It's a great store for crafts in general. The place is massive. My only real complaint is that it's…read moreso large that sometimes it's hard to find things. But the place is chock full of things you never knew you wanted until you go. My only real advise is to look for coupons and sales. Some items are what I would call over priced and make sure to look everything over before taking it home. These items come from all over so you get a mixed bag. Sometimes there are imperfections that can compromise the item such as cracks or chips.

The Service Looks Nice But there Is Too Much Selection…read moreAnd The Value Is Expensive To Cheap!!!

I don't normally review chains, but I'll make an exception for MIchael's. I have to admit. I think…read morethey deserve it. I'm a pretty avid crafter and need a variety of items, from soap to mold making materials to clock works to bins... to whatever! Michael's has become my go-to for a couple of reasons. Selection - It seems like I can pretty much get whatever I want here, when it's in stock. They do suffer occasionally from some pretty bad out of stock problems. That gets irritating real quick, especially if I have a coupon I want to use or a project planned. I have tried Joann Fabric, and while their selection is good, there are too many times when they have pointed me to Michael's. Price - There are a few items I have gotten on amazon in a pinch if Michaels was out. They are actually cheaper at Michaels. That can be said of a few things, including some pretty expensive stuff. That's nice to know1 Good company - They're not Hobby Lobby. I used to go there regularly until I learned about their efforts to undermine women't health care. I haven't set foot in there since. Like a lot of stores in Bloomington, this is probably smaller than a Michael's in a larger town, but it's still pretty good!

We came to have a picture framed. This is the last of the Sadao Watanabe calendar prints. We have…read morehad the print for over a year and discovered a great deal on framing...70 per cent off. The salesperson was knowledgable and helpful. You really need coupons unless you want to pay almost $400.

I had such a lovely experience in this area! The growth and beautiful developments really stood out…read moreto me. As soon as I walked in, the warm welcome from the staff made me feel right at home. They even filled me in on some exciting sales, including some amazing spinning fibers! I couldn't resist taking home some gorgeous local roving. They also had some really fun collections, like the neon and UV-reactive ones, plus some whimsical monster-themed options. I can't wait to swing by again when I'm in the area--maybe I'll even sign up for a class if they offer one!

They have a variety of hand dyed yarns in various weights, kits, patterns, notions and more!read more

Found dressier for my bedroom at Buy Closeout Warehouse and planning to go back purchase more items…read moretrashed containers. The delivery arrived last Wednesday around 8pm they excellent service so cost was $60.00 but gave me $100.00 great customer service.

Has there ever been a store that has been around a while that you knew nothing about, and when you…read morefound out wish you had known much sooner? This is that kind of store! Granted, I'm not running out buying appliances every other day, but if i were, I'd try to buy them here. Another reviewer mentions using Buy Now for appliances to help them flip houses affordably. I would totally use them for that! The biggest challenge is either having someone that can swap out your appliances or haul away your old ones. If you use a handyman service, it will cost a bit, but if you're buying something like a fridge, you'll still probably save a lot. They'll hold a purchased item for about a week. I've been shopping for a fridge for several months, resigned to paying an arm and a leg. Buy Now has close outs and scratch and dent appliances for MUCH LESS than new in a store. They're unboxed and ready to go! After much hemming and hawing, I settled on a GE. It was one of the few that didn't have the original packing inside. As I was lining up a handyman to help me get the old one out and the new one in, I got a call. They had tested it and found it did not work. A replacement part was ordered, but i was also given the option to choose a replacement. The guy I hired went to pick it up and it seems like he was in and out quickly. They had refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and tons more. I'm definitely going back next time I need a new appliance!

Much of this store is local/regionally-made art. Jewelry, paintings, photos, sculpture, wood…read morespecialties, apparel like hats and gloves, wall art, all made by area artisans are here. The prices are reasonable for the quality of work. This store is run by a non-profit artist organization, The Pillar Group. There's another similar shop at College Mall in Bloomington, where Victoria's Secret once stood past Target. The art is diverse and has a local and Indiana theme to it. While most jewelry is focused towards women, there are a few pieces of men's gear. It has the feel of a gift shop, and indeed there are greeting cards, and wrapping available for purchases. It's a very wide variety of handmade art, and it's all well-presented. I'm embarrassed how much I've purchased here; the values are pretty good for what I look for. Parking is downtown-crappy, but the store is bright and easy to shop.

