If you're looking for art supplies The Art Cart is a good starting point…read more We stopped in here to check out the pen collection, so my wife could do some of her artwork journaling. They had some really nice pens with a variety of widths, making them smoother and/or heavier. In addition to the pen selection they had all sorts of paints and associated brushes and anything you may need to kick your next art project into gear. Staff was friendly and they had quite a few people in here checking out what kind of supplies they had. Store is organized nicely and had a good flow (like items were together). Good spot to check out if if you find yourself at Lowe Mill Art & Entertainment plaza. I'd recommend and we'd come back if we are in this area again.

Amidst a repurposed historic building, in fantastic style, is this local home-town art store! This…read moreis my daughter's new favorite place. They have a variety of professional art supplies, and the lady that was running it was kind, patient, and has a heart for inspiring artistic youth. They had "exactly" what my daughter was looking for, and I would much prefer to buy local than to support Amazon and get let down again when the package doesn't arrive the day they say it will. We were also encouraged by this store's Christmas project. They challenge patrons to take a paper bag and decorate it. They're having a fun time judging them, and will use them to hand out gifts collected for those in need. Places such as this serve as a reminder of how important brick and mortar stores are. Very refreshing and we'll be back here soon...with a decorated paper sack and a gift or two from their list. This gets a deserved 5 stars from me.

We were looking for small pieces of cork or wood to elevate the Kaleidoscape above the preamp…read moreprocessor for my home theater to prevent any potential overheating problems. I haven't been in this store in years. There were at least a dozen shoppers. I noticed fall stuff and some Christmas stuff. We looked at cork first and then wood. The store has limited cork inventory, as well as, limited wood pieces. I picked up 4 small cylindrical wood posts and headed to the checkout. These pieces weren't exactly what I needed but they were better than nothing. Checkout was very slow. I couldn't find a person to checkout with so I went to self checkout. After struggling for at least 5 minutes, a store employee came over to help. She struggled with the self checkout. Between the two of us we had to start and stop to start over 4 times before the self checkout register would work properly. I was about to leave everything due to frustration. The store employee was pleasant and cheerful thru the ordeal. She wished me a better day and I told her the same. The person in charge of programming the self checkout registers needs to revisit the code written and make changes so that it doesn't take 2 people 4 attempts to purchase from Michael's.

do not come here for framing!!! there is no framer!…read morethe only framer is in training and only part time!!!! they have to give you back your money and art work unfinished!!!! they are weeks behind on orders with no framers!!! michaels frame shop on university is excellent. it's a drive but just take your stuff there or hobby lobby. this place is an absolute disaster!

A great store! Wonderful staff and a super selection! Not only quilt fabrics but cross stitch and…read moremore! A definite stop anytime going thru Huntsville!

Patches and Stitches is a classic quilt shop for a town the size of Huntsville. It is neither the…read morelargest nor the smallest quilt fabric store I have ever been in, but it has a niche, caters to its customers, and serves them well. They have a good Civil War reproduction fabric area, and they usually have a pretty decent 1930s-repro area, too. Much of the store is devoted to classic fabrics: blenders, overall prints, batiks. They have a small selection of wide backing fabrics. They also have a lot of cross-stitching materials, which take up half the store. I know nothing of cross-stitching, so someone else should speak about that part of their merchandise. Pros: they've got a little bit of everything. Tools, stencils, fat quarters, thread, fabric. Cons: they've only got a little bit of everything. They're not going to carry specific designers or get in the designer du jour you're craving. If your tastes run to Amy Butler, Anna Maria Horner, Denyse Schmidt etc., they are not going to have your fabrics -- you will need to look outside for them. Good, reputable basics, though? They've got them, and the fabrics from the bigger companies are the higher-quality versions that only dedicated quilt shops carry. You'll pay more, but you'll get the GOOD stuff. They do have a person who takes in longarm quilting projects (for a fee, obviously) so if you're looking for a quilter, they can point you to one. Sales are rare, maybe once or twice a year. They announce it to their mailing list first. Typically it's a good discount but purchases have a 1/2-yard minimum to get the discount, so be prepared. They have classes, but I've never taken one. They don't have a ton of thread, which is disappointing to me. My guess is that there's just not much of a market for it. It's a good shop. I try to make as many purchases there as possible, to help keep them in business, but I recognize there are some things they aren't going to carry and will never carry, so I get those elsewhere.

