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.

I have done many sewing workshops with Connie Mirabella who owns Quiet Life Quilts. I have learned…read moreso much from her. I was a beginner and now feel more accomplished. Connie is patient, kind and a good problem solver for our sewing projects. I love the friendship and laughter with other like-minded women in her classes. Connie teaches in a few different locations. Carrollwood cultural center, Quilt Love Longarm to name a few. Connie organizes a couple of fabric buying road trips each year and we all go for lunch together after. So enjoyable!

What a friendly, supportive creative outlet. Connie Mirabella is a stellar quilter, teacher and…read morecommunity organizer. She has created a welcoming environment that fosters creation of some amazing fabric arts. Whether you're a beginner, just getting back into sewing or an accomplished quilter, her classes and social outings are always filled with new skills and knowledge. And you'll find an instant group of new friends.

This was my first time here at aerie Lane. This was lots of fun. We scheduled to make chunky…read moreblankets. The cost was $70 for the class and include all material and instructions. Cynthia was our teacher and she was fabulous. Lots of great ideas and things to make there for all ages even some for men. Will be going back as this is the new hot trend and cool gathering place for your friends to hang.

This shop has probably the largest selection of fabrics I've ever seen. They have them organized…read morequite well in different rooms or walls. Unfortunately, I had an anxiety attack (which I never have had before) because all of the bolts are stacked on their sides with the butt end of the bolt showing (and a special coding that they use...ie. HOL for all the Holiday fabrics) but you can't see any of the fabric. The shelves are four layers high and new wrapped bolts are stacked on the top shelf up to the ceiling. Good luck finding fabrics for a project...unless you know specifically what you are looking for and then staff can enter in their system to see if they have it. Tried to check out their online store too...which seems just as chaotic as their store is. Good fabrics, but not set up well.

My absolute favorite LQS. The selection is unbelievable, the owners and staff members are helpful…read moreand friendly. On your first visit ask for a tour. The store is totally organized but the huge selection can be overwhelming without some guidance. They carry good quality quilting cottons and even a room filled with 108 backings. Their prices are considerably better than most quilt stores. There is a whole room filled with batiks at $10 per yard.

The people in this shop are amazing. Always friendly and helpful. We had to take a machine in for…read morerepairs and the mechanic was thorough in diagnosing the problem and explaining it to us. They don't have room to stock a lot of parts so there may be a wait but that is explained up front. They loaned us a machine to use until ours was repaired. Great selection of quilting fabrics. Mainly organized by color or themes. Large classroom space for instruction. First time we visited they were holding a class for Epic machine owners.

This place is so cute with the most friendly staff members! They always fun specials for each week…read moreand love when you just come in and say hi! Always willing to go the extra mile to help pick out fabric for you! Glad I found this hidden gem in Lakeland!

Scraporium is my salvation! Honestly Denise and her friendly staff provide the best personal…read moreservice any paper crafter would love! They have an awesome verity of stamp companies that is constantly growing. Stacks and stacks and rows and rows of designer paper and a huge rainbow wall of solid color paper stock. Embellishments are a whole section that range from vintage finds to all the newest. Tools and crafting staples are well in stock and variety. Don't forget to visit the $1 and $2 section AND the Bargain Room!! Our community is lucky to have this store. From constantly volunteering to be drop off location for charities and coordinating donations for those in need. The ladies at Scraporium truly care about their customers providing personal calls when new releases from stamp, paper or specialty products are available. This all might seem overboard but it's all true! Thanks Denise for building such a refuge for me and everyone crafty who visit!!

I have been scrapbooking since I was probably twelve years old. Of course, over the years, my…read morestyle has greatly changed and when looking back I laugh at my early pages. Back then or even twenty years ago it was no surprise to find an actual scrapbook store throughout many cities. Sadly, now, it is almost impossible to find brick and mortar store. I believe when I moved down to Florida 18 years ago there were 3 stores that I frequented often and now, only Scraporium is left. When I am in the Carrollwood or Lutz area , I always stop in if it's during business hours to see what they have added to the store or if there is anything that I must have. The ladies that work, there are always so nice and polite and willing to help find anything that you may be looking for that.They have as the store is very packful of various goodies. I truly hope they are successful enough to remain open for years to come.

Jack Boyle, a graduate of USF, has been @ this location 42 years! He currently offers 4 (six week)…read morepottery classes weekly for any level of expertise. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, & Saturdays; they are by appointment only. On display in his shoppe (for purchase) are all his gorgeous masterpieces, along w/ pieces from one of his master students & one other potter. Credit cards are accepted. The shoppe is closed on Sundays & Mondays. Jack will help host a major pottery extravaganza on the weekend of December 7 & 8! (2019). There will be 33 potters ("clay artists") who represent 5 studios. Included are a studio tour, a meet & greet, demonstrations, kiln openings, & holiday gift items available for purchase. Guest artists include Jennifer McCurdy & Martha Grover. Check out the event on FB (Tampa Tour De Clay) & on Instagram (@TampaTourDeClay).

This is my favorite place to spend my free time! I have been taking the Tuesday evening 6 week…read moreclass here for over a year. Jack and Peggy are patient and laid back teachers. They will spend time with you until you have a good grasp on what you are doing. If you are looking for a place where you can be creative and have some fun, this is it!

New local needlepoint shop (LNS)! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! Went on a Wednesday for…read moreopen stitch night from 5-7. I got there closer to 430 since I was coming straight from work. Excellent selection and variety of canvases, thread, and notions. It's nice and bright in there too for stitching! Several seating areas between the table, couch, and chairs. Even received some guidance on how to use stretcher bars since I'm new to needlepoint! Come stop by for all your needlepoint needs and socializing!