As anew resident to Tucson, I needed to find a quilting store to finish a few projects and so glad…read moreI found The Sewing Room. Not only do they have all the quilting material and notions but the staff is very helpful and friendly. They are a Bernina dealer and Kathy went over some of the stitches my Bernina could do! She was very knowledgeable and recommended i bring my machine in to be serviced to insure it continue working well. I also received a great recommendation to have one of my quilts long armed! I have signed up for a sewing class and plan to attend a few others they recommended, I'm so glad I found the Sewing Room!

I purchased a Bernina from The Sewing Room and Kristen helped me pick out the right model for my…read moreneeds. She opened the box and pulled everything out, made sure nothing was missing, and explained what everything was. Then I attended the 2 free classes on how to use features of the machine. Those classes were VERY worth my time. I've also visited the adjoining store, the Quilt Basket, many times over the years to purchase fabric and other quilting supplies. I have to be careful or I overspend because they have such wonderful fabrics and patterns. Great stores, wonderful employees!

Jane Ryer is very resourceful and informed regarding the steps I have to pursue as an indie author…read more She took all the pressure of building my author Facebook account by choosing the design, linking it with the WordPress, Goodreads and Instagram accounts, and she recommended my first book to bloggers and reviewers. I had known Jane for more than three years, and her advice went straight to the heart of the problem. She is encouraging, dedicated, and open. She will make things happen.

My experience with the computer tutor has been surprisingly pleasurable. Not often is it enjoyable…read moreto learn and deal with technology. But having a patient and empathetic teacher makes all the difference. I'd recommend Angie the Computer Tutor to all my friends and anyone who needs simple technical tutoring on their devices. :)

Best computer helper before they closed! No way you could get better than The Computer Tutor. I…read morereally appreciated how she was able to help the elderly beyond just on the computer, she helped set up phones and tablets. I saw her make some lovely older ones smile, just because she took time to help them understand concepts they've never had to encounter before. Angie, The Computer Tutor, was a wizard! Truly, before they closed, this company was way before it's time!!

I'll give you exactly what I wrote to Ross B upon learning of their unique method for fleecing the…read morepublic. "Every line has a comment, at least as far as I read. Given any noun for which there could have been a different word choice, the comment asks, "Well why not this word? Or why not this other word." In fact, had John been able to think of 10 other words that meant the same thing, he'd have insisted on going through them all. Example: I used "cab" and john wrote, "why not taxi?" This is obviously a plan. Imagine going through 285 pages like this! I made my full *four-figure* payment, so of course the right time had come to Just do whatever and hope the client quits. This meant that the unused balance of their hefty price tag had just been turned into pure profit. Congratulations. I'm not easily taken advantage of, but they got me. I have the goods. I'll never lose track of my so-called, edited copy.

I had a horrible experience with this company. My "editor," Brian Preston, basically just ripped on…read moremy entire manuscript, without providing any constructive direction. At no point did he offer thoughts on how to fix the issues he found, and actually got quite demeaning in his comments. When I called him out on his unacceptable tone, he said he thought he was being playful and taking on the persona of one of the characters in the novel. At the amount of money I paid, I could not have been more disappointed. It was discouraging, especially to a new writer. I would not recommend this company or this editor.

My teenager wanting to become a blacksmith and welder. They've been going to DMC for about a year…read moretaking various classes. The teachers are so patient and knowledgeable. We highly suggest Desert Metal Craft!

Do you love Forged in Fire? Have you only seen an anvil in cartoons? Want to hit metal really hard…read morewith a hammer? Then this is the place for you! Desert Metal Craft (DMC) and its people are simply amazing. I recently took a Blacksmithing 101 class here and was so impressed with the instructors. Equally impressive was the fact that I left class with a finished Mezzaluna (or herb chopper for the uninitiated). I have already signed up for Bladesmithing 100! Pro-Tip: If you are interested in a class sign up now. They book up quickly and you often have to enroll 3+ months in advance. It is worth the wait!

The Art Verve is my go-to preferred place for great art instruction in Tucson. The quality of the…read moreinstruction is world class. The instructors are highly credentialed and expert educators. They foster an environment of helpfulness and generous critique, making critique days some of my favorites. The feedback is on target and helpful and managed thoughtfully by the instructors to help you grow as an artist at any level, and not personal.

I finished my first class with Shauna and she was an amazing teacher!! Sewing is very confusing to…read moreme, and I am slow to learning new things. I've always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, and she lets you bring your own or use one of hers to learn on. She was very helpful and patient with us! I learned a lot and thought the class was really informative. We each left with our own apron that we made in the class, and a better understanding of our machines. I really loved the shop dogs and cat that were there as well! I am excited for my next class! Thank you so much :)

Today I finished Needles and Knots' introductory sewing course and must say I really enjoyed it and…read morelearned a lot! I came into this class pretty much knowing nothing (I had gotten my sewing machine a few months prior and took weeks to get it threaded. When I went to sew the thread bunched up and I gave up!). Shauna was patient with all of our questions and answered thoroughly. I loved the casual feel of the class, I didn't feel pressured to do things perfectly and overall the mood was relaxed. There were four other students in the class and we all laughed together and learned from one another. The classes were once a week for three weeks. We were provided with tools like scissors, pins, bobbins, etc (you can even borrow a sewing machine though it's best to bring your own so you can familiarize yourself with the machine you'll be using outside of class; fabric was not provided). Mondays are "drop in" days where anyone can come in and see - I'm looking forward to checking that out one day! Finished today's class with a beautiful apron that I am SO excited to use. Thanks again for the class, Shauna! Highly recommend this place to anyone learning how to sew or looking to improve their skills.

Owner Jeff has created a beautiful workspace oasis to enjoy making art in. This place is easy to…read moreidentify by its beautiful murals all around the outside. Obviously a lot of heart and soul goes into this passion project. We met here for an art group meet-up and it turned out one of our members had a birthday that day. Owner Jeff didn't even bat an eye when I asked if we could bring a cake last minute. Planning our event was easy with him. He was responsive, accommodating, and caring. Real Live Super Pup Mascot Maggie Mae was on hand as everyone's comfort animal while we worked. If you're looking for something fun to do with any age, in air conditioning and with really cool people, look no further than Maggie Mae's.