Links

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Naperville, Illinois

DLN Floral Creations
Darlene Nelson's floral and plant creations are beautifully creative, unique and innovative. I highly recommend her services for anything from casual arrangements, to corporate gifts, office decorations, weddings and any event in between.

Enthusia Small
My dear friends Sharon Weber and Marcia Mackenbrock have independently published two books now, with more on the way! See our Book Catalog page for more information.

Naperville Jaycees
I've been a member of the Naperville Jaycees since 1989 and strongly support their efforts. Check out their latest events, including the 4-day Last Fling Labor Day festival.

Positively Naperville
A wonderful monthly events guide which highlights the best in Naperville. Check it out!

RC Printing
Full service printing company, locally owned, get excellent value and service on printing, labels, promotional products and MORE!

Simply Sold on eBay
John and Kellie Chase provide excellent, personalized service to each and every customer that walks in their door. They have successfully sold many thousands of items on eBay, getting top dollar and providing a great service. I personally have used them for selling used sewing machines, and fully trust their high quality packing and attention to detail. Have you ever sold anything on eBay? It's a LOT of work - let John and Kellie take care of it for you. Then sit back and collect the check!

Steve Grobl Real Estate
Lifelong resident Steve Grobl offers full service to clients buying or selling residential property. I highly recommend him!

Sewing Machines and Related Topics

Treadle On
An online group of vintage sewing machine enthusiasts who enjoy restoring and using "people powered" treadle and hand crank sewing machines.

Wefixit
Shade tree sewing machine mechanics gather on this active and informative Yahoo group. Great tips, advice and information on keeping your sewing machine in top running order. Members include avid collectors and users of new, vintage and antique sewing machines.

ISMACS - International Sewing Machine Collectors Society
Comprehensive information on vintage and antique sewing machines.

The NeedleBar
The NeedleBar is a group of enthusiastic vintage and antique sewing machine collectors, who also have an interest in researching the history of these fascinating items and their makers.

Graphic Design

Art Parts
I've always been a HUGE fan of Ron and Joe's Art Parts. Unique, creative and fun stock art.

Havana Street
Very cool original (and affordable) retro clipart for the graphic designer.

Quilting

Thimbles, Lockport, IL
Beautiful quilt shop located in downtown Lockport, Illinois. Only the 3rd tenant in a building that dates back the 1800's - enjoy the vintage tin ceiling and antique fixtures. But don't be fooled by the hometown feeling, this is an authorized Bernina dealer selling top of the line sewing and embroidery computer systems. They carry all the newest fabric, notions, embroidery supplies, books and patterns. Be sure to stop in and say hello, they offer personalized service to everyone that walks in the door!

Fat Quarter Shop
My absolute favorite online fabric shop. Top notch customer service and a wide selection.

Theater

McHale Productions Inc.
Producers of the hilarious comedy "Sister Bernie's Bingo Bash," catch this show regularly at fundraisers around the country.