Halcyon Yarn is one of my favorite yarn shops. It's definitely an old school knitting and weaving…read moreshop, still stocking a lot of yarn on cones, and having disproportionately more fine, synthetic, and cotton yarns as compared to a shop more focused on knitting -- because knitters tend to favor thicker, quicker animal fiber and synthetic yarns while weavers tend prefer lighter, finer cotton yarns. That said, they carry a respectable variety of classic New England wool knitting yarns -- Bartlett, Harrisville, Peace Fleece, Jaggerspun -- and a few of the trendier luxury yarn lines -- Debbie Bliss and Malabrigo, among others. But what I like most about them is actually criticized by other reviewers. As a male knitter, the thing I despise about visiting yarn stores elsewhere is the constant attention I get. There are stores I have walked out of without buying yarn, never to return, because the staff have stalked me around the store as I browsed as if they're afraid I will snatch a hank of cashmere and bolt for the door. At Halcyon, they nod at me when I walk in and then leave me alone to shop, trusting me to come up to the counter if I have a question. Other shops treat me as a freak or an idiot because I'm a male knitter; the staff at Halcyon trusts that I know what I'm doing. That said, every time I have had a question, the staff have been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and every time I visit the area and can make time, I visit Halcyon.

What a fantastic experience at Halcyon. Love the open area with old wood cubbies stuffed with…read moreyarns. Loved the story cards for each yarn with explanation and suggested patterns. Loves the huge selection of comedy yarns and specialty luxury yarns like silk n cashmere. Friendly staff that let's you shop without interruption or able to help anytime you are ready. They have mail order too so the catalog will be great to order from. Huge selection of spinning and weaving yarns, fibers and tools n looms. What a great place. I didn't want to leave.

I loved visiting this store in Freeport! There are 5 different Abacus locations and this one is…read moreprobably my favorite. It's a wonderful store to find unique gifts and home decor at a reasonable price. The employees at this location are very kind and helpful. They knew a lot about the items in the store and anything they were unsure of they found more information for me. The building itself is beautifully designed and a staple of Freeport history. My only concern was that my older mother had a difficult time getting up the large concrete stairs because there's no handicap-friendly entrance. However, our experience inside Abacus was wonderful. We will be back closer to Christmas time to stock up for Christmas!

This is a lovely store with unique handcrafted art. Items are priced very high, which is…read moreunderstandable, considering time and effort given to crafting the art. The staff was friendly to us. Not much was in our price range, but we enjoyed looking at all the unique items nonetheless!

I was on a business trip when I found EllieAnna Gift shop. I was talking to the owner, Sara who is…read morea true Saint! In conversation, I told her I needed to find a church in Bangor where I was delivering a car for a client of mine and I needed a church to attend on Sunday. She told me of Calvary Chaple in Bangor, Pastor Ken Graves. Glory to God what a church and teaching of the Word!! Thank you so much Sara, I was so blessed to attend his Sunday Morning 8:30am service. Thank You again!! PS: EllieAnna Gift shop is incredible, great prices, selection and most of all great people there!!

I'm ashamed to say, I've driven by this for a year and never stopped. Appearances can be deceiving,…read moreand this is the perfect example of that. At first glance it's a cute, bright little gift shop. But when you step inside, it's like the closet scene in Narnia.. ITS A WHOLE WORLD HIDING IN THERE! There is a little bit of everything, new and old, shiny or seasoned.. clothes, furniture, jewelry, witty gifts, handmade ditties, YOU NAME IT. Such a sweet surprise. Reasonably priced for the gems to be found. I had to loop the place 3 times just to make sure I didn't miss a thing, but I'm sure I missed something. Definitely a place worth returning to!

I always visit this shop when I visit Maine. It is loaded with hand made and crafted items. I have…read morefound some lovely gifts over the years at very reasonable prices. The owner has nice little gift boxes with bows and will happily box them for you. I highly recommend this shop if you are in the Naples area or passing through as it is just a bit off of Rt. 302 but worth the detour!

