First visit a couple of days ago. The owner was very helpful as I was a "newbie" . I had a quest…read morefor making bracelets but didn't know where to start. I got a few things and was able to grasp what I needed to continue on my quest. Wendy

Great selection but the woman serving us was rude and didn't seem to want to help her customers…read more She was condescending to my mother who would have bought a lot more if the service had been a little more forthcoming.

This store is awesome - I was visiting Victoria/Courtenay/Vancouver Island, and this store is so…read moreunique and charming. It's got a fantastic ship decor and it's not just a kid's store - it's sure to entertain any age. I got a modern glow-in-the-dark frisbee, and it's helping my husband and I get exercise. I also found out about the card game "Exploding Kittens" here. Seriously, you need to check it out!

a cool store but with unfriendly staff. we've gone in here a few times as we love to shop locally…read moreand love toys! we've never been greeted warmly upon going in the store. and heaven forbid you say you're just browsing. the vibe gets chillier by the minute. it's a toy store people! lighten up please! it should be the funnest store to visit in courtenay!

Great selection in a funky store located just off a main corridor thru Nanaimo. Product staples…read morelike Gesso were a little on the high side of the price scale but I suppose having availability in one place for locals is good. Some of the displays are well laid out and done very well for viewing selection options. Being from out of town the actual store location seemed a bit sketchy to me. That's just me. Owner and staff were pleasant and helpful, and more importantly, knowledgeable. All I can say is that it's an alternative to the big box art store experience.

Great art store with a large selection of art equipment. I…read morefound everything that I was looking for. The service was friendly and helpful.

Nice selection of merchandise! Great service from the staff. I found a pumpkin that a staff person…read morepersonalized for my grandson. He loved it!

When a company or an employee has the ability to do a service that will cost them nothing and…read morecreate goodwill, but says no because they can't be bothered, then I can't be bothered to shop there again. I told Ashley I was in a pinch and asked if I could print out 1 word using their Cricut machine and my vinyl. She could hardly wait for me to be finished before saying no. Thanks Ashley. Merry Christmas Michaels.

This store has everything you need for needle art -- an amazing selection of embroidery threads,…read moremetallic threads, needlepoint kits, hoops, needles, classes, and advice. They even carry some beads and notions. I am new to embroidery, and I got everything I needed here for a project at a GREAT price, much better than I could have got online, and also some much needed help with what to buy. Highly recommend! We're lucky to have a store like this on the island. :)

From the owner: Needlework and lacemaking supplies of all kinds - cross stitching, charts, books, patterns, fabric,…read morequilt fabric, threads and fibres, needles, pins, scissors, notions and lots more!

I have been in to this shop a few times now, and I love the knowledge and service provided by this…read morestore. The owner has a great passion for quilting and a keen eye for colors. The are a lot of quilts, table runners, bags, and other various ideas and patterns surrounding this stores walls - it's going to take a bit of time to see everything. I love going in with a quilt pattern and seeing what she helps me pick out for colour combinations! There have been great colour combinations created, that I couldn't thought of on my own. I love the long-arm quilting service provided at the store, and also the great selection of quilting class that are provided through out the year.

This is such a fun shop. It's bright sunny place and you'll never want to leave. The owner and…read morestaff are very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.

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