They have a really nice selection of yarn and knowledgeable staff. It's worth the drive.read more

This place has everything you need for your fibre art needs. The prices are reasonable and they…read morehave an amazing variety. The women who run the place are so very kind and sweet; I often spend several minutes chatting with them. A lovely place to shop!

Finally got to check this place out. They provided great directions to get to them on their…read morewebsite. It's a small shop but they have a large variety of yarn and tools. Very friendly!

Better than a candy store!!! So many gorgeous yarns to choose from!!! All different price points…read moreand the woman helping me was soooo nice and so patient!! Very knowledgeable!!

What a wonderful experience! I was looking for some hand dyed mini skeins of Merino to start…read morecollecting for a crochet blanket quilt project. Amazing selection of yarn in beautiful colors and different fibers to suit your project. I am fairly new to crochet and this was my first time visiting a dedicated yarn store. The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful without hovering. I think four different staff must have assisted me or answered my questions about which fiber textiles worked best for the different projects I had in mind. One even shared a stitch for crochet that I will try: linen stitch. It can be intimidating and overwhelming trying to figure out which yarns work best for different uses and everyone was so helpful. I drove an hour down from Orlando because this store had the most recommendations on reviews and reddit threads and I'm so glad I did. Will be returning for sure and looking forward to catching some of their limited release skeins.

I bought some sale yarn from Four Purls on-line. The price was good and triggered my curiosity…read moreabout the place. The pictures showed a HUGE shop. I was in Florida, visiting a friend, and talked her into making the 2 hour trip to Four Purls. Walking in, I was amazed! The place really is HUGE - the largest yarn shop I'v ever been in. The owners were really nice, explaining how the store in laid out with regard to the yarn weights. I asked about Cashmere yarn; they had it. Yak yarn; they had it. Yarns from countries that I didn't know produced yarns - Japan. They have their own private label yarn as well. This is a destination store if you're anywhere in Florida. If you use yarn in any way, you will love this place. I told my friend I'll be back to visit, if only to go back to Four Purls.

Huge selection here. So much fun to walk the isles and discover yarns. Staff friendly and helpful.read more

So glad I found this gem! I love a local store and this place meets that need. It's in a cute cozy…read morecottage. Lots of yarn and supplies for all types of projects. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. On Tuesdays they offer a group meet night from 4pm-8pm. I've been twice now and have learned a lot. It's a fun place to socialize and work on your projects.

This place is ah-maze-ing. The owner Lora is very sweet and knowledgeable. They are staying extra…read moresafe with COVID and are open by appointment only. Be sure to give them a call to schedule your visit. They are only allowing 2 people in at a time to ensure social distancing. Their collection of yarn is phenomenal. This ain't Joann's. Expect to pay a pretty penny for some high quality yarn (which, those of us that knit and crochet are already used to). If they don't have something you want, they can get it for you. And they have patterns galore! Lora was doing larger group classes and they had a regular group coming there before COVID hit. Now she does private classes for 1-2 people at a time. Classes are $25 per 1 hour session and sessions are as needed. They do Monday through Saturday private classes. The loveable cat Daisy is very sweet and helps make the place feel welcoming.

Lora is amazingly helpful and very talented! I am new to knitting and she was very supportive and…read morehelpful.

Friend and I decided to visit A Good Yarn. It's a sister shop to Four Purls yarn shop in…read moreWinterhaven, FL I was looking for a particular brand of yarn which the staff at Four Purls told me was available at A Good Yarn. It's a much smaller shop than Four Purls but a really nice store. They carry more upscale yarns and I found yarns I've heard of but never seen or felt. They had the yarn I was looking for and I bought it, along with a few other selections (who can resist?). A great store. I'll visit it again the next time I'm in the area.

A lovely yarn shop with a great selection and very helpful staff! I bought several Malabrigo yarns…read moreand got advice on where to find a particular scarf pattern.

Great local bead store with excellent customer service. Delicas in all colors and lots of other…read morebeads and supplies. Open beading several times a week allow time and space to make new friends, work on projects and get help and inspiration from other beaders. Jennifer goes the extra mile to accommodate the needs of her customers. Online ordering is also easy with speedy delivery.

In my opinion this is the best little bead shop in both Manatee and Sarasota county. Huge…read moreselection of tiny beads for those who love seed bead work, plus an amazing variety of quality findings, and beading supplies. The owner, Jennifer, is friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. She has wonderful classes featuring fantastic instructors. Sounds like I'm a fan ? I am , but everything I said is true - I love the place and so would any serious seed beader.

love all the yarn I have received from them. Works up nicely in my knitted garments. Colors are…read morebeautiful as is the feel of the hand dyed yarns.

I dropped off a piece on Thursday to be finished and made into a pillow - I was called on Monday -…read moreit was done - simply beautiful. I am thrilled !!!!

If you love needlepoint, this shop is a must. Stopped by to check it out because I was off this…read moreday. Wide variety of canvases, thread, and notions. Staff were friendly, informative, and helpful. Everything was extremely organized and well displayed! They have open stitch nights but check their Instagram or website for dates. Only wish is they were open later at least one night a week for those of us that work an 8-4 job.

Took 2 old canvases in with lots of questions! Jennifer was there, she is there every Wednesday…read moreand Thursday. They have a needle work stitching group working on their own as well . Jennifer knew exactly what I wanted and needed immediately. Great advice, with reasons why something was preferable to something else. She sorted out threads, answered my many questions and never acted like I was bothering her. I had purchased another canvas online and will be bringing that in for her hints and to mount it on the wooden frames. So glad I met her, I feel like I met a friend! Couldn't believe how nice she was and how she was fun to talk to. Will be back!

Did you know that Michael's does parties?…read more My daughter wanted an arts and crafts party. I found Michael's through google. How convenient! A two hour birthday party with 8 kids was only $149 (base). They could order in Dominos pizza if you want to really minimize your effort. They provide plates and cutlery. They can decorate with balloons for an additional cost. How easy a birthday party is that? I ordered a few platters from the Publix across the parking lot and a cake (don't forget to bring a cake cutter and lighter as Michael's does not supply those). The girls had fun painting three projects and then getting to have a mid-afternoon snack and cake from Publix. Their parents were thrilled to be able to drop off their daughters with the hostess (Maria, a saint) and me while they got to run errands in Britton Plaza or return home for a couple hours. And at the end of the party, Maria did most of the cleaning, so all I had to do was gather the leftovers to bring home and load them and my daughter's presents into the car. Easiest. Party. Ever.

Michael's has been a go to of mine for years. From my scrapbooking phase to baking supplies and…read moreholiday decor, there is always something cute to get at Michael's. This year they were one of the first stores to put out Halloween decor. While I found the groovy Halloween collection a bit too bright and colorful for my fall vibes, I did snag a ghost holding a pumpkin to add to my collection.