2. ITINERARY ITINERARY
Friday, May 13 Shopping Day 9:30AM – Noon Guest Speaker: Angela Wolf
• Couture Techniques and Contemporary Designing
7:00AM – 8:30AM Check-In
• Welcome Bag 12:30PM – 1:30PM Lunch On Your Own
• Show Your PR Love picture-taking
• Room check-In coordinated by University Center staff 1:30PM – 4:30PM Guest Speaker: Angela Wolf
• Breakfast on your own • Fabric design and fabric dying
8:30AM – 5:00PM Shopping (Meet in University Center Lobby to Depart) 4:30PM – 6:00PM Free Time On Your Own
Shopping – Group 1
• 8:30 Depart UC via El to Vogue Fabrics – Evanston (farecard provided) 6:00PM – 9:00PM Pizza Party
• 9:30 – 12:45 Shop at Vogue Fabrics – Evanston & lunch on your own • 10th Anniversary Celebration
• 12:45 Depart Vogue Fabrics-Evanston via bus to Soutache Ribbon • Pattern Pile: Put One, Take Many
• 1:15 – 2:00 Shop at Soutache Ribbons • Show-And-Tell Contests
• 2:00 Depart Soutache Ribbons via bus to Fishman’s Fabrics
• 2:15 – 4:30 Shop at New Rainbow Fabrics, Fishman’s Fabrics
• 4:30 Depart Fishman’s Fabrics via bus to University Center
Shopping – Group 2
• 8:15 Depart UC via bus to Fishman’s Fabrics
• 8:30 – 10:45 Shop at Fishman’s Fabrics, New Rainbow Fabrics Sunday, May 15 PatternReview.com Proclamation
• 10:45 Depart Fishman’s Fabrics via bus to Soutache Ribbons Presentation and Meet-And-Greet with Illinois Lieutenant Governor
• 11:00 – 11:45 Shop at Soutache Ribbons Sheila Simon
• 11:45 Depart Soutache Ribbons via bus to Vogue Fabrics – Evanston
• 12:15 – 3:30 Lunch on your own & shopping at Vogue Fabrics – Evanston 8:00AM – 9:00AM Breakfast on your own
• 3:30 Depart Vogue Fabrics-Evanston via El to University Center • Gather in Lobby by 9:00AM to depart for event with Lt. Gov. Simon
4:30PM – 6:15PM Free Time 9:00AM – 9:45AM Depart for Fishman’s Fabrics
• Gather in Lobby by 6:15PM to depart for dinner • Easy directions will be provided
• If you do not want to walk, you are welcome to take your own taxi to meet
6:15PM – 9:30PM Group Dinner at the Berghoff Restaurant us there
• We will be walking to the Berghoff Restaurant
9:45AM – 10:45AM Proclamation to PatternReview and Fishman’s Fabrics by IL Lt.
Gov. Sheila Simon
• Display of Lt. Gov. Simon’s self-sewn inauguration suit and ballgowns
• Exchange sewing tips with Lt. Gov. Simon
• Note: Fishman’s Fabrics will not be open for shopping Fishman’s Fabrics
Saturday, May 14 Guest Speaker Presentation: Angela Wolf
8:00AM – 9:00AM Breakfast on your own
9:00AM – 9:30AM Conference Welcome: Deepika Prakash
• 10 Years of PatternReview
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3. FABRIC SHOPPING FABRIC SHOPPING
Fishman’s Fabrics The Chicago Fabric Button is located in downtown Chicago. Buddy, the owner, is
1101 South Desplaines Street, Chicago, IL (312)992-7250 friendly and very helpful. Buddy’s family has been in the fabric business since the
www.fishmansfabrics.com 1920’s. The store is small, but loaded with nice assortment of fabrics. The silks and
wools are reasonably priced. The Chicago Fabric Button & Yarn Sales Company is a
Fishman’s is by far the premier fabric store in the Chicagoland area. If you want great place to shop. 10% Discount on PR Weekend shopping day.
that one of a kind fabric, you can find it at Fishman’s. It is conveniently located near
downtown Chicago. The store is family owned, established in 1903. Their mission Off the Beaten Path
is to identify the best fabrics in the world and build a relationship with the mills
that produce them. The sales representatives are friendly and very knowledge- Other fabric stores in the greater area. Some require a taxi ride.
able. Words cannot express the quality and quantity of fabrics, notions, trims, and
buttons available at Fishman’s. You won’t be disappointed. 10% Discount on PR Soutache Ribbons
Weekend shopping day. 2125 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 292-9110
www.soutacheribbons.com
I Sachs and Sons
637 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL (312) 666-0091 Come here for beautiful buttons, amazingly gorgeous hand-dyed silk ribbons, 10%
www.isachssons.com Discount on PR Weekend shopping day.
