Great selection and prices. Friendly helpful staff, if your a beginner or expert…read more Quilt kits, fabric, patterns and beautiful hand made glass work. This place is worth stopping in.

I thought I'd reviewed Thimbles!…read more If you're into sewing, embroidery or especially quilting this is the store for you. It's large, attractive and laid out nicely. They have good quality fabrics and especially good quality thread. They repair sewing machines, so when the old 1960s Kenmore machine I bought needed a cleaning and adjustment I brought it in. It was returned cleaned, oiled and with a new correct needle. I also purchased a set of needles for different things. I mostly just mend clothing, but I have a periodic older visitor who uses the machine for her quilting projects, so I wanted it to be in top shape. In addition they sell very high quality machines that are borderline commercial systems you can program to do all kinds of fancy projects. Service here is very friendly. They also have classes!

I've been traveling down to Thimbles for a few years now. Had machines cleaned and meeting up with…read morea friend in the past (we enable each other.) But today I took an actual class on machine embroidery and had a blast. I learned so much and learned how to do things correctly. Being self taught isn't always the best. My intention was to save up more money for a sewing only Babylock machine. But they had a trade in embroidery and sewing machine for the exact same price as the new machine. After some testing of the machine and negotiations with the husband the Adventura II came home with me. For the class I used a Babylock Aria that had ALL the bells and whistles. Thank you so much Thimbles! I will be back for more classes (and machines but don't tell my husband).

This is great place to pick up a little hostess or housewarming gift. Or to get a little…read moreinspiration for a new tablescape. Greenery, some chic, some shabby chic, and the most delicious candles. -I love this little store. Plus, it's staffed with employees who are there to assist. -Even if it means turning the store upside-down to find the packaging for the last Mimosa candle for a friend. There's a lot to try to absorb in one small space. It's crammed with a lot of stuff. Every inch of it. But if you have some time, there are certainly treasures and inspirations to be found. Very convenient to DT Naper, and located in a strip just north of the train tracks at Mill St and 5th. Pretty easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. I never would have noticed it had I not spotted it on a run one day. Not wanting to disrupt a run or have to jog with a shopping bag, I made sure to return. And I've have returned several times since.

Great service. I was looking for something unique for a high ledge. They bent over backwards trying…read moreto put together the perfect piece. Thank you so much!

This chic little shop is nestled in the town center. It is well curated that once you step in your…read moremind is instantly filled with ideas for gifts or ideas for your home. The gentlemen who assisted me was very kind, and helped me pick out the right boxes so I could have them gift wrapped. For sure made the holiday shopping experience easy. Prices are a little higher on some items to be expected but it was worth the price for the one of the kind pieces I found.

I have been here a handful of times with high hopes. I really wanted to love this place. At first…read moreglance, the merchandise displays looked intriguing. At a closer look, the products weren't of a high quality. This place wants to be nicer than it is in reality. When I shop locally, I don't want to see things I can find at Home Goods. The staff is fairly friendly however, there is a man and woman whom I assume own the shop, and they are a little off-putting at moments. Overall, the experience was not what I hope for when I go to a boutique. Maybe it's the mall, maybe it's the products or maybe the vibe, but Home Goods store just may be more fun.

Was walking in Geneva and went in to this cute shop. I saw these earrings that I loved. My friend…read moreand I were going down the street for dinner so we left. I kept thinking about those earrings that I said if they were still open I would go back to buy them. We left around 9:30pm and everything was closed but the owner was outside gardening. I jokingly (but not jokingly) mentioned that I wanted to purchase those earrings she had at her shop. She was super sweet she said she'd let me in to buy them. So she opened back up for us to purchase the earrings. I was super grateful cause I am rarely out in Geneva. I definitely recommend this shop. And the price was reasonable.

Fabulous selection of clothing & jewelry. The owner Katheryn is very helpful and super friendly.read more

Beautiful gift store. Margot, the owner is so nice and helpful. I came in looking for a gift for my…read more89 year old mother and Margot suggested the perfect item. My mom loved it and it was also practical.

I wanted so much to purchase something here because the lady inside was so nice. She has beautiful…read morethings but nothing that we needed or that grabbed me. Had she had anything with a Corgi on it it would have been sold. Go shop!!

Supporting Small Business Saturday, I shopped at this small and very charming store. I always find…read moregreat gifts. Today I bought three Christmas items for me and one holiday hostess gift. I always pop in here when I'm in town. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Downtown Oswego is full of mom and pop shops, and The Marmalade Tree is one of the best. This…read moreeclectic gift shop has all of your holiday needs, great jewelry, awesome fashion accessories, and beautiful home decor. One of my favorite things about The Marmalade Tree is the wonderful purses they sell. These bags are not only fashionable and trendy, they are SO AFFORDABLE. During my last visit to the store, I brought in a necklace that I bought there over the Christmas holidays that I had never worn because it had become a tangled mess. The sales associate not only let me exchange it with no receipt, she took my word on the original cost. It is so hard to find a neighborhood store that still believes in the honor system....REFRESHING! That same sales associate let me know that some of the gorgeous jewelry at The Marmalade Tree was made locally and even by their own sales clerks! I highly recommend visiting downtown Oswego if you can: The Marmalade Tree is just one of the great shops you will find yourself falling in love with.

Excellent place for your needle felting needs! Staff is so nice and helpful - whether you are a…read morenovice or seasoned felter. So many colors!

Esther's Place is a magical wonderland. That's all you need to know. :)…read more It is here, that I found myself at a table with a group of people from Sweden, eating homemade baked goods and poking needles into brightly dyed wool. We made felted acorns with those needles and wool. An hour prior to my visit, I never imagined that I would be doing that, but there I was, enjoying the company, poking, and learning a Swedish word or two. So glad I had the fortune to end up here. After a couple weeks of living in our RV near Elgin, we 'moved' to a campsite in Big Rock, a mile or so from Esther's place. Big Rock isn't a big (or very exciting) town, so I did a quick online search to see what kind of shops were nearby and this place popped up. Interested in doing a little bit of exploring, I stopped by here expecting to just look at yarn for five minutes. But no, I had a light lunch with a group of people visiting from Sweden, played with needles, and learned so much about the story behind Esther's Place. Well, that's a much better adventure anyway, right? In the two weeks that I stayed at the campsite nearby, I dropped by Esther's several times for whimsical inspiration, drooling over wool, conversation, and a quick afternoon of needle felting with some good friends. Not only can you swing by the charming house (there is a knitted monkey hanging out in a tree!) to sign up for a myriad of classes or farm tours, but you can purchase felting materials & wool, handmade treasures like little felted animals and knitted scarves, handmade soaps/lotions, and have a chance to pick up some farm fresh fruits and veggies in the warmer months. Stay for awhile and you might just be treated to a hospitable plate of pie or a glass of water as you sit and chat with the family. Natasha, the sweet woman behind Esther's place, is so warm & friendly, bubbling with enthusiasm for fiber arts and the community. I am amazed at how she made her dream a reality and has created this fantastic haven for people to come together and create delightful things. Her family also helps with the business (and the farm); it's nice to see a thriving family business in this sweet little town. Definitely visit Esther's Place if you have a spare afternoon and a desire to learn something new!