Yarn Shop Weaves Into Community's Fabric
Mosaic Yarn Studio owner overcomes hard knots to contribute in Des Plaines for 13 years.
The success of Mosaic Yarn Studio may seem like fate has smiled on its owner. To start, it's not in the ideal location being nestled in a downtown strip mall near the Metra tracks. "When you tell Realtors you want to open a yarn shop, they look at you like you're crazy. It was actually kind of discriminatory," said Darlene Joyce, who recalled having her pediatrician husband accompany her on the searches. "Getting the location and getting Realtors to buy into the fact that this is a legitimate business where you can make it for 13 years, that was the hardest part," she added. But that minor obstacle at the start hasn't stopped Darlene Joyce from sharing her passion for the textile craft and contributing to life in Des Plaines. She notes it…