If you are a cobbler, I Sach’s and Sons is the spot to pick up all your shoemak- Textile Discount Outlet
ing goods. In addition to heels and buckles, the carry leather, eyelets, heavy duty 2121 Wes 21st Street, Chicago, IL (773) 847-0572
zippers, and other notions. Their supply is endless. I Sach’s is located a few shops
west of Vogue Fabrics. This is not your typical “pretty” and “organized” store. The This store is a hidden treasure. And it is literally a warehouse. The building is about
customer representatives are very polite and friendly. a block long, with four levels of fabric, notions and trims. You’ll get lost in the store.
It’s located about a ten minute cab ride from Fishman’s Fabric. They have very com-
New Rainbow Fabric Store petitive prices, especially on fabrics used for bridal and prom attire.
620 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607 312-356-9979
www.newrainbowfabric.com Annaka African Fabrics Off The Bolt
1210 West Granville Avenue, Ste 106 1333 n. Kingsbury Street, Ste 309
The New Rainbow Fabric Store is much smaller than Fishman’s and Vogue, but the Chicago, IL (773) 262-6021 Chicago, IL (312)587-0046
fabric is just as beautiful. Their prices are competitive and the fabric is well orga-
nized. The staff is all smiles and very ready to assist you. There isn’t anything to dis- Eli Wyn Upholstery Sari Sapne Inc.
like about the shop. It’s clean and well lit. They also stock assorted notions: buttons, 2006 West Carroll Avenue, #2 2623 West Devon Avenue
and trims. This store is across the street from Vogue Fabrics on Roosevelt Road. Chicago, IL (312) 421-4441 Chicago, IL (773)338-7274
If you are able to find the same fabric at Vogue for a better price, the owner is will-
ing to give you a “special price.” 15% Discount on PR Weekend shopping day. Franklin Fabric Co., Inc. Silk Trading Co, Inc.
6160 North Cicero Avenue, Ste 222 900 North Michigan Avenue, Ste 312
Vogue Fabrics Chicago, IL (773) 545-0412 Chicago, IL (312) 726-5688
(Flagship Store) 718 Main St., Evanston, IL (847) 864-9600
623 W Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL (312)829-2505 H & H Fabrics, Inc. Souleiado
www.myvoguefabrics.com 4431 West Rice Street 904 West Blackhawk Street
Chicago, IL (773) 772-1904 Chicago, IL (312) 943-0055
Vogue Fabrics has two great locations in the Chicagoland area. Both stores carry a
wide variety of fabrics from imported hand embroidered silks and Italian wool as House of Fabrics Supreme Novelty Fabric
well as common single and double knits. They also carry a wide variety of notions, 5507 Touhy Avenue 2156 West Fulton Street
buttons, trims and patterns. Both locations are huge. The Chicago store is very large Skokie, IL (847) 674-1002 Chicago, IL (312) 226-1030
and is divided into three sections: one contains Remnants; another home dec,
bridal, and notions; finally, an assortment of wools, linen, silks, and other beauti- Isa’s Bridal & Flowers The Needleshop
ful fibers. Vogue Fabrics is a great place to shop. You will not come away empty 4123 West North Avenue 2054 W Charleston St,
handed. 10% Discount on PR Weekend shopping day. Chicago, IL (773) 252-5252 Chicago, IL (773) 489-4230
The Chicago Fabric Button & Yarn Co.
222 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 312-322-9094
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4. YARN SHOPPING YARN SHOPPING
Loopy Yarns Knitting Workshop
47 W. Polk, Chicago IL 60605 312-583-9276 2115 N Damen, Chicago IL 60647 773-278-3004
www.loopyyarns.com www.knittingworkshop.com
M-Th 11- 7, Fr 11- 9, Sa 10- 6, Su 12- 5. Closed Mo, Tu., W 12 – 5, Th 12- 9, F 12-5, Sa 10 -5, Su 12 – 5
Loopy Yarns is located a short walk from University Center and is also accessible Knitting Workshop is on Damen Avenue, just north of Armitage, and is most easily
from the CTA Red Line (Harrison/Polk stop). It is a large shop that welcomes ques- accessible via the 90/94 tollway. Street parking is available. They carry a large selec-
tions and is happy to provide assistance on any of your projects. They have a large tion of books, magazines, yarns and accessories.
