I had my first outing alone with my toddler, attempting to do some pottery painting. I was super…read morenervous not having my husband or anyone with me. We had such a fun time and everyone was so nice and gracious of my busy toddler. The woman working was so beyond amazing. She saw I had my hands full and offered to help us with the stencils and hand painting! She was so amazing with my little guy and so patient with us- I know we were chaotic and crazy. She was just so wonderful and kind to us even helping us while handling & answering the front desk phone. Things like this really mean a lot to us. Definately recommend & will be going back!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience here on Valentine's Day! We signed up for the nighttime…read morecandlelight pottery experience and were blown away with how special they made the evening. Our pottery was ready to pickup 14 days later and pickup took less than a minute (they also send you a picture of your completed pottery when they say it's ready for pick up!). Parking is super easy and cheap (lot nearby using the Park Mobile app) and they had lots of pottery options to choose from to paint. Definitely will be going back!

The customer service representative went above and beyond all the other stores I called... Even…read morethough they did not have what we needed just to speak with someone who cared enough to respond and search for what we needed was just what my wife and I needed. It's frustrating that T-shirt transfer vinyl suppliers are so limited in the DC area. Yet it was refreshing to interact with someone who cared. B&CJenkins

Great local Art Supply store! The staff was very friendly and the prices were decent enough. They…read morehad every product well laid out and organized. They also have a rewards program with discounts which I thought was cool. It's actually pretty big when considering the size of the building. Highly recommend instead of a big commercial store.

Food and craft vendors (more craft - good for gifts) fill what's known as Veteran's Plaza in front…read moreof the Silver Spring Civic Center, as well as a couple blocks surrounding, and bumps up against the farmers' market that continues through the downtown SS shopping center (though the farmers' market closes up earlier). It makes for a very pleasant hour or two of strolling, sampling, and shopping! There's jewelry, bags, artwork, kids' toys and clothes, and lots of other random stuff - there's even a stand selling refurbished bikes. The Crepes At The Market guys who you probably know from Eastern Market set up shop on the street corner, and right next to them are Migue's Magnificent Mini Donuts, whose name is completely accurate. I've also seen things like cheeses, veggies, and jellies in the farmers' market area, where there's often live music blasting from a big stage. Fabulous place to enjoy Saturday sunshine!

This market has now moved to Veterans Plaza outside the newly constructed civic center in the heart…read moreof downtown Silver Spring. The only sad part is that this past Saturday (Oct.30) was the last opening for the year. It's more spacious now and there appeared to be more craft vendors than in the past. The crepe guy was here too! My friend bought a really cute knit baby sweater and since it was the end of the day and the last event for the season, she got it for about 30% less. I'll be back next April. I hope you will too.

HOT TIP: Make a reservation online on their website, so you have a spot and are able to plan ahead…read more They do book up fast. I was going to be in the area visiting a friend. We were doing a little theme visit, arts and crafts. Earlier we made candles and then we headed to our afternoon reservation to make paint pottery at All Fired Up. Once we arrived we were instructed to pick out our piece we desired. We were seated at the front window, just the two if us. It was nice to sit with each other without others around. I chose two pieces, a topper for $13 and a strawberry container for I think $27. I felt the pricing was extremely reasonable especially since you used their glaze, they fire it, and they set up and clean up for you. They also offer a military discount, which handled around the cost of the tax. The staff were great. They were always making sure we were ok, without being to over the top. They kept things moving. . They do offer "private" parties and birthday parties. The set up was pretty nice, and quaint. There was a large table set in the back. While I was there there was two parties. Each party brought a cake and snacks. There are aprons available and an abundant selection of supplies available. It looks like they also do arts with glass. Parking can be tricky. So I suggest to leave time to navigate that, so you are not late for your appointment. We found street parking a few streets over. But, there was slot a lot where you paid.

Had the pleasure of hosting a work event here for a group of eight to ten. Booking online was very…read moreeasy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were instructed to pick out any item we wanted, and they even had simpler options for those of us who aren't as artistic. Once we made our selections, we were able to grab our colors and brushes and start painting. The two-hour time limit was very reasonable, and the staff did a great job checking in and reminding us of our time. After finishing, we wrote our names on the bottom, and the staff took care of the rest. They glaze your finished piece, and you can return in about a week to pick it up. The space is small and simple, but it's a great choice for anyone looking for a fun activity or planning a group event. I also found the prices to be very reasonable.

Awesome local fabric shop, lots of bolts to choose from!…read more Clean and well organized on the inside, welcoming atmosphere, friendly customer service. Will definitely return for future projects!

If you're into sewing, croqueting, and more, there's no better place. Along a main road in…read moreHyattsville with many other shops, this spacious store sells all sorts of yarn, string, and more. They even sell kits to help teach you how to croquet. Staff are friendly and passionate at connecting you to their art.

