I came up from OKC and they weren't open. There was a number to text so I explained my situation…read moreand the owner opened the store just for me! They had an excellent selection and the pricing was very reasonable.

Great place to purchase beads, has a wide array of beautiful beads and already made necklaces and…read moreearrings, has great teachers for classes taught there and the owner and her crew are a wonderful group of people.

Such a fun time here and an amazing selection of drilled beads and stones. This shop features some…read morevery unique brands and pendants to include some made by local artisans, legitimately vintage beads, semi-precious gems, and your typical selection of Czech and Chinese glass. The proprietor is accommodating, friendly, patient, and helpful. She understands her customer base and isn't just a shop owner, but also a crafts-person herself. My wife and I visited two days in a row and bought some really fun stuff. :) And if you don't know how to make your own beaded jewelry, the proprietor will help you or happily make it for you for no additional charge. She will also provide fun and free instruction to include giving a place for customers to create their own creations inside the shop! Cannot wait to go back.

I really enjoyed this place. The owner was behind the counter and she was very sweet and helpful…read more They have an extremely large selection of beads to choose from and quite a few pre-made items from bracelets to necklaces to rings. I didn't see much in the way of metal (like the clasps and links, etc) but they did have different colors of leather cord and different gauges of wire. I highly recomend this place!

THIS is what I'm looking for in a local gift shop! In a world where so many makers seem to be…read moremaking projects they found on Pinterest, Center Street Mercantile is full of original goods carefully crafted. First of all, location: Center Street Mercantile is not on Center Street anymore - it's on Block Street in the same shopping center as Little Bread and Dark Star. It's a welcome change, much easier to get to with a better parking situation. parking nearby is paid during weekdays, but it's free nights and evenings. There are coin meters and you can get more than an hour of time with $0.25. Second, the goods: Nice variety here of party food, decorative bowls, jewelry, local carvings... Good hodgepodge of things. You'll pay more here than at a big-box store but the goods are fairly priced. They also have a farm fresh eggs sometimes! Third, the candles: Yes, the candles get their own category. The owner of the store has a collection of candles he has made that are scented like different hot spots in Northwest Arkansas - Majestic Lounge, Common Grounds (RIP), Thorncrown Chapel, the ballpark... and they really capture the scent of each of these places! I would buy the entire collection if I had the money, but I do have four of them. Fourth, the owner: SUPER nice! He's always been super friendly when I am in the store but he doesn't look over your shoulder while you're shopping. He's really knowledgeable about everything in the shop. The store is generally open Tuesday through Saturday, but I was super thrilled it was open on a Sunday for the Christmas season and I definitely spent my money there today. I'm really happy to support this local business.

Dropped in for a dessert snack for an after lunch treat. I bought two clusters, pecans and almond…read more I enjoyed them both and will visit again as my son will be attending the university in the fall. I spoke with the owner and he was a interesting man who is invested in the community and kind.

Great store and the ladies all are so helpful and gracious. A wonderful selection of fabrics and…read morenotions and books. Walls covered with exciting quilt projects. So fun and inspiring!

These ladies are expert seamstresses, and you won't find better prices for their work anywhere…read more I don't know much about the fabric itself. I am usually getting something altered or custom made. Pam, my personal favorite, is such a sweetheart. She makes sure you get what you want and stay within your budget. It's a huge space with a variety of fabrics, and a large work space/fitting area on one side. I think they also specialize in quilting...

Cute little shop in 8th Street Market with books, aprons, yarn, knitting needles, and other craft…read moresupplies. The two workers behind the counter were masked, which I appreciate during the pandemic. Like someone else mentioned, they seemed a bit too busy with themselves to really help us or show us anything in the store, even though we were the only customers. One never even lifted her head up to acknowledge us. There's a big snow storm about to blow in, and I was going to pick up some knitting supplies. I'm a newb and wasn't sure what to get, and the workers seemed too preoccupied to help. I did happen to find a candle I love. It was a bit pricey for the small size, but hey, it's Valentine's weekend so I treated myself.

Fun store to check out when you're at 8th Street Market! I enjoyed the shopping experience, bought…read morea candle, and got some local travel tips while in town.