hundreds of knitters and stitchers in Maine know that Grace Robinson is fantastic in choices of…read morestunning materials, incredible to help you out of a really bad knitting jam not to mention the only place with a complete selection of needlepoint materials from DMC to fine yarns, needles and more. being close to LL Beans at certain times of year sadly some grumpy tourists stop in looking for cheap thrills and southern Maine locals just try to look the other way. they helped me grind through 2 years of a really scary knitting project and I learned so much from them. But we are locals who don't honk in traffic, dont think we always need to be first in line, and aren't used to bullies. join us and enjoy what you are doing!!!!

I drove about an hour to buy yarn and ended up at Grace Robinson, only because my favorite yarn…read morestore in Damariscotta (Pine Tree Yarns/Harbor Yarns) was closed. The Mother of Purl was closed too between Christmas and New Years. I have never experienced such rudeness and lack of help in any store ever! I was the only customer and it was like pulling teeth to get one of the two workers to help me find a certain yarn. Grace Robinson and another woman were there and were downright rude. I will never ever go there again. Terrible experience!

I didn't think I'd be leaving Maine with a brand new pair of beautifullllll clogs but I am so happy…read morethat I am! My plan for Portland was wander, eat, sip and wander some more. But this wonderful shop with wooden clogs lining the windows was too cute to pass up without a walk through. Especially since I had commented TWICE that day already on other people's cute clogs and how I really wanted a good pair. I took it as a sign. One side of the shop is the store, the other their workshop, and the entire space smells like leather. The woman working that day, who I would guess was the owner, was kind and patient and got me a few different pairs to try on. I left before buying to debate if I wanted to spend a bit of $ on a pair and also needed to decide on a color (brown or black). Well, after a drink at a nearby brewery, I returned and bought my great new pair of shoes. They are comfy and cute and came in a great little cloth tote bag I've used quite a few times already. All and all a great purchase, and a shop I highly recommend for shoes and all things leather!

I wandered Congress St. aimlessly while passing through Portland, Maine and popped into this cute…read moreleather goods store. A had a chat with the very friendly person working there (the owner maybe) and then noticed a dreamy leather tote, just the right light brownish red that kind of matches my hair. It was an ok price for a thick leather, well built tote, although more than I had planned to spend that day. I couldn't resist. Now 3 years later I'm still using the tote and get compliments all of the time. Right now I'm building a smallish house and find myself throwing saw blades, pints of paint, and other items I pick up at the store into it. Not normally what one should do with a nice purse, but the purse is unphased. It gets more of a worn in look, but it's even more lovely as such.

They have a nice inventory and the staff are friendly. It's a shop we have to visit each time we're…read morein Maine! Note: they've moved closer to town since we last shopped there about 3 or 4 years ago. The new shop is bright, clean, and well organized.

I always stop here when I come through this area. I love the batik fabric selections. The staff is…read morealways so friendly and welcoming. Well worth the trip!

Okay, the sign outside that said "Live Nude Animals" was hilarious and when we looked inside, the…read morefriendly guy who was working made it a no-brainer to stop in and check it out. I'm nuts about squirrels (see what I did there?) and when I saw hats and shirts with a squirrel eating a burger and fries or a Tootsie Pop, I was in heaven. In a nutshell, the artist makes these cool designs with raccoons, pigeons, squirrels, rats, etc and then those are put on t-shirts or on patches that are sewn onto hats/beanies/bags, etc. The beardy fellow working there was also awesome and you could tell he was passionate about the art that the store was selling. When my friend mentioned he liked the "Pigeon with Dunkin" patch but couldn't find a bucket hat with one on it, the gentleman offered to sew one on in real time. Literally two minutes later, my friend had a bespoke pigeon bucket hat! If you love urban animals, you'll like this store. If you can't get to Portland, check them out online. https://flynhats.com/ I can't wait until it gets colder and I can wear the Pigeon with Dunkin beanie that I bought!

If you love animals and local artists then this is a retail shop you must visit. Also will be an…read moreartist you will love. They used to have a large selection of their items available at the Maine Souvenir Shop and was my introduction to her amazing work. Due to working with goats I needed to have beanies with goats on them and now have a second and they are my favorite hats. This is the perfect spot to be introduced to her work now. They have beanies, trucker hats, bags, stickers, notebooks, stickers and more. All with the absolute perfect artwork of animals, mostly getting into mischief. Imagine raccoons enjoying candy, goat chewing beer can, pigeons with coffee and donuts. Truly special artwork in my opinion. An artist I look forward to continuing to support. Great shop addition to the old port.

oh snap, ponomo's got me daring to wear jewelry that's NOT all silver! WHAT?? it's just too…read morefabulous not to! I love love love love everything that Ponomo has to offer....belts, bags, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings all made from vintage materials and leather. lots of leather. i can't even show love to my other accessories now, they simply pale in comparison.

Selection was amazing. Employees were friendly and helpful. I happen to go on a day when they're…read moreKnitting group met, and they were so welcoming. I'll be back if I'm ever in the neighborhood.

Nice yarn shop and nice selection from budget friendly to high-end. I'm not 100% sure, but I…read morebelieve they hold classes to learn how to. Their staff are very friendly and they have plenty of parking, so easy to get in and out. If in Freeport, Maine stop by!

What an adorable little Store. We were in town on a cruise ship and we're walking around visiting…read morelittle stores and boutiques while also looking for a lobster roll There was a sign outside the front that said "You can't have too many handbags" and that's what drew me to the store. I walk in and there's a whole bunch of handbags every color and combination you could think of and in the back is a woman, who I assume is Alice, on the sewing machine, making the purses. She literally handmade everything in that store ,right there in the store! I picked up this adorable little card holder that actually has three or four slots on both sides as well as a fairly decent size middle slot for cash, etc. I found her prices were extremely fair for such beautiful, handmade, uniquely, different purses, and wallets and clutches and cosmetic pouches, etc. Visit the store you won't be disappointed!

Took my friend to Branded Brim Hat Bar today for a birthday surprise. We both love hats and she had…read moreno idea where we were going. Nancy, the owner met us at our designated appointment time and went over the process of picking out our hats to adding embellishments. We were like kids in a candy store, though we are in our mid 50's and 60. We spent a little over an hour trying on different hats and picking out our embellishments for Nancy to attach and glue on. They have an array of colors of hats and styles from traditional cowboy hats, felt hats, suede, straw and trucker caps. Such a great place for kids and adults of all ages. Will definitely be back with my grandkids and the cost is worth everything you get. Thank you Nancy for a wonderful after

My family and I had an amazing experience here! Not only was the space SO CUTE. The owner's…read moreinfectious enthusiasm, helpfulness, and passion for ensuring our happiness made all the difference. With a vast array of hats and decorative items, this is an ideal spot for a bachelor party, work gathering, or a fun activity with kids!! 10 out 10 recommend!