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The Bead Place
5500 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, United States
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T.
Review №1

Very much enjoyed Fix it Friday! The timing was perfect for me to re-build my St. Louis Cardinals stretch bracelet that broke into a more solid toggle bracelet. Thanks for all the help in making this possible!

Li
Review №2

More than Beads! Yarn. Lots of yarn! Lots of wool, merino, alpaca. Even though Im allergic to wool, I was able to find yarn here. They also carry Bamboo, Bamboo Cotton blends. So very nice. A+

An
Review №3

AMAZING Staff was so helpful and nice. The yarn selection is small but so well thought out and diverse. She carries great brands. Always willing to getting you specialty yarns that you want delivered to the store. Its just simply wonderful. I highly recommend making a trip to the bead place for all of your yarn needs

K
Review №4

Biggest selection of beads and chains and pendants was much better than I had expected. The shop is a bit like the TARDIS. It feels bigger on the inside.

Je
Review №5

Ive been here a few times over the past years. Taken a few classes as well, and participated in the local yarn crawl. The folks that own this business are caring, helpful, and welcoming.

Mo
Review №6

Nice place and big selection

D
Review №7

Love The Bead Place! I come in for inspiration and am never disappointed.I needed yarn during the 2020 stay@home order. Found it on their website on Sunday, had it in my mailbox on Tuesday! Better than Amazon!Abbis YouTube tutorials are great fun, easy to follow and varied. I wholeheartedly recommend The Bead Place!

St
Review №8

Amazing customer service and wonderful selection! Would give 10 stars if google allowed! 💕

Lu
Review №9

Fantastic!! Went to their Friday after hours party and met some warm wonderful women. Different ages, different crafts and no judging. Becky makes u feel like an old friend and even make sure I got to my car safely. Definitely going back

Me
Review №10

Ive never been there before and I will be there

ma
Review №11

Good selection and outstanding assistance.

Ad
Review №12

The Bead Place is owned by 2 very knowledgeable and helpful women. The beads run the gammet from handmade originals to sparkling crystals. Its worth checking regularly just for the seasonal accessories! They have project kits for beginners through experts. Older kids could be creatively entertained by making a number of these kits. Workshops cover a variety of techniques and skills. If all else fails, they sell lovely jewelry too.If thats not enough, they have a yarn shop hidden inside. Yarn crafters should make sure to stop in and take a look.Overall, its a clean and well-lit shop with helpful staff. A jewel supporting the local economy. I look forward to shopping there again & will bring friends.

Tr
Review №13

They have a large inventory of every kind of bead you can imagine. I frequently shop at the larger craft stores for my beads. Im glad I went to the bead place today. They have a few colors and brands I have never seen at Hobby Lobby or Michaels.

Zo
Review №14

This is the perfect place if youre looking for gorgeous and unique yarn! I went there for Small Business Saturday after Black Friday and it was TOTALLY worth it. The staff are friendly and inviting, and theyre ready and willing to answer any questions you gave regarding yarn, beads, and thread.

Mi
Review №15

Great store for yarn and knitting supplies AND beads and bead supplies!!!! Hannah is wonderful and doesnt push customers to always buy the most expensive supplies. I just wanted to look initially no pushing... It was a great experience overall. I even attended the weekly knitting group...very nice people.Would highly recommend The Bead Place!

Ka
Review №16

Great selection of yarn!

Li
Review №17

Wonderful owners!They were able to repair/ restring my pearl bracelet.It was a gift from my husband years ago.

Ma
Review №18

Love the variety of beads and yarns. Prices range below $5 on up. All the extras are also in the store. They also carry yarn. Classes are available, and they will also visit senior facilities for classes.

An
Review №19

Because its a pretty good distance away I only seem to get here for the annual summer yarn crawl. However, its a terrific shop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and great selection of both yarn and beads.

Ca
Review №20

Fabulous place! Becky was super helpful and friendly. Will absolutely be back!

Ru
Review №21

The bead store is one of my favorite places because they have so many beautiful things.

Be
Review №22

I went there to buy yarn for someone else. The staff was super helpful and directed me to the type of yarn I was looking for. They gave helpful recommendations that I really appreciate! I will definitely be going back for some yarn for myself soon!

Ma
Review №23

I love this place. The people who work there are incredibly nice and exceptionally helpful. They have everything you need to make your own jewelry, or you can purchase their beautiful, one of a kind pieces. They also have a great selection of yarn.

Ma
Review №24

So many unique items. I love their selection in beads and yarn as well

Ma
Review №25

Last time I was there they had a very large selection of beads and needs to create jewelry and any type of bead work. Small but nice selection of yarns. Ladies who own the store very friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №26

Fantastic experience today learning to make a spinner ring! Great instructors, extremely organized for a class of 7 with most of them being newbies.

Kr
Review №27

A very nice shop. Locally owned. Their workshops and classes are fun!

St
Review №28

Cant stress how amazing bead place is. Classes and prices are magnificent, and the staff is second to none with ideas, knowledge and advice

Ga
Review №29

When I lived there, I went into the store for beading purposes but I saw the beautiful yarn and the finished garments on display and determined in my heart of hearts that I HAD to learn how to knit! Today a few years later and a few states away, I have learned how to knit through Craftsy (Bluprint) and YouTube, and I LOVE it. I have knitted scarves, shawls a humongous throw using Bernat Blanket Big yarn and now I am working on learning how to knit socks. It feels good to see the finished project and be able to wear it with pride. This place planted the seeds of my wanting to learn how to knit.

