They have such a cute fabric selection! If I walk around I will end up leaving with some new…read moreprinted fabric. I took my Bernina 1230 to get serviced here, it is an old machine and they took great care of her. They also ordered specific lightbulbs for my machine and replaced them. (I requested LEDs instead of the old incandescents)

This is a great fabric/ quilt shop! They continue to add new fabric lines regularly as well as…read moreclasses and notions. The staff is very helpful, always willing to help you find the perfect fabric or tool. I have had both of my machines serviced there and been very happy. Warning: if you go there you will find something beautiful you must have!

Currently sitting next to over a hundred dollars worth of stickers and cards because I simply could…read morenot contain myself at this little shop. I stopped in twice over a two hour period and every time I blinked, a new cute and must have item appeared before my eyes. If you are looking to send a nice note, update your journal, or find a gift for a friend this is surely the place to go. The counter people were so sweet and they even have a cute snail mail club for locals.

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!

Based on her website that the store was open, I drove from Madison to downtown C'Ville to find…read moreupholstery fabric, only to discover, via a tiny little sign in the window in a door way off the street in a parking area, that the store was closed and would re-open in February. While certain it has interesting merchandise, I find it incredibly inconsiderate and misleading not to make clear whether your store is open ~ or closed for a month. I will not go back.

I did not purchase fabric this visit because I wanted a particular color of silk and the offerings…read morewere limited. Still, I had not been in the store for a long time and I am so glad that they still exist! The town of Roanoke no longer has the fabric and sewing stores which were once available, and as usual the people who work here were attentive and kind.

Great local hardware store serving the local community. Most products needed were readily available…read moreand the customer service was to be respected. Prices are moderate.

Excellent local hardware! It was just revamped last year ! It's better than the big box stores! !…read moreStaff extremely happy! Great store

I visit Martin's many times a month, and all the employees are always ready and willing to help me…read morefind what I need. The checkout clerk Rosemary is always so warm and welcoming and ready to help. It is the small things that set Martin's apart and the way they make you feel when you need help problem solving a project or finding something in the store is no short of amazing. Martin's is a staple in the Charlottesville community.

This historic hardware store, founded in the 1800s, is a true small-town gem. The staff is friendly…read moreand knowledgeable, always ready to help. They have a great selection of hardware, tools, and supplies.

Though I miss La Linea Bella in Charlottesville, I'm so glad Beate has opened another beautiful…read moreframing and gift shop, in nearby Gordonsville! Beate's wonderful taste - reflected in the art, home decor, beauty products, and gifts throughout the shop - make this a fun place for anyone to browse. As a framer, her craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none, and she has a wonderful selection of quality frames available to choose from. No wonder her customers were literally begging her to reopen, and we're so glad she did!

My wife and I met Vicki and Scott at the downtown farmer's market and immediately loved their work…read more Later on, I contacted Scott about making a custom bowl and platter for my wife for our anniversary. He exceeded my expectations!! The bowl had our family name and the platter had a quote from Mother Teresa. They are works of art and are simply beautiful. My wife LOVED them. Thank you, thank you for helping me with my wife's gift. :)

Pro Camera is a bit of an unconventional camera/photo store because it's really a small retail…read morestorefront, behind which the main business is focused on camera repair. In the retail part you can buy a small to medium selection of film/digital cameras and supplies, but it's not the place to go for rack after rack of all the latest brands and models. They do have current offerings from a selection of digital brands for which they are dealers, but it's not huge. For film photographers like myself, again, they have a decent selection of film in various formats, but it's not as extensive as you'll find in larger stores. I try to buy my film from them when I can, because their pricing is the same as I can get anywhere and I want to support the small businesses that film photography absolutely depends on. The biggest threat to film photography's survival is the giant online retailers. Beyond the somewhat limited modern digital camera/lens selection, Pro Camera is one of the very few places you can buy expertly serviced film-era equipment or get your own properly serviced. I see on some of the other reviews people are complaining about pricing; well, in this area, you truly do get what you pay for. If you want a cheap film camera, go ahead and eBay it, but if you want a camera that will work properly and perform to factory specification for any length of time, the equipment at Pro Camera is a very smart investment. All the film cameras on their shelves in-store are expertly serviced, tested with very specialized instruments, and film-tested. In most film camera stores, little has been done other than a wipe-down and wind-and-click testing. Rarely does any store do professional testing with dedicated instrumentation; film-testing is pretty much unheard-of. Pro Camera is exceptional in this regard. By the way, the selection on their website is much smaller than in-store. I don't know why; I think it would be smart of them to offer all their gear for online purchase, but that's just me. The team behind the scenes at Pro Camera are world-class at servicing film cameras; it is rapidly becoming harder to find anyone even somewhat competent at this, and that makes it all the more extraordinary that they are playing a long-game and actually investing in expanding the number of technicians they have. I do camera repair myself and, as most camera repair technicians have done, I have sent my own equipment to a variety of others for repair. There's literally no one better than Pro Camera. And this brings me to my next point, the wait to get a camera serviced can be very long. That is a testament to how highly regarded Pro Camera's repair service is, among those who know the industry. So be prepared to pay what it's worth, and wait for it to take the time it's going to take, but getting it done right is worth it.

I want to support a local shop but with the prices and selection honestly you're better just…read moreordering stuff online.