We've now taken a couple classes, and enjoy the place. You can make your own pottery, or pick out a…read morepre-made pice and paint/glaze it, or even buy completely made pieces. It'a a lot of fun

Place is nice, lots of paint and brushes. We arrived at 6. They close at 8 and from 6:15 the girl…read moreworker was trying to sweep under our feet getting ready to close the store. We weren't even the only ones there. Then, the same girl kept complaining about her job and when my daughter asked her for some help with getting paint she said "I don't see why she can't get it herself, like, can she reach it?" Then, she kept giving us warnings as to how many minutes we had left to paint before they closed at 7:45* mind you. If that's not enough, we asked for a high chair and she just kept sweeping and ignored us until we went to go get it (which is not a problem for us to get it but we only had a little bit of time to paint so her getting it for us would've been nice) We love painting and this was my Mother's Day gift and the staff here was just not good at all. Will never come back. Also very expensive. One tiny kids thing for $28

Love Johnson's! Fabric selection and friendliness. They remain the best fabric selection in the mid…read moresouth.

I've shopped at Johnson's fabrics for at least 30 years. They are my go to whenever I need…read moreupholstery supplies or leathers. I do find their fabric selections to be much smaller in scale at their new location even though it is extremely larger. I don't understand that. They don't have upholstery silks or faux silks and crepes which is a disappointment. I do miss the volume of selections they had at the old location. None the less, the staff is just as helpful and pleasant as they've always been. As far as prices, they are competitive with other locations. Still my go to fabric store.

Located in what is obviously becoming a trendy little arts district with cute shops, Yarniverse is…read morea cute store for knitters and crocheters. I always try to visit yarn stores, when I am travelling, and this one has a lovely community feel, where you are welcome to bring your project and hang out and chat with fellow knitters and crocheted. On entering my eyes were drawn to a beautiful wrap, crocheted by the lovely resident teacher Zanna. It was stunning, and, she revealed, really quite simple to make. The yarn selection isn't tremendous, but you're sure to find some unusual ones, and I was pleased to pick up some sock yarn that was hand-dyed in Memphis, as well as Berroco's interestingly textured Summer Sesame, and another exquisitely colored sock weight yarn. Store hours are currently limited, but, it's well worth a visit, if you are there during Friday and Saturday opening hours.

The new location is nestled on a side street in the Broad Ave Arts District. I'm glad someone took…read moreover this great independently owned store. There are tons of great yarns and tools for knitting and crocheting as well as patterns for everything they have on display. Whitney the current owner is very helpful and has groups to teach you how to knit/crochet if you don't already know how. If you are looking for cheap yarn, this isn't the place. This is high quality craft yarn. This will last a long time and feel great. Check out Yarniverse and support local, women owned businesses.

This place is just amazing. The people who work there- the owners- the customers- the whole vibe is…read morewelcoming and friendly. These are exactly the people I want to support and give my money to. They are helpful and willing to answer any and all questions. They know what they're talking about and they give back to the community with donated machines. I just adore this place and always look forward to going in. They also only sell high quality material and it shows when compared to others. I highly recommend The Sewing House to beginner, veteran, and somewhere in the middle sewists. Definitely my favorite store.

I wish I got more mail (fun mail, not bills). There's something about getting postcards and letters…read moreand invitations that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. And in a world where most people just email or send a Facebook message, finding a piece of fun mail is even more special. This is why I love Mrs. Post. Mrs. Post is a brand new stationery and gift store in East Memphis. And while you're grandma will be excited to receive one of their cute letterpress cards from you, there's nothing stuffy about the shop. Before they opened Mrs. Post, owners Lindsey Cross and Natalie Ellis-Chang designed a line of wholesale paper products called Lemon Tree Paper. They've got about 400 pieces, and each one is printed locally. All of the Lemon Tree Paper invitations, cards, and notes are available at Mrs. Post. My favorite thing about the shop was the small, but well thought out collection of gifts. There's a lot of whimsy in a small space. I was totally smitten with the Jonathan Adler whale shaped salt and pepper shakers and the surprise balls (the package reads "to enjoy, please destroy"). They've also got candles, baby booties and party decorations you'll want to leave up well after the fun is over.

