In the summer of 2013 I moved from the UK to Washington DC. In an effort to make friends and get…read moreout the house when I knew I would not be working for a while I decided to look for classes on groupon. For the insanely cheap price of $130 dollars or so i got to have two official knitting lessons and as much sit and knit as I could possibly want. I started in September when classes started again after the summer and pretty much went to every sit and knit I was entitled too go to every sat and sun from then untill I left DC to move to Cali in June 2014. I miss sit and knit and the expertise and friendships I made at this class. I not only got my monies worth but gained even more in friendship and life long skills. I made fingerless gloves, scarves (5 in total) a bear and am now working on a bedside mat. I believe some people have had some issues below which quite frankly leave me perplexed - How can something be a scam if you get your money back from groupon? This is a one woman show, which pretty much means if something comes up then things might not happen. Thats just the way it is when you run a small business by yourself. The number of times I witnessed people coming to class not reading what they needed to bring or where they needed to meet were so numerous and somehow this was never their fault. Take responsibility for yourselves please people. You are an adult!

I was given a Groupon ad a gift for 101,102 & 201 by a friend who knew that I wanted to make a…read moresweater, but was very intimidated by the idea. I'm a self-taught knitter using books and the Internet. When I went to class explain what I want to do to Terri, and she helped me and I have been making much more complicated patterns since then. I go every Sunday when I can and I always have a great time & I met a great group of women in the process. I can't wait for the next project. Terri was very patient with my questions, sometimes the same one multiple times. If you forget your stitch markers, don't worry someone will have them.

This place is super cute and well worth a visit if you're looking for souvenir yarn. Dragonfly…read moreFibers is their local dyer, but their overall selection is also great. It's a little hard to find if you're not sure where to look, but it's basically just past the bagel shop if you're coming from the south, up a flight of stairs above some bar. But don't let that fool you, it's a great shop and I walked out with way less than I wanted to buy

Pretty good selection of curated yarn brands. No accessibility in terms of getting to (stairs and…read moreno elevator) or around the store itself. I have also been turned off by the lack of customer service each time I go. Several staff members will be seated and uninterested or unhelpful when you ask a question even for a specific product. Like am I the issue? Surely not. And this is not an isolated incident, unfortunately, at this store for me.

This review is so long overdue and accounts for a few instances where Ms. Gladys saves me! She…read moretruly is a miracle worker with a sewing machine and needle, and has a vision for what you need before you're done explaining it. :) When I realized that I needed alterations for a wedding done the evening before a flight, she helped me at the endth hour. She did it again making alterations for my daughter's baptism...for my entire family! I witnessed firsthand that she can work on any type of clothing/material, cultural wear, and otherwise. She also adds things where you need them and removes them where you don't. She didn't show an attitude or irritation that I had brought her a few rush jobs. She was so pleasant and the experience made me grateful that there are still good, decent people out there who value their craft. She is honest, incredibly kind,and genuine. AND her prices are reasonable! If you're looking for the best tailor in the area, visit her! You won't be disappointed.

If you are looking for uniquely designed Kimono pieces, dresses with dramatic flare, look no…read morefurther. You will look like an extravagant well tailored masterpiece. Call today to schedule an appointment for a fitting. #Kimono #miaspeight

This is a HUGE place for sewists, and they have competitive prices. I love coming to this store for…read morenotions and fabric. I'm not a quilter, but their quilting section has a vast selection. Don't miss the bargain bin as I've found many great fabrics there.

What a gem!! I would describe this store as primarily a "discount fabric store", the way Ross, TJ…read moreMaxx, and Marshalls are discount clothing stores. Almost all the quilting fabric is $8/yard (some is $7/yard, licensed fabric is $13/yard, and Liberty fabric and Kate Fasset fabric are $10-14). I come here every time I'm in the DC/Virginia area to stock up, I highly recommend this store!!

An absolute gem for African fashion lovers!…read more Eleganza Fashions is hands-down one of the best shopping experiences I've had when it comes to African fabrics and accessories. Walking into this place feels like stepping into a vibrant marketplace that represents every corner of Africa. They truly have every type of fabric you could imagine--from Ghanaian kente to Nigerian lace, Senegalese bazin to East African kangas--and they come in endless colors, patterns, and styles. Whether you need just a few yards or bulk for an event, they've got you covered. But that's not all--Eleganza is more than just a fabric store. It's a full-blown warehouse of African fashion essentials. You can find everything here: stunning jewelry, stylish purses and bags, elegant shoes, beautiful hats and head ties (gele), hand fans, and more. It's a one-stop shop for dressing up for weddings, cultural celebrations, church events, or any special African occasion. Price is reasonable especially bulk items are clearance prices. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the variety is almost overwhelming in the best way. I always leave inspired and with more than I planned to buy--because everything is just that good! Highly recommend Eleganza Fashions for anyone looking to make a statement with authentic African style.

They have a plentiful and wonderful variety of African material. I visited the shop for material…read morefor my church's communion table. The sales person that helped me was kind and helpful. I will come back again.

If you want quality ceramics and pottery from local artisans, head to Material Things near the D.C…read more border in Brentwood, Maryland. Inside several spaces in an industrial building, they sell to some of the area's top restaurants. I picked up four large bowls for my wife and she loves them. Material Things also runs regular classes to teach people their craft.

I am so happy to report back and say that I loved my experience at Material Things. I participated…read morein an 8 week course with about 12 students where I started out having a hard time making anything. By the end of my course I've made some beautiful bowls and mugs along the way that I'm super proud of. During my time in classes with Kiel (wonderful guy but he has recently moved to AZ) he created a chill space each week. The class had some beginners and also some intermediate throwers and Kiel did a seamless job helping everyone and sharing his expertise. During the class each week we were able to throw on the wheel to create new pieces and take our creations from start to finish. For the $360 price tag I think that it was a great investment into a new hobby. I made about 10 different pieces that I took home with me at the end of that I'm very proud of. Also I want to give a huge shoutout to the owners for opening up the space during the very stressful Election week so that anyone in courses could come and have an outlet every single day. Typically their open studio hours are 4x a week but they made the decision to offer them everyday and for extended hours. Their kindness deserves so much praise and I wish nothing but the best for this business. I'm looking forward to taking future classes with the owner Katie and also inviting friends to join me :) Thank you to the Material Things Team

Awesome selection of yarns with reasonable price including excellent instructor even if you're an…read moreadvanced knitter or crochet expert.

This knitting shop is fabulous. The owner and staff are so helpful. There are gorgeous yarns to…read moresuit every budget and project. I take a weekly knitting class with Flo and she's a terrific teacher. I highly recommend this shop for knitting lovers!

As a transplanted Southerner, I love a monogram. I mean really, really love. On anything and…read moreeverything. It Takes a Stitch and owner Regina Cassidy enable me to get my fix. She does beautiful work - I've had her do tons of things for gifts...and for me!...everything from tote bags to hankies to polos to kitchen towels. I highly recommend!

Regina was a pleasure to work with. Great communication and worked to get me the best product…read morepossible. The hat turned out amazing and I am very satisfied. Highly recommended!