She is a scammer and a con artist she was supposed to help me with a house after I gave her $10,000…read morecash for a down payment and she used my money to fix her Mercedes and buy more second hand stuff in storage auctions and stil is scamming me and laughed in my face Today. Since Mar 6 and now it's August 5 and my kids and I are still homeless thanks to her evil ways SCAMMING MY KIDS AND I.

This store is a great little store with great service…read more You'll find great printed T-shirts, great pieces of art for your collection.

Planning a party with Plaster Palace was so easy! Emilia was accessible over email and phone. There…read morewere very few things the customer had to decide ahead of time, like colors for decorations and if you want to order pizza. (Do the pizza through PPP; it makes everything so easy!) Emilia and two other assistants help run the party. We opted for the extra time with dancing, music, and bubbles; and I thought it was a great way to break up the time between painting and cake. (The kids loved it, too.) There are a lot of awesome pieces to choose from - something for everyone. There are also coloring pages if anyone needs an additional sit down activity. PPP did a great job with decorations. There's truly no need to bring additional ones. Thank you for taking care of serving the food and clean up! The bathroom is downstairs, which is manageable but means the kids need to be escorted downstairs for the most part.

Great experience having my daughter's fourth birthday party here. Owner is friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Also came here on a separate occasion to paint pottery. Nice activity for a rainy day. Staff is friendly and helpful. Dont' love that the only restroom is down the stairs.

I came in close to closing time but was able to browse the entire store without being acknowledged…read moreuntil I was about to leave! Despite that, the selection of canvases, yarn, and accessories was good. Prices seemed to be in line with other needlepoint places iIve been to. There's a large table in the front room that was occupied by several older ladies stitching and bitching! Probably won't be back though.

Very friendly shop with an excellent selection of threads. Parking can be a challenge but they…read morecan't help that. Great classes, knowledgeable staff.

one of the funnest places around...Jamie and her crew make sure you get the most out of your…read moreexperience there. lots of fun themed events (check their website and/or social media to stay in the loop) and they are ah-maaaa-zing with kids (and adults) of all ages. my son has been frequenting MADE for years now. we had his kindergarten birthday party there and they pulled together a minecraft-inspired square mosaic project for 16 little kids! tiles, christmas ornaments, figurines, pokemon banks and a set of hand-painted salad plates later and he (now in 4th grade) is still a huge fan and can't wait to return :)

Update from previous review - 12/1: tried calling multiple times to no avail. Finally got through…read moretoday and wanted to make an appointment for tomorrow and to talk to Jamie about her response to my review. Upon answering the phone, Jamie was extremely defensive and said she would not be giving me a credit or a refund without bringing the piece in first and continued on about how this was an oversight and didn't warrant a review. Bottom line: I called to try and set up another appointment and instead she decided to ramble on to me about how inappropriate of a review this was. I tried in between her continual angry rant explain that I was not able to contact her first about it. When I picked up my piece I tried calling. After her response to my review I tried calling. Jamie became progressively became rude and argumentative despite me just wanting to support a local business. Again, I tried calling multiple times even after I left the place with my project. I waited on hold multiple times, left a message, and attempted to communicate this to her, but she only continued to argue, despite my minimal engagement and direct statement of intent to inquire about the post she left and come back. Terrible customer service. Honestly left the phone call shaken by how a customer could be treated for wanting to come back and inquiring about the response to a review. Disappointed because we had fun the first time and wanted to try it again. Update to Jamie's response of slandering a customer: Never did I ask for a free session! I called asking to set up an appointment for tomorrow and asked since I was going in what my options were for the project that the original post was about! Maybe if she wasn't so busy accusing me of being "inhumane" for an honest review she could have understood what I communicated to the first individual who answered the phone!! So after being yelled at by her and my character attacked for writing a review I told her I was no longer interested in bringing my piece in as it was a gift anyway for someone. Jamie came on the phone ready to just argue and accuse me of being a bad person for writing a review. It's hurtful to be accused and responded to this way for vocalizing my experience. Over the phone Jamie was extremely disrespectful and disruptive. It's unbelievable to be accused of a false review for stating my experience and being extremely disrespected. Sorry Jamie, you will not intimidate me or bully with your business practices or argumentative behavior.

