I stopped in to buy some yarn and felt more like I was an intrusion than a welcomed customer…read more Seems like the owner has a chip on her shoulder and could care less about being friendly. She apparently does not need sales.

Since I was on the West side of town, I stopped in to hopefully find yarn for a project. It was…read moreduring the week, midday and there was a class/group meeting there. The owner was very helpful in locating what I needed and I had to chance to chat with some group members. I wish they were located closer to the East End.

Friendly owners and the perfect spot for vintage and contemporary items. I am happy to see the…read morehistoric Winschel's building live on.

Fabulous shop & John has exceptional taste & creativity. Excellent selection & high quality…read morematerial. A rare gem!

Love Centers for Creative Reuse! It's a great place to donate and buy gently used and new supplies…read morefor crafts, hobbies, arts, and life! You'll find fabrics, notions, papers, small antiques, and more. Check their website for details of what they're currently accepting, hours, and more. Right around the corner from Construction Junction! Pictures are from a check in long ago

Wow, what a neat place! If you're into any art medium, I can almost guarantee you that you'd find…read moreat least one thing to add to your collection. I've been wanting to go here for a while now and I am SO glad I made the decision to go today! I found some items that I deem as treasures, and for the price of just 80¢ total!! Without a doubt, I strongly recommend swinging by! Thank you PCCR for existing :)

4.5 stars. Songbird Artistry is a local, family-owned business that sells merchandise that is made…read moreby over 50 local artisans as well as art classes. The merchandise includes jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins), apparel (e.g., gloves, hats, t-shirts, onesies, and bibs), bath products (e.g., soaps, beard balm, aftershave, and shower steamers), foods (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, and dog and cat treats), stationery (e.g., stickers, greeting cards, and magnets), and home decor (e.g., candles, coasters, prints, and knick-knacks). I bought one pierogi magnet for five dollars. This magnet sticks well to my refrigerator in my kitchen, and it looks cute.

I've had my eye on this shop for some time now and was very glad to see them represented at the…read moreMingo Creek covered bridge festival. Their jewelry is locally hand made and goes anywhere from traditional to whimsical motifs including Harry Potter, Disney, Hamilton the musical, mosaics, and even dried flowers! Their booth only carries a limited selection of what's in the store where they have partnered with local food vendors such as Olive and Marlowe, as well as other Pittsburgh vendors to sell you almost anything. You can find stickers, clothing, caps, coasters, keychains, soap, candles and so much more! I was able to chat with Jenny who is one of the owners of the business who told me that they offer various craft classes in the store as well as unique themed parties such as Harry Potter for kids. If attending a class is not your bag because of the pandemic then on occasion you can purchase a craft kit in store and arrange for a Zoom class on a particular day to make your craft. They are very flexible when is comes to meeting people exactly where they are. You can find most anything on their website. Have something in particular in mind? Just contact them and they will accommodate your every need. During my visit I picked up two pairs of earrings with surgical steel backs. Jenny gave me some rubber stoppers with my purchases to insure they won't get lost. I purchased a pretty teardrop stud earring set and the Hamilton inspired earrings. I'm all set to enjoy one of my favorite Broadway musicals-"Hamilton." I also learned they do "Wicked the musical" jewelry if you are fond of that show. It's a great place to buy local made arts and crafts showcasing Pittsburgh. Although they are based in Lawrenceville across from Children's hospital, you may run into this business at various events with the last one I saw them at was VegFest. They were also at Picklesburg. Jenny told me that If I ever make to the shop itself the cheapest parking is at Children's Hospital across the street for $3.00. Not a bad deal if you are looking for parking in the area. Will be looking forward to visiting their store this fall to check out their other offerings.

Great selection, but don't count on being able to get your items if you order online for store…read morepickup. Even though I ordered after store hours items that were listed as in stock a third of my order was canceled--either they didn't record their inventory well for a significant portion of their inventory (so many items were listed as in stock incorrectly) or the person finding my order didn't really try finding all of the items. Oh and they don't answer their phone even when the store is open so it's impossible to actually ask questions or get help on your order if you do have problems. I usually love Joann's but I regret ordering from this store

My mom and I frequent this location at least once a month. The employees are always friendly and…read morehelpful. If you are looking for something specific and they don't have it in store, they will search other locations for your item. They offer in store classes and virtual classes online. A few tips: - Download the app to your phone. Not only can you shop online, you will also have access to all current coupons and weekly sales. - Have the cashier scan ALL coupons. Sometimes you can use several at once! - Bring your own bags. They are now bagless. You can purchase plastic bags for $0.05 a piece or reusable bags for $1.99 each. - Grab a cart when you go in. We always find items that we didn't know we "needed". This will save you from having to go back later.

The staff is super friendly and helpful and the selection is unbelievable!…read moreThey offer classes in different styles of beading, too.

This is a charming shop if you are into crafting beads. They carry all types including Swarovski…read morecrystals and nuts from the far east if you are into wooden beads. Upon entry there is a small section of jewelry you can purchase but most of the items are the supplies and tools you need to make your own designs. They are a small business and I noticed the BBB recommendation sign there so you know you are getting quality. I had the opportunity to meet the owner Joanne and she told me when the next beading class would be. For anyone interested it would be on March 21 from 6-8. Cost is $27.00. Staff is there to answer any questions yo may have. I was especially interested in the pearl strands. They carry everything including high quality if you are willing to indulge. They also sell books for beading. One of the things that caught my eye was cute glass animals. I learned they were gifts and not for sale but owner may change her mind in the summer. They have a wonderful selection to choose from as well as the needed strings, wiring, and snippers to do your work. The creativity is up to you! Worth a look regardless!

Parker Button Company has been a mainstay in Pittsburgh since 1915. It's last move in 2004 was from…read moreDowntown to Southside's Carson Street. This little shop, shared with Clarissa Boutique, offers some of the most distinguished, hard to find buttons around. Whether using them for fashion or craft, you will be thrilled to find these often OOAK treasures. Glass, wooden, rhinestone, pearl, painted, bakelight. You are apt to find something to delight. Now just a small part of Clarissa Boutique's charm, it is my favorite place for vintage and hard to find buttons for the most discerning project. Drawer's, button boards, and bins hold the delicate gem like finds. True button lovers sometimes never actually "use" them as much as admire them. I on the other hand, reincarnate them as rings, pendant, and charms. Parker Button has some pretty cool stuff just screaming for reincarnation, and so I happy oblige their sweet calls for rescue. I highly recommend Parker Button Company.

Best place to get personalized gifts. They have beautiful unique gifts with amazing prices.read more

I have been using Embroidery from the heart for years and I can't say enough about Teresa! Honestly…read more, the work she does is great. I've had many gifts done and I've been happy with everything! I love things monogrammed and this is my go to place!