Lovelyarns is my go to place for everything knitting. I learned to knit there. People there are…read morealways willing to help out if you need minor help with your project, and with any questions.

I am so happy I found this place! Melissa and Jane are welcoming, supportive and available which…read moreis much appreciated! Jane has gone over and above to support my knitting journey. I can't thank her enough!

I had my first trip on a whim this past Saturday and I was overjoyed!…read more The store is two floors: the first floor is for dedicated to dying yarn and dye classes. I was promptly welcomed on the first floor by a woman that was twisting yarn into hanks and two women relaxing from the dye class. They were incredibly polite, friendly and personable: all the qualities I have come to expect from local yarn shops. The second floor is the store. You will not find major brands here. The store is dedicated to all of the in-house dyed yarns. They offer a variety of yarn by fiber types (mohair, silk, merino wool blends, etc.) with most, if not all unique yarn colors in every yarn weight and plies. They also offer yarn kits! The store is open, with big windows that offer natural sunlight, a few areas to relax and knit (or crochet) and is very VERY clean. It's not overwhelming or cluttered. The ladies that work there are honestly the best part of the entire experience. One woman there, (Becca?) was incredibly helpful with helping me find the right color combinations, weight and amount of yarn for my project. They do not try to upsell you and convince you to buy everything in stock. She asked sensible questions of "what are you making? What kind of yarn do you like? Do you know how many yards you need?" And if you don't have an answer, she can either make a very well-educated guess or will happily look for a similar pattern online to get you the right amount. The ladies also offer yarn and crochet classes, and I am sure they would not disappoint. I am signing up to take a knitting class with them in the fall because I'm eager to learn. They even complimented my crochet skills! I am so happy to have finally made my way to this yarn store. They have found a very happy repeat customer in me!

Some of the country's best hand-dyed yarn in a very beautiful, spacious, sunny building! Very…read morefriendly staff, and they wound my hanks for free. I have yet to find another dyer who can get colors this vivid and perfect on non-SW yarn. I highly recommend stopping by, even if just to catch a glimpse of the dyeing set up. Note, the retail area is up a flight of stairs, and I do not believe this older building is wheelchair accessible.

We're not super local but hubby received a gift certificate to SO original from a friend who lives…read morein Columbia. It took us almost six months to make it out there on a Saturday, but we went last weekend in search of yarn for a hat he wants to make. We were both impressed with the shop. Lana, the owner, is delightful and super helpful. She asked which of us was the knitter and didn't assume it was me (it is both! But he was the shopper that day!) and she spent a bunch of time showing him options based on what parameters he gave. While they searched I went off on my own looking at the selection and saw she has a really good variety of both workhorse standards and some luxury brands as well. When hubby wasn't sure if he would need 2 or 3 balls due to ambiguity in how the pattern requirements were described, she said if he bought 3 and didn't use the last one he could return it - that is very rare! I suspect he could make something from the third if he doesn't use it anyway but it was very kind of her to offer. She has a cute and very chill pup hanging out at the store with her and many samples to see how various yarns knit up. Honestly if I hadn't gone completely off the rails buying 3 sweater quantities at Alpaca & Fleece last month I would have bought a bunch for myself too when we were there. Next time!

Had a fabulous time at SO Original for a birthday celebration for a dear friend of mine. Ran by a…read moremother and daughter duo, this unique and educational establishment takes the cake when it comes to tutorials and hands -on workshops. With plenty beautiful yarn and knit fabrics to choose from, you can really get creative here. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned at the art of crotchet, anyone can join in the fun. I highly recommend and I most certainly will be signing up for another class.

I came here to volunteer for a day of service event through the Black Sewing Network. I volunteered…read moreto help some young ladies to sew drawstring bags. They all got to cut and sew and even add patches to their bags. I never knew this place existed till now and I am so glad I do now. They have fabric patterns and sewing notions for purchase.

This place is AWESOME--I seriously can't recommend it enough! The owner is incredibly kind,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful, and the vibe of the shop is just *chef's kiss.* Her prices are super reasonable, and she regularly hosts free craft socials (such a great way to build community!), which is actually how I discovered the place. I'm hoping to sign up for one of her classes soon. Definitely check out Handcraft Happy Hour!!

This place is fantastic. I go here a lot because it's close to my go-to Starbucks, and just skim…read moretheir sales and such. I always come out with something, whether it be some type of home decor, craft project, or little random object I just happen to like. Actually, I have a phrase tattoed on my arms that I got from a rubber stamp from there! If you're looking for something to do, or are in the market for anything craft-related, this is the place to go. They're always having some type of sale. I have a lot of beautiful framed wall art that I got from here for pretty cheap. I also get all my sucre moule supplies from here. Also, the clearance sales they have for end-of-season items is phenomenal, you just gotta catch 'em before everything is gone!

I didn't start coming to craft stores until I picked up knitting and Nina decided she needed…read moreeverything framed for our new house. That being said, I didn't realize how expensive it was to be crafty. They have a nice yarn selection. I always leave with more yarn than I expected when I walked in and I feel like I discover a new type each visit. The custom framing department has been incredibly helpful in assisting us frame all kinds of things. Our latest endeavor consisted of two vintage Batman & Spectre posters and thanks to Michael's awesome deals/coupons, we got both framed for under $250. Nina was an extremely happy camper. Every employee we've had the pleasure of working with has been very friendly and knowledgeable about their craft. Needless to say, we'll be back. There will always be something new to frame and I will inevitably run out of yarn.

I googled this store to check current hours, but the website says "Permanently closed".read more

Things You Love is a nice little antique store in a part of Reisterstown that's heavy with them…read more The store is an old, remodeled log cabin, and turned into a gift shop. The part of the store with the counter, the register and the high-end display items look like they might belong on Fifth Avenue - if they dealt in such things, I suppose. I found all of the staff to be incredibly helpful and polite, and were even willing to negotiate a bit on their prices. (I try not to push that envelope in such places, it seems and feels a bit tacky or low-class.) Most of the items are really nice, and the rougher items still fit into the "shabby chic" range - and are priced accordingly. The layout of the store invites you to explore, and there's not a whole lot of categorization (I prefer this method). The nice thing about the store is that A.) they have sporadic updates on Facebook, and B.) they're surrounded by other antique stores. While the competition are bit more plain, it's nice that you can shop from store to store. The other shops nearby range from very rough (found/discarded items), to true rustic antiques, to an auction shop/antique mall. I spent nearly an hour and a half browsing the store, and felt bad I couldn't walk away with anything - but did find a nice shelf/side table across the street for $15. If you visit here, and like what you see - I highly recommend Corner Cottage in Hunt Valley.

Great 1-on-1 service. This is a small shoppe, but there is a TON to see, touch & try on. The prices…read moreare "reasonable" considering there aren't a bunch of things that are the same. It looks like there are only unique "one of a kind" items. We WILL be back again!!

Products are very nice and affordable and the owner was very nice. I was in a rush, but maybe…read morethat's a good thing because I would have probably overspend. I will definitely be back.

Great fabric and pattern online store! Love the panels for quilting especially since I'm new to…read morequilting. So much to choose from and delivery was fast and easy. Ordered the wrong pattern but the owner was gracious and let me swap out for another pattern. She also walked me through how to quilt the panels and shared ideas from other customers. Thank you, Chrissy! Owner also has a great Pinterest board for quilting ideas - #swatchesfabric. She needs to start online classes for quilting beginners!

The link on this page takes you to a Washington D.C. gay sex thing. I can't figure out how to tell…read moreYelp.