selection of yarns at various price ponts, including all colors of Cascade 220. In addi-
tion to yarns, they have many individual patterns and pattern books. 20% off to PR Montoya Fiber Studio
Weekend participants. 2566 Prairie Avenue, Evanston IL 60201 847-869-1089
http://www.montoyafiberstudio.com/
Within A Bus or El Ride Mon, Tues, Thurs 11-5:30; Wed Closed; Friday-Sat 11-5; Sunday Closed
Hop a bus or the el to get to these treasures! Montoya Fiber Studio is an established shop in Evanston. They carry an impressive
variety of yarns, including Aslantrends, Berroco, Brown Sheep, Classic Elite, Crystal
CloseKnit Inc. Palace, Debbie Bliss, Henry’s Attic, Jade Sapphire, Malabrigo, Misti Alpaca, Nashua,
531 Davis Street, Evanston IL 60201 847-328-6760 Noro, Patons, Rowan, Skacel, Universal, and others. There is a sale bin located in
http://evanstonillinois.net/closeknitinc.html the store facing the swift. The store is small but organized and feels spacious inside.
Mon-Tues 11-6; Wed, Friday 11-5; Thurs 11-7; Sat 11-4:30 There is a couch to sit and work on your projects, and Cathy, the owner, is knowl-
edgeable and very helpful. Montoya is located on Prairie Avenue in Evanston, about
CloseKnit is a small shop in Evanston. The shop has a moderate selection of yarns, 15 miles north of downtown Chicago. The shop is just south of Central Street which
needles, and knitting accessories. They do have a small sale basket at the front of has several cute small shops and cafes, and about three miles north of Vogue Fab-
the store. The shop is small and well organized but feels crowded with more than rics in Evanston. There is metered street parking. It is accessible by public transpor-
four people. There is a table where staff knit. CloseKnit is located on Davis Street in tation but I suggest you use Google trip planner to explore your options (Metra or
Evanston, about 13 miles north of downtown Chicago. There are several coffeshops CTA trains).
and some small chain shops within a few blocks of the shop, and it is one mile north
of Vogue Fabrics. There is metered street parking and the shop is easily accessible Nina
by CTA train (from downtown, Red line north to Howard, change to Purple line north 1655 W Division, Chicago IL 60622 773-486-8996
to Linden, get off at Davis and walk 0.5 blocks south to Davis Street, then 3 blocks www.ninachicago.com
east (towards the lake) to the shop). Closed Tu, M/W/Th 11-7, F/Sa 11-6, Su 12-5
Knit 1 Nina is a contemporary knitting shop in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. They
3823 N Lincoln, Chicago IL 60613 773.244.1646 are accessible via the CTA Blue Line (Division stop). The sleek, calm space has been
info@knit1chgo.com described as a Zen temple to fiber. Beautiful yarns include angora, alpaca, silk,
Closed Tues., M/W/Th 1- 8:30, F 1 – 5, Sa 12 – 5, Su 12 - 4 cashmere, cotton, bamboo, hemp, merino wool, and hand-dyed ribbon. Exquisite
textures and colors, stylish pattern magazines and books, exotic wood needles—all
Knit 1 is located on Lincoln Avenue, just south of Irving Park. It is accessible via the are artfully arranged.
CTA Brown Line (Irving Park stop)
Sister Arts Studio, Inc.
Knitter’s Niche 721 W. Wrightwood, Chicago, IL 60614 773.929.7274
3206 W Southport, Chicago IL 60657 773-472-9276 http://www.sisterartsstudio.com/index.html
www.knittersnichechicago.com Mon - Friday: 9-6; Thursday: 9-9; Saturday: 10-5
Closed Mon., Tu-Sa 10:30 – 6:30, Su 1-5
A small, fun art studio offering classes for all ages in a variety of crafts. Sister Arts
Knitters Niche is located at Belmont and Southport, accessible via the CTA Brown offers a selection of yarns including Madelintosh, Louisa Harding, Amy Butler, Frog
Line (Southport stop). They feature fine yarns from around the world, as well as Tree, Rowan, Debbie Blish, and Misti Alpaca. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful.
instructions, patterns and design help. Hand painted and kettle dyed yarns are one
of their specialties. Lace knitting is a favorite of the owner who loves sharing both
the simplicity and complexity of this traditional art form. 20% off to PR Weekend
participants.
