Just took a Beginners Sewing/Make a Tote Bag class... during a Saturday morning...We five students…read morelearned so much from our excellent teacher, Mary Margaret...We each left the class with a completed beautiful tote bag...and learned the basic important aspects of using a sewing machine.. Would definitely recommend sewing classes at Notion Fabric and Craft..and also, the sewing machines are available to rent...in the store on an hourly basis...

Walking into a craft stores, I've often felt intimidated. I've held onto the idea that I could…read morenever be a person who makes things! No one in my family sews, knits or needlepoints, and I hadn't been taught elsewhere. Yet, I've always wanted to create something with my hands. Fortunately, Mary Margaret, the owner of Notion Fabric & Craft encouraged me to confront my fear of the sewing machine! It doesn't hurt that her store is NOT overwhelming like many craft stores I've been to. Though she is fully stocked with beautiful fabrics, yarns, patterns, crafting accessories and tools, stepping inside Notion feels like you have been invited into someone's home studio. I have taken two of Mary Margaret's classes. The first one was the first time I ever touched a sewing machine. I left with a beautiful tote bag that I am able to boast that I made. In the second class, she taught us how to make a shirt. Mary Margaret is a wonderful, patient teacher who supports you in all of your mini-milestones and successes, as well as your...uh...learning opportunities along the way. I particularly appreciated her talk about clothing sizes in stores and how all of our bodies are unique and fluctuate from time to time. We can't be defined by someone else's size or idea of a size! The classroom upstairs is a bright and inviting community space. Mary Margaret offers tea and coffee for added coziness. Notion Fabric and Craft is a much needed addition to Montpelier for expert crafters and novices alike. Do yourself a favor and take a class taught by Mary Margaret!

Excellent store employees who explained where to find different types of fabric. Very clean. Great…read morecross selection for all your needs

We were in the area from out of town and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this shop! Great selection of…read morefabrics, friendly staff and overall great prices for good quality! I wish I had a shop like this by me!

We were traveling through the area and stopped at Quilter's Garden, which is a cute store! I…read moredefinitely recommend making a stop.

Great selection of all kinds of fabric, especially modern. Marie helped me out and was a pleasure…read moreto chat with. The best quilt shop in the area. Would definitely visit again.

Loads of quilting fabric! I found exactly what I was looking for. Don't be deterred by the lack of…read morestore front. This place is in the middle of nowhere. Also called "the fabric shop".

Very nice shop not over crowded. There are many beautiful fabrics to choose from as well as…read morepatterns, notions and a good selection of wide backs. The staff was very nice and helpful. I plan on stopping when in the area again.

From the owner: Welcome to North Country Quilters & Sew 'n Vac - We sell fabrics, notions, books, patterns,…read morethreads, sewing machine accessories, embroidery supplies, vacuum cleaner supplies, Pfaff and Singer sewing machines, Handi Quilter Long Arm Machines sales & service along with Miele and Riccar vacuum cleaners sales & service. We service all brands of sewing machines and vacuum cleaners. Our shop has a large class room for quilting, sewing and machine embroidery classes along with open "Sit & Sews" every Wednesday.

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!!

Lori went out of her way to get my couches done by Christmas!…read more A wonderful new layout in the store makes fabric searching a dream.

