I absolutely love this place. I'm currently making a late Victorian belle epoch ball gown and…read moreensemble and Joan has been so incredibly helpful every step of the way. It's owned and ran by Joan, herself. She has an extensive sewing history and has worked at The House of Worth. She does not do alterations but she will take on custom orders. I will gladly go to her before going to any chain fabric store as she has quality fabrics and truly cares about all of them. I can't wait for the non-essential ban is over with so I can go back!

A fantastic place like an Aladdin's cave of fabrics and many other craft items. I can often spend…read morehours there and always want to sjpend a lot of money. The courses are very good too.

An amazing shop, like Aladdin's cave! They stock a massive range of fabrics, in almost any pattern…read moreyou could think of, including those for seasonal projects, uphostery, dress-making and child-themed fabrics. The prices seem ok to me not as cheap as I've seen (but then the quality is good) but in line with most other fabric stores I've visited and cheaper than some! I visited yesterday as every January they run a sale with 20% off, which makes the prices much more competitive. The staff at Hansons are knowledgable, friendly and helpful and don't treat you like an idiot (even when you feel like one, for asking 'silly' questions!) I bought my sewing machine from Hansons a couple of years ago and the lady in the sewing machine department was so helpful, showing me the different functions of the machines and really tailoring her suggestions to what she felt my need and experience was. I have since returned on a couple of occasions for fabric and sundries and I'm sure if it was closer to where I live, I'd be there all the time! My only criticism, which isn't even that really, is that they pack so much in there that one often has to tuck in for passing customers as the walkways are very narrow, often shoving rolls of fabric back in whilst they pass!

This a new shop on Poole High St, with rather a nifty name…read more They stock a great selection of colours of wool, but no so sure of the range of types of wool. They are helpful, if reserved. I've stopped knitting, my SO is too broad to feel ins[ired to knit a sweater for, and others just keep growing! However, I do like a high St with some sort of haberdashery.

Nice little wool shop. Though small, shelves and baskets packed full of lovely colourful Yarns…read moreGreat to feel and touch Yarn before deciding what it will look like knit up in a garment. There range is more on budget wools which is fine for most knitters Plenty for the new baby knits here. Good choice of patterns. Staff are knitters and will give advice.

This store just got a revamp and looks very glamorous now…read more It's a none of your your rubbish jewelry and the prices reflect this. They do some very elegant pieces and sets. When you wander around, things glimmer and sparkle. I was bought some earring from here. Rather lovely. A good place to look for that special something.

I have bought both my important rings through ernest jones in Poole and received great service on…read moreboth times. The store has just had a revamp which I think makes it stand out even more in their corner plot in the town. The staff always seem knowledgable and willing to get a variety of jewellery out of the diaplay cases for you to try on and change quickly. I find their prices are good compared to HSamuel down the road and their range of offers seem to be high as well compared to other stores. The next time I get jewellery I will go there

Lovely jewellery, good service and reasonable priced items. Enjoy visiting this little shop.read more

This is my favourite shop in the world! It is my heaven. I think if you were a girly-girl when you…read morewere little, you will love this place. It sells gorgeous, pretty, sparkly, flowery, patterned things such as jewellery, handbags, lingerie, nightwear, scarfs, umbrellas and socks etc Everything i have ever bought from here has been really good quality. The price is basically 'you get what you pay for'. I would definately recommend visiting here for the sales - i bought some lovely snug boot slippers in the sale recently and there pyjamas are probably the nicest i have ever bought from anywhere, very cosy! I think it is now owned by monsoon, not sure if it was in the first place. The staff are also friendly, helpful and chatty.

Small Accessorize store, but jam packed with goodies! If you're not familiar with Accessorizes -…read morewhy not?? It's the accessories arm of the Monsoon brand. You can find practically anything here costume jewellry-wize, hats, scarves, gloves, bags, keyrings, wraps, hair accessories. Great quality & some lovely, unique designs. Not especially cheap but not too expensive either.

This is a great shop just located off the Square. It has a wonderful range of gifts for all ages…read moreand sexes. A good range of humorous gifts and ideal as stocking fillers. A convenient shop and nice to find some different presents at reasonable prices

An indipendant and very popular gift shop, the present company offer a good range of oddities and…read moretrinkets. the staff are allways willing to help, and i have bought many presents here. The prices are reasonable, and they seem to have random sale prices on some items, so hunt around to find a bargian.

Really great shop if you need to buy a present for a friend or even yourself. I'm now only allowed…read moreto enter and browse as every time I've been in the shop I manage to buy something. Bought 3 Christmas presents today and something for myself of course. My friends have always been delighted with their jewellery and fun bags. Kirsten will always make something just for you too. The jewellery I have bought is good quality and unique. i.e. you won't find people wearing the same item. Many are one offs and prices very reasonable. The selection of scarves, bags, bracelets and necklaces and ear rings make it difficult to choose. Give it a try ladies. You won't regret it.