A few I can think of depending on how far off I55 your willing to stray.
In Joliet take Rt30 East about 3 miles or so then turn North (left) on Larkin/Weber, and about 1/8 mile ahead on the left is a HUGE shop called Roberts Sewing Center. Looks small from the outside, there is parking in the rear. Thousands of bolts - tons of batiks, lots of flanels a whole library of books. The only thing wrong with the place is the staff - not the friendliest of folks. It's my "go to" shop when I can't find something I need anywhere else. Be sure to check out the sale rack on the 2nd floor.
Further south and right on I55 is Countryside Village. Exit at Rt 113 in Coal City, make a left at the top of the ramp then a left turn at the first street you come to. You would have seen the building on the left before you exited I55. It's a small shop but the folks inside are great. They also have a wine shop in the back and a craft/home decor shop and some consignment antiques, and a kitchen shop. Be sure to check out the whole store.
Sue