Let's help Sew it All to buy a new sign!…read more Dear me this haberdashery and crafts shop in Stalybridge has seen better days. It still has its loyal clientele though - needlework fans, various members of my family who have taken up knitting - I knitted my boyfriend a hat but all my friends laughed at him so now his sister has it, shame.. Anyhoo, it also has an awesome selection of buttons. Aren't fashion mags always telling to 'update' your 'wardrobe' by sewing new buttons on things. Well here they all are, more buttons than you could scare my old Art teacher with. She was scared of buttons.

This haberdashery and crafts shop is very well stocked with everything you need (except fabric? I…read morecouldn't see any). It's a dreadful shame that the shop always stinks terribly of cigarette smoke, so much so that I try my best to avoid it and shop elsewhere :(

I remember this shop from when I was little too, My grandma use to take me in as she loves to knit…read more I think the hobby rubbed off onto me as some of the wool in here is lovely and I have made some wonderful fashionable scarves. This is the kind of shop Gok Wan goes on about in his programmes, he talks to us ladies and tells us about customizing our old clothes for a new look. This is the ideal shop for all that. Whether it be decorations or buttons. It is great here and worthy of a rummage in. You will no doubt let your imagination run wild like I do. There is tapestry and decorations for clothes, absolutely all sorts!

I am a huge fan of this shop. I started crafting about 6 months ago so when I found this shop I was…read morein heaven. It is stocked to the brim with everything any crafter could ever need. From the outside it's quite misleading, it looks really small but once you're through the door, you can see how big it is inside. The first time I went in I spent about 40 minutes walking round looking at everything. I didn't even know then what half of it was but I was just enthralled by it all. I don't think the shop has the best layout, it's hard to get through some of the gaps and I'm always a bit worried about knocking things over. I think this is mainly because it's so crammed and I wouldn't actually want them to take any of their stock away. The staff are extremely helpful, the first time I shopped there, I mentioned to the assistant that I was new to crafting and he said if I ever needed to know how to do anything, the girls that work in the shop will always give me tips and advice. I haven't called on them yet but I'm sure I will one day. I think it's very reasonably priced and they have offers and promotions on sometimes too.

For all your art and craft needs, this shop provides it. On the main street of Stalybridge, Brush…read moreStrokes is top-notch for your materials or even stationary. If you are an avid art fan then this is the place for you. It is relatively cheap for an art shop. Whether you are in need of paper or specific painting material, then this should be your only stop. It has a wide collection of supplies. If you are a student or a pupil at school, you can get your stationary here which is sometimes cheaper than your major chains such as Tesco or Asda. Little shops like these are being forgotten because it becomes easier to get all you need when you go for your weekly shop. But if you are looking for something different then this is the shop for you. Go and have a look if you don't believe me!

Staff not very helpful in the Stockport store last time I visited. Another shopper helped me So…read moremuch more

I have a love hate relationship with Hobby Craft. I LOVE…read morethe range and knowing i can simply bob in and get what i need, but i HATE the prices. I cant help but feel i've been royally ripped off each time i go. But i still go as sometimes you just dont want to wait 3 weeks to get a knitting needle sent to you by ebay or amazon. And that my friends is the rub.

This is a lovely named shop so again I was intrigued to go in here and see what they had on offer…read more It is similar to most of the other shops on the main street, offering cards and gifts and other little things. It is quite large and has all sorts to offer. So if you are looking for a little something for someone you most probably will find something here.

Incredible art store. I was blown away by how well stocked the store is. I loved the top floor with…read morecool crafts and unique art gifts to purchase. The second floor had every art supplies I could dream of, and the bottom floor was an amazing selection of paper and canvas. Truly a great art store for all

Incredible place, but dangerous at the same time as you could easily spend a lot of money in here!…read more The first time I popped in was when I needed a few items for an event and I thought I'd gamble on Fred Aldous having the stuff I needed - they did! Anything you need for arts & craft or decorations they have it and with some good choice! I've now been in a few times when I need to pick up bits and bobs or essentials for work i.e. scissors etc. Loads of interesting present and gift ideas in here as well so if you're out and about birthday shopping or it's coming up to christmas - I'd say Fred Aldous is a great option with some similar style stuff to Oklahoma! Most of the stuff here is well priced and I've always been fairly surprised that my total wasn't higher when purchasing as I think the interior and style gives off an expensive vibe but really it's good value for money! A short simple review for a top NQ shop!