Any shops near Streater, Illinois??
I will be visiting the area during the holidays. Any shops close by??
Sandy |
how far away from Streator are you willing to travel??
My favorite LQS is about 26 miles (as the crow flies) NE of Streaor in Morris Il. It's a good size shop, good amount of batiks, and nice selection of books as well. The staff is the best part though, they're very friendly and helpful - and usually busy :) The Fabric Center 301 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-5715 Another very nice shop, also a good size is about 40 miles NW of Streator in Princeton IL. I've only been there once, large selection but NO batiks (at least not then - that was 1.5 years ago), but a large selection of home spuns which was nice. Old Times Quilters Heaven 954 N. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-872-9841 There is another shop just down the street from the one in Princeton, forgot the name, much smaller shop but they have a nice selection of fine yarns in the loft. Lastly ... if your brave ... 44 miles south (and almost all Interstate so it should be a quick drive) in Bloomington IL is a place called "The Treadle". I say brave because ... well it's a small shop but they have a LARGE inventory. Bolts stacked, laid, leaning, EVERYWHERE. Narrow aisles with poor lighting, aisles that lead down - but no outlet. The whole time I was in there I kept thinking "please don't let the fire alarm go off". |
Originally Posted by Sandygirl
(Post 5621994)
I will be visiting the area during the holidays. Any shops close by??
Sandy |
Do a search for Illinois Shop Hops - there have been several recently and it will give you listing of all area shops. Make sure it is a listing for 2012 so you know the shop is still open. There is also another store not too far away from the treadle (Sewing Studio with a Normal IL address). PS: Treadle usually gives 20% off if paying with cash :)
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Thanks ladies! I am familiar with the stores you mentioned. another shop in Normal illinois is across the street from the Sewing Studio and located behind Wildbirds Unlimited s called Sew Much More. Babylock dealer too. Modern fabrics
Sandy |
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