I go to the Old Loom a lot to get fabrics and wool to make clothes. The staff are always really…read morehelpful and knowledgable. If you can't find the material that you are looking for they always seem to have an idea for an alternative. Although i have found cheaper places to buy fabric, i like the fact that i always leave here with more ideas for making clothes than what i went in with. There are lots of craft stalls too, some are quite expensive, but its nice to have a look round and have a chat.

Went there today, it was great, lots of choice, lots of crafts, great prices, friendly staff and…read morecrafters. Excellent tea rooms, makes for a great afternoon out. A great place to go for gifts, birthday or Christmas. I found cushions, incense, oils, a toy stand, baby clothes, handmade cards, crystals and so much more. A must go for the area.

This is one of the best wool shops I have ever visited. The shop is not exeptionally large, but…read moreevery inch of space is utilised. The proprietress is usually on hand to help with patterns if you are having a problem - but if she is not there, the other ladies on the till are all experienced knitters, crocheters and stitchers. If something is not there it can be ordered. There is a comprehensive selection of the latest craft books. The yarns stocked are contemporary (Noro, Debbie Bliss) aswell as the traditional baby wools and old favourites such as Sirdar. There is also everything to do with embroidery, cross-stitch, beadwork, and a large haberdashery. The shop is constantly busy but there is a chair available near the till if you have to wait awhile. There are always newly made up garments, from the latest pattern books, displayed in the window. This is really helpfull when looking at some of the exciting new yarns. The shop is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Parking is in Mount St Pay & Display which is more or less opposite.

An amazing place. I don't knit or crochet but I buy yarn for embellishing projects and this place…read morehas so much to choose from. It's really inspiring and the people are so helpful and friendly. I could spend hours looking for yarns in there and they also have useful sewing items, threads, zips, beads etc. A real treasure.

For me, it is a great picture framing shop at affordable and sensible prices. Sally always helps me…read morechoose the right kind/colour of frame plus the right choice of border. This makes a huge difference in the experience of the painting. The right choice of frame and border is central to allowing a good appreciation . Also there is a huge selection of serious frames for prints and paintings etc ready to go in a large range of sizes. I have also bought sunglasses and a hat in the store there.