If you are in need of Any craft item, this is the place to go. The sales people are so friendly and…read moreknow us locals by our names! I am impressed with the personable atmosphere of our small town craft shop. We are a small town, but Jamie's is Not a small craft shop! From many bolts of material; ribbons; buttons; yarn; scrap-booking; stamping; crafts for small children of all kinds; jewelry findings way up to Wonderful special take home items! Even candy bars, and Coke! I love this shop and try to go there 2 to 3 times a week. I have never left empty handed. If they don't have a specific item that you are looking for, they will try and order it for you. If you are not from Hastings, and want just a fun place to spend a couple of hours before you eat lunch, or have a few hours to walk around town after your lunch, Jamie's is THE place to go.

They have every thing one might need. The store is vast. I hadn't been there in a while and I was…read morequite surprise. ; )

The scrapyard is an outstanding business with great products at a discounted rate. We found it very…read morehelpful to shop through there and find some items we needed. I would highly recommend this business.

Awesome store! All of your scrapbooking needs are here for a great price! They also offer classes…read moreand crops for those who want to get inspired!

Went here with my husband and parents and we had so much fun…read more There were good options for multiple price ranges. They have other options besides the fused glass as well. The experience took us about 3 hours but could have been faster if needed or taken more time. We worked with Carol and she was very knowledgeable and a good instructor. Would definitely recommend to a friend!

Very disappointed in the customer experience with this business. Be sure that you live locally or…read moreare willing to travel back to the business if the firing of your piece is damaged in the kiln. Carole would not offer a refund for the ruined piece advising we could "redo" the piece next summer. (This would include a 2 1/2 round trip drive for us and no compensation.) The process has taken several weeks for Carole to refuse reimbursement even after she requested pictures of the piece and advised she would mail a check for a refund. So sad that what could have been a fun experience for two friends on a summer afternoon has turned into a lesson of greed and dishonesty. Shame on Carole for her misleading communications and unethical business practices.

All signs made to order usually same day local Kalamazoo made 269 501-2465 ask for Dave he's a…read moreretired veteran 37 year truck driver recently had 2 heart attacks trying to stay busy.

I love local, so this place is going to be a must-visit when I'm in the Vine neighborhood. There's…read moresuch a big makers movement in the area, it'll be nice to see the shelves fill up with even more local crafters, artisans and artists. I liked the layout of the store and the fact that it shares space with a quirky vintage shop. Products range from goodies for kids (my friend's Sunshine Chewelry is there, and there's bibs and onesies, too) to the beautiful ceramic growlers and beer steins of Grayling Ceramics, soaps and lotions, clothes and more. The mural along the wall next to the building is also a lovely local beaut. La!!

One of the coolest little local businesses in Kalamazoo, Grayling Ceramics is probably best known…read morefor its beautiful beer growlers, howlers and steins. The product quality is top-notch, the artwork exquisitely beautiful, and the business' visibility and reputation in the area is growing quickly. I won a growler at an event the Kalamazoo Public Library hosted during the month it participated in beer-related programs throughout the community earlier this year, and we've been thrilled with how fresh and cold the container keeps the beer and what an awesome conversation piece it is when we attend events with other homebrewers.

Came here for a pottery class from Kalamazoo Girlfriends Getaway and can't praise this place and…read moreShea enough. It was my first pottery class and it was simply Amazingggg!! I'm in love with pottery. We had to register for this event, and you get a slab of clay ( Shea was kind enough to give as many slabs as we needed!) And Shea showed us how to make couple of pieces, we could also make anything we wanted. Shea was kind enough to help us and even fix our pieces if they had any flaw. The event lasted for 1.5 hours and it was so much fun. I ended up making 3 pieces that I can't wait to see. Overall it was a very unique experience and I loved every bit of it.

Amazing staff and environment! My friends and I always love to go here, every time we do the staff…read moreis always kind and offering help as needed. They do a lot more than just the glaze painting but I haven't tried them yet! They also have many pieces to choose from like little sculptures for kiddos and holiday themed items as well as the practical use ones like egg carton holders and mugs.

Came here as a family for my wife's birthday. She and the kids had a blast picking and painting…read moretheir pieces. Make sure if you come you listen to the instructions and understand them before getting started so you don't have any issues with your art pieces. The only thing I will caution is expect to pay a decent amount per piece. I don't believe I saw a piece less than $20, but those were small and if your younger kids are anything like mine, they will want to paint tons of them, or a really big (read expensive) one.

Excellent high quality quilting fabrics...(small store and small inventory)…read moreThe owners are so very knowledgeable! Sewing machine repair too! It's truly a great store!

Nice selection of fabric and the sisters are so friendly and helpful. Love to shop there when I go…read moreto Hastings!

Significantly helpful manager/owner!?…read more Great options Cool spot to check of for things to make or take

My husband and I went here for our 10th Anniversary and it did not disappoint! Sam was our…read moreinstructor and she was informative, helpful and super fun. We will definitely be coming back with our kids soon!

Stopped by for a tour...it was amazing! Friendly front office folks showed my a little video, then…read moretook me back to their factory floor where a super helpful young woman (forgot her name! been there 5 years, worked in packaging/shipping) showed me everything from raw lumber to cutting to machining to sanding to steaming to finishing. Then she went back to work but invited me to walk about and take all the pictures and videos I desired. As a woodworker myself it was a great experience! Go there and buy some beautiful, natural, handcrafted items. No plastic or "made in china" anywhere! Cheers, Dave Hudson

Work of Larissa at Holland Bowl Mill Very talented engraver…read more Larissa is has done many engraving products us. This is one of our favorites

World Fair is one of the great aspects of TR, instead of the rednecky, buffet eating side…read more It is completely volunteer run. All of the products are from economically depressed countries and the profits go to those communities to help pay for food and schools. For all of the products there are stories behind the artists and information about the communities. It is very World Market meets a good cause.

It's not often that you can walk out of a store and feel good about what you've purchased, beyond…read morethe temporary glow of having bought yourself something. World Fare offers you that feeling, but adds to it by letting you buy products from people who not only deserve your patronage, but who have a story that will make you feel connected to them even though they might live across the globe. I was mostly ignorant about fair trade products until I went into World Fare for the first time. We aren't often shown the ugly underbelly of capitalism, and when we buy coffee at Starbucks we aren't told the story of how the farmers who supplied the beans are paid mere pennies for their product. World Fare offers you a chance to buy quality goods and feel good about where your money is going. You aren't lining corporate pockets in this store. You're helping underprivileged artisans all over the world find value in themselves in and their work. That the store is completely volunteer run is testament to how many people believe in the work of fair trade and what it does for those involved.