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.

Good yarn variety and will ball up the yarn for you! They don't do classes as far as I know but you…read morewill be able to find most knitting supplies you need.

I recently got into knitting and have been obsessed with this place. Is the allure of yarn variety…read morea tactic to get me to buy more? Probably. Is the option of interchangeable circular needles probably to get me to spend more money? Probably. Well, hear it here first, folks: I don't care! Because walking upstairs and seeing the carpet underneath, the yarn tucked into perfect cubbies, and the employee working on several projects reminds me of my grandparents house, and I know that if I didn't buy anything, they would! So yes, I am giving in to the siren song of pretty, soft yarn. It also helps that I can ask the most beginner-quality questions (like what needle do I buy for this yarn?) and not feel shamed, but feel invited into a special community. I've only been twice so far, but both times have been successful trips!

Disappointed that there's NO available parking and the phone number is disconnected. There's also…read morenot an obvious entrance. Sigh. I was looking forward to exploring this store.

I've known Jennifer for 5 years. She has amazing patience and wonderful ideas…read more Spending Thurs. morning at Knitlove Bethesda is not just a learning experience, but a great social experience as well. I'd recommend Knitlove Bethesda for any age and stage - from beginners to very experienced!

Fantastic yarn store that also fabric and sewing items in the same location! The service was…read morefantastic when my mom and I stopped by recently to stock up, with a very helpful person at the cash register. I was also pleased to see the sale areas on yarn and we got some good deals.

Great shop! My husband and I took a cable knitting class and learned so much! Our teacher, one of…read morethe owners, was so helpful and thoughtful. We now feel comfortable trying out a cable pattern on our own and she taught us some other helpful tips and hints. Great selection of notions, needles and yarn. Even some dyeing kits and needle felting equipment. Very reasonably priced for the items and the class. Can't wait to tell return!

The PoliticsProsePurl Knitting Circle has been a staple of my knitting life since it started at the…read morefamous Politics & Prose Book store in 2004. This is a great inter-generational group of knitters (and some crocheters) who meet twice a month to talk about yarn, patterns, techniques and also some books and television. There is really great support your knitting and camaraderie for your life at this group. The PPPurlers meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 pm. All comers are welcome.

"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.

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.

G Street Fabrics is a must-visit destination for makers of all kinds. The store offers an…read moreimpressive variety of fabrics, from trendy fashion prints to classic quilting and home décor options, along with a huge selection of sewing notions and tools. The atmosphere is creative and welcoming, and the staff truly go above and beyond. They're patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to share advice or help you find exactly what you need. The sewing machine area is especially helpful, with expert support that makes even big purchases feel comfortable and confident. My wife bought a Bernina machine from Esther, and she is a gem. The heart of G Street is the very knowledgeable staff that sets them apart from any box store. Whether you're working on a small craft or a major project, G Street Fabrics consistently delivers quality, expertise, and inspiration. Highly recommend!

The staff is so helpful. There is a good selection of fabrics. So glad to see an independent place…read morethriving.

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!