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Keep It LocalOctober 1A wall lined with rows of colorful thread on display at Third Coast Stitches.

Where To Find Chicago’s Crafting Community

Want to connect with other fiber craft enthusiasts? Here are a few groups of sewing enthusiasts and makers who meet around Chicago.

Keep It LocalOctober 1Orange, red, and yellow flowers beside the entrance of Third Coast Stitches, which has needlepoint designs strung up across the store’s front window.

Your Guide to Fiber Crafts in Chicago

Here's a roundup of local shops that have everything you need to start your next project, plus workshops where you can learn new techniques.

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