Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a little... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable. read more

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies, stickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too. read more

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Seattle ReCreative is a cool place to browse for odds and ends that you need for your latest crafting venture. Need a few Scrabble tiles? This is the place. Want just enough Modge Podge to finish that decoupage project? Go here. Need some rubber stamps to make homemade cards or gift tags? Definitely go here! They have a big selection. The place is rather messy and hodgepodge and had an odd smell when I was there. If you're someone who likes their shopping experience to be clean, well-lit, and orderly, this ain't your joint. But it's fun to go through the shop to inspire yourself and see if any treasures call out to you. Some things were a great buy and some were not, so shop wisely. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and I support the reuse and upcycle mission of Seattle ReCreative, so I'll be back. read more

Hmmmm... while I like the concept of this store, I'm not sure it's a place I'd add to my regular rotation for craft supplies. They have pretty much everything, but much if it is pretty junky. (It is very well organized junk though!) You name it, and they probably have it. There's everything from typical craft supplies (like yarn, fabric, paper products, painting supplies, etc.) to tidbits, do-dads, and bric-a-brac that could be used in all sorts of different applications. From old school photo slides, twist ties, random pen parts, and aluminum can tabs, if it can be put into a bin they've likely got it. They have some cool stuff too, like drawers of old maps, oodles of office/school supplies, beads, pens, and everything needlework. But it takes a lot of digging around to find what you might be looking for. And, once you do, the prices aren't really that amazing of a bargain - especially considering most of their items are very old. I spent nearly an hour in here and didn't buy a single thing. If you know anything about my addiction to upcycled craft supplies, this might resonate. The store was so crammed full of stuff, some of which looked like it's literally been here for decades, it was hard to feel inspired. At the very least, they should have some kind of colored tag system so items get rotated more frequently. It gave off major "organized hoarding" vibes. Also, their policy forcing people to wear masks one day a week is absolute insanity in 2024! read more

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Updating to 3 stars! Lots of little knick knacks, and sometimes you can find sustainable fiber that they price at 50% off and fabric scraps for making small things. There's fun junk to browse like old photo prints and some odder things like pill bottles and toilet paper tubes. It's a fun place to browse but sometimes the interactions here aren't giving. It can be a little uncomfortable. You feel like you're in their way when you go check out. Kind of weird....if you see recent reviews seems like that can be the case sometimes. Seattle Recreative is volunteer basis and not for profit so not sure why. read more

Great idea, poor execution. I have been to this store a few times and have found some items, but there is a lot of junk to sift through. I went yesterday and decided to donate a small bag of expensive unused art supplies. I was met with rudeness from the cashier, because I didn't have an appointment. So I waited for her to tell me how to make that appointment, which she didn't offer so I asked... she then responded that I need to do this by email. She didn't provide the email and when I asked she said "it's on the website." This behavior is inexcusable. This store should be grateful of people willing to give you business and donations. I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to donate. I've actually never need to a business who only accepts donations by appointment. Then not willing to set up the appointment in person or even provide the email address. This is lazy, snarky behavior and I will no longer plan to donate here. read more

This shop is a wonderful resource for sewing items rather than fabric. The staff was wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable about where items were stored. It's a very SMALL store yet packed with useful items now that JoAnne's is closed. I'm grateful to have found it! read more

Love this place for sewing, crafting needs, or a couple office supplies and random finds. When I needed just the right color of embroidery floss, they had it. Good selection of fabric and yarn. The store is well-organized, prices are good, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Love the selection at this store! I can always fine something that I need for a great price. This is a nonprofit run by a few staff and many volunteers. Always a friendly face to help locate obscure supplies, and I love that they offer masked shopping one day a week! I've heard good things about the community art classes, but haven't signed up yet! read more

The store is pretty fun, but it is very very cramped which makes it difficult to navigate. Personally I much prefer the Georgetown location, which is much bigger, with a wider selection, and not cramped at all. read more