This is a marvelous spot for crafts of all kinds - from hand knit items to metal work design for…read moregardens and hand carved wooden fish. The owner was there when we visited and was very helpful in picking out some gifts. We'll definitely go back as I saw some decorations for my garden that would be perfect.

Very friendly people here and very helpful. Brought my wife here for material. She spoke with them…read moreIn my presence about ideas for a craft project. They were extremely helpful with providing ideas and assistance. Nice shop to visit for sure. Definitely recommend this shop for any craft material.

I am not a seasoned quilter. . .I needed a lot of hand-holding. The ladies here were extremely…read morehelpful with their suggestions and answers to my questions. The selections of material are amazing.

As a fan of history and historic buildings, I was a bit nervous when I heard a few years that this…read moreold place was being renovated. Originally home to the local chapter of Knights of Pythias, this space has a long history in Brunswick. I attended an event here this weekend which was the first time I had been in the new space and was very impressed by the results. The room still had the important elements preserved but is now more accessible and usable in the 21st century. Well done.

This artist run gallery is a gem! Amazing Maine made art by local artists. Unique jewelry, pottery,…read morepaintings, textile art, woodworking, crafts, antiques, collectibles and more! If you are looking for home goods or gifts, this is the place to find them. Wonderful craftsmanship and skill goes into everything made by the artists. A wide range of price points will make it hard not to leave with something special. I always stop in every time I go to Brunswick!

Holy moly, where do I begin? This store is brand new and the perfect addition to downtown Norway…read more Let me begin by first mentioning how friendly the owners and staff are-- My sister personally knows the owner and mentioned to me the opening of their store, also mentioning that once I step foot inside, I may never leave... That being said, Brick and Mortar is the perfect LOCAL shop for your holiday shopping needs specializing in home-kitchen-garden items. The layout and store front are beautifully organized offering unique, one of a kind items perfect for gifts or personal indulgence. They currently have some of the most gorgeous Christmas ornaments I've ever seen and sell an array of The Woods merchandise including Maine-made sea bags. After one visit I am already in love with this store and can't wait to do all my Christmas shopping right in Norway! COVID-19 has definitely had its setbacks but I am so happy this store has emerged despite it all-- PLEASE SHOP LOCAL!

The store is a great addition to downtown Norway. They have high-quality products, and a great eye…read morefor cool things. The owner is very knowledgeable, helpful, and super nice. I highly recommend checking this place out if you want a change from low quality offerings and crafty stuff for unique home goods that are well made and really tasteful.

Norway is the cutest town, and I am happy to have had ties to it for many years. My grandparents…read morehave lived in Norway for most of my life, and for the past six years, my mom has too. This shop is the perfect addition to Main St., selling both wine and knitting/sewing materials. Owner, Kim, is very sweet and creative. Main St. has beautiful knit pieces placed all around, adding a sweet feel to a historical little town. Cafe Nomad just down the street serves Fiber & Vine wines too. The store itself has a large, diverse selection of delicious wines and colorful yarns. There is also a large selection of buttons, and I find very unique ones that I use for my jewelry-making endeavors. During Norway's First Friday events, the shop often offers wine tastings, and they have a schedule of other events as well--such as "knit and sip" type stuff. Be sure to check their schedule or follow their social media for the most up-to-date info!

This is the most adorable little store in historic downtown Norway. Beautiful yarns line the walls…read morefor your next craft project along with a variety of wines for your sipping pleasure. Kim has been a staple of downtown Norway for years now and once you step foot in Fiber & Vine, there is no way you won't fall in love. One of my favorite offerings of the store are the adorable felt kits. There are so many options for adorable little crafts-- my most recent purchase is a little felted fox (he will look adorable next to the giraffe in my daughters room.) Kim is so helpful too; if you ever have any questions or are looking for a recommendation (on crafts or wine ), she has got you covered. I've yet to visit on a first Friday for a wine tasting but that will be next on my list! Whether you have something specific in mind or are just looking for a reason to head downtown, Fiber & Vine has got you covered!