What a fun pit stop en route to Bar Harbor from Portland, Maine. The location and beautiful signage…read moremade pulling over a must! The two story store celebrating all things made in Maine is surrounded by hundreds of lupine plants and fun purple decor accents. The flowers in the yard are reason enough to stop. Upon stepping inside the shop, we were greeted with a friendly "hello" and the shells of homemade soap and dried Maine lavender. The store is well organized and offers everything from baskets and blueberry teas to Maine maple syrup and quilts. We ended up purchasing a sachet of dried lavender and mini bottle of Maine maple syrup with painted blueberries on the bottle parking is very easy and note that they do not have a public bathroom. This is the perfect stop to find a true Maine souvenir for the road!

From the owner: The Lupine Cottage was established in 2004. It is a working Cooperative with 4 different levels of…read moremembership. We jury all of our products to ensure they are Made in Maine, high quality and unique. With each visit you will meet one of our Artisans, possibly demoing there skill, and creating a new product. We have annual events to celebrate our local talent, giving classes and demonstrations. A must stop if you are in the Belfast Maine area, located on Route 1. We welcome you to visit our website: www.lupinecottage.net and visit our face book page. We open in April, weekends only Friday and Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-3. From May - December 24th we are open daily Monday - Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-3.

Mainely Gallery & Studio, run by a super nice family, is a great place to find handmade art, with…read morean emphasis on glass art. The shop is well run and beautiful! But it's much more than an art gallery. Owners Brian and Stephanie also offer community classes and workshops so that people can find their inner artist / glass nerd and let them roam free! I do not think of myself as a very handy or crafty or artistic person, but I recently had the pleasure of taking a workshop to make "scrappy birds:" stained glass birds that are made out of scraps of glass. I went with my partner, who has been making stained glass art for a number of years (I have never done it before). We both had a good time and learned new stuff! Heather, the teacher, was approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned how to wrap the glass in copper foil, use a soldering iron and attach little legs and a tail to my scrappy birds. Heather took something that had seemed difficult and out of reach and made it understandable. Best of all, I got to take home my glass art birds and hang them in the window, where they catch the light and make me smile. This was a great way to while away a cold and snowy winter night! I'm excited to take more classes there. Perhaps I am crafty after all. :)

From the owner: Try Torchworking, Stained Glass, or Fused Glass lessons, and discover a gallery of Maine-made Fine…read moreArt. This gem showcases unique works in all media. Find jewelry, sculpture, housewares, and more made by Maine artisans working in glass, painting, ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, photography, and mixed media. Refresh with an espresso or baked good while exploring the gardens and gallery. Get creative with hands-on art experiences in the studio. Find the perfect memento of your travels in Maine, or a one-of-a kind gift for someone special. Easy visit - located on Route 1 in Belfast. Great stop with parking, food, restroom, deck, outdoor gardens, glass lessons, and a top-quality fine art made in Maine.

She has a delightful concept for checking out her collection of beautiful Maine-themed and…read morecoordinating fabrics: they are displayed on the walls! Then she retrieves what you want and cuts your yardage behind the counter. She's also carries a line of Maine-made yarns. I definitely couldn't leave without making a purchase!

Clementine you had at my hello! What a fantastic shop. Amazing variety of fabrics, notions, yarns,…read morebuttons and more. Everything was so well organized and easy to find. Very welcoming. She even has a seating area for that fellow u might be traveling with. Hint. Lol Her fabric selections included high quality designer fabrics consisting of knits, voile , home Decor, canvas , cotton and more. Priced very reasonable too. Loved the felt collection and the variety of buttons. Geez, I could go on with this place. It's fabulous. A sewers paradise. The owner was working today and was super nice. She enjoys sewing apparel like me. Thank you! We look forward to another visit.

Awesome Quilt Shop in Bar Harbor! So many options and Maine inspired fabrics! They even opened…read morespecifically on a Monday when they are normally closed because of our quilting group called ahead before our cruise ship stop in Bar Harbor. Definitely check it out when you're in port. It's a half mile walk slightly up hill from the cruise port. Or you can call an Uber to go up and walk back. So many scenic sights on the stroll through town!

My dear friend took me to this store on a rainy day and we had a blast! The owner was so…read moreknowledgeable and warm. They had an awesome selection of quilt fabric and quilting gear (I don't quilt, but I appreciate). The store also had scrapbook supplies, beads and buttons (a beautifully curated selection), a a casual, funky vibe that made me never want to leave.

Your crafting life as you know it is incomplete if you haven't stopped here yet…read more This store has fabric like you literally can't believe. Prints of Archie comics and flying saucers, of vintage seed packs and bikes on parade. And best of all, fabric capturing every part of Maine life - mussel shells, sea glass, lobsters, buoys, mountains, and more. And the fun doesn't stop there - they also sell prints and easy but beautiful kits for making lighthouses and other simple projects. And they'll give you advice on buttons or materials or anything else sewing-related. Not to be missed for crafters in the area!

This is a great quilt shop! The owner is a great help and has a great selection of quality fabrics,…read moreand lots of great notions!

Owner said I couldn't enter her store without an appointment, even though I told her I was from out…read moreof town and drove an hour to get there.

A wonderful shop with a wide array of beautiful fabric. I've shopped there twice in person and…read moreonline. Check their website first regarding hours.

If you like crafts, this is a do not miss reuse center! Incredible selection despite its small…read morelocation. Prices are mixed, some of the fabric is a bit high but most prices are very low and incredible steals. I could've spent the day digging through every bit. Owner was super nice and helpful too. Don't sleep on this one!

They have a nice selection of fabrics and notions. The staff is always helpful and pleasant. The…read moreprices are pretty good. They also have a repair and maintenance for your sewing machines. In the area, check them out.

I asked the woman if she could fix my hat. I asked could you please use grey thread. The woman…read morereplied,"You're lucky to be getting what I'm giving you. The end result makes me loose hope for humanity. This is what I deal with on the daily living here in Maine.

I have been looking to take a beginners metalsmith course and found ArtWorx through a google…read moresearch. After looking through the website, I decided to give them a call to confirm classes are still in place with covid going on. I called.. phone disconnected. Few days later, still disconnected. I look on the website and google a week later, phone number listed is still disconnected. I decide to sign up for the course anyway, pay by check and send an email to confirm that the address is correct (since the phone number is not) and I receive this email back.......

Had the BEST time getting my permanent bracelet done by Dana. She is so kind, personable, and…read moretalented!! 10/10. Love it!!!!