For forty years, this Berkeley institution has been the place where rock legends buy their guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles, and where residents go to have "philosophical questions answered and the meaning of life explained." In addition to a colorful staff, it features reasonable prices and offers repairs, classes, and custom-built guitars. Subway Guitars specializes in vintage instruments and special orders. If you wonder where the old Berkeley went, it went to Subway Guitars!
Monica's Quilt & Bead Creations is a quilt, bead and bead accessory store. It sells various quilt and beading products. Items range from blankets quilts, shawls and other items. Monica's Quilt & Bead Creations has great customer service and a friendly staff. Parking is located in the front.
This whimsically named fabric supply house is much larger than the storefront appears and there are bolts of fabric from floor to ceiling. From silky, evening gown materials to the latest novelty kids-print, if it's fabric you need, Bear Paw can help. There are monthly classes on a wide range of crafting and sewing topics, but advance registration is required. Bear's Paw also is one of three local Bernina sewing machine dealers that offers financing as well as repair on-site. So why the name? Owner Judy Monroe has always loved both animals, as well as the quilting pattern of the same name.
Located on Bellingham Ave, right off of Victory Blvd, Tandy Leather Factory is dedicated to the sale of leather fabrics and has been in business since 2000. It offers a large selection of leather and suede, including untreated raw pieces as well as pre-tanned and treated pieces. It also offers pre-cut raw, tanned, floral-stamped or treated leather belt strips. In addition, it carries stones, rivets, studs and grommets to decorate any piece of leather you choose, along with the tools for setting such adornments. Leather dyeing, leather craft kits and leather craft supplies are all available for purchase. Online purchases can be made through the store's website.
The Hobby Corner is located in the Sycamore Mall and has been selling model trains and more for more than 30 years. The store offers slot cars, model trains, games, models, puzzles and more. It boasts more than 3,600-square-feet.
Color Me Mine, a Naperville favorite since 2007, offers a large variety of blank, premade pottery available for paint and glazing to make your own colorful creation. Especially popular with younger kids, Color Me Mine is a fun, family-friendly activity, whether you're looking for a souvenir, gift or memorabilia. Color Me Mine also offers a selection of premade souvenir and gift ideas, which can be customized to reflect an individual's interests and hobbies.
