Clay Cafe is a wonderful little place to paint pottery in Sewickley, PA, a short drive from…read moredowntown Pittsburgh. I went with a group of friends for a low-key kick off a to bachelorette party weekend. It was an adorable little shop in an equally adorable little town. I had inquired ahead of time to bringing our little party to our shop, and they were so welcoming and friendly. They had set up a table for us with balloons and cookies, and allowed us to bring our own wine and snacks. For a $7 fee, you can paint as much as you want - you just pay for the cost of your piece. The pieces are manufactured in a factory, but there are so many to choose from! It's a low-cost, fun, relaxing activity that I would recommend for kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, I don't live in Pittsburgh so I probably won't be able to return, but I'm looking for a similar place where I live!

Loved this place! With the variety of clay pieces to choose from and the abundance of supplies…read more(brushes, paint, etc) you can easily spend a few hours here. The staff was welcoming and tended to any questions we had, as it was our first time there. Will definitely visit again the next time i'm in Sewickley.

This store is wonderful! He is so helpful and just a joy to buy from! We came in from Texas and…read morestopped there twice!

A sweet selection of cards and paper products, and the like. Located in the heart of Sewickley, a…read moregreat spot to find a special card for any occasion.

This is the loveliest, friendliest shop!…read more I am a sucker for all types of handwork. I generally do cross-stitch and hardanger (plus some knitting and crochet) but have recently gone back to needlepoint, just for a change. This shop has everything I need for needlepoint, and then some! The selection of hand-painted canvases is mind-boggling. If you don't see what you want, they will find it for you. And the ladies who work here are the most helpful people you could ever wish for. Whether you are a newbie wanting to learn the art of needlepoint or an experienced stitcher, this is the place. Highly recommend!

From the owner: The Porcupine is a full service needlepoint shop, specializing in hand painted canvases from top…read moredesigners across the country. We have anything and everything you may need to complete your needlepoint project including a large array of fibers and expert finishing services. Stop in and browse the many designs ranging from Christmas ornaments and stockings to belts, pillows, picture frames and much more! Our friendly staff is here to assist you in any way. Conveniently located in the heart of Sewickley, we are 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.

Very high priced and run by impersonal, uninterested gasbags who would rather talk with each other…read morethan help customers.

Prices are a little high, but the store is organized well and it's usually easy to find the right…read morecard for any occasion. They seem to have a lot of regular customers, and there's a rewards card, if you want to go that route. The sales person is very helpful, although she also seems to know when to leave you alone.

Loved the Ray Sokolowski exhibit, Mark is a wonderful host, passionate about framing, we really…read moreenjoyed his excitement about the artist and local history!

This neat little frame up shop is in the heart of Swickley and can be easily missed if you don't…read morewalk the whole strip on Beaver Street. If you need something framed, you definitely need to go in here, not just for the client experience, but all of the amazing pieces that are inside. Not to mention the owner is kind, and very personable.

I have been using Embroidery from the heart for years and I can't say enough about Teresa! Honestly…read more, the work she does is great. I've had many gifts done and I've been happy with everything! I love things monogrammed and this is my go to place!

Terrible customer service! I placed an order 4 months ago and never received my items. When I…read morecalled no one returned my call. After calling back several times I was told there was nothing she could do and I needed to take my issue up with the school. Please shop elsewhere.