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.

The fabric was much too expensive. I won't go to gather here again. The sales person was nice. I…read morebought flannel material. I think gather here should lower there prices on material. I know it's a rip of to shop at gather here in less a person is rich

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!

The original class was great - very competent and knowledgeable teacher, she was professional, kind…read moreand caring - great mix of ability and personality. I did a multi hour private class for which I paid a premium, I felt OK about it and good about my decision afterwards. I planned on returning to continue with the same teacher, however when I called to arrange, I was told that the teacher had been dismissed. The lady I spoke with explained that the dismissal was not for ability or quality of teaching, that the studio ensured the quality of teaching always met the studios high standards. When pushed however I was told that the dismissal came as a surprise to other staff members, but was also not a surprise as the studio owner requires 'yes' teachers to all requests, and that he is VERY commercially minded. This teacher was clearly NOT a yes person, just very competent and a thoroughly nice person! What also surprised me was the extent to which she supported the studio, despite what seems to have been one way from the owner! So a very disappointing conclusion, maybe I will be able to arrange private classes with her, but for anyone considering the studio for classes - buyer beware and don't believe the very believable owner who will say anything to get the business and revenue. It's a shame he behaves in this way, but I strongly believe it can only be the start of the end for the 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.

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.

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!!!

Outstanding Service - Chuck Went Above and Beyond! I can't…read moresay enough good things about Super Flash T-Shirts and Chuck in particular. I needed a custom tee on incredibly short notice, and Chuck delivered exactly what I needed the same day. The quality exceeded my expectations, but what really blew me away was the exceptional customer service. Despite dealing with a blizzard, Chuck stayed in constant communication with me and even coordinated directly with my Uber courier to ensure the delivery went smoothly. This level of dedication and customer care is so rare these days. He could have easily cited the weather as a reason for delays, but instead he made it happen. If you need custom shirts done right and done fast, Super Flash T-Shirts is the place to go. Chuck's professionalism and commitment to his customers is truly remarkable. I'll definitely be back for any future custom tee needs!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What can I say? Yesterday, odered specific colors for my Mission Hill tee shirt. Tony was just a…read moregreat guy. We talked about the bike lane in front of his store and effects on business. He is not the only one that has a this issue. Let's try to support Super Flash and other WR businesses. Tony keep watching the soap operas

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.)

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

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

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!

I came to pick up my apparel and the employees in the basement were extremely rude. After the blond…read morehaired lady gave me my purchase, I moved about 1 inch to take the jacket out of the bag to put on before heading back upstairs and she swiftly said I needed to leave because they were having a "meeting". Clearly it would have taken less than 30 seconds to put my jacket on but even the confused look on my face didn't stop her from asking me to leave again. After buying an expensive custom jacket from here, you would think they'd know how to treat students who are supporting them. With so many other options around that sell the same merchandise, I will never come back here and will tell the rest of my class to do the same. Learn some manners!