Oh my gosh this place is my new favorite store! If you like arts and crafts, good deals AND thrifting this place is for you. I got so much yarn, some of it from the 70's I'm sure, for such a great deal. Ignore the reviews saying this place is un organized and crammed, it's a THRIFT store! You have to be willing to embrace the chaos, do a little digging and you will be rewarded with some real gems! I will never go back to JoAnns! I left with a full bag or gems for $17! An artists dream! Will be back soon! read more

Love Love love this place! So many things to look at and such a great Option for Reusing items that usually would end up in someone's trash! Well organized and Friendly staff and you can't beat the price! read more

Love, love, love this staple in the Seattle crafting scene. Prices are so accessible for anyone hoping to find reasonably priced craft supplies, and it's great to encourage sustainable material exchanges. If you are going to make a donation, look online to see if they're accepting the materials being donated and book ahead of time before your purge. Donation wait times can be as long as one month. Also, I recommend grabbing a coffee across the street before you go in to browse. I like chocolati across the street. A note: this place is requiring masks so come prepared! Don't sleep on this great spot in Seattle. It's a perfect Sunday morning activity. read more

A cool, cozy space perfect for the crafty types who want to spend little and create big. Lots of knick knacks in boxes, baskets and around the space, every nook and cranny filled with small treasures from which one can create anything their imagination can dream up! To boot: upstairs has a dedicated play space for children including a chalkboard wall, train table, dress-up/acting options, toys and more! Check it out. Support local businesses. Be creative! read more

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Have an artists' block? Come to this store! You will find odd and unusual art supplies that will likely strike inspiration! This has been my experience, as I usually come in to get ideas. I love the philosophy behind the store, in that everything can have a second life as art. For example, one time I needed to create a "mechanical" makeup look and I found nuts, bolts, and spinning gadgets from here that ended up elevating my look. I think I spent about 25 cents in total. One man's trash is definitely another man's treasure in this store! Highly recommend for a starting artist who wants to dip their toes into creating art but wants to do it on a budget, or even a more experienced artist that needs to break out of their comfort zone and try something different. read more

Great, affordable arts and crafts store. I like stopping by to get supplies for activities with my kids.

I love this place. I always try to stop here first before beginning a new project. Crafting can be so wasteful and I love how this store aims to reduce waste and give materials a second life. Some items are brand-new/hardly used and the prices are excellent. The materials they have in stock are variable, as it depends on what's been donated, but stumbling upon unique and didn't-think-you-needed-it items is part of the charm. The store is always full of creative people, and I've been able to brainstorm/problem solve with customers/staff on my projects which is very helpful. read more

This place only sells donated things. Think of it like a thrift shop for crafts. Very cool for what it is, but I did not understand this from the other reviews. Pros: - very affordable prices - lots of funky things a regular store wouldn't have (old magazines for cutting, mailing boxes, swatches of fun fabrics, unique picture frames) - very Seattle concept of recycling everything - would be a perfect stop to find something to entertain the kids for the weekend Cons: - not the same selection that another store might have - since they cover so many crafts, there won't always be an area expert to help troubleshoot a project with you read more

Really nice little store! It's pretty heavily focused on fabric and fiber crafts, so there's a huge selection of yarn and textile scraps. It operates as a nonprofit so prices are really low. It is a little dim inside so if you're low vision maybe bring a flashlight or something. I'll definitely be back next time I need some craft goodies! read more

An Aladin treasure cave of great stuff for every possible crafty adventure. I found broken bling earrings and tapestry fabric and lace and bits and bobs that became fabric pumpkins with WOW! Very reasonable prices. read more

I LOVE this place!!!!! It's the best thrift store any artist and creator can ask for!! I hesitate to tell people about it because it's my little creative haven but I also want people to experience how wonderful it is. You can find amazing arts&craft goodies for amazing prices, wonderful staff members, and a plethora of knowledge about creative endeavors. Much like a traditional thrift store, you have to frequent the shop to find goodies and really dig deep through bins but the payoff is totally worth it. read more