I'm a Palmer Art groupie! I have been going to Carlos for almost 20 years, in all three locations…read moreand have never been disappointed. I've seen the business grow and flourish over the years. His work is second to none, he is extremely creative and knowledgeable in his craft. He has put together some very memorable products for me and others I've recommended to him. He is personable, professional, and produces nothing short of excellence. I have been to other art supply stores, and this is the shop you want to trust and give your business to.

Palmer Art reinforces the "why" in "shop local." They take the time to understand the purpose,…read morerecipient style and where the item will be hung before recommending the perfect frame and matting. And without overselling. I don't think I've ever made such a quick design choice. They stand by their product and service too. When the frame came in with a flaw, Carlos personally sourced a replacement out of state, drove to get it, reframed the item and brought it to our home that evening before a deadline we had. It was framed beautifully as well. BTW, the correct address is 141 Larchmont Ave, near Boston Post Road.

Lovely little shop on a busy Castle Hill street. My mother recommended me this place as she would…read morecome here back in her sewing days in the 90s. I recently got into sewing so I definitely wanted to stop by and check it out. I bought 6 yards of fabric for $32 and my mind was blown. Thats such a great deal! The folks there are very knowledgable and helpful. I've lived here all my life and never knew this shop existed. So happy this place is still around, I'll definitely be coming back for more fabrics.

I came here to see if they carried a fabric that I could use to sew a cosplay outfit for my son. I…read morehave another fabric store that I frequent for supplies but they did not have anything that would work with the other fabric I already had. I was making pants for the first time and they were different colors, so the materials had to work well together as far as weight and appearance. This is a family-owned, Black-owned, women-owned, small business in the Bronx and they don't stop at just offering fabric, trimmings and tailoring. They also host sewing camps for kids and adults. They have various types of machines thta you cna come in to try out and see what might work for you. The prices of their fabrics are reasonable. I did purchase some shears that I was able to find for less money elsewhere, and I was able to return them in exchange for store credit. This policy did not bother me because I plan to return for more fabric, as our cosplay is quickly becoming an annual tradition, but be advised that you will get store credit in lieu of a full refund. Owners, Clarissa and Nadine, are very knowledgeable and a wealth of tips and suggestions. If you're just starting our, they are perfect to answer any questions you may have. I'm fairly new and went in not know what I could do. I basically just explained my dilemma and was directed to the best fabric for what I wanted to construct. It was the first time I ever made pants, two-toned no less, and they came out amazing. When I visited, I had my kiddo with me and she was gifted with some scrap fabric and an elastic band, and a quick tutorial to construct a simple scrunchie. She was super ecstatic and I hope she takes to sewing as I have. I will definitely be regularly visiting for my cosplay construction needs.

This location is a hit or miss . This particular time I take full responsibility I rushed to get…read morehere at 7pm but NYC was not having it I reached at 7:03 pm and I just knew they was not going to Let me in but it was worth a shot I beggggeed the gentleman Oyran ( I hope that's his name ) at the door that i had a online pick up and all I needed was to pick up he let me in ( i swear it pays to have a heart and show compassion) For some reason my eyes bypassed my bae in the online order bucket so i asked the lady that was sweeping of if I don't see my order would it be anywhere else her demeanor was over it and tired because her reply was if you don't see it over there it's not ready and we're closed . I was taking back a little because yes you are closed but I'm in the store and I'm a paying customer and your still on the clock ... The manager asked if I checked the bins we checked together and his amazing eyes spotted . The visit wasn't as bad . I got my Order and I got out the store .... Thank you to the young man who open the door idk if your the manager but keep up the amazing customer service