Omgosh this store was recommended by my Hair Sprinkles Mentor !…read more Anywho I found some really unique items very pleased with my purchase and the service

What a lovely store with very helpful staff and a nice selection of beads and supplies at…read morereasonable prices! Been getting back into jewelry making and have been overwhelmed with where to start and needing some technical guidance, so I decided to take a private class at S & A. Regan was my instructor. She was a very patient and insightful teacher who offered a wealth of knowledge, tips and tricks. I scheduled the class while I was shopping in the store and showed her a few of the items that I had an interest in learning how to make. She did I great job of listening and then tailoring a class accordingly. Once we had our session, it was very loose and she continued to structure the direction according to my whims. All while remaining very intentional. Great experience! Go check them out! Even if you're not into making anything, they have a fine selection of unique handmade jewelry for buying.

If you can't get to NYC, this is the place! Fantastic selection of special occasion and theatrical…read morefabrics at good prices. There's so much fabric it's a little tricky to navigate, but it's always an adventure! Also excellent selection of trims.

Review is just for buttons, I needed buttons for a hand knit and made the mistake of going to…read moreJoann's first... now I know better. They have a huge selection of buttons from basic to very fancy and in large quantities of each. I didn't look through the fabrics as I haven't been sewing much lately but they seem to have a ton. I will definitely come here first next time I need buttons. And I will bring cash - minimum card charge is $10. I should bring the garments as well, since they keep the buttons behind the counter and I have old lady eyes so it was a little tricky to explain what I wanted from a bit of a distance but I did manage.

"I could stay here all day," said my eight-year-old artist. If you love crafts, Merry Pin is your…read morespot. Inside a corner building along popular Georgia Avenue NW, this woman-owned craft store is more than that. It's a community hub and cafe. Walk inside and you'll find well-organized crafts and art supplies throughout. They sell yarn, needles, stickers, stationary, glue, everything. My daughter especially loved the kits to learn how to crochet and knit. Near the register are "mystery grab bags" for $7 that my daughter bought. In the back is a button area where you can fill a small paper bag with buttons for $1.50. The cafe is on the first floor with a few tables and bar seating. They sell pastries like ham and cheese croissants, empanadas, a pickle plate, and more. My daughter loved the bacon empanada and the gourmet rainbow marshmallows. They also sell drinks of all kinds, including mimosas and margaritas. The upstairs is where you'll find one big room with long tables, couches, and lots of craft supplies in their Little Free Craft Library space. My daughter could stay for hours making art! The public restroom is on this floor too. Street parking is very easy to find even on a Saturday.

I really wanted to have a better experience at Merry Pin. I love crafts, and supporting a local,…read morewoman-owned business? Perfect! I went for the Gilmore Girls fall event and it was just... not good. Tickets were $45. The event sounded great! Themed drinks, trivia, bingo, grab bags, episode viewing, and themed crafts. The concept was fully there, but the execution wasn't. There were a ton of major issues. Trivia? The person was sick, so it didn't happen. Bingo? Every card was the same, so it didn't happen. We didn't learn this until an hour into the event, because that was when the first staff member entered the event space upstairs. The themed craft was making polymer clay magnets. One problem- there were no actual magnets. Other supplies, like parchment paper and a pot holder, were also missing. The craft required an oven, but there was no staff member assisting with anything upstairs. Guests had to set up and preheat the oven themselves. People were taking things in and out of the oven, including other people's items. It just was too complicated without a staff member overseeing it. The episode watching started after an hour. It was an okay set up- a projector, Netflix, and some speakers. But it was just okay. It was difficult to see and hear, and the Netflix would pause for long periods of time because no staff member was present. I hoped for a fun atmosphere where people would react to the episode, but many people were talking or doing other things. The food was a huge issue. Included in the event was themed drinks- these were good and had a good concept. Also included were pop tarts, mallomars, and "grab bags" which contained eggs rolls and mini pancakes. The egg rolls were cold by the time the event started, and one person next to me wanted to know if they had meat. No one was there to answer the question. The food ran out before everyone got to the event. Ordering food was an issue as well. You can tell from the menu that the food was frozen and reheated. It took forever. I arrived half an hour before the event. I got my first food item 35 minutes after ordering and my last item 45 minutes after ordering. One item, hash browns, were still cold in the middle. The quality was what I expected- actually not bad- but it took forever. I think all of the staff were working on the food instead of doing anything else. Other little details were not great. The event room was packed and some people sat on the floor. There was water provided upstairs, but it ran out. You had to bus your own dishes and trash, but the dish bin was full. There weren't lights on all of the tables, so once the episode viewing began it was hard to craft. I really wanted to like Merry Pin, and maybe they were just short staffed for this event. In the end, some of the people I came with wanted a refund. It just felt disorganized and unfinished. I would be cautious about other events here.