Most importantly, I appreciate the store's penchant for recycling and I certainly appreciate those who in turn support the store and keep it in business. If you are a local and in need of some random craft supplies, this is a great place to go. I am not a local. Instead I went out of my way to visit this shop. Being an avid thrift store shopper, including the famous Goodwill outlets, I doubt I'll return to this store. Personally, I was expecting higher quality, albeit used, art supplies. No such luck. Yes they did have some used Golden mediums, but the price was so high I'd rather pay a bit more and get a full new bottle. Again, maybe I was being unrealistic hoping to find a quality Copic marker or a quality watercolor pencil.... And honestly upon opening the file cabinet marked 'markers' and seeing a huge jumble of what looked like cheap Crayola and Rose Art markers, I didn't look too hard. I'm sure buried treasures can be found. If you need a green button, this is the place to go. If you need a handful of nails or pen caps or random scrapbook paper, again, this is the place to go. Especially if you are within walking distance and don't have easy access to anywhere else. As for me, I will stick with my beloved, and closer, thrift stores. read more

I'm really glad we have this in our neighborhood. It's a great place to go when you need a little something. Like the day I needed a piece of leather about the size of a dime. They had a whole bin full of leather scraps to choose from. Then there was the day I needed replacement knitting needles for a kid who lost hers. You go in looking for one thing and find all sorts of other treasures. I found National Geographic magazines older than me. Lots and lots of yarn. Tissue paper and notecards. It's a treasure trove. read more

This store has great crafts for great prices! We got some paper squares and it was 50 cents for 6 of them. The cards were $1 for 12 of them. Great supplies for art projects or sewing projects! But there's one thing: the lack of customer service. The cashier was efficient but unfriendly and distracted. She didn't make eye contact or smile. We tried to start a conversation with no luck and no smile. I would recommend going here for supplies, but watch out for the cashier! read more

WOW! My favorite place for artsy-crafty ideas and inspiration. You name it and they've got it along with hundreds of things you can't name. There are shelves, drawers, and cubby holes loaded with everything from old maps, yarn, fabric, rocks, costume parts, industrial tid-bits, greeting cards, paper of all kinds. Stuff to really get your creative juices flowing. I left here with some wild and interesting buttons, round metal discs with holes in them, paint pens and a load of creative inspiration. read more

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the best art store ever. definitely not the place to go if you're looking for specific paints etc, but i've found some amazing hidden treasures, and i never leave empty handed. photo negatives, tarot cards, new fabric and yarn, funky sketchbooks, sea glass, vintage wrapping paper... everything is super cheap, and it's easy to explore for hours-- i always have to be dragged out read more

Favorite store in Seattle. Kinda resistant to tell everyone because I like finding treasures there first. But maybe more people will donate and there will be even more to shop for. read more

Whereas I was into this shop when it first opened, after hearing two staff members very specifically detail how the business falls short of the money necessary to pay the paid employees, they then went on to decide aloud to label a bottle of donated hair dye as paint and sell it, which just left me with the feeling this biz has reached it's jumping the shark phase. I'll be handling my art supply donations and purchases elsewhere now. read more

I love this place!!! I love that I can get supplies for projects or take classes here and it is helping the environment simultaneously!!! I would like Yelp to change the hours listed tho as they are inaccurate. They are open M-F 9 am -6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. They are AWESOME!!! read more

Cute! I'd compare it to the office supplies & crafty knick knacks section of a Goodwill - a sweet well-loved space, but with a bit more emphasis on random office supplies (binder paper, paperclips, old markers, old free versions of museum or attraction maps) than I'd expected. Still! A fun place to stop in. read more

What a wonderful little gem. I came here to donate some extra supplies I had, but ended up finding my new favorite craft store. The store helps support their mission to promote creativity, community and environmental stewardship through creative reuse and art education. How awesome is that?! They have a ton of new and lightly used items and although things are well organized, if you can't find what you're looking for, the staff is friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of yarn, buttons, beads, paper, cards, colored pencils, and rubber stamps. They also have fabric, old photos, tile, and so many other things. Before you head to the big box stores, stop here, find what you need for pennies, and support a great cause. read more

I want to start by saying I love this place. The mission is radical and I love supporting them. Anyone can go there and create art for pennies! That being said, the woman who works the register most days is awful and makes me not want to go there. She is so snarky and unwelcoming. Every single time and it bums me out. read more

