I was in Victoria on vacation and stumbled upon this shop. I wish I had more time, but I made the…read moremost of the few minutes that I could spare. I quickly picked out a cross stitch pattern and the owner made a kit for me to take home. If I lived in BC I would make this a regular stop. I loved the cleanliness, the displays, the selection of thread, yarn, patterns and more. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and to walk through the shop was a treat! Thank you and I hope to come back!

Great selection of needlework and buttons!! Service was pleasant and a very calming atmosphere…read more Bought a few small cross stitch kits to take home do with my daughter.

Omg, I love this place. It is now one of my favorite yarn shops…read more I do live in Columbus, Ohio, but my family makes the trek to Victoria at least once a year. I was so happy to find this place not too far off from some of the other places we like to visit. Anyway, about three different people in the shop helped me; it was so nice. One lady took me around to all the local dyers, another lady looked up one of my saved Ravelry patterns so we could make sure I was getting the right weight and yardage, and a third man helped me at the checkout and helped me pick out a bag and gave me a full punch card (I spent a lot oops). The LYS is right off a main street, and it takes up the corner of an old building; you can't miss it! (I also love house plants, and our last trip to Victoria I was trying to convince my husband to let me bring a plant home with us. Bringing home yarn is MUCH easier and I got much less pushback from him, haha.)

Beautiful yarn and very friendly people. I had a nice chat and couldn't decide on what color…read moreway/combination in Fleece Artist BFL 2/8. Since we would be in town for a few days, I needed to do a Ravelry search. I came back on Friday before we caught our ferry. I didn't see the navy blue with green colorway. Of course, I didn't remember the name... I came to the register with my second choice. Luckily, I asked if they had any more in a blue/green color combo...Eureka! They had the Spruce colorway in backstock!

Do you like your yarn products fully complete -- already knitting into adorable hats or felted onto…read moresweet-smelling soaps? Knotty has you covered, with the most delightful assortment of felted and knit gifts. Do you like your yarn ready-to-knit, hanging neatly in tempting arrays of color and texture? Knotty is your spot, offering both the basics (the best assortment I've seen of Sugar Bush yarn, among many other brands) and some lovely options for local, handy-dyed yarns in a range of weights. Do you like your yarn not-yet-spun, ready to spin yourself from high-quality roving? This is your happy place, because Knotty has the most astonishing range of roving I've seen anywhere, in a huge range of colors and available pre-cut or by weight (or yard), along with a range of fibers you can add to your spinning. Do you like your yarn not-yet-spun OR carded? Amazingly enough, Knotty has YOU covered too: It's the first place I've seen lovely, soft wool, fresh off the sheep, either dyed or un-dyed. So pretty. So soft. So hardcore, you amazing spinner people. Do you like your yarn still on the sheep? Well, sorry, you're out of luck. As far as I can tell, Knotty does not actually have a sheep available to shave or cuddle.

This is my favorite shop in Victoria. It is inspiring even to a non-fiber artist. It feels like a…read morecommunity when you walk in the door. A great place for gift shopping.

I am new to sewing and have been into the Makehouse twice to browse, purchase, ask questions, and…read morebe enthusiastic about my new hobby. The staff are just terrific. Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and excited to share their craft. It's a joy to shop there. Oh, and they let well behaved dogs in! It's a really welcoming place to be and shop. Lessons next!

If you venture a little bit beyond the tourist core along Fort Street, you will come across The…read moreMakehouse....if you're a crafter, especially if you're into sewing - or want to be - you will find a delightful playground. This is an adorable, somewhat small shop-classroom-studio. There are lots of indy label sewing patterns (like Christine Hayes, Colette, etc), sewing notions, a smattering of scrapbooking items and some lovely locally-handmade pieces. The Makehouse offers fun classes. They offer basic sewing, pattern making, upholstering and specific piece workshops. There's a Kids Club a couple nights a week. They also have drop in sewing times and "sewcials". It seems local fiber artists use the space as a studio...it's an inspiring environment. They were featuring some unique hand embroidered portraits of women by an artist named Annie Nazarian when I stopped by. Unique, interesting. There's a definite Somerset Studio, slightly vintage vibe coursing through The Makehouse that is charming...if staying downtown, it's worth the extra block's jaunt to visit or if local, a few hours to stop for a class. I try to spend a couple weeks at a time every few years in Victoria - and on my next extended stay I intend to take some classes...I can't wait for my next visit!

Located a bit south of Chinatown Victoria this store was well stocked with all types of art…read moresupplies and frames. Folks were very friendly and helpful without being pushy.

I bought a very expensive (~$400) frame from these guys. I trusted the expertise of the shop to…read moremeet my needs on this particular project. Not only was the frame too flimsy to be picked up from the top without bending so much that the fasteners for the picture popped out, but the wire they provided for me to string up the hanging mechanism was WAY too short. From now on, I'm choosing Amazon or other custom options here in Victoria for framing, instead of these guys. So disappointed, after years of living elsewhere and having solid, professional options for framing.

This is such an amazing gem to find beautifully curated current clothing. The owners have a great…read moreeye for choosing a diverse variety of stylish items for every age group. It is rare that I go in there and don't leave with a new item in hand. The stock changes often and it is my must go to store when I am needing a wardrobe addition.

Very impressed by the curated selection of designer and high-end wear. The new owner is gracious…read moreand welcoming, and a steady stream of consigners visited while I was browsing. Lots of Kate Spade and an excellent selection of handbags. Will definitely visit again.

I brought items in to consign a few weeks ago. I had done this before with a good experience and I…read morelike this store. Wow was I shocked at Gita's rudeness, impatience & general unpleasantness! I had dealt with him before & found him pleasant so this completely took me off guard. He was brusque, condescending I would have stormed out after he kept repeating himself & trying to educate me on the inferiority of my items except said items were spread out over a table & trolley. Impossible to escape! Fire this guy, he is arrogant & unprofessional!

I recently brought items to consign, and I am so impressed with the service at Good Things. They…read morewere busy as always, but I was dealt with in a very professional manner. I am in awe of the knowledge of the staff, Andrea handled my items and she was great! I also bought items in the shop, there is always some treasure that I must have! Always an enjoyable experience.

Great shop. The owners are skilled and helpful, the selection is amazing. I love shopping here and…read morealways know that I'm going to find what I need.

This is the best gem in Victoria. I went in with a row of beads and she was so kind and helpful,…read moreand able to make the necklace for me in between helping people while I waited . She has a huge selection of lovely stones, semi precious gems, wire, equipment and everything one could need to become a beader. She has beautiful objects from all over the world and different cultures which could be used for bracelets or necklaces. She is really kind and helpful and I appreciate the mask wearing and sanitation as well to keep everyone safe. This is such a fantastic place- I just wish I'd known about it sooner! Lindsay