Wow wow wow!!! Was passing through Huntsville and found this amazing store! Nina, the owner, is a…read moredynamo! She loves yarn and it shows. She is super brilliant and was an engineer in a former life. She is so knowledgeable about yarn, the different types, the animal/chemical composition and processes used, etc. The selection of different types of yarn and various brands was outstanding. Nina also found a way to connect with everyone in the store, even a shy little girl there with her Mom. Nina gave her some yarn to have to play with. I will be making this a regular stop when I'm in Huntsville. It gets my highest recommendation.

Anastasia, the proprietor agreed to give my daughter in law crochet lessons so I paid $120 for…read morelessons and some yarn to get her started. When my dil called to schedule Anastasia gave her a list of reasons she wouldn't give her lessons but she also spent the entire time trying to talk her out of crochet and into knitting. Crochet is what Anastasia agreed on and my dil was basically refused. Why would anyone want to patronize a store that poorly run? I won't! And I hope anyone who is trying to decide where to go shop will see this and give their business to a more deserving store! This is a scam and a rip off!

This is the place you want to be if you're interested in Bernina! Between the owner Valerie having…read moreextensive industry specific training and the technical side of things you can't go wrong here! They are always willing to help their customers out in a timely manner & love to solve a sewing problem. I've observed that clients travel long distances to make use of their equipment expertise. It's hard to find such dedicated owners as this couple. Their can do attitude permeates their business & their professionalism is top notch. It's a joy to shop where the ownership is so involved, it makes for a great atmosphere whether you're investing in a new or existing machine.

I bought my machine here after Sheila gave us a thorough demonstration and have taken mastery…read moreclasses and embroidery club. Brianna is an excellent teacher' I love this place and all the ladies are so knowledgeable and helpful. It's always so much to visit!

Who doesn't love a Hallmark Shop? From the classic crown embossed on the back of official Hallmark…read morecards, to the iconic gold sticker that you receive when you guy Hallmark cards in a shop like Jan's, you just know you are buying a quality product and one that will delight its recipient! Like all Hallmark Shops, Jans carries greeting cards for all occasions, candy, candles, collectable Hallmark ornaments, Nativity scene pieces [think Jim Shore and Willow Tree], giftable Willow Tree statues for any occasion, journals, picture frames, Christmas ornaments, gift wrapping paper, stationery, photo albums, calendars, stuffed animals, and home decor. Join their Crown Rewards program to receive a free greeting card each month and discounts on various [online and instore] purchases and [sometimes] shipping. They offer a Keepsake Ornaments Club, too. The people who work at this Hallmark store are friendly and helpful! I've always enjoyed browsing this store and enjoy shopping here at their after Christmas sale where you get some fairly decent discounts. Trust me that you'll see something you did not know you needed at Jan's! Years after buying them here, and gifting them to numerous friends, I'm still enjoying some cute pairs of slippers I bought at Jan's!

Very friendly staff & so helpful. Great selection of gift items, ornaments & lots of things for…read moremyself!! One of my favorite "go to" stores for Christmas, birthdays or just for fun!! Love the location too!

S&R is the only service center for vacuum cleaners and sewing machines in the Huntsville area…read more They're well respected and have been for decades. We bought an expensive vacuum cleaner through S&R recently (dogs require some good vacuuming equipment!). They gave us plenty of time and information we were looking for as we tried the floor model as well as its attachments. S&R gave us a better price than the vacuum company website. My daughter had her sewing machine serviced with S&R as well. The pricing for service is reasonable and the workmanship is sound. They also sell parts for many vacuum cleaners. Check them out if you have a need for this type of service.

Store needs to find its identity- but is is definitely not a fabric store. General mayhem is their…read morestyle. I am sure they have great equipment for sale- just so disorganized.

My husband and I stopped by here with our kids and nephew on yesterday. We wanted to pick up some…read moreAAMU gear for the homecoming game. I was able to get two custom made shirts on the spot for $25 per shirt. My husband found an AAMU bucket hat and polo he liked. My younger son saw a ball cap that he liked. My oldest son decided on a dri-fit shirt. My nephew chose a SWAC champion shirt. As I was getting my shirts made, the gentleman helping me told me he was an alum of Alabama A&M University so they made supporting him even more meaningful. I definitely recommend this store for your AAMU gear!