Je
Review №30

The owners and staff are amazing at the Beadplace! super helpful and knowledgeable about their products. if you want to make a diy project you can sit in the shop and allow the creative juices to flow, they even let you borrow their tools. they are always looking at trends and creating new and amazing kits to fuel your need to bead or knit what ever the case may be. they offer free workshops on the last Saturday of the month, just buy the kit and you walk out with a new skill and something beautiful and sparkly!

Su
Review №31

I love this place. Everytime I come to town, I visit it. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Huge selection of beads and components, too.

Mi
Review №32

Owners treat customers so well, very attentive; great selection of pre-made items and diy workshops held regularly make it simple for anyone to have unique jewelry

Ka
Review №33

I shop the Bead Place on occasion for projects that I do from time to time. It has been my first place to hit when looking for something. Not anymore. I had a necklace project I was doing and the sales girl suggested a 100ct, tiny, jewelry-type ziplock, easily opened package of silver rings as spacers. (She even mentioned that many times she gets into a project and rearranges the components as we were discussing the project.) She never said anything about not taking returns and, I did not notice any signs saying all sales final. This bag cost $12 and I used one as it turned out. They, two salesgirls and the owner, would not give me a refund.They said they do not give refunds. That this is standard practice for the bead industry. I said I did not see any signs that tell a customer that and, they said there are no all-sales-final signs by the register or in the bead room. But, there are signs to that effect in the yarn section in the other room. I have never gone in the yarn section so it doesnt help me too much. She also explained that this is standard practice in the bead industry. Also, doesnt help me, the customer, too much. I am a customer not in the industry. And if it is standard practice in the bead industry, why are the signs solely in the yarn section? Also, they have classes. Are they suggesting they dont take the components they use in class from their store inventory? Isnt the purpose of the classes to promote sales of their inventory? My complaint is first off, why would I even think that there were no returns if there were no signs, nothing on the receipt and, the salesperson does not tell me? Since it is good business practice to suggest items, alternatives and ideas, they should take returns. And counting the bag twice took me all of 4 minutes and that includes pouring it into the bag. And guess what, there were only 97 not 99. So much for actually worrying about the accuracy of the count! Great customer service. Standard practices does not mean good practices and; standard practices aside, they are a retail business and customer service is the key.

Mi
Review №34

Love this shop. Great selection of beads, yarn and supplies to help make just about anything. Staff is always willing to help.

J.
Review №35

Great place to go and hangout. Wonderful people. Fantastic yarns.

Fa
Review №36

Beautiful and diverse yarn selection, including a few small dye crafters. I came for the yarn crawl, and wound up getting beads and buttons!

Li
Review №37

I love this store. I come from Springfield, il just to shop there. Im a knitter and their variety of fibers is super. Plus Abbey and her staff are always so nice and knowledgeable.She has THE BEST selection of knitting needles and crochet hooks.The store is huge. Look in every room or you will miss out.The selection of beads is better than are anywhere else Ive been. If you are into Swarovski, you will be in heaven. None else can compare.

Le
Review №38

Great store for all your bead and yarn needs! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! 6/5!!

Sh
Review №39

Fabulous selection of beads, hooks, yarns and supplies. They offer classes in knitting, branding and more, very friendly and helpful staff.

Ka
Review №40

I have been going to Bead Place since they opened. They are the nicest people. They over several classes & are always ready to help you.

Le
Review №41

Great yarn selection and super helpful and kind staff! Great place for beginners.

My
Review №42

Great selection and the staff actually knows what their purchases use their breads and yarn for.

ke
Review №43

Great class and amazing selection! Staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful!

Lo
Review №44

I enjoy the extensive selection and the friendly atmosphere!

Ke
Review №45

I love this place, everyone is super friendly & right there to give advice & ideas. Wont go anywhere else for my jewelry works.

Lo
Review №46

Lots and lots of beads and things to make jewelry. The ladies that work there are very friendly and helpful.

Ki
Review №47

Seemed a little pricy, but had lots of pretty beads and yarn.

Ca
Review №48

I always enjoy coming in here.

A
Review №49

I always take my costume jewelry here to be repaired. They always do a wonderful job, and I get it back way ahead of the time that was promised.

Ar
Review №50

Beads, yarn, vintage buttons, cabochons, findings. Friendly, helpful staff.

Ga
Review №51

Very caring helpful workers. Beads are amazing.

Am
Review №52

Revolving inventory of amazing fossils and gems, super friendly and helpful staff, earth conscious as well, cool classes! I cant say enough!

Mi
Review №53

Nice store limited selection

Ju
Review №54

Always have unique beads and other items

Lo
Review №55

Huge selection. Great pricing.

Su
Review №56

Very nice and knowledgeable owner

He
Review №57

Very friendly, great bead and yarn selection and they are always willing to help solve a problem or help with advice on a project.

St
Review №58

Great place for beads and if the string of beads is over a certain $ value and uou dont want the whole strand they will break the strand and sell by the bead

K
Review №59

Nice staff, nice selection of yarns and beads.

De
Review №60

Staff is always helpful and very friendly.

Sh
Review №61

Fun place, I loved it!

Re
Review №62

Awesome! Heaven for a header & knitter!!!

sc
Review №63

Great selection

Ti
Review №64

Super nice ladies!

Ru
Review №65

Beads, yarn, scarves, the people was very nice

Su
Review №66

Painting class, fun, instructor was great

Br
Review №67

It has everything!

Ma
Review №68

A large selection of beads and yarns.

Do
Review №69

Very helpful

Ju
Review №70

Awesome bead store!!!!

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  • Address:5500 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, United States
  • Site:http://beadplace.net/
  • Phone:+1 618-222-0772
Categories
  • Bead store
  • Art center
  • Gift shop
  • Yarn store
Working hours
  • Monday:1–5PM
  • Tuesday:1–5PM
  • Wednesday:1–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:1–5PM
  • Sunday:1–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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