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    3.9 (16 reviews)

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    cheryl d.

    This is my new favourite store! I went to this store to look for a particular item and was pleasantly surprised and what they sold, the friendly service I received as well as the neatness of the store. I went in for one thing and walked out with a dozen! I thought the layout of the store was great! Nice and big with a lot of great selection to choose from. I particularly liked how they have a custom framing section to the store. They had a large selection of artificial plants as well as a huge scrapbooking section! I ended up saving 40% off a great picture frame as well as a some cake decorating tools, scrapbooking stickers, a book and a few Easter trinkets. Great store!

    They've got craft supplies, and lots of 'em. Just like every Michaels ever. Sometimes you just need a place like this, so I'm glad it's here for those occasions. In most cases I prefer to give my business to smaller independent stores, so Michaels is a last resort. That being said I checked it out on my first trip to Bayers Lake shopping centre, and found what I needed. My concerns of the day were fabric paint, yarn and trying not to fill my basket which too much useless crap. Fabric paint was found, although the quality was definitely not the best. Yarn was also found, but same story. They carry mostly Red Heart and Lion Brand here, brands that focus on acrylic fibre and novelty yarns. Some basics are available though, and I picked up a few skeins on sale. We had a 50/50 experience in regards to staff here. My friend was looking for buttons and asked a salesman if Michaels had any, and he told her no, she'd have to go somewhere else. Imagine our surprise when we came across the button aisle later. Dude didn't know what was up. In contrast, our check-out girl was pretty great. Noticing my debit card from a west coast bank she told me she was from Victoria and we struck up a conversation. Turns out check-out lines are my new best place to get advice on surviving Halifax winters. Go figure.

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    Review Highlights - Michaels

    I recently had a painting matted and put together by the framing department at the Dartmouth Crossing location.

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    Fabricville

    Fabricville

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    The only reason that a fabric store could lose stars for me is because of customer service. There…read moreis only one person there who is friendly, and speaks to customers with a smile. Most of them apparently never learned how. One older woman who works cash on Sundays, especially stands out: She always greets me with a grumpy voice, has never smiled, never said "how are you?", "thank you" or "have a nice day", even though I always have to her. I don't bother saying anything to her anymore. The two stars here are only for the younger, friendly woman at the cutting table.

    Purchased some fabric the other day and realized that it was not what was needed. I have purchased…read moretens of thousands of dollars from this store over the past number of years for a business. Many times, it is easier and more efficient to buy a bolt from the store rather than wait for the suppliers in Canada and the US. Went to Dartmouth to return the fabric today and was told to take it back to the Halifax location, Was told that there was no problem returning the fabric, since we are well known customers and usually buy large quantities of material. Was told that it had to be remeasured, which is understandable, since I may have taken an inch of two, which was not the case. Generally try to avoid the Halifax location, although it is located nearby our costuming business. I would rather spend money on tolls and gas to go to Dartmouth rather than deal with the Halifax location. The fabric was accepted, begrudgingly, although I felt that I was seen as something less than a valued customer. I was told that they do not accept returned fabric, since they have done so in the past and there have been bugs. What I am to infer from this comment? We have a large warehouse for the fabric that is clean, humidity controlled and certainly free of pests and bugs. Should I worry about bugs being in the fabric when I am buying from Fabricville? There is no information stating that there are no returns on fabric, aside from no returns on cut fabric. Please make this clear to your customers. In the future, I will shop elsewhere. I will make a point to avoid the Halifax store and can shop for sundries on line and fabric as well. I have never had a bad thing to say about the delivery drivers who come regularly to my door with packages. I learned growing up in a business family that when someone is happy, they may tell one person. If they are unhappy with the service they received they will tell ten people and so on, You have lost of customer, of which you seemingly don't care. This is unfortunate, since retail can hardly afford to disconnect with the paying public.

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    Dots & Loops

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    Dots & Loops combine everything that I love about Inkwell, the Independent Mercantile and Duly…read moreNoted into one beautiful shop. I've only actually been once, but it was enough to make me swoon. I mean...I've been following them on social media for ages and have drooled over their photos, but now that I've been inside, yep, it's love. I love that just about everything in the shop is made in Canada, and there is so much love for local Nova Scotian artists too! I could have bought a car full of goodies - Rifle Paper Co journals? Adorable prints? Jewellery dishes shaped like woodland animals? And then the jewellery itself that is just so gorgeous, it's hard not to want a little bit of everything. The store is packed full of goodies in every space available, but it doesn't feel cramped or crowded. The set up is perfect for browsing in a crowd (even though I was there in the off-season). I can't say enough about this charming shop! I can't wait to go back.

    Just. YES. After a…read moreday of shopping the south shore, inundated by stereotypical 'maritime' crap that I just can't get down with, I almost let out an audible cry of happiness when I walked into this brand new addition to the Lunenburg scene. The modern, open and bright space really let the products on the shelves shine rather than forcing customers into an awkward stumble through overpacked aisles of random nick-knacks. Within seconds of seeing all the inspiring and adorable prints, handmade pillows and stuffed toys, quirky greeting cards and stationery, and tons more, I knew I was in trouble. Much like a similar store in Halifax (Love, Me Boutique), I just wanted it all. And that's okay...because every purchase helps support a legitimate local artist or crafter which makes me feel MUCH better about gift-giving than just picking up your average mass-produced 'Authentic Nova Scotian' anything. Besides, there were so many great products available for less than $20 which makes it easy to do some damage without having to hate yourself for it later. I will absolutely be back. Hopefully soon and often.

    Michaels - artsandcrafts - Updated May 2026

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