For Community,
By Community

Cobblestones aims to raise $17,000 to acquire the tools, accommodations, and machinery it needs to better your experience in the shop and help make it the outlier that it will be.

Monetary and non-monetary donations are accepted, and your help would be greatly appreciated. See FAQs below for more details.

Thank you for your support!

3% Cover the Fee

Why Give?

Fund the Dream

To expand Cobblestones into a destination fiber arts store and cafe in Ravenswood, Chicago.

Be Part of the Solution

To create a space for artists and non-artists alike to meet, collaborate, make, and heal with members of their community.

Inspire Others

Your generosity can motivate people in your circles to do the same.

Thank you!

Samantha C.

Joe K.

Samara H.

Nicolette D.

Emma H.

Nora B.

Lizzi I.

David G.

Stephanie & Natalie H.

Melissa G.

Rachel Y.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This company is not a qualified charitable organization and any donations made are not tax-deductible.

    Donors will receive exclusive gifts based on their aggregate donations.

  • Your donation will help acquire items like comfortable seating, project-appropriate lighting, cafe tables and chairs, glassware and eating utensils, etc.

  • Spreading the word about Cobblestones and getting other people excited and involved would really go a long way.

    Sign up for the newsletter and keep an eye out for future events. Volunteers will definitely be needed!

  • Absolutely! I would love to hear about what you wish to donate, and I can be reached through the Contact page linked below.

    I am particularly looking to source comfortable chairs and sofas, sewing machines, dishware, and an espresso machine. Contributions of any of these items would be greatly appreciated!

  • Absolutely. That person will be memorialized in some way in the shop.

  • Absolutely! Donors get product discounts, first dibs at new product before it goes live, and accreditation in the donor tribute that I’m creating for the shop.

    As the store develops, donors will be invited to exclusive show throughs and will kept up-to-date on its progress. There will be a donors-only dinner when the store is complete.

    I will continue to find ways to express my thanks.