Claire R.
Yelp
I imagine you've heard legends about this place - how big it is, the incredibly low prices, the unbelievable selection and varieties of fabrics and notions. It's all true; three whole stories of fabric, findings and more! Make sure you book an hour or two at least to browse around. Maybe bring some water because air conditioning is quite limited. Always ask the amazing folks who work there where things are - all of the staff and the owners are extremely kind, accommodating, knowledgable and helpful.
Asking for help is especially recommended because the place is so darn big and has so much product that it's a beast to navigate. The first floor with its main stock is pretty organized and labeled and the basement has been vastly improved from what it looked like years ago - it's been tidied up with with new racks and lighting. The upstairs has definite sections, but you might not find everything on racks - but that's ok, because rifling through big bins of fabric, pillows and leather can be fun. It makes your finds seem all the more like treasures.
I especially like this place for its selection of leather - I think this is where EVERY furniture maker in the Midwest sends their leather scraps to, and it shows, especially if you are looking for beige, grey or off-white leathers. They also have some exotic print and brightly colored leathers, which can be fun accent pieces. They have a beautiful array of sequined fabric, silk dupioni, satins, rhinestone appliques, velvets, upholstery material, drapery fabrics, pillows, trims, notions, ribbons, micro-suedes, and some delightfully odd quilting cotton, among so much more! Check it out and bring home your own stellar finds!