I attended the intro to knitting class here today and it was incredible! The shop itself is very…read morecute and it seems like the classes are very great as well. My knitting class was very well run, organized, and informative. The student:instructor ratio is very low so we each got lots of personalized attention to work through our unique problems. I'm so happy with the results and it was also such a fun and enjoyable experience!

Gather Here is much more than a typical fabric shop, it's a vibrant community hub for crafters in…read moreCambridge. True to its name, the store fosters a warm, inclusive environment where people can gather to create. They stock an impressive range of high-quality fabrics and supplies from famous brands for sewing, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Beyond just selling materials, their real standout feature is the fully-equipped studio space available for rent in the back. This area contains professional-grade machinery, like industrial sewing and embroidery machines, that most people don't have at home, allowing makers to tackle ambitious projects at very reasonable hourly rates. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive, always willing to help beginners or offer advice to seasoned crafters. This community focus extends to their extensive schedule of workshops and classes for all skill levels, which aligns with their mission to be a welcoming space for everyone. Whether you need specific supplies, access to specialized equipment, or friendly guidance to start a new hobby, Gather Here is an invaluable and inspiring resource for the local creative community.

i can't say enough good things about this place. Great experience for adult and child learners!!read more

Jessica was FANTASTIC! We had so much fun and learned so much in our intro to knitting class. She…read morewas so patient, explained things so well and she made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. Would love to come back for another class and will definitely be recommending friends and family to this studio!

Harvard Square's Holiday Craft Fair isn't just a great place for those who live in Cambridge…read morebecause it is conveniently located right across from the T. Small but filled with unique, homemade local items, it's perfect for gifts for loved ones during the holidays or even treats for yourself. With so many creative, local artists gathered together, it's hard not to give the craft fair five stars. Yes, it's on the tinier size and it's in a cramped basement in an old church in Cambridge, but I don't think that detracts from the point of the fair: to encourage community spirit, to strengthen the local economy and to support locals in their business opportunities.

I stopped by the Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday afternoon, and I was impressed by…read morethe selection of items available. The fair is now both in the church basement, and in a few outside booths on street level in front of the church as well. It's at the corner of Church Street & Mass Ave, across the street from the Harvard Sq. MBTA stop. The vendors are varied, from clock & wind chime creators, to jewelry makers, glass artists, book makers, and even some jam purveyors. I had a great time browsing, and even found the perfect pair of earrings for a hard to shop for friend. (I usually get her a Christmas gift at the Bazaar Bizarre in Boston, but that craft fair isn't happening this year. Chain mail earrings from the Harvard Square Holiday Fair helped me fill the gift giving void.) I recommend stopping by if you're looking for gifts both for others and yourself.

There's just something to embroidery and the way it encapsulates the beauty of a logo on fabric. I…read moream often quite satisfied with just a printed logo until seeing a well embroidered logo on someone else's apron for example. That material lustful covetousness that follows after...sighs. So I finally took some time to look up local businesses that do custom embroidery and found Graphic Connections. I spoke with the owner Paul in person one evening shortly after they were closed for the day. He was very friendly and insightful to their process for handling custom jobs for their customers including other local businesses. They run two shifts: sales and design by day, printing and embroidery by night. We spoke through some details and fees involved and went from there. Zapporah took care of all the different quotes and questions promptly. Dave handled the design and proofs prior to production. The night crew handled production and a phonecall was received when it was ready for pickup. Turnaround time after the proofs was really quick! Moment of truth was when I finally picked up the end product - a few aprons embroidered with logos as a gift to another local small business. They were beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I can't be any happier and look forward to working with them again in the future! Definitely recommend!!!

Genesis & the entire team were so so helpful and accommodating with my extremely inconvenient and…read moretimely request. They were the only embroidery shop in Boston willing to accommodate my request on such a short notice (right before closing at that!) and were very kind and helpful while doing so. I'm looking forward to using their services in the future with my small business & will recommend to people going forward.

I decided to make a friend a shirt with her face on it at the last minute. I saw this spot had good…read morereviews. I ordered and they had it ready one day later. I got something printed on the front and back so I think I paid like $35-40. Very great service.

Chuck at Super Flash was awesome! I needed a small run of shirts for an upcoming event, and he more…read morethan delivered! Ahead of time (no stress!), great product (multicolor print), on handsome Gildan 100% cotton tees, all at a price that beat those online shops. No need to ever go anywhere else!

Maria did a nice job hemming a pair of wide leg pants for me. During her busy prom season managed…read moreto fit me in quickly at a very reasonable price. I will definitely use her again. Thanks Maria!

Dropping my daughter off for college and her jeans needed a new button. Heartbroken and proud as I…read morewas - I knew that these jeans were going to be fixed before I left back to Cali, no matter what. I contacted this business and she kindly asked for a pic. She told me she would be happy to help, but also let me know how I could fix myself. This will definitely be where my daughter will go for all of her alteration needs. (My daughter is an avid thrifter and I'm certain their will be a broken zipper, button or seam in her future.)

Merristitches is my happy place!! Always a fun class, beautiful fabrics and amazing sewing…read moremachines!!

Top notch equipment and staff is very friendly. Location - 72 Mirona Rd UNIT 15, Portsmouth, NH…read more03801.

This is a really wonderful art gallery, featuring original artwork from hundreds of American…read moreartisans, many of whom are local. It's a perfect place to go to find a unique gift item for a friend, or something special to wear or decorate your home. Come here to browse a diverse array of crafts, from ceramics to clothing to woodwork, metal work, mirrors, frames, knits, glasswork, paper and cards, etc. The store takes up 3 full floors packed with creativity. The prices are not always cheap, but they rarely are when you're supporting local artists instead of buying from the usual corporate chains. This is the place to come to splurge on somethng special. I bought my best friend's wedding gift here, and it couldn't have been a better choice. Best of all, this place is completely artist owned and operated, so the staff are helpful and so interesting to talk to and learn about. Come check it out and show the artist community some love!

This shop is so neat! It's as much a shop as it is an art galore. Came across this shop during a…read morerandom walk in Harvard Square, the items are unique, variety and exquisite, best of all they are all products of local artists. They have everything from jewelries, clocks, paintings to decors. The atmosphere is quiet, clean and organized, it feels like walking into a museum. Loved the origami earrings in the display cases downstairs. Beautiful shop! Friendly atmosphere!

Great service help out on 2 different orders that were rush jobs. very helpful good customer serviceread more

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!! Gil is not the owner anymore…read more.. Now that place works with no quality, parts of your order "disappear" , and the works are definetly not prepared. No one there speaks english fluently so it's pretty hard to order or complain something.. There are SO MANY OTHERS silk screens and embroidery places so you really have BETTER options, believe me.

I used GroupGear to produce and ship about 70 custom care packages for members of my student…read moreorganization. The experience was great all around! They were always very prompt and friendly with their communications. The products turned out incredibly well, and they were able to ship everything individually to the members, which was very convenient and saved me a lot of work (this was one of the main reasons I chose GroupGear). The order was quite complicated, and they handled it perfectly and had competitive pricing as well!

an embarrassment to Harvard University. Much better luck ordering at the Coop or buying from…read moreFanatics.