Went to ZFabrics looking for some advice on a gift for my wife who crafts a lot. They were super…read morehelpful in pointing me in the right direction and are certainly my go-to for anything craft related.

I had an order already and went to the checkout page.They ask for a tip for their employees. This…read moreis in the order of charging guests to attend a wedding. Shipping is incredibly high already and you want us to pay your employees, too? Customers already do business's jobs by providing reviews for products the business has no idea of. You lost me as a customer.

Don't be deceived by the outside: Artisans and Craftsman is essentially an ENORMOUS warehouse of…read moreevery art supply you could ever think of. My partner *loves* coming here because he usually finds exactly what he's looking for (... and a whole bunch of stuff he wasn't looking for, but it inspires him soOooOooo he has to get all of that too). For him, it's five stars. For me, the couple of times I've been to pick up/look for something... the employees have been so, so incredibly rude. Clearly, I don't give off an artsy vibe, and they know it. One particular time that haunts me: I asked about something specific and I used an alternative term for it (but still a correct term; I had to do a quick internet search after I left to see if I really had misspoken - I hadn't) and all four employees behind the counter just stared blankly at me. I repeated my question, explaining what I needed with context so they could visualize what I was talking about, and was met with "never heard of it", "that doesn't exist", "we don't carry anything like that". I eventually found what I was looking for on my own, and when I cashed out I was met with snickers and eyerolls. "Ohhhhhhh, you meant [other term]." I felt so ridiculed and awkward and unwelcome. For me, it's a one star.

They have a good selection of supplies. Love looking through the discontinued post cards. Bad…read morecustomer service, however. Waited a full minute before the female cashier with short auburn hair rang me up. Very stiff and refused to make eye contact, seemed bored and distracted, ringing me up for a smoke break. Next time I will purchase from Blick.

This is a nice little yarn shop located in Portland, Maine. They have a nice selection and at…read moredifferent price range. This shop does offer a restroom for their patrons only. While visiting there, the staff assisted a woman that brought in a lace tablecloth and they have a separate room where you can lay your item out for help. The only issue could be parking, but each time we've been, we have always been able to find a spot on the street.

Very disappointed with this shop. I purposely drove to Portland to visit this store and had the…read moreworst customer service. There were 2 people behind the counter, just sitting, knitting, and talking about personal stuff. I'm not sure if this shop is just counting on Internet sales, but I can't even get myself to order from them just knowing how customer service is. Thanks for making me save money to spend in other shops in New Hampshire and Vermont though!

Top notch equipment and staff is very friendly. Location - 72 Mirona Rd UNIT 15, Portsmouth, NH…read more03801.

Merristitches is my happy place!! Always a fun class, beautiful fabrics and amazing sewing…read moremachines!!

I took a class series to learn how to spin, which was one of my dreams. Dream delivered! I learned…read moreso much in a super supportive environment! You can rent a wheel for the time you're in the class and even keep renting it for a little bit before you decide to take the plunge if you do. Fantastic experience! Casey knows so much about everything fiber, thanks, Casey!

I came here at the recommendation of the good folks at Handiwork in Deering Center. I had gone to a…read morefew places in search of some felting help and Handiwork suggested Portfiber. I immediately booked it over as I needed a very specific consultation -- felting with my doggo's fur. I had my samples and the needle I was using and although they didn't have experience with dog fur they immediately diagnosed the problem with my needle not being a true felting needle. I was able to test out their tools and was on my way to felting success. I came back for a few additional supplies and was overjoyed with the results. Their big giant of a sweet dog who runs the shop is also a plus for visiting.

In 2022 I placed two orders with 320 Ink and was very pleased…read more The initial communication and response was fast - faster than I was prepared for...but they were patient as I tried to answer their questions as quickly as I could - to at least match the speed of their response. I ordered Custom T-Shirts for my side business and loved the experience and product so much, I decided to order hats. The pricing options are quite reasonable if you are going to order around 100 pieces. I consider the following in my opinion; local business, turn around time and quality of material and printing. They have a cute location and friendly/nice staff, there to support your needs, whether they are your direct consultant or the person there covering. They have samples in the waiting lobby entrance area, where you can feel the quality of the different shirts and hat options. They also indicate whether they have a special deal happening with different product lines. For hats, we had. specific style in mind, even though they had recommended what is most popular with local craft breweries in the area, we found a fitted flex cap that was more of the quality and style we were looking for. The price point was a little higher, but I thought it was worth the upgrade. My clients and friends love the hats and shirts and I look forward to working with them again, when it's time to restock my logo wear. Thanks to the 320Ink team for amazing products and services!

Use these guys! Corey was beyond helpful showing me their new shirts & different blends. He also…read morestayed late to help me pick thread colors for our L.L.Bean order. We have a brand new logo so we were worried how the logo & our new colors would look. We recieved half of our order yesterday and it looks fantastic. We can rest easy knowing we are in good hands. So can you! They are prompt & willing to go the extra mile to make things right.

Cool up-cycled clothing store with fun seating areas, merch with quippy sayings (like "You can't…read moresurf on Mars!"), and creative types collaborating on designs. Prices are a bit higher for second-hand clothing, but waaay better than fast fashion.

One of the most unique stores I've been in! Such a cool concept! The staff is super friendly. The…read morestore is clean and easy to navigate. Definitely a must stop!

So here's the deal. You probably don't always need custom framing. You may not need it for years…read moreand years. But one day, there'll be one special something. It could be a piece of art, a limited edition comic book, a quilt or a special piece of clothing from a passed loved one, a bunch of pressed flowers...whatever. Whatever that something is, you're going to want it framed a little better than what you can buy off the shelf at Target or Michael's. Maybe a lot better. Whatever. There's only one place to take it. Period. Grapheteria is a small shop with a small team. And they are hands-down the best framers you're going to find. Not in Portland. Not in Southern Maine. Not in New England. The best framers, period. Now, full disclosure, the folks at Grapheteria used to be a client of mine (lots of years ago). And they're definitely friends. And for all that, I write with full confidence that their work is worth every single penny, half penny, sickle, copper, coin, and/or cent you invest in a job with them. Because that's what it is - an investment. Every piece of custom-framed art we have in our home has been handled by the folks at Grapheteria and our home is better for it. Their process is conversational and intuitive while bearing in mind cost sensitivities and design preferences. They will guide young artists to lower cost options to make their work POP for a first show and still stay affordable and can help serious collectors with archival and museum-quality glass to preserve high-end artwork. I cannot recommend Lisa and Jim and their team highly enough. And the fact that Nat Geo photographers, nationally renowned painters and emerging artists all trust work to them should say volumes.

I am from out of town and needed an embroidery piece framed. I saw the other Yelp reviews and…read moredecided to give Grapheteria a try. Well, they could not have been more helpful, instructive and courteous! They said my piece would be ready in 2 weeks, and they were exactly right. When I saw it, I realized that they are very thorough and experts at what they do as the piece came out beautifully. My thanks to everyone for their help in getting my piece framed. It now hangs proudly in my dining room!

I love this shop. It has a lot of wonderful home accessories and men's grooming products and a…read moregreat selection of clothing. Kazeem was very welcoming to me and my friend. He treated us like family upon entry. Great music selection too! I'll be back.

GREAT shop to visit. Lots of cool curated merch. I definitely could go back. Some smartsclothes,…read morecool usable small items - like paper pads, and nice selection of facial products and incense. K. was spinning tunes too. One of those small businesses that reminds U how cool small business can be.