The Thread Peddler

22.0 mi

This is a cute spot to go if you are wanting a quiet place to enjoy painting. They have a HUGE…read moreselection of art pieces. They are also handicap accessible, which is a treasure for our family. We did not feel rushed at all. We will definitely be back!

From the owner: This is a old fashion Ceramic Shop. Lots of ceramics to choose from. Also we have paints, supplies,…read moreand finish pieces.

Aways ready for Painting Parties

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Davis Baskets

(5 reviews)

34.8 mi

These baskets are very well made, are sturdy and useful.. I have had one large one for about 60…read moreyears and it is still able to carry a full load of books or anything. I have about, at least, 15 of the baskets, various sizes and styles -- they never wear out. I have given many as gifts to the delight of the recipients. They are the BEST!!

This place is a true hidden gem. Delmar Davis, the loyal lifelong owner, is 92 and loves to chat…read morewith travelers. He has an enormous inventory of every different type of basket you could ask for; some true Davis brand, and a lot of imported baskets from places like Thailand, India, and Wales. The other half of the store is an array of different Ozark-made gift items and fairly priced jewelry, enamel pins, belts, Ozarks shirts & hats, moccasins, dream catchers, cowboy and outlaw songbooks, wood wall art pieces and sculpture candles that you'll probably never light on fire. The last couple times I've been in, Delmar is quick to mention that he has cancer, and the place is for sale. Who knows how much longer this place will be around, go see Delmar!

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The Crafting Table

35.3 mi

This store is a wonderful community based place. This store is covered in locally made art by…read moreHoustons best. Hand made blankets, drawings, wreaths, Crystals, cups, toys, jewelry, paintings, and much more. The owner is very nice and is there to help you find the perfect gift or will sit with ya in the crafting corner and show you how to create art of your own.

From the owner: Hey all! This store is geared to offer crafting materials, handmade items from local artists,…read morecrafting events, and a place to come in and craft in store to help get locals out of the house! Come in to a friendly smile and check out the cute crafts and gifts!

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Hobby Lobby - Rolla

1.0

(3 reviews)

29.1 mi

Got help from several workers to find things awesome job. When i had gotten to register we noticed…read morea shelf with screws out and were falling out. It took 6 workers paging and one walkie takie call 20 minutes later he finally showed. Offer to take the item back and instead gave a doller off. Wasted our time bring him out of where ever he was. Also acted like we interfered with his day. Very unfriendly.

Couldn't find what was needed, so began the search for an employee. No one on the floor. No help…read more Didn't find it. Go to check out 1 item, there's one line with a row of people and employees sitting on desk tops and chatting in the store front. Unfortunately walmart has our business again, and thats not what we wanted.

Foxford Woollen Mills & Craft Shop

The tour was stopped until March, when it will be warmer. I suppose hurricane force winds don't…read morehelp. The shop is very well stocked with housewares, furniture, jumpers/pullovers, blankets, sheets, etc. We were lucky as there were big sales on when we were there, 20%-50% off. Jumper prices were astoundingly low (normal prices range from 70-120) and they're of good quality wool. The cafe was also well appointed. We had the shepherd's pie with a choice of two salads, I chose the butter nut squash and beet root salads for 9,95€ . The cafe is a member of the Good Food Ireland initiative which promotes Irish produced, organic and no genetically modified ingredients. Everything was excellent!

Could be pretty cool, but could use some work. For example, their website proclaims tours every 20…read moreminutes. However, it fails to mention that the tours are only historical on weekends when the mill isn't in operation. I kind of assumed that was going to be the case, and could have called ahead to confirm, but...I didn't. So while I wasn't stunned when the factory tour wasn't available, I was a bit disappointed. Also, they've adopted some new technologies in their self guided historical tour...some of which are like, horror movie creepy, and some of which are in need of some debugging. The tour is good, with good historical information about the town, the founding of the mill, and the work required for the nun that started it to get it off the ground. Two key things: one station features a mannequin of a nun with a featureless face - just the shapes of eye sockets, nose, etc. On to this face is projected a video of a woman's speaking face, to make it seem as though it's a real person behind the desk. Definitely innovative, however, it's also grade A horror movie creepy, especially when the video ends and fades out to reveal the GHOSTLY WHITE FEATURELESS VISAGE of the nun. Also, the final section of the tour is a video that is mostly an advertisement...you've already got me here, no need to advertise that hard. The video opens with a short series of clips of the floor in production, which they really should show more of on weekends where things aren't in operation. Finally, the video was projected via two projectors, each driven by a single PC, with some software in place to synchronize them and configure the overlay on the screen. Great...but it was two Windows XP machines. I know this because it had to be rebooted three times before it played all the way through. The very apologetic young woman running them said it happened frequently. Hrm. The woolen goods are very nice though, with both modern and traditional patterns in blankets, scarves, etc. And this particular store will pre-refund VAT for Americans, and provide you with a card of sorts to swipe at the international airport before you leave. I think if you don't swipe or mail back the card, they just bill you for whatever VAT you didn't pay on-site. The system is "Fexco" - much better and easier than the "Tax Free Worldwide" system I used in Iceland.