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The shop is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, with many small local shops
and coffeeshops. Street parking is limited but the shop is easily accessible by public
transport from downtown: CTA Red line north towards Howard, get off at Fullerton
and walk east (towards the lake) on Fullerton two blocks to Halsted, turn left (north)
and walk four blocks north to Wrightwood, turn right (east) and walk about one
block to the studio. Or take the CTA #22 bus north towards Howard, get off at Clark
& Wrightwood (about 30 stops), and walk west (away from the lake) on Wrightwood
to the studio.
Sifu design studio & fine yarns
5044 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60640 773.271.7438
http://sifudesignstudio.com/
Mon – Closed; Tues-Thurs - 11-7; Fri - 11-9; Sat & Sun - 10-6
Sifu is a new shop in the Andersonville neighborhood. They stock a small but nice
range of fibers, including a wonderful color selection of Malabrigo and Cascade
yarns. Other brands are Rowan, Misti Alpaca, Nashua, Harrisville, Dale of Norway,
and several local/regional designer yarns. Lisa, the store owner, is an experienced
knitter who has two designs in the current Vogue Knitting magazine; she is a friendly
teacher and has a big table in the back of the shop where you can sit and work on
your projects. The store is well spaced, with room for approximately 10-15 people to
browse comfortably at the same time. Sifu will have a special display of vintage pat-
terns, vintage bias tapes and trims over PR Weekend. The Andersonville neighbor-
hood is well stocked with antique, home design/décor, and coffee shops; it also is
home to the Swedish American Museum (the Museum has a small selection of yarn
as well). Sifu is located on the southern part of the Andersonville neighborhood, University Center is conveniently located to banks, ATMs, convenience stores,
eight miles north of downtown. It is accessible from downtown by CTA bus #22 pharmacies and shipping centers. Below are just a few near University Center. The
north towards Howard (get off at Clark & Winnemac) or CTA Red line train towards map shows the locations of the pharmacy and the FedEx shipping offices.
Howard (get off at Argyle and walk west- away from the lake- six short blocks to
Clark). There is metered street parking on Clark and on side streets. Bank Pharmacy
AmEx Travel Services CVS Pharmacy
20 S. Michigan Avenue 520 South State Street
Bank of America Shipping
550 W. Van Buren St FedEx Self-Serve
623 S. Wabash 542 S. Dearborn
Last drop at 7:00PM
Citibank
515 S State St FedEx/Kinko’s
700 S. Wabash
Chase Bank Last drop at 8:45PM
35 West Wacker Drive
131 S. Dearborn
First American Bank
1241 S Wabash
MB Financial
2 North LaSalle Street
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6. RESTAURANTS & LIBATIONS RESTAURANTS & LIBATIONS
Price Key Panda Express SRO $
$ Average dinner entree less than $9 29 E Madison S 610 S. Dearborn
$$ $9-$15 Fast Chinese Boasting Chicago’s #1 turkey burger
$$$ $16-$25
Panera Bread $ at University Center Starbuck’s Coffee $
Near University Center 501 S. State 55 E. Jackson
Sandwiches, soups, pastries Coffee, sandwiches, snacks
Grocery/convenience stores
Potbelly’s Sandwich Works $ State Street Pizza Co $
7-Eleven at University Center Gene’s Snacks & Sundries 55 E. Jackson 400 N. State
230 South Dearborn Sandwiches, soups, salads Pizza
Burnham Plaza Mart
828 S Wabash Avenue Jewel-Osco Quizno’s $ Subway $
1224 S Wabash 333 S. State 604 S. Wabash
Subs, soups Sandwiches, soups
Restaurants $
Ronny’s Original Steakhouse $ Taco Bell $
Arby’s $ Cosi $ 100 W. Randolph 41 W. Congress
20 E. Jackson 116 S. Michigan Cafeteria-style steakhouse Mexican fast food
Fast food sandwiches, salads, snacks Fast salads, pizza, sandwiches
South Loop Club $ Thai Spoon $
Cafecito $ Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins $ 701 S. State St. 601 S. Wabash
