I reached out to Cathy because I wanted to learn to make those colorful bead necklaces that are all…read moreover Instagram. She is a fantastic teacher! I wanted to learn how to hand knot and it takes a certain amount of dexterity. She walked me through it several times until I figured it out and she was super patient! Once I was knotting successfully, she explained the various tools and how to select the right materials. Cathy stocks everything you need to get started and it's all reasonably priced. A few weeks later I returned to learn how to make bracelets on a wire and it was an equally successful and enjoyable class. I will definitely be returning for supplies and additional instruction. If you are interested in learning to make beaded jewelry, I would definitely recommend visiting Nova Beads!

What a find! The owner of this shop has a lifelong passion for beads and it's reflected in the…read moreextensive and highly personal offerings from all over the world. Wooden and colorful seed beads of every size from Africa, crystals from Eastern Europe, sterling silver and melon beads from Western Europe, whimsical and charming Latin American beads... many of them in her possession for decades. Go with time. This isn't your typical bead shop... and a good eye will find bonafide treasures. I sure did!

The staff here is amazing!! Went in to try and find some beads to make matching bracelets for my…read moremom and sister for mothers day. Not only did they help me find what i was looking for but even took the time to give me pointers on how to build it myself. Been meaning to get around to take a class just been hard with my schedule but from the looks of it the classes are extremely worth the reward. The bracelets i saw them make were absolutely beautiful and cant wait to make some soon!!

Where has this place been all my life! The selection, variety, and in stock items is almost…read moreoverwhelming. Neat, organized and very well represented by your staff. The woman knew her stuff and helped me for a good while to match a few beads. This was my second visit out to the 'burbs' from The Heights inside the 610 Loop and it will not be my last.

Wonderful little shop with loads of beautiful canvas. These ladies are fantastic! They can help…read morewith suggestions, stitches, very knowledgeable, professional, and sweet. They are devoted to making your needlepoint experience the best!

Well sadly I only spent a few minutes in here, because I am a knitter and this place is devoted to…read moreneedlepoint, but it looks like the kind of place my dear great grandmother would have dreamed of as her version of Heaven on Earth. In fact I'm quite sure I remember her describing this place to me when she gave her Sunday lectures on the world yet to come...Anyway! It's in a cute small converted house. It's very pleasantly lighted and decorated - you really do feel like you walked into your granny's house when you first walk in. They have a space devoted to craft circles, and they have multiple displays of nice threads set up in several different rooms. In the back room they have the walls completed covered with various threads. The ladies working there (and even the ladies just shopping there) were very nice about re-directing me when they realized I was a lost little knitter. They provided a good list of other places to check (the first one I went to, I loved - Nimblefingers) and were generally just very friendly and welcoming.

The olive wood kitchen set was a hit as a Christmas gift for my wife! The quality is great and…read moreworth the price paid. Looking for further purchases. And of course being local, the set arrived in fairly quick time before Christmas.

I have ordered multiple custom items and love the ability to get great wood products with my own…read morelogo. Everything I have ordered came out better than I could imagine. I'll reorder again soon