One of the benefits in shopping in store is that you get to appreciate the quality of the goods…read morebeing sold. Another benefit of getting out to explore your community is finding a business you didn't know was there and you are pleasantly surprised by what you find. Kind of like finding a hidden treasure! My wife was shopping next door inside Tivoli Fashions in the Fountain Square Mall just south of the county courthouse in Bloomington. Since the shopping she was doing had nothing to do with me, I wandered out into the mall and found By Hand Gallery just across the hallway. If you enjoy looking at hand crafted items like wall hangings, ceramics, and small items that can be gifts for either your friends or for yourself. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. Even when I explained that I only stopped in to pass time while my wife shopped next door, he said he understood and to feel free to browse and ask questions. I was feeling welcomed, not watched or like I was wasting his time. That's good business. I really enjoyed looking over the items. I don't do a lot of decorating in our home, but I did see things here that I thought would look nice. I didn't make any purchases at this time, but the items I looked at seemed of good quality and worth considering coming back for. Review #3911

Cute store but a little pricey. They do have some sale items in the back that are heavily…read morediscounted and some cute decor and clothes as well.

such cute home items and clothing at reasonable prices. I can always find something I love hereread more

I purchased a bison from the owner here and never received it. We contacted multiple times only…read moreasking for what we bought. They eventually stopped responding and refused to send the item or process a refund. I would not recommend purchasing from here or Sadly Harmless. If the review is still up, they never refunded or sent the item.

The perfect activity for a sunny, Saturday morning…read more With 50+ creative shop vendors selling everything from gorgeous, handmade cutting boards, kid's pillows, silver jewelry, Indiana clothing, and more, you'll definitely find something for you. There's even Cardinal Spirits cocktails. Win-win. A DJ was spinning 90's tracks and the market is located very close to the Bloomington Farmer's Market, so you can hit them both in one morning. There's a summer and winter handmade market, so if you missed the last one, stay tuned on their website or social media for the next one!

Skirt and Satchel is a new boutique on the square in downtown Bloomington. They offer a range of…read moreproducts from women's clothing and accessories to bath and body products for both men and women. What makes them different from other stores and boutiques is that they pride themselves in the fact that they offer all their clothing pieces in sizes Small to 3X! That is definitely not something you can find at any other clothing store or boutique. They think girlfriends should be able to shop together no matter what their sizes are!! What a forward thinking idea!?! I love their concept and can't wait to stop by with my girlfriends in tow. They are always getting new inventory, making them an addictive stop when out downtown. They are a great place to find a fun and unique gift for your friend, family member or coworker. They sell beautiful and unique jewelry pieces as well as cruelty free bath and body products. They are definitely a place you will want to check out. You can also shop online if you want. The staff is very nice and helpful, shopping there is fun and enjoyable.

I have a Singer sewing machine that needed some care. I took it to University of Sewing not…read morerealizing it wasn't a Singer dealership. They did not blink. They said to leave the machine and they'd have the repairman take a look at it. They said it might be up to 2 weeks. But in just a few days they sent me a text/email saying my machine was ready. I picked it up the next day. Not only was the problem fixed but on the bill it said they had cleaned and oiled my machine. The charge the lady had quoted me was what I was charged and they had done the extra work of cleaning and oiling my machine also. Very nice people to do business with. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a repair on their machine. I used my machine just today and it sews like the wonderful machine it has been since I bought it in 1962. Great job University of Sewing.

This fabric shop has so many many things going positive for it. A wonderful selection of quilting…read morecottons -- of this well arranged and brightly lit. It includes a good selection of fine lawn style cotton as well as healthy selection of quilting linens. A wonderful selection of long arms, and Bernina machines. on top of that they also had a good selection of Fashion fabrics for those that are still making their own haute couture. I spoke with the owner and their attention to detail and her ability to recall the fabrics that they have in the shop is amazing. I showed her a picture of something I was interested in that I had seen in Noblesville and took her a little bit, but they chased it down so I was happy to take some home. The selection and the pricing on everything was perfect. Will be back!

Gather is one of my favorite shops in the whole wide world. Whenever I have friends or fam come…read morefrom out of town, I bring them here. It's the perfect place to show off how amazing our local art scene is. Gather's a locally focused, curated gift shop filled with homemade things from all kinds of incredibly talented (mostly, if not entirely) Midwestern artists. If you're looking for a gift for an IU grad, a Bloomington friend or family member, or any person anywhere that appreciates art and beautiful things, shop here. They're located on the Square, perfectly situated for walk-in browsing, window shopping, and inevitably, unexpected (or expected) splurging. Items range from jewelry (earrings, necklaces, broches, buttons aren't really jewelry but there are buttons, and so on) to art prints, planters, handmade bibs and toys for kids and babies, to chocolates, bath things, colognes, candles, and more. I can't remember everything because there's just so much. They've adjusted beautifully to the era of coronavirus by shifting things online (not an easy task), pushing for ppl to continue to support artists as they can. Not only that, but they stand for worthy causes. Just this week, they closed early NOT because they were worried about the safety of their staff during the Black Lives Matter protest, but because they wanted their employees to be able to join in! They've also donated to the cause. If I remember correctly (pretty sure I do), they've also supported women's and refugee rights in the recent past, among many other beautiful, worthy causes. Lastly, the shop owner's name is Talia. Beautiful name. Enough said.

A super cute store with lots of fun items! They have a wide variety of clothes and gift items as…read morewell as kid items. Worth a visit!