Join us for a free Mini Weaving workshop at Bolly’s Hobbies! Whether you’re a beginner or just curious about weaving, this hands-on session is perfect for exploring color, texture, and creativity. Stop by on Tuesday July 28, from 2–5 PM and create a beautiful mini woven piece to take home. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination!

Write your own fiber story! Join us on Thursday, July 30, 2026, for a fun, creative workshop where you’ll design and assemble your very own Craft Journal!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, spin, weave, or enjoy any fiber craft, a handmade journal is the perfect place to keep track of patterns, project ideas, yarn and fabric swatches, color inspiration, notes, sketches, and creative dreams.

We’ll provide guidance as you create a journal that’s uniquely yours—beautiful, practical, and ready to accompany you on all your crafting adventures. No experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and your love of making!

Come spend an inspiring afternoon crafting with friends, meeting fellow makers, and creating something you’ll treasure for years to come. We can’t wait to see what you make!

The Windy City LYS Trolley Tour is back for the Chicago Yarn Crawl! Visit four of the city shops while we drive you around on our trolley! This is an exclusive shopping event with Nina Chicago, Sister-Arts Studio, Knit 1, and Firefly Fiber Arts Studio!

Thursday, July 30, 3:00pm - 8:00pm

The tour starts at Nina Chicago. There is free and paid street parking around the shop.

Please arrive at Nina Chicago at 3:00pm and head into the shop. You'll be greeted by your tour guide and have 50 mins to shop while enjoying treats and beverages.

Your guide will let you know when it is time to hop on the trolley to continue the tour to the next LYS! En route, knit, crochet, relax, and enjoy the tour as we guide you to each shop, sharing the unique characteristics they bring to the Chicago fiber community. After visiting each shop, the trolley will drop you back off at Nina Chicago.

Tickets Cost: $60/per person

Your ticket includes:
• Transportation to 4 local yarn shops
• 50 mins of shopping time at each shop
• 10% off your yarn purchases at each shop
• A unique selection of food and beverages at each shop

Windy City LYS Tour will not be liable for any missed trolley departures. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another guest upon formal request.

Learn about the Windy City LYS's
www.ninachicago.com
www.sisterartsstudio.com
ww.knit1chgo.com
www.fireflyfiberarts.com

Join us for social stitching and late night shopping on Thursday, July 30, from 6-9pm for open Stitch Night! Stitch Night is our long-running and much beloved weekly social gathering at Sister-Arts Studio. Bring your fiber arts work-in-progress (knitting, crochet, or small hand-stitching) and join us for a casual evening with our fun and welcoming community. Outdoors, weather permitting. The store will remain open for late-night shopping!

Grab your favorite project and settle in for a movie night!  We’re screening The Sheep Detectives—a laugh-out-loud mystery-comedy inspired by the beloved novel Three Bags Full. Follow a hilarious flock of clever, talking sheep as they embark on a woolly whodunit to unravel the mystery behind their shepherd’s untimely demise. Space is limited.

With Maggie Leininger of Considered Cloth. Start making your own hand-spun yarn. Participants will try their hand at drop-spindle spinning and learn about different fibers. This is a great chance to try it on and learn from an expert spinner.

Get creative and learn how to make your own unique stitch markers at this fun and free hands-on workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, come enjoy an afternoon of crafting and creativity.

All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring a friend and leave with beautiful handmade stitch markers to enhance your knitting or crochet projects!

Intro to Yarn Design & Hand Spinning

Ever wanted to create your own custom yarn? Learning to spin is best experienced in person with someone there to help you find your rhythm, fix your tangles, and get your posture just right. This is a hands-on class learning from shop owner, Tammy, an award winning expert who’s made a career out of turning fluff into Art. ENJOY CYC SPECIAL PRICING.