This little shop is easy to miss on the road in a mostly residential area. It is a free standing…read morestore that I zipped by the first time I was looking for it. If your a knitter and want a small, feel right at home knitting store this is a great find. There are tons of yarns to choose from and an atmosphere that invites you to sit at their table, knit and chat. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. I stopped into Knitting Creations for my third time on a Sunday...about 20 minutes before they opened for the day. I was heading out of town and in a rush. Instead of ignoring the knock on the door they opened up and asked how can they help. I am so glad I to have this store nearby!

Wonderful large selection of yarn and very knowledgable and friendly owner! Like Toys R Us for…read moreknitters and crocheters. The prices are great. Love this store!

I am in love with this store. I can do some basic crochet, but am a near expert level shopper. This…read moreshop is gorgeous, beautiful yarn is everywhere and it feels very relaxed. There are a lot of samples of work decorating the store. There's even a large table on one side with "Open Table Time" to work on projects. The yarn is higher quality, with all different colors, textures, fibers... It is perfect for so many projects, time allowing! There are also a lot of kits (crochet your own dog, anyone?) for knitting, crochet, and wool. I wish I could describe it more, but seeing is involved so much in truly appreciating how beautiful everything is. This shop is for anyone who loves their fiber arts.

Knit & Pearls is a great yarn shop in Central CT and definitely worth visiting! The yarn selection…read moreis very good with frequent sales and lower prices than you will find anywhere else for top quality wool and other fibers. The owner Susanne is truly an enthusiastic knitter and this shop cannot be beat for samples of knitting! If you love to see a finished garment in the yarn you are considering, this is the place! I've never seen a shop that produces a full size sample per month! Amazing! Also this shop is extremely well organized! I am somewhat biased as I did teach crochet there and loved every minute of teaching at Knit & Pearls. Ample parking and it's next to Luke's Donut OMG super hot coffee and delish donut holes so beware. Watch for lively yarn events and trunk shows- you are sure to make wonderful fiber friends here.

Nice shop, selection of local artist is high quality and offers a variety. They have beautiful…read morewood work, I love the cutting boards and candle sticks. Also hand blended teas. I picked up a cute framed representation of bunnies made from stones, it was so clever. If you are looking for unique and special gifts, this is the place.

Otherwise known as Manufaktura Bolesławcu, as they send out to the other locations (Mystic, Mystic…read moreVillage, Watch Hill). I have been to all the other locations but not this one. The selection was 5+ times greater. The staff is friendly and you are sure to find something you'll want here. If you are familiar with this pottery from Bolesławiec, Poland, you will know that it is naturally derived and the glaze means your baking will naturally not stick. No need for those synthetic cooking sprays. You can go straight from oven to table (trivet please, no quick temp changes) and be sure you'll have have even baking that also makes an attractive presentation.

Of you like Polish pottery, or appreciate quality workmanship, you should check out Janelle Imports…read morein Enfield. The selection is outstanding. You can get anything from dinnerware to dog bowls, to Christmas ornaments and cutting boards. The pottery is not inexpensive, but if you watch for sales, you can do well. The women that work in the store are just delightful. They are super knowledgeable and helpful.

If you are looking for beautiful, higher end, handmade goods, this store has so much to offer!…read moreEvery time I want to send a gift to someone from Collinsville, Carol and Co. is at the top of my list. Beautiful salad bowls, soft scarves, and now colorful face masks (complete with nose wires and non-woven filter inserts) have found homes with my friends and family. This season, for a cute gift, I'd recommend a fiber art clutch purse, a face mask, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer (green tea scent) - it was a huge hit for my mom! Carol has a lot of in-depth knowledge both about the products themselves and the artisans who create them. Many products are made locally, and ones from further afield are carefully curated. Carol has been especially accommodating during the pandemic. She has lots of info and photos on her website (including options for online shopping and shipping), can arrange video calls for questions, and she is happy to arrange curbside pick-ups from her store.

This shop is much more than a Jewelry store, though you will find some extremely beautiful & unique…read morejewelry here. There were so many unique gift & decorative items that would delight many of my friends, family members and me. I wish I had taken a picture of the item that drew me in, a silver little sculpture that says "You are my sunshine," which will be a meaningful gift I can't wait to give. I also love love the glass hummingbirds that were hanging from the ceiling. There were all kinds of art here, including gorgeous fingerless gloves made from recycled cashmere. I may have to come back for those too. If you're strolling Collinsville, don't miss this place.

Clean and organized, pleasant staff. Parking is located storefront. Several pre owned, gently…read moreused clothes for the babies that grow so fast they hardly used them. Great way to save both money and the environment.

Took a trip to see what Max & Lily's Closet was about. It was a small, cute, and very clean…read moreconsignment shop with items from baby to tween clothing, maternity clothing, toys, books, decor, and many other treasures for kids. The shop is very well organized, toys are well kept and wrapped nicely together, and there were a lot of luxury brand clothing, gently used. They coin themselves they are West Hartford's finest children's consignment shop. The pricing was fair for most items (toys, decor, etc), but clothing seemed a bit high. They do have a rewards/loyalty program which I signed up for--I got 10% off my first purchase AND $5 off. Also, if you are local or close by they have 10% off Tuesdays. The young ladies that rang us up were very nice. I'd likely visit again since the shop is very clean. A lot of second hand children shops are cluttered, disorganized, and have a strange smell. I do love Max & Lily's Closet's mission to go green and reuse.

This amazing fabric shop is located in Hurley Business park. If you think the road is ending, just…read morekeep going down the dirt. It seems to be an old factory, and the Quilted Ewe is located on the far end of the upper parking lot. There's a ewe by the door to make it easy to spot from the outside, but there is an interior entrance as well. The fabric is high quality and beautiful! So many options, so many themes, and it holds up so well when you're working with it. They sell all sorts of accessories and patterns as well... You could spend hours there putting a project together. There are classes available (check the website and subscribe to the email) and a long arm to rent if you go through the training class.

Great selection of fabrics and a wonderful clean setup for classes. Really loved the abundance of…read moredesign walls. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

It's large and everyone who works there is so hard working and I love the service they provide it's…read morebetter than THATS SEW DEBBIE

Once again, Cathy and her amazing talent at the long arm has left me speechless. I have no desire…read moreto long arm. In a perfect world, I piece and move on to the next. Well, Stitch Chicks has helped me to obtain that perfect world in that aspect of my life. Everyone there is SO NICE! It's easy to tell they love what they're doing. When someone in a retail shop greets you by your first name when you enter, that goes a long way. Hell-these days to be greeted at all goes a long way! Stitch Chicks is a beautiful shop with beautiful up to date QUALITY fabrics, and beautiful staff. Their classes are great and diverse. I can't even say enough except THANK YOU FOR OPENING IN OUR NECK OF THE WOODS!!