QBU PRAIRIE SHOP INC.
ILLINOIS Batavia
Huge selection of fine imported beads: Czech, Japanese,
vintage German, findings, books and more. Over 25 class
offerings per quarter for all levels. Open 7 days
www.gbuprairieshop.com
1911 W. Wilson St. (630) 406-0237
BUSY LITTLE BEADS
ILLINOIS Bloomingdale
The bead store everyone’s buzzing about! We carry a
large assortment of Sterling, semi-precious, bone,
Dichroic, Swarovski, seeds & more. Worktables available,
Parties and gift certificates. Closed Sunday 8c Monday.
www.busylittlebeads.net
160 S. Bloomingdale Rd (630) 351-BEAD (2323)
BEAD BOSS
ILLINOIS Cary
Fun new bead store in the Northwest suburbs. Wonderful
selection of beads, findings, books, tools, more. Whether
beginner or advanced header, we have something for you.
Classes, Birthday parties our specialty. Worth the trip!
644 Northwest Hwy. (847) 462-1522
MAGPIES
ILLINOIS Cherry Valley (Rockford area)
New Store! Come see our unique array of vintage,
modern & tribal beads. Bali & Hill tribe silver, Miyuki,
Swarovski, Semi-precious, Vermeil & more. Sterling, gf &
metal findings, tools & supplies, incl.. Premo. Classes!
207 E State St. (815) 332-1890 or 866-5MAGPIE
CARAVAN BEADS OF CHICAGO
ILLINOIS Chicago
Full line of Miyuki Delica colors includes cuts & size &
Wonderful selection of seed beads, crystals, glass, ethnic,
semi-precious, findings, books, tools & more. In-store
worktable and great classes year-round.
3361 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 248-9555
BODACIOUS BEADS
ILLINOIS Des Plainer
Large, wonderful selection, including tribal elements, Bali
silver, pearls, findings, books. Wide selection of glass
from 15 seeds to artist-made & everything in between.
Near O’Hare Airport. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Tuesday `til 8.
1942 River Road (847) 699-7959
AYLA’S ORIGINALS
ILLINOIS Evanston
Ayla’s Originals Bead Bazaar
Explore Extraordinary Beads – Genuine Service
Mon-Fri 10-6; Thurs 10-7; Sat 10-5 & Sun 12-4
www.aylasoriginals.com
1511 Sherman Avenue (S47) 328-4040
BEADAZZLED
ILLINOIS Evanston
Beautiful beads since 1993,A full-service, one-stop
shopping bead experience. We offer classes, tools, books
and an ever-changing array of beads!
M-F 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4. Come see us soon!
, a bead emporium
2002 Central Street (847) 864-9494
NanC MEINHARDT STUDIO
ILLINOIS Highland Park
The best seed bead selection in the Midwest and much
more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Outstanding
workshops and classes with excellent, nationally
known teachers. www.nancmeinhardt.com
44 Lakewood Place (847) 433-1510
BEAD WITH ME
ILLINOIS Naperville (Lisle)
Naperville area’s largest retail full-service bead shop.
1,000+ Miyuki seed bead colors/styles, 300,000+ beads-
Swarovski, Bali, semi-precious, charms, findings & more.
Classes/parties. In-shop work table. Helpful staffi
2727 Maple Ave. (630) 428-BEAD (2323
THE PLACE TO BEAD
ILLINOIS Naperville
Naperville’s Full Service bead store-We have it all!
Premium beads & findings in a friendly atmosphere with
5 worktables. Tools, books, watch faces, classes & more.
Large private party room. www.theplacetobead.com
1292 Rickert Dr., Ste.156 (630) 416-BEAD (2323
BLUE FIRE BEADS and JEWELRY
ILLINOIS New Lenox
Huge selection of Lampwork, seed beads, Delicas,
Swarovski, Bali, pearls, vintage, semi-precious, tools,
books, finished jewelry &a great place to learn beadwork,
wirework, & lampworking! www.bluefirebeads.com
1314 N Cedar Rd. (815) 462-4900
GOLDIE’S BEADS, FINDINGS, BUTTONS and CRAFTS
ILLINOIS Oak Lawn
Swarovski, crystals, cubes pearls. Japanese seed, Mihuki
& Delicas. Czech glass beads. Bali, silver & gold strands,
semi-precious, gemstones. Bone, horn, S.S. initials,books,
charms. Trade. M, T, Th, F & Sat 11-6; W 11-7; Sun 12-4.
5233 W. 95th St. (708) 952-0603
BEAD IN HAND
ILLINOIS Oak Park
An incredible selection of beads and beading supplies.
Birthday parties and classes. Open Mon, Tues, Fri 10-6,
Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5, closed Wed.
www.beadinhand.com
145 Harrison Street (708) 848-1761
BEAD WORLD
ILLINOIS Palatine
A culturally-diverse selection of beads, jewelry and gift
items from around the world, specializing in ancient and
new Indonesian beads. Jewelry repair – books – findings –
body jewelry-piercings. www.beadworldbeads.com
8 S. Brockway (847) 776-BEAD (2323
LISA’S BEADS
ILLINOIS Skokie
Lisa’s Beads is a friendly full-service bead store. With all
the usual bead suspects. Bead with us at our work tables.
We offer the best bead party in town. lisasbeads.com
3354 Main Street (847) 677-3325
THE BEADED PIG
ILLINOIS Springfield
Large selection of gemstones, Czech glass, Swarovski
crystal, Delicas, lampwork & vintage beads, sterling &
gold findings, wire, metal. Tools, books, classes.
www.beadedpig.com M,W,TH,F, Sat 10-5, Tues 10-7
1500 s sixth street (217) s44-8473
BEN FRANKLIN
ILLINOIS Sycamore
Quality beads, Stone, Turquoise, Czech, Swarovski,
pearls, metals, seed, hanks, Delicas, findings in silver &
gold-filled, chain-by-the-inch. Over 900 charms in stock.
www.bencrafts.com
341 W. State St. Toll-free (866) 895-3011
BEADS GALORE and MORE
ILLINOIS Tinley Park
Bali silver, crystals, Czech glass, charms, & more.
Many project ideas available.
Individual attention is our specialty!
Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Closed Sun & Mon
17727 Oak Park Ave. (708) 532-7160