I had a very disappointing experience at the Michaels store in Cross County. I went to purchase…read moreMake Market permanent vinyl after seeing a store sign advertising "ALL Printables & Vinyl Accessories by Cricut, Make Market & Siser -- Buy 3, Get 3 FREE." I selected three Make Market permanent vinyls with the intention of purchasing three more under the advertised promotion. When I went to check out, I was told by the manager, Dominique, that the Make Market permanent vinyl was not included in the sale and that she would not honor the promotion. What made this especially frustrating is that the sign clearly says ALL and specifically lists Make Market. I even had a photo of the sign showing the promotion. Instead of professionally explaining why these particular products supposedly did not qualify or checking the advertised signage, I felt Dominique was dismissive and unprofessional in the way the situation was handled. I understand that exclusions can happen, but customers should not be expected to figure out exclusions that are not clearly stated on the advertised sign. If an item or type of vinyl is excluded, the signage should clearly say so. I shop at Michaels for crafting supplies and expected much better customer service, especially from a manager. This experience was extremely disappointing, and I hope Michaels reviews both the promotional signage at this location and how this situation was handled.

I was looking to get something framed, and heard about Backstreet Gallery from a family member as a…read moreplace I could potentially get it done. My go-to for framing is Michaels, but they can be costly so I thought I would check this place out to compare. From what I could gather, Backstreet provides several services relating to art prints; additionally, they also work with an external company to provide VHS to DVD conversion services. My initial visit was pretty standard - I chose my frame and the process was summarized to me. I was initially told there would be a 2-week turnaround time and that I would receive a call once the job was finished. To be transparent, it was a rocky road between dropping off my print and picking it up; I did not receive it until about 1.5 months later. However, Eileen was very transparent with the progress and performed a great service recovery. Overall, I wouldn't say this was the smoothest transaction, but Backstreet ultimately delivered and provided good customer service.

Quality, creative work at a fair price. My go to for canvas stretching and framing of my art.read more

This is a teeny space crammed with lots of yarn and books and booklets. When I went, there was a…read moreclass going on, so to look at the yarns, I had to weave through the people sitting right smack in the middle of the store. Not very comfortable. Apparently this shop was opened 30 years ago (early 1980s) and some of the merchandise looks to be from that era... If nothing else, the place seems tired and disorganized. I couldn't tell who was working there and who was just a very helpful customer or student. So I guess that's a plus.

This is my mother's favorite place to shop for yarn, and I have so many memories from when I was a…read moreyounger. While small, there is a wide variety of yarn and buttons here, with very helpful and friendly staff and customers. Sadly, they are closing soon, but at the moment there is a 50% discount on yarn. I highly recommend! The only disappointment is in my own lackluster ability to write, and how cookie-cutter this review is.

I reached out to A.R.T. and was in communication with Francisco (the owner) to rent out space for…read morean art camp I was holding. Unfortunately, my experience working with him was unprofessional and frustrating. A few examples: I was told that to be included in A.R.T's August calendar, they would need a confirmation and deposit by August 5th. I paid the deposit of $200 on July 31st and submitted my poster along with the blurb by Aug 4th. However, I wasn't included in their newsletter. I had to follow up a couple times by email and phone to remind them to add me to their website. When I visited his store for the first time, he told me I could stop by the store any time I wanted, but when I did stop by, to ask about the lack of signups for my class, he cut me off mid-sentence, made me wait for 15 minutes, and then sent me home without a resolution. I ended up losing $200 on my deposit, which he claims was nonrefundable, despite his not saying so upfront. I would advise anyone considering partnering with A.R.T. to make sure all terms are in writing before making a payment.

I am so glad to have this store in our neighborhood! I buy art supplies here whenever I need them,…read moreI also use them for printing. I gave up on my home printer years ago and now rely on them. I find the people who work there/owners to be helpful and neighborly.