Home Ec. Workshop

So much project inspiration! The owner of this adorable shop hand-​selects the fabrics at a fabric show and oh my, does she have an eye for drool-​worthy, high-​quality fabric!
They offer loads of classes and I recommend signing up for their newsletter — they don’t publish it annoyingly often and when they do, it includes a list of all upcoming events. I also love that they have a café side to the craftiness, because all good projects are backed with a hearty dose of super-​human powers… I mean, caffeine.

Home Ec. Reminded me of the ultra-​charming Crimson Tate Modern Quilt Shop back home in Indianapolis only with the added bonus of a mini café inside.
What to expect at this charming craft business in the North End neighborhood?
Crafting classes ranging from felt animals and sewing to pet stitch work portraits. Tables for working on projects. Fun fabrics ranging in design (think stamps, Andy Warhol-​style horse prints, etc.). You’ll also find other crafting necessities like thread and buttons. Thirsty? Need a nibble? Look no further than their mini in-​house café!

I love this place! You can get quilting fabric, pick up yarn, take a class, or just get a cookie and coffee. They have gorgeous materials and are very helpful. If there’s something you need, but it’s not out front, you can ask and it may be in the back… they’ve dug up some needles for me a few times.

I’m in love with this fabric and yarn shop. It’s one of the best I’ve been to. They carry some really hard-​to-​find fabrics like Kokka, Lecien, Heather Ross and Denyse Schmidt. As far as I know of, they’re the only shop in Iowa to carry Kokka. They also have ribbons, trims, sewing notions and fabulous sewing patterns from Heather Bailey, Amy Butler, Valori Wells and more. They also have a bunch of yummy yarns, but since I’m primarily a sewer and quilter, I rarely stray from the fabric section in the front of the store.
Not only do they have great fabrics and yarns, but they also offer sewing, knitting, crocheting, screenprinting and other crafty classes in a room at the back of the store. Plus, they serve drinks and yummy baked goods at a cute little counter. What more could you ask for?
I love everything about this place. The atmosphere feels very cozy right when you walk into the store. The vibe is fun and creative. They have a couch and chairs if you just want to sit around and work on your latest knitting project. The two owners, Alisa and Codi are super friendly, too.
This little shop is a treasure. It reminds me of a really hip shop that you might find in a much larger city. My only complaint is that I wish the shop had way more fabrics. Being a fabric addict, I can never get enough!

I went there with my mom and did our own little mother/​daughter project. It was a lot of fun. They had some type of special going on. It was a little book we did backstitching and iron on with fabric. Very cool place. Love it. Everyone was super nice

Great shop that has a studio space you can use for all your projects, including sewing machines. There is a great mix of fabrics for those of us who don’t use yarn. I can always find something that I want to take home. Plus the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Nice job!

I *love* this little shop. They have a great selection of yarns and unique how-​to books in the back, fabulous fabrics up front and a craft room with sewing machines and tables you can use for a small fee. The shopkeepers are always super-​friendly and I love that they serve cupcakes and tea (a perfect combo!) There is also a little sitting area where knitting and crafting groups can meet.
Adorable.

This is the première yarn shop in Iowa City, with out all the fuss and snobbishness of other posh yarn stores that I am used to dealing with (in California).
The yarn shop is quaint and tidy, with a room sectioned off for yarn, and another area for sewing/​fabric supplies. The cashier’s counter also acts as coffee bar with some baked goodies thrown in. The design of the shop is very streamlined, and very easy to maneuver around.
The customer service here is also unbeatable. Two years ago my husband and his granny went in to the store to buy a few skeins of ‘souvenirs’ for me. The following year, my husband and I visited the store and the kind lady working actually remembered my husband and his granny from the previous year.
When we move back to Iowa City, I will definitely be funneling all of my extra cash in this store.

The wife needed yarn to complete the v-​neck sweater vest she is knitting with Andy Kauffman’s face on it for me, so we cruised over to Home Ec. Who knew that such an amazing boutique existed in the Iowa City area?
Their fabric selection is the hippest with truly unique patterns, woolen goodies as far as your one good eye could see and an espresso bakery counter.
All staffers here are helpful, smiley, more than willing to tell you what product is available and toss a compliment or two your way.
Visit Home Ec often, your newly sewn slipcovers will thank you. Heck make a throw pillow or two while you are at it.

Knitting + coffee. What could be cozier? My sister lives down the block from this place, and we stopped by this afternoon for cappuccino. It didn’t take long before I was mesmerized by their fantastic yarn. A warm and fuzzy fuchsia and lime green variety convinced me that it’s time to pick up my knitting needles and try to actually finish something. First item on tomorrow’s agenda: return to Home Ec. and make sure no one buys it before I do. Second item: see if I remember how to knit.