The new location is cozy and adorable. They've managed to pack a lot in there. I hope they continue…read moreto do well, even though they have downsized quite a bit...

Always kind and knowledgeable service. They go out of their way to help with any question or…read moreproblem that requires professional skill.

My wife was given a SINGER Zig -Zag sewing machine/ MODEL 457. She chose HOOVEN SEWING MACHINE…read moreCOMPANY,INC because of their great reviews and it's conveniently located in White Marsh,Maryland. She made an appointment with Diane. When we met Diane she was very friendly, gracious and knowledgeable. She pointed out some of the things that needed to be repaired and promised the machine would be ready in a few weeks. My wife, Liz, is ecstatic. The machine runs beautifully and it was way less expensive than a new machine.

I love going to this shop. The owners are very helpful and knowledgeable. They have a nice…read moreselection of fabric, offer machine repair services, and long arm quilting services. Diane is very talented and teaches quilt making and how to digitize sewing designs for embroidery machines. I am always impressed with the displays. She is always willing to help you with problems with your machine and demonstrate how to utilize features that you haven't previously used. I have been going to Hooven's for more than 20 years and it always has been a pleasant experience for me.

I am so happy I found this place! Melissa and Jane are welcoming, supportive and available which…read moreis much appreciated! Jane has gone over and above to support my knitting journey. I can't thank her enough!

Lovelyarns is my go to place for everything knitting. I learned to knit there. People there are…read morealways willing to help out if you need minor help with your project, and with any questions.

Great fabric and pattern online store! Love the panels for quilting especially since I'm new to…read morequilting. So much to choose from and delivery was fast and easy. Ordered the wrong pattern but the owner was gracious and let me swap out for another pattern. She also walked me through how to quilt the panels and shared ideas from other customers. Thank you, Chrissy! Owner also has a great Pinterest board for quilting ideas - #swatchesfabric. She needs to start online classes for quilting beginners!

The link on this page takes you to a Washington D.C. gay sex thing. I can't figure out how to tell…read moreYelp.

Some of the country's best hand-dyed yarn in a very beautiful, spacious, sunny building! Very…read morefriendly staff, and they wound my hanks for free. I have yet to find another dyer who can get colors this vivid and perfect on non-SW yarn. I highly recommend stopping by, even if just to catch a glimpse of the dyeing set up. Note, the retail area is up a flight of stairs, and I do not believe this older building is wheelchair accessible.

I've used this place multiple times and can't say enough good things about the products AND the…read morepeople! They also seem involved in great causes in the neighborhood. My only criticism of the place is that I wish they were open more/more consistently throughout the week.

Poor selection of bulky yarn. A store this size should have lots of choices…read more I ended up ordering from yarn.com.

There are so few options for yarn/spinning/weaving/knitting/crochet supplies in the greater…read moreBaltimore area I'm not surprised the shop is busy. I signed up for a two hour private in-person spinning lesson to learn how to use my wheel. On the website it explicitly says "Topics with spindles OR spinning wheels can be tackled in private lessons. Beginning spinning lessons on a spindle OR wheel should be booked for a 2 hour duration" They don't allow you to leave a comment on the website (you "buy" the lessons as if they were an object) and each person teaches multiple things. I booked two hours and thought they would follow up to see what I was hoping to learn. They did not so a few days later I called to tell them my goal for the two hours - a beginner lesson for spinning on my new wheel. They seem surprised I had even blocked the times which was a little red flag I wish I hadn't ignored. I was asked if I had a drop spindle. I said I did but I wasn't interested in using it. I was told that I have to learn the drop spindle first and they would have one for me to use if they didn't like mine and to bring my wheel. We spent the whole time on the drop spindle which I had no interest in and didn't find it very enjoyable. The staff member said I seemed "tired" and was "making mistakes" and cut the lesson short. They refunded me the money for the time (about 40 minutes) we didn't use which basically covered the cost of the drop spindle they had me buy. I thought we'd use the spindle to get some visuals and then move on but we did not. Why couldn't we have spent the last 40 minutes on my wheel? It was clear she wanted me to leave when she decided we were done with the drop spindle. I asked about paying for more time another day and getting on the wheel I was told "you could always do that if you want" but it didn't seem like that would be welcome. She tightened up something on my wheel and briefly spun on my wheel herself for about a minute without instruction and then I left. I got a few good tips (one was where to get a sandwich-Caffe Di Roma--which really was good), they sold me some better fiber to spin than what I already had but I still don't know how to drop spindle well or use my wheel at all. I wouldn't say they were rude exactly but they weren't very friendly and I felt like I was being condescended to a lot during the lesson. I tried to be cheerful and pleasant but the overall vibe was dismissive and again, I never got to do what I actually signed up to do. The whole vibe was weird. The instructor and another woman (the owner? manager?) talked over me and around me quite a bit about my wheel and other things rather than actually asking me a question or listening. There was some lint on my wheel and they really fixated on it, thinking it was bugs(?) instead of listening to me when I said it was from a cloth I was sent to use when I assembled and finished it myself. Then they were argumentative and said the spinning wheel's brand's wax didn't come with a cloth. Okay, maybe it doesn't but I didn't buy the brand's overpriced wax and never said I did. It felt like they were trying for a "gotcha" moment like middle school girls do. I know what I used! They just didn't pay much attention to anything I said. I felt like I was an unwanted guest at someone's house, not someone paying for a lesson at a store. That said, there are few options even remotely locally so I took a chance. I regret it. You don't have to learn the drop spindle before learning on the wheel--it is very odd Cloverhill was so insistent I needed to when their own website says this isn't the case. Other places do not operate this way. I wish I had saved the money and took a real spinning wheel class anywhere else even if it meant driving 90 minutes to Philadelphia or Red Stone Glen. Just a FYI to save yourself some other disappointment, I see this store on "Black woman owned" yarn store lists occasionally and maybe it was at some point and their choice of logo on their house brand yarn (Tempting Ewe) might give that impression but that does not seem to be accurate or even reflective of any diversity of the staff. If you are in bind and near Catonsville for some reason, the store does have a lot of yarn and fiber as well as other fiber arts equipment that is difficult to find in person in the Baltimore metro. I would think that would be the main draw of this shop.

I saw this unexpectedly so I popped in very quickly today. Classes were underway but I was still…read moregreeted and asked what I make. Very nice, calming, crafty atmosphere. There were quite a few yarns, some blended and some 100% wool, and some fabrics. My trusty foldable bags both have some wear and a couple of holes and the owner, Kelly, helped me so much. She quickly sewed the seam of one in the machine and then taught me about the sashiko patch for the other holes in the material to reinforce each bag. She also gave me a needle and two color matching patches for each bag so I can fix them. Super thankful, wish I lived here but will be trying to come by again for a proper lesson.

My 12 year old daughter and her friend took intro classes here with Kelly and her team. The girls…read morehad some prior experience and Kelly was able to meet them where they were at and really develop their skills. The atmosphere is so relaxed, laid back and fun all the while the girls were learning, facing challenges, problem solving and in the end going home with items they made themselves. It does not feel like a classroom at all, rather like you are just hanging out and making stuff with your friends. We even went back for additional classes to make tailor made pants with pockets!! Thank you to Kelly, Hana, and their intern for such a great experience. The price was great for all the individualized attention - such a great value.

They do amazing work! Have sent friends there. On time and flawless. I will go back again!read more

Kre8ing is a small, wonderful business. I came in on a Monday with my order (large initial…read moreembroidery on a bag) and was told to collect it on Thursday. Thursday morning I went back, bag was ready and exactly what I wanted. Would recommend and return.