I'm a fan! I love their $1 and $2 school supplies. I bought several things for my impending…read moreclassroom such as eraser tips and mechanical pencils, and even Laffy taffy for prizes for my students. I'm not excited to start the school year yet. However, I will have items ready for my students who aren't prepared to start the school year off. I even bought myself a pool noodle for $1.00. Cheaper than Michaels down below and the Dollar Tree that's not one dollar anymore. If you're a teacher show them your school ID for an additional 10% off your purchases. Yes, I even got ten cents off my pool noodle!

This is another 5 below I enjoy , This is 5 Below in The Ellsworth Place Mall . Its on the Third…read morefloor of the Ellseorth Place Mall . Its next door to Ross dress for less anf other stores. This is a place that is supposed to capture the Imaginatins not just of adults but kids too with the stuff they carry . They have kids toys and things for boys and Girls . Kids sports Stuff, Holiday Decorations for every Season . They have books classical, Word Finds , Crossword Puzzles, Kids Books . They carry Journals of all sorts for adults and kids . They have techs department for cell phone Chargers and more . They have posters , And lots more . I had been shopping in 5 below for a while . I got Journals for my Crusader Chronicles , Books such as my Word Finds , I got bags from them . I hope to get Books there someday like Ways Of The Samarai , Pride and Prejudice, and Christmas Carol . . I tried signing up for jobs there , but was never given a chance to prove what I could do I not sure of others thst did either . Sometimes what I sen of managers hiding in offices they need to come to a human level to give people chances like anyone else even me . I dont say it to be rude or anything but just as future references to change things for the better there . But I love that site because of love retail , Cashiering , Hospitality , And sales . I hope I get chances someday for jobs there . That store should be about capturing everyone's imaginations and making dreams for kids and adults to come true. If they have deliveries or that sort of thing is unknown . They have a great team and crew . Management may need changes to those with people skills and Holiday Spirits to make people feel welcomed , At hkme , And feel like family there . When getting jobs there i dnt like being judged before seeing what i can do to be a great asset to that store . I hope they give me a chance to work there im not far from there . If you p9ve this place as I do This place is for you . We look firward to seeing you all there very soon . But corporate heads of this company should know us Americans need are not statistics, Numbers Or data on a spreadsheet. We are himan being with compassion, Hospitality, Mercy , Good Will , Neighborly to others. Thats what 5 below is about. 5 Below should also be about real human Conection and relae to each other on a personal level .

My mother recommended G Street Fabrics to me after our local JoAnn closed, and she spoke highly of…read morethe store from her years of shopping here. I wanted to continue supporting it for that reason and for its sense of community, but my experiences have been consistently disappointing. Yesterday was my final straw. I am new to sewing and come in seeking guidance on fabric selection and product education, yet nearly every visit is met with dismissive or rude customer service. The older representatives in particular often do not greet me and respond reluctantly or faintly when I ask for assistance. Help is provided, but it often feels like an inconvenience unless they are in the mood. Yesterday, when I asked a representative at the fabric counter for help understanding a product, she was short-tempered and instead told me they were closing at 5:15 p.m., despite the website listing a 7:30 p.m. closing time. The interaction felt rushed, dismissive, and disrespectful. At checkout, I asked for a bag for several small tools and fabric. The cashier said they were running low, and etc and tossed the bag at me. This type of behavior has happened on multiple visits and consistently dampens the experience. I truly wanted to like this store, but the repeated lack of basic courtesy--especially toward newer customers--has made me unwilling to return. I hope management takes these ongoing customer service issues seriously.

G Street Fabrics is truly my happy place. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, and their sewing…read moreexpertise shows in everything they do. They've been in business for over 80 years, and their deep sewing knowledge really sets them apart from other stores. Most employees have been here for years--some for decades--which truly shows their dedication and love for what they do. Even the store owners are very dedicated; you'll often see them on the floor greeting customers, which shows how much they care. Courtney is super helpful and really knows pattern making, Linda has been part of G Street for decades, and Leo is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help. You'll soon know everyone by name because they naturally become your sewing-expertise coaches. I even call them the fabric whisperers because they always seem to know exactly what you need. I bought my sewing machine here with Esther's help--she is so kind and genuinely wants you to succeed long after your purchase. They also offer upholstery services and sewing-machine repairs--both of which have saved me more than once. And I have to give a special shout-out to Lew, the sewing tech. He's the absolute best and always knows exactly how to fix any issue. I can't recommend G Street enough. It's a must-visit for anyone who sews, creates, or simply loves beautiful materials.