The perfect place to get a gift for someone you don't know that well - i.e. safe, quality, but most…read moreimportantly cute gifts! A life saver of a store! I just bought a $30 Kate Spade pouch and a $16 candle...AND they gift wrapped it for me! Perfection for $50 and sure to impress...not not to mention, in-and-out in less than 10 minutes! They have absolutely beautiful stationary and invitations...as well as a few baby items. Everything is well made so even the snootiest of people will approve of these gifts.

Spruce is sort of the ultimate in hidden gems. It's located on the western side of the gray brick…read moreshopping center / office park on Sanderlin, near Interim restaurant. It's been open for almost three years. The storefront is rather small, but it's packed with color - there's furniture, lovely glass vases, handmade books, adorable toys, and reclaimed estate jewelry. The shop owner, Selena McAdams, is an interior designer, and all of the items inside Spruce have clearly been selected with great care and attention. I hesitate to call Spruce an interior design store, because it's much more than that. On my visit, I was totally taken with their selection of adorable and unconventional stuffed animals. I picked up a sea foam green latticework pendant necklace. It reminds me a bit of a lawn chair. So, a big thank you to the person who suggested that I check out Spruce. I'll definitely be stopping in again.

This store looks like it came out of Architectural Digest, and for that it gets four stars -- lots…read moreof posh, modern, fancy gear to make your space more luxurious. Personally, I found it to be three stars due to being a bit overpriced. A throw pillow filled with goose down, while beautiful and on my 'want' list, will remain on my 'want' list at over $200. Don't get me wrong, the place is worth a look -- and if money is no object, you'll find some pretties. They also carry pretty anthropologie-esque accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets, and a very sharp silver wristlet -- soft leather -- for $50. That wasn't so bad and I almost snatched it up. Other brands spotted were Terra Provence and Tatine candles, as well as Herve Gambs.

The Art Center on Union Ave is hands-down my favorite art store in Memphis. I'm there constantly…read morefor supplies for sign painting, pinstriping, spray painting, screen printing, and pretty much every creative project I take on. No matter what I'm working on, they always have exactly what I need at a good price. The staff is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Whether I'm hunting down specific brushes, looking for the right paint for a mural, or trying out new materials, they always point me in the right direction without any pressure. You can tell they actually care about artists and understand the tools we use. Their selection is huge -- from professional sign-painting and pinstriping supplies to spray paint, inks, canvases, and everything in between. It's one of those places where you walk in for one thing and end up finding five other things you didn't even know you needed. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this. If you're any kind of artist -- beginner or seasoned -- The Art Center is absolutely worth the stop, and they offer educator and student discounts as well!

The employee are sweet and knowledgeable. As a student, I can find my items immediately and if…read morethere was change, they inform your costumers right at the door. I do wish their website, showcase some of their deals and products so that way I can see what they offer.

People may not send alot of letters anymore, and evites may be gaining speed, but when it comes to…read morespecial occasions, I always go traditional. I love to pick out colorful and playful invitations for my daughters' birthday parties, and Menage has a great selection. The designs are so creative and whimsical, and the bright colors are paired perfectly together. Menage also carries paper napkins, plates, and other party supplies so it's a one-stop shop for party planning. You'll also find cute, original gifts here from lines including Time Will Tell (watches), cute toys from Geared for Imagination, scented candles and more.

I have to admit that Menage just might be my favorite of all the stationary shops in Memphis …read more I've visited a few (RSVP, Mrs. Post) and I feel like Menage has the best selection for my personal tastes. I love the candles here, and love even more the children's section. They have some really adorable children's books and matching stuffed animals. I will be heading back here to pick up both for a little 4 y/o gal I know who will simply fall in love with them. They have a huge selection of cards, letter head type stationary, journals and paper. The journals are really a site to see. They look old and tattered on the edges and are leather bound. Very Harry Potter! Now if I could only find a quill pen and an oil lamp to accompany these journals I'd be set.