26 E. Congress Parkway 439 S. Dearborn Very casual bar/restaurant with surpris- Thai, sushi
Cuban sandwiches Pastries, sandwiches, ice cream ingly good kitchen
A definite “locals joint” Wing Stop $ at University Center
Caffe’ Baci $ Epic Burger $ at University Center 12 E. Harrison
332 S. Michigan 517 S. State Chicken wings
“Fast-casual” Italian - pannini, soups, Burgers, fries
salads
Fontano’s Subs $ Restaurants $$ & $$$
Caribou Coffee $ 20 E. Jackson Amarit Thai & Pan Cuisine $$ Eleven City Diner $$
41 E. 8th Hot and cold subs 600 S. Dearborn 1112 S. Wabash
Coffee, snacks Thai, Asian Traditional Jewish deli
Garrett’s Popcorn $
Chicago Carryout $ 2 W Jackson Blackies’ $$ Epic Burger $$
63 E. Harrison Gourmet popcorn and snacks 755 South lark Street 517 S. State St.
Gyros and other quick bites (seating Burgers, Italian, Pizza, Steaks Organic fast food burger joint featuring
also available) Harold’s Chicken Shack $ grass fed beef
636 S. Wabash Artist’s Café $$
Chipotle Grill $ Fried chicken 412 S. Michigan Edwardo’s Natural Pizza Restaurant $$
10 S. LaSalle American 512 S. Dearborn
Burritos Harry’s Sandwich Shop $ Pizza
336 S. Dearborn Buddy Guy’s Legends $$
Chutney Joe’s $ at University Center Hot and cold subs 700 S. Wabash Hackney’s Printers Row $$
511 S. State Southern food, live blues 733 S. Dearborn
Fast Indian La Cocina Mexican Grill $ Burgers, salads, pasta, appetizers
11 W. Jackson Custom House $$$$ Try the onion loaf!
Corner Bakery $ Fast Mexican 500 S. Dearborn Kitty O’Shea’s $$
224 S. Michigan Shaun McClain does steak house
Pastries, sandwiches, soups Mickey’s Chicken & Fish $
408 S. Clark
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720 S. Michigan 888 S. Michigan Near Fishman’s Fabrics
Irish pub Sushi and Japanese
Dominick’s (Grocery store) Jim’s Original Hot Dog $
Kroll’s South Loop $$ Tapas Valencia $$ 1340 South Canal Street 1250 South Union Avenue
1736 S Michigan Ave 1530 S. State St. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Polish
Burgers Spanish Tapas Whole Foods (Grocery store) Try a Mother-In-Law dog
$2 tapas served in the bar 4-6 p.m. 1101 South Canal Street
Ma & I Thai $$ Monday-Friday. Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli $
234 S Michigan Ave Atino’s Pizza $ 1141 S. Jefferson
Thai Tamarind Sushi $$ 570 ½ W. Roosevelt Cafeteria & delicatessen
614 S. Wabash PIzza, sandwiches & Italian
Mercat a la Planxa $$$ Sushi, Asian Panera Bread $
638 Michagan Avenue Bake for Me! $ 1101 S. Canal #6
Tapas by Iron Chef Jose Garcas Trattoria Caterina Restaurant $$ 608 W. Roosevelt Sandwiches, soups, pastries
Precious Catalan tapas, or a whole suck- 616 S. Dearborn Bakery, cafe, sandwiches, salads
ling pig (with 48 hours notice) Italian Starbucks $
Eppel’s Restaurant $ 1101 S. Canal
OYSY Sushi Bar $$ 554 W Roosevelt Coffee, sandwiches, snacks
American
White Palace Grill $
Dunkin’ Donuts $ 1159 S. Canal
Cocktails & Nightlife (Near University Center) 500 W. Roosevelt #7 Classic Chicago diner
Pastries, coffee, sandwiches Where Chicago’s politicians hang out
Buddy Guy’s Legends South Loop Club
754 S. Wabash 701 S. State St.
One of the oldest blues clubs in Chi- Can be viewed as a “little creepy.” A Near Vogue Fabrics – Evanston
cago, and the hardest to get a drink in local “joint.”
George’s Cocktail Lounge Tantrum Cross-Rhodes $$ Sher-Main Grill $
646 S. Wabash 1023 S. State St. 913 Chicago Ave 802 Main Street
Columbia students and faculty hang out Tucked away, nicely appointed bar that Greek Traditional American diner food
attracts a lively South Loop following
Kasey’s Tavern Firehouse Grill $$ Starbucks $
701 S. Dearborn 108 year old neigh- Savoy Bar and Grill 750 Chicago Ave. 519 Main Street
borhood oasis 800 S. Michigan American Coffee, sandwiches, snacks
Serious drinking in a kooky ‘50s hotel;
Kroll’s South Loop early morning breakfast Kuni’s $$ Subway $
1736 S Michigan Ave 511 Main Street 900 Chicago Ave.
Sports bar Japanese Sandwiches, soups
Lucky Platter $$ Trattoria D.O.C. $$$
514 Main Street 706 Main Street
Eclectic Americana Italian
Lupitas $$
700 Main Street
Mexican
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