I paid for an event hosted by The Yarn Store Boutique (why is it a "Store Boutique" anyway? That's…read morenot a thing). This event, advertised as Dumpling Night at a local restaurant, left me feeling deeply uncomfortable, embarrassed, and disappointed. Even my guest was made to feel so awkward, she left after only four minutes. To start: There was no welcome, no posted schedule, and no signage to identify seating or class tables. But a random person (whom I can only assume was the event organizer and/or owner of The Yarn Shop Boutique Store Mart Shoppe Market) approached to let us know we were "at the wrong table." I'm not sure how we were supposed to know that, but we were instructed to sit at a different table, which had limited options for our party of three. The organizer hummed in disapproval at US, sighing and saying, "I guess it's OK that you sit here." The seating situation was unpleasant: we were crammed in so tightly there was barely room to get to the buffet, let alone have working space for a hands-on class. The tables were laid out ineffectively, leaving wasted space near the walls. It's clear the restaurant doesn't have event management experience (and I hope it's clear by this review that I actually DO). The poor waiters, when they were visible, were clearly overwhelmed and struggling with the onslaught of customers shouting drink orders at them haphazardly, and it was obvious that the restaurant itself has poor management. My third guest had arrived with my friend and me, but left within minutes due to the judgmental stares directed at her visible tattoos from other guests. The buffet was laid out and the roll-top chafing dish lids were open, but when I got a plate and started to get food, another woman (I later found out she was the restaurant owner) loudly informed me that "it wasn't time to eat yet." I've been to plenty of other events; generally when the lids are up, then it should be open season for buffet. If your restaurant cannot figure out how to roll the lids down to keep the food warm and fresh before serving time, then maybe remove the stack of plates until it IS time to eat. Moments later, I glanced around and noticed a few other guests already eating. I guess I wasn't special enough, and that kind of selective enforcement feels pretty bad when you've paid to be there. After I sat back down from that embarrassing moment, the same woman (the owner) reached over and grabbed the glass of water that had just been placed in front of me, asking "you're not drinking water, right?" as she moved away from me, my glass in her hand. I watched her gift my water to another person. Ma'am, I am not a data center; my water would have been ecologically and ethically consumed. The knitting class was advertised as beginner-friendly but it was not. The paper instructions were written for intermediate+ students. The teachers were given a quick introduction but spent the "class" just socializing with people they already knew so I felt like I was not receiving the guidance and instruction I had paid for. Later, a stranger sat down near my friend and, without so much as a hello, began criticizing her technique. Thick oil from her food dripping down her chin, the stranger watched my friend (who is a knitting beginner) and made biting comments about her skill until we got up and left. Of course this wasn't the fault of the organizers or the restaurant, but this is a review of the entire experience that left me feeling like an unwelcome crasher at an invite-only VIP event, instead of an actual paying customer. The food was tasteless and bland, and didn't match the Asian theme implied by the event organizers. While I'm on the subject of decor: the restaurant's walls feature artwork depicting what I assume are portraits of customers - except that every woman drawn has comically exaggerated breasts. I would guess no fewer than 50 portraits painted on the walls, and 50 sets of large breasts dripping onto their cartoon dinner tables. I mention this only because it made for an interesting backdrop to the surprise group prayer that kicked off the event. A performative mandatory prayer at a public and paid-for event. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy breasts, I guess. I wanted a fun, welcoming, beginner crafting night with a chance to make friends and learn about a potential new hobby. What I got was disorganization, apparent favoritism, no instruction, and an exclusionary environment. I won't be back to either the yarn store or this particular restaurant. Amen.

I almost always stop by this yarn store when I visit my parents in Spring. Doris is helpful,…read moreknowledgeable, and kind. I end up drooling over so many beautiful projects in this shop! And of course, I end up purchasing the yarn and pattern to make something. Love this store and would recommend! Lots of variety in needles, hooks, and yarn, and price points for every shopper.

What a enchanting little cottage that is easy to find offers a variety of items and unique products…read moreand some of the latest fashions. From candles, to Halloween spooky fun products,, to Christmas decorations. You need to visit Ireen and say hello from the gals in Sugarland.

I recently found Crafters Cottage by accident as I was headed into Richmond on Hwy 90…read more I found a number of great items for my home & gifts. Prices are very reasonable. Items are unique. Irene was great to help me find certain items I was specifically hoping to find. I have my eye on several items & plan to return soon.

Texas Art Supply is my favorite art store, and it's HUGE! They have an incredible selection of…read moresupplies for all kinds of art and crafting projects. I've come here for children's art supplies, gifts, and paintbrushes. Their paintbrush selection is fantastic--I've used some for painting and even repurposed others for makeup, and they've all worked great. They carry everything you could possibly need: brushes, paint, canvases, drawing supplies like pencils, pens, chalk, and charcoal, and a huge variety of crafting materials. You'll find jewelry-making supplies, sand art, glitter, stencils, scrapbooking items, face paint, gold leaf, and even supplies for sculpture. The store is well-organized, and the staff is always helpful if you need to find something or have questions. It's a place where you can find inspiration for any creative project. Love this place; I highly recommend checking it out!

Very kinda and good service, had everything that I needed and more! Great environment, could get…read morelost in there. Thank you!

My new regular cross stitch supply shop. The only thing they don't have is stuff that doesn't…read moreexist, but they have the things you'd need to make it yourself!

Love this little store! It is so far from Richmond! I like to go and peruse through all the fabrics…read moreand great selection of floss! Wish I could go more often!