This has now become my favorite place for second use craft supplies and the first place I go! You have to do a bit of digging but there's a ton of smaller scale interesting items for very reasonable prices. They've got a huge variety of things including sewing supplies, material scraps & samples (wood, glass, fabric, interior design samples), plaster, wire / cords, paints, and old books / magazines for little more than pennies. The staff and volunteers are super helpful and knowledgable on a wide range of artistries. I like to come here to get materials for architecture concept models. A typical trip to the craft store for a final model runs about $50+ but I found everything that I needed at Seattle Recreative for $13 AND you're up cycling things that would otherwise end up in a landfill. They're also open until 6pm on Mondays (and Thursdays?) now. Before you buy your crafting supplies brand new, definitely check this place out. read more

This nonprofit recycles too many types of art supplies to list. They always have a great selection of the standards: yarn, fabric, pencils/pen/markers, paints, papers, etc. But because they are donation based, you never know what you will find. I've gotten picture frames and mats, buttons, high quality colored pencils (75 cents/ handful), ribbons and bows, marbles, beads, paint brushes, a piece of marble to use as a coaster, and so much more there. The people are very helpful, and they also have a work space program and numerous pieces of equipment you can use for your project. They also have have classes and groups that meet there. All in all, a pleasant experience. But beware, you can lose yourself in there just looking at all the cool stuff. read more

If you have small children and are any bit crafty get yourself to Seattle Recreative! The shop has an amazing collection of donated craft supplies at super low prices. Upstairs you'll find a stellar place space. We haven't had a chance to check out the paint playground, but as a mom who loathes messy cleanup, I can't wait to drop in and let my kids be creative and let somebody else deal with the mess! read more

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Amazing place and the staff is very friendly and accommodating! I had my daughter's 7th Birthday party here and it was great! I can't say enough nice things about this place!! read more

This place is finally filling the needs of my artistic soul. ReCreative has everything a rummaging, hoarding artist needs. And when that artist is ready to do a collection purge, ReCreative is there for you. I'll never forget the day they had a line around the block for their yarn sale. I won't forget because my only thought was "Sale?! Every day is a sale at ReCreative!" read more

This unusual art/ craft shop carries many types of Items not found in many " regular" craft stores; for example, people donate items here, and the store prides itself on vintage , unusual crafting items. Some donated vintage family photos , older or vintage sewing supplies, vintage aprons , ribbons, yarn, crochet thread, sewing thread, older patterns for sewing, jars, containers, paints, laces, many kinds of paper, post cards, vintage greeting cards and the list goes on. Since these items are donated , you get a variety of craft items one wouldn't usually see; today I purchased several craft books, a photo of a nurse, craft paper and a few books. There's old jewelry,beads, and many partly finished embroidery projects. The prices are fair, and people who enjoy crafting and repurposing objects will enjoy shopping here. I'm giving this 3 stars, and only because in one area, there was a light with a cord hanging down low enough that someone could possibly walk by, not notice it and the cold could be a safety hazard. The staff will help you, if you're looking for a specific item... otherwise, one could spend a while here looking in the various areas. Since many items are old, for someone with a mold allergy , there are some items with a mold odor. read more

This place is fantastic! I've been a fan since it opened. Recently stopped in to use the community maker space (room with large table and assorted supplies and small tools). The maker space is available to the community when not in use for classes. I wanted to see a few small cat toys and I don't have a good sewing space in my house. There was about 45 mins before a class, so I was able to knock out a few of my cat toys (my cats love them!) using their sewing machine and my other supplies. What a fantastic community space and resource! read more

Seattle ReCreative - I used the community maker space to sew my cat a new toy. She loves it! - Fabric Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a small but well-stocked and well-organized store that sells mostly used but sometimes new or donated things for use in crafting and just about any type of creative project, including fabric, beads, scrapbooking supplies, paints, brushes, paper ephemera, yarn, and more. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. This is the kind of place you could lose yourself browsing for hours. It's a treasure hunt, for sure. If you have a need for something very specific, it's best to call first. It's not a traditional craft store so you're not guaranteed to find the exact shade of red this or that, but that's part of its charm. read more