Friends of Animals Thrift Shoppe

(5 reviews)

42.9 mi

A favorite of mine to shop at ! If you're super lucky you'll…read moremeet Dawn who is amazing and super friendly and helpful . This store has the lowest thrift prices in town and in the surrounding lake areas . A huge variety of items . Very clean and organized also . I cannot say enough about this place . Check them out !

It's a thrift store run by volunteers, people; it's not Walmart…read more I donate to and shop here frequently. When I lost a significant amount of weight, I purchased a new wardrobe here of gently worn and name-brand items. If you think something is priced too high, wait a bit; they regularly run clearance sales. I've always received pleasant service from the very busy people running the outfit. And yes, they operate a cat shelter, which is separate from the main store. Animal rescue and assistance is the primary goal of the operation. For those with allergies, know where you can go or shouldn't go. A thrift store of any kind is likely not a good choice---I have five cats, so any items I donate will carry a degree of cat dander. For example, I am allergic to wheat, so I don't visit bakeries. Just saying. There is another animal assistance thrift store in town, and their prices are set twice as high. I spread my business between the two, but when it comes to ease of donating, Friends of Animals Thrift Shoppe of Eldon is tops. I'm heading out right now with a back seat full of second-hand items and a #20 bag of cat food for them. I'll probably explore the old jewelry while I'm there to see if there is anything to add to my collection for making Christmas trees. Last month I scored a whole bag of beads for a song. It's a great place and a great cause.

Bear Ridge Antiques

Great little hidden gem just off Hwy 17 as you get to…read moreCrocker from Waynesville. The inside is clean and staff super friendly. Lots of Booths from different vendors giving a wide variety of items inside as well as a number of outdoor storage shed spots they open up weather permitting offering even more to customers. We will definitely visit again.

So I visited with the new owner of Bear Ridge Antiques today. She and her husband and 2 boys are…read morethe new owners of this wonderful Antique store. My wife and I have Antiqued all over the United States and appreciate a well priced, clean and friendly Antique store. Lots of booths, very well organized, and good prices. If you enjoy Antiquing, it's worth your time to check it out. Say hello to the new owners! Best Regards, Matt Chapman (Phoenix, Arizona).

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Route 66 Antique Mall

They have the most beautiful antique wood furniture ever! It is such a great store worth amazing…read moreselection. The reason I gave 4 stars is simply because it is much much more expensive than other antique stores in the area. Very nice things though.

Went there because it was supposed to be opened until 4pm only to find out they are only opened…read moreThursday, Friday and Saturday the third weekend of the month. Drove out of our way for nothing.

Sign next to highway 44.

Route 66 memorabilia

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Piney River Antique Mall

The selection here is decent for antiques, but most vintage pieces in this place. The booths were…read morelaid out well and the prices were decent. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable along with being helpful. We will stop by again when in town.

Rude and bigoted against women…read more. The sign on the door says no large purses, but upon entry immediately accosted and told none at all were allowed. You mean ... the bag with the money I was going to spend? Doesn't deserve your business ... and likely won't be in business much longer.

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Love this place. I've only been during festivals so it was always busy! But so worth it. I love the…read moreseeds I get from here everything grows so well! If you've not checked out a festival you should!!

First off, I don't like that their website doesn't allow reviews. The reviews the company finds…read morefavorable are the ones they choose to put on their website. I bought some tomato seeds from them not knowing that heirloom tomatoes don't bloom over 80 degrees, and we've had zero days this summer below 80 degress, therefore, I've had 2 tomatoes! I've been trying to figure out what was wrong, and I finally came across a video and I did some more research. Rareseeds or Baker seeds needs to have a note on their website warning people that live in hot areas about this aspect of their seeds. I won't be buying from them any tomatoes or bean seeds because the beans have been terrible production-wise too. It's been a frustrating summer all because of this company withholding valuable information!

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3.9

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