Come visit Chicago’s new favorite craft store in person! Maydel is now available for in-person shopping 6 days a week. We also have a learning space for classes, events, and private tutoring in embroidery and other needle arts.
Maydel headquarters is located in Chicago’s bustling Lakeview neighborhood at 3118 N Lincoln Ave., conveniently near the Brown Line, the Red line, and several bus lines, including express. There is also ample parking for bicycles and cars. Please see below for more information about getting here.
Hours
We’re open for shopping on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm and on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays by appointment. We’re currently closed on Sundays.
Our Little Free Craft Supply Library has moved to 1926 W Montrose in order to keep it in the Ravenswood neighborhood that so lovingly adopted it. We’ll be getting a new library for our Lakeview location later this fall. Stay tuned!
Accessibility
Maydel’s entrance is ADA-compliant at 33.5 inches wide and all shopping areas are wheelchair accessible. The doorway has a small bump that must be wheeled over if using a wheelchair or scooter. The door must be opened manually, or you can knock to be let in by a member of our staff. Not all products are reachable while seated, but we’re working to improve this with innovations like our needle bike.
We have a light rolling cart and small baskets to hold items while you’re shopping and height-adjustable work tables for classes and events. A lighted magnifier is also available for classes on request, as are seats in, or far from, the window area.
Our restroom is wheelchair accessible and contains two grab bars on the wall.
Getting here by train
L Brown line: Take the Brown Line to Paulina, then walk three blocks south on Lincoln. Maydel is located on Lincoln Ave. between Ashland and Greenview. The walk from the station takes about 10 minutes.
L Red line: Take the red line to Belmont, then walk 7 blocks to Greenview. Turn left to go south on Greenview one block, then turn right onto Lincoln. Maydel is located on Lincoln Ave. between Greenview and Ashland. The walk from the station takes about 20 minutes.
Getting here by bus
9, X9 Ashland (runs north-south): Get off at Belmont and Ashland. This is a six-way intersection that also includes Lincoln Ave. Walk south on Lincoln towards Greenview. Maydel is on the right side of the street.
77 Belmont (runs east-west): Get off at Belmont and Greenview. Walk north on Lincoln towards Ashland. Maydel is on the left side of the street.
Getting here by bike
Lincoln Ave. has dedicated (but not protected) bikes lines on both sides of the street. There are multiple permanent bike racks located on our block, including one directly in front of the store. We’re very sorry, but there is currently no space to park bikes inside.
Parking
There is metered parking directly in front of our location, as well as a metered parking lot directly behind the store with an entrance off of Barry St.
Please note that other streets may have restricted residential or commercial parking—read signs carefully!