I visited this yarn store on Saturday, May10 & received excellent service & assistance to find what…read moreI was looking for. Good selection of yarns & accesories! I will return, on future visits to Portsmouth!

No better or classier shop for yarn in New Hampshire. Folks who own the place are extremely…read moreknowledgable and carry only the best products. If you are looking for superior quality yarns and associated needles, etc., this is your definition of heaven.

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.

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.

Large selection of yarn and patterns. Very helpful and friendly staff.read more

Beware of back orders. I placed an order on May 22 and was told that 2 of the colors were on back…read moreorder until the beginning of June. They didn't arrive so in mid July I called Patternworks and was told they are on back order until mid August. I chose two other colors that I was told was in stock. Shortly after I received notice that one color was shipped. When I inquired about the second color I was told that it is on back order until mid August! I was offered no compensation and needless to say, I am a very unhappy 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!

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.

From the owner: Homespun Creations gift shop specializes in hand painted items, candles, jewelry, metal gifts,…read moreknit, crochet, wood, stain glass, soaps, pottery, essential oils, diffusers, quilts and so much more. If it makes you smile you might just find it at HomeSpun. Open year round.

I've always heard good things about this place so I wanted to have a baby blanket embroidered for…read moremy sister. I showed my idea of exactly what I wanted to the woman who helped me and she said that they couldn't match the fonts I wanted exactly but they could use similar ones and I said that was fine. When I picked up the blanket the fonts they had chosen were not similar to what I had originally showed them, the words were not centered on the blanket itself, the words were not centered against each other (visually speaking or measurement wise) and the embroidery was significantly smaller than what I had asked for. So I took the blanket back and the woman I spoke to this time (I think she was the owner) basically told me I was wrong and that my design was fine and I was trying to take advantage of the business because I wanted my money back. My mistake was assuming that when they chose from the fonts they have they would have lined things up to make them look straight and centered. I also should have asked to see what fonts they could do before I trusted them to embroider the blanket.

From the owner: Customer service, we hear time and time again what great work we do, good suggestions we make…read more Friendly people to help you. Many businesses say that but they don't deliver.

When the best of the best is all that will do...head straight over to Sanford Sewing. You can find…read morefabulous, well made fabrics that you just won't find in a department store. Designer fabrics that are top notch. These fabrics are incredibly beautiful! The choice of machines are also top quality. I have a Destiny 2 and absolutely would not part with it! I purchased it from Sanford Sewing, was taught how to use it (a joy since I am long term sewer but new to quilting!) My machine goes back for a "visit" when it needs a tune up or a thorough cleaning. The machinists are top at their craft. They not only maintain my Destiny 2 but have worked on my serger and my other sewing machine brands as well! When you need a new sewing foot, a variety of needle sizes, machine parts. quilting patterns, fat quarters, themed or holiday fabric designs, quilting rulers, battings, and thread, thread, thread, it is all in one place, Sanford Sewing! Last, but by no means least, is the group of employees who truly know everything about fabrics, sewing, quilting, coordinating colors, and long arm sewing! They know their business when it comes to sewing, quilting, or guidance! And they do it all with a genuine kindness and passion that makes each patron feels special and appreciated. If you are looking for the best of its kind, let me say once again...Sanford Sewing is THE place to go. I know, because I drive 90 miles up from the Boston area frequently to go a place where all my questions are answered, where I can take a class, buy outstanding fabrics, and learn new knowledge..... all with honesty and enthusiasm!

From the owner: Sales, service & Repair of sewing machines, household &…read moreindustrial. Fabric, notions, patterns and more. classes, quilting frames. Baby Lock. BERNINA, Handi Quilter, Juki, Kola Cabinets,

Placed a short turn around t-shirt order for work. They were reasonably priced and went above and…read morebeyond. I'll use them again!

Great friendly service and lighting fast turnaround in a pinch!…read more I'm building a list of vendors in Portland, and they are great. Thank you,