If you're into crafts then you will love a visit to Hobbycraft. They sell anyting crafty you can…read morethink of and you will spend hours in the store. It's a large store and not long ago had a refit which made it bigger. The prices are slightly more than if you went to a craft outlet but it's worth looking around for the extra something special for present ideas etc. I always find the staff willing to help, even though there seems to be a shortage of them on tills when you need them. They offer a service where they inflate helium balloons if you take the deflated balloon to the till. I like this little extra as it;s very handy for last minute buys.

This is mecca for my Mum whenever she comes to visit me…read more There is a huge array of crafts resources and materials. I find them to be more expensive than other places, but the quality is always consistent and you are more likely to find everything you need here rather than only buying half the items on your list. There are posters up for classes offered in various skills and I would like to try a few of them. The only thing I hate is that there is no signage within the store as to what is on each aisle and it is very frustrating walking up and down them all to find something.

This site is really good, everything is easy to find and the prices are very good. If you look in…read moretheir special offers section or craft sale section there is usually some good bits in there too.

Very bad service, ordered a big shot starter kit showing in stock, happily took my money , only to…read morechase 5 days later to be told its not in stock delayed at suppliers, sadly this was a gift for somebody that didn't arrive, now waiting to see how long before my refund actually appears ! Do not buy,!!!!!

This is a mall but packed shop, full of fabrics of all kinds. Yesterday they were having a sale…read more I love fabrics - all the different textures and colours, patterns. I could spend ages just feeling the stuff! I would have liked to have spent longer in here, and didn't really have time to make any decisions - just as well as I'm having a mini credit crunch of my own! This is a 'must revisit'. I'm just reall glad to know it's there.

Fabric land is a favorite shop of mine. It hides on the top level of the Dolphin shopping centre…read more Fabric land sells everything to do with fabric and sewing that you will need. We recently had to make multiple Halloween costumes and this shop was a God send. The fabric was reasonably priced and the staff were wonderful they were very helpful and knew exactly what they were talking about which was reassuring. The shop would be great for anyone needing materials including dance outfits and all costumes and clothes. Parking for the store is within the multistory car parks that cater for the dolphin centre but it is also close to the bus station. For all your fabric needs go to Fabric Land.

Abrillant shop for everything you could need to do with material. ideal shop if you are making a…read moreoutfit or something for the home. also good to buy material for kids fancy dress outfits. sewing machines and sewing equimpment are also available.

I would give a higher review, but the lady at the till is a bit scary…read more I tend to be one of the younger clients of this establishment, with most of the ladies (rarely see a gent) being of the elderly sort. I am no spring chicken, mind you, but I'm a young whipper snapper compared to some of the clientele. The supplies are good, though the selection of crochet accessories is rather woeful, with the vast majority catering towards the home knitter. And there are usually some yarns which are on sale. Having come from North America I am used to yarn being much cheaper - with lines such as Red Heart, Lion & Bernat. I am aware that these yarns are not readily available in the UK, but I suspect that there is still this mentality that knitting/crochet should be only with expensive yarns. I would like this shop, and others, to carry some cheaper acrylic yarns - not everything needs to be made of alpaca wool handpicked by Mayan Indians in the wilds of Ecuador, sometimes cheap acrylic and/or questionable cheap welsh wool is just as good.

From the owner: Main Stockist for Sirdar, Hayfield, and King Cole Knitting Wools…read more Based in Southampton. Top quality yarns at discounted prices. Order with confidence, 95% of the complete Sirdar catalogue in stock at all times. We are up to 30% cheaper than both leading retailers and the larger internet sites.

Regular visitor to Golden Hands. Jenny the owner is so friendly and helpful and always has time to…read moreexplain things to you if you need help. This shop is an Aladins cave of wool, cross stitch, tapestry, sewing equipment and everything for the needleworker. Loads of new patterns to look at and a really nice atmosphere. Jenny works hard to ensure everyone is welcomed with a smile and made to feel at home.

Nice prompt service and everything arrived in tact. The company has a good array of choices on…read moretheir website with helpful and clear descriptions, and that's something which can't be said for all gift shops or their respective websites.

This a new shop on Poole High St, with rather a nifty name…read more They stock a great selection of colours of wool, but no so sure of the range of types of wool. They are helpful, if reserved. I've stopped knitting, my SO is too broad to feel ins[ired to knit a sweater for, and others just keep growing! However, I do like a high St with some sort of haberdashery.

Nice little wool shop. Though small, shelves and baskets packed full of lovely colourful Yarns…read moreGreat to feel and touch Yarn before deciding what it will look like knit up in a garment. There range is more on budget wools which is fine for most knitters Plenty for the new baby knits here. Good choice of patterns. Staff are knitters and will give advice.