthday Parties, and Upholstery for adults. Over the summer, Homeroom offers camps such as Crafty Entrepreneur Camp-where along the way, they learn financial literacy, design their goods, marketing, and sales skills. Kid classes have been fondly called meditative and calming "junk drawer" parties. Parents enjoy the classes, as each experience integrates both STEM and STEAM curricula. Kids are so busy having fun and feeling a high sense of accomplishment that they don't even know they were learning valuable and practical skills. Creativity flows, as kids use creatively use items such as grommet rings, earrings, fabric swatches, necklaces, charms, bells, broaches, keychains, buttons, keys, wood, vintage hardware, scrap metal conduit, laminates, wood, thread, beads, and metal tubing--even chop-sawed parquet floor tiles. Check their website for the virtual and in-person class schedules or set up a time to stop in.

I had this old chair from my parents. The fabric was torn and the foam was depleted…read more Art craft was able to add foam and reupholster in a very timely manner for a very reasonable price. It looks so amazing and I was very happy with the results.

This gentleman does amazing work, and he's very good at what he does. He's very friendly,…read morepersonable and has an appreciation that you're taking care of and giving life to older furniture for another generation. Unfortunately, because of our disposable attitude in society, his business has really started to shrink over the last 10-15 years. I believe he may be thinking about retirement and seeking his building. If you're thinking about getting something done with him do it ASAP! You won't be disappointed with his work.

Dee-Liteful Treasures did a great job with customer service and refinishing my vanity. I…read moreappreciated how the mother-son team was willing to listen thoroughly to what I wanted and then execute. I brought my item to them and they got it done as soon as they were able to. The pricing was fair. They kept me in the loop the whole time as my item was being refinished. They take a lot of pride in their work which I think is the most important thing when it comes to finding a great refinisher.

This shop has some of the friendliest staff I've met in a fabric store. (And that's saying…read moresomething!). They also have a large selection of cotton for quilts, arranged in a way that is easy to navigate. Plus they sell and support multiple sewing machine brands which I imagine makes comparison shopping easier. When you visit, don't miss the clearance area.

My favorite fabric store! I purchased my Bernina sewing machine here and have not stopped sewing…read more At a recent class, I made a loose top which fit perfectly and looks like it was purchased. The instructor was patient, very knowledgeable, and created confidence in my abilities to create more of my own clothing. The associates are all friendly and helpful, adding their thoughts if I request their opinion on a color or fabric. A++++ Quilt Quarters, it's a pleasure to visit and shop at an exceptional store.

Craig does an amazing job. He helped refinish a cedar chest for us and was meticulous and so good…read more He did exactly what we asked for.

Great experience. They picked up my chair and thoroughly discussed what they would be doing to…read moremake my chair look like new. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Excellent company to work with !

My brother and his wife have used Shambles for multiple pieces of their antique furniture…read morecollection. They use the chairs and tables daily ... everything is beautifully crafted. They deserve a second look since their work is so good.

I contacted The Shambles because of a recommendation on our neighborhood social media site,…read moreNextDoor. I'm hearing impaired and prefer text or email communication, so I contacted The Shambles using Facebook Messenger and received this immediate response: "Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon." I requested a text message reply and promptly received contact from an employee. I sent photos of one set of chairs in need of refurbishment. That employee immediately called me, which might have been welcomed if I were a hearing person, but then again, if any customer preferred telephone contact they would not request text or email. The only positive was that the employee advised they do not refurbish that particular style of chair and offered the information for another local business that could handle the work. I replied a thank you for the referral and photos of 2 more furniture sets in need of restoration, requesting estimates. The reply I received was tinged with annoyance... which is why they received 1-star from our interaction. I know for a fact they could replace and recover the seats on my bar stools, but she indicated they don't work on aluminum chairs... I guess she saw the metal back and made assumptions instead of asking questions; not a good business practice. Next she quoted $550 to strip and refinish the "redwood" pieces, which is ridiculously high! I could buy nicer new pieces for $550. But the nail in the coffin was when she stated "If you want to discuss further, please call our shop at 317 894 7075 as this is my personal cell phone." I do business where I'm treated well and I don't have to demand accommodation for my disability. Her suggestion that I "call our shop" was like telling someone in a wheelchair to "climb the steps" so we can take your money. No thanks. Maybe another shop wanted my business so much that they installed a ramp to make it easier to do business with them, since you're not going to be accommodating, I'll go elsewhere.

What a gem of a shop I happened upon in Downtown Fortville!…read more Driving by (I was there for Some Sunrise donuts) I noticed some wooden pieces in the window, so I stopped in. The owner greeted me and explained what they do--basically they use old barn wood to create some incredible pieces--PICTURE frames, signs, maps of the states, etc. the vast majority of their work is custom pieces. They can do anything. I happened to need a small piece of wood for a project I'm working on for my daughters nursery and the owner escorted me back to his shop, let Me look about and pick a piece that I liked. He was extremely friendly and helpful and explained that they were expanding. If you have any needs for cursing designed reclaimed wood... this is definitely the place the go!