BEWARE. Owner took in specialty job, botched it in several ways, avoided my calls for weeks,…read moreoffered no apologies, and in-store meeting for resolution showed her character as self-serving and emotionally immature. If you're considering trusting Artee Fabrics with anything valuable--read this first. Their negligence and then evasion and disrespect really hurt me. On April 2, 2025, I brought a piece of vintage hand-loomed Indian silk to Artéé Fabrics & Home to be made into a custom bolster pillow cover. I requested a smooth fit against the pillow--which I had brought in--with a hidden zipper (for later dry cleaning of the fabric)--and no seams at the top or bottom. I explained that the fabric was of great personal significance and that I'd been waiting decades for the right time and place to use it. The very special multicolored silk had been hand-carried from India to the U.S. in 1977 as a wedding gift from a family member. Arti Bhandari Mehta assured me everything I requested was doable and that the piece would be ready in a few weeks. When I came to pick up the finished pillow on May 3, I was utterly shocked and dismayed to find it did not match the order specifications at all. It had a loose fit, no zipper, and seams at both the top and bottom--exactly what I had asked Arti to avoid. I immediately left word with staff member Luanne that the job had been botched and I asked for the owner to call me. I expected a call within 24-48 hours. No call came. Despite multiple follow-ups with staff--Luanne (twice), Björn, and Victoria--I did not hear from Ms. Mehta until May 20, when she phoned me while I was driving. She said she'd text me so we could arrange to meet at the store to discuss resolution. She did not text. I had to call the store again. Finally, with more effort and wasted time on my part, we set a time to meet in person on May 31. At that meeting, Ms. Mehta was defensive, and completely unwilling to be still and listen. She spun things in self-justifying tones and refused to acknowledge any error or offer an apology. She also dismissed the significance of the fabric by saying, "20 years is not an heirloom." I clarified that I'd had the fabric since 1977 and that it had already been considered special when given to me. It was made clear to me that this was "very good" material, selected and saved for me as a wedding gift. Ms. Mehta also denied ever showing me a zipper with a flap and insisted her shop does not ever install zippers in that manner-- that I got that wrong and implying I was untrustworthy and misrepresenting the original agreement. She further claimed the silk was too thin and had a weak warp, making it unsuitable for a zipper. However, she had personally handled the fabric at the time of order and raised no such concerns, even as I specified that the zipper should be placed in the back, with no seams showing at the top or bottom. I presented a calm, clearly written one-page resolution with two options for moving forward. Ms. Mehta refused both with a sharp "I'm not doing that. Sue me if you want to." Her only offer was to either add a hidden zipper to the flawed cover--an option I did not trust would be properly executed--or to return my $54 deposit, only if I accepted the flawed pillow as-is. When I declined those limited options, she attempted to withhold the pillow, stating I could not take it unless I agreed to her terms. I responded that both the pillow and fabric were mine. She then ordered me to leave the store. I invited her to call the police and said we could continue the conversation outside with their witness. She then accused me of "going around to stores and doing things like this." I denied the absurd accusation and pointed out that she was projecting who she was. I took the pillow and left--without refund. I went directly to the local police station to document the incident and left a written statement. The officer confirmed it was not a criminal matter but encouraged me to pursue complaints through public channels such as Yelp, Trustpilot, Better Business Bureau, and possibly Small Claims Court. Throughout our conversation, Ms. Mehta repeatedly invented excuses in an effort to absolve herself rather than take responsibility and make things right. Among other claims, she alleged I had brought in damaged fabric. While one portion of the silk had an imperfection from long-term storage, the portion we, together, designated for the pillow cover was perfectly sound. Ms. Metha's behavior--reaching for justifications, rewriting the terms of the original order, and attempting to undermine my credibility--was a textbook example of what happens when business owners prioritize self-protection over accountability. Her refusal to take responsibility or offer a genuine remedy caused damage on multiple levels. This incident illustrates a broader and growing pattern across industries: incompetence, evasion, and blame-shifting.

Such a cute little bookstore. They have a great mix of books, modern books to classics to…read morespeciality and unique books, so it's easy to walk out with something you didn't expect to pick up. The shop also carries a little bit of local merch and some fun extra gifts. One thing I really appreciated was the affordable postcards, which is important to note because they are up-charged at some surrounding stores. I ended up grabbing a few, plus a fun magnet, and they also had a couple local art prints. The inside is super charming, a cozy, feel-good stop whether you're looking for a new read or just a small souvenir.

Ahhhh.... If you took the state if Vermont and captured it in the shape of a bookstore, it would be…read morethus business. I probably could have spent hours here. I was especially captivated by their kids section and all of the authors I had no idea were from Vermont. They displayed it in such a fun and educational way. I now have a new appreciation for so many of the books on our shelves at home. We ended up picking up a farming story about gratitude for makers, chefs, etc for our son's birthday along with a card. To top it off, the staff was really sweet. Don't miss out on this downtown Stowe treasure!