This is a really fun hidden gem in Martinez, with an extremely welcoming vibe for crafters & fiber…read moreenthusiasts. There's a great selection of interesting yarns from Europe, vintage patterns, quality craft supplies for other craft hobbies like needle felting and embroidery. There are both used and vintage items, which is great for sustainability, and there's even a repurposed newspaper machine outside where community members can access supplies for free! The price points are great, especially for the vintage items, and the owner is super friendly & helpful. Added bonus, you can take Amtrak to Martinez and the shop is less than a 5 minute walk, or the downtown Martinez area is very bicycle friendly too! There are great cafes, restaurants, & breweries so you can make a whole day of it if you live further away.

Wonderful mix of hard-to-find yarns and hard-to-find vintage patterns. Interactive wearables show…read morewas a yarn crawl highlight and the craft supply library outside is a gem!

This studio is filled with great instructors and students. It's always kept clean and organized…read more There are many options for glazing, and different options of clay that are held at the studio for purchase. I appreciate this place being more of a class setting than those one-time activities for date night or to hang with friends, because ceramics takes awhile to get a good handle on. Plus there is a process of the bisque and glaze fire which cannot be done in a day. My recommendation is to take the 8-week class and show up to every class. At the end of the course, I'm sure you will have a better understanding of pottery.

I'm 4 class into the ceramic wheeling throwing class with instructor Chung. We have an hour of…read morelearning and then a few hours of practice. During the practice sessions, Chung would personally assist each of us on how to improve our throwing technique. Sometimes, we'll see instructor Yee, whom adds on the extra fun of banter in the classroom. They also have open studio so that students can practice during the week. Special out out to Cassandra! Thank you for being super responsive and delightful to be around. Overall, everyone at the studio is amazing, and i love the welcoming atmosphere!!

I just love everything about this store!. Product, service, everything!!. Crafts, fabric, flower…read moredepartment, art... and every for seasonal times.., you can find almost all for ur parties, special occasions.., holidays and much more!!

This experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it…read more On a Saturday evening around 6:50 p.m., I stopped by Hobby Lobby with my 4-year-old daughter and my elderly mother-in-law. We were preparing for an upcoming funeral, and I needed help with an expensive gold frame I had purchased from Hobby Lobby. One of the corners had separated, and I wanted to know whether the framing department could repair or reinforce it. Because the frame was large and heavy, I left it in my trunk until I confirmed that someone could help. My mother-in-law waited nearby so she could rest while my daughter accompanied me to the framing counter. I approached the employee working in the framing department and asked if he could assist me. His first response was, "I'm off in six minutes - what do you need?" The tone immediately caught me off guard. As I began explaining that the corner of the frame had broken apart and needed reinforcement, he interrupted me and said, "Stop. Just hurry up and tell me what you need." I was surprised because I was simply trying to explain the issue so he could determine whether it was something the framing department could fix. I told him the frame was needed for a funeral and asked if it could be repaired. Instead of addressing my question, he asked why my husband couldn't fix it. I explained that my husband is currently deployed, so he wasn't available to help, and that while I would try to repair it myself if necessary, I also work full-time. His response was simply, "So do I." At that point, it was clear that helping me was not a priority. What made the interaction even more upsetting was that my 4-year-old daughter asked afterward, "Mommy, why was that man so mean? Why didn't he want to help us?" Hearing that from my child was heartbreaking. I told her that maybe he was having a difficult day because I wanted her to understand that we should still try to show kindness to others. I shared my experience with the manager, who told me that this employee often tells others how important it is to be friendly with customers. Unfortunately, that was not reflected in the interaction we experienced. Thankfully, we went to Ace Hardware afterward, where an employee immediately took the time to help us. He recommended reinforcing the frame with small metal corner brackets, nails, and gold spray paint. His advice worked perfectly, and we were able to save the frame in time for the funeral. This review isn't about expecting perfection. Everyone has stressful days. It's about the importance of treating people with basic courtesy and respect, especially when they may already be going through a difficult time. A little kindness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience at Hobby Lobby.

Becky is amazing! From her visits to my daycare for ceramics to her classes at the kids school. She…read moreis amazing and the Kids love her!!!

Becky is so creative!! Ladies night, birthday parties, auction projects, anything you can dream of…read moreshe can make happen!! I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Quick and beautiful- great customer service and products-…read moreframed to perfection and your special dimensions-

We recently brought a hand painted picture and frame by my older sister who is no longer with us to…read moreGigi @ FOF and asked if she could repair/restore it for us. This picture meant A LOT to us! She understood and reassured us she could get it taken care of. We are SO HAPPY with the results! People come into our lives for a reason. Her coming into our lives was meant to be. The picture is proudly displayed in our front room for all out visitors to view. We will be doing dome additional business with her in the near future. Go by and pat her a visit, you'll be glad you did. Ed L.

Second to none customer service!…read more Best bulk TGC cards! Only 10 for a $1! I was there from 11am-1:30, searching for Yuka Morii and Asako Ito created Pokémon cards, I found a great collection of Yuka Morii cards, but only a few Asako Ito cards in the bulk boxes, but I only searched two boxes lol. I'll be back to search for more! Also don't forget to sign up with their rewards program, you earn points with every $1 spent! I spent about 13 bucks, so I earned some great points today! Always a class act, at DVY, great environment and very knowledgeable people. Overall: 20/10 on that Jonny Rating!

Great selection of cards in tons of boxes. Go nuts, have a good time sorting through them all. Well…read moreworth a visit. Hopefully they'll get more vintage cards soon!

The bead selection is so beautiful and huge! The customer service was amazing too! Very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful! Loved my experience there!

They are so amazing. I took in a broke necklace, some beads that I wore on my wrist and a metal…read moreleaf on a broken necklace. I asked if they could do something with all of this. She said yes. What turned out was a beautiful necklace. I was so thrilled. Plus they are very friendly and spend time to help you out. Highly recommend.

Stopped by because I saw they had a close out sale (the store is closing on March 14th). They still…read morehad plenty of items and most items were on sale *25% off*. There were only 2 staff but they were helpful and patient. The store was still pretty neat and they had tons of cards available.

The Hallmark Store in Benicia has been the annual lifesaver when visiting family in Benicia. Be it…read morea birthday, Holiday or random celebration, this establishment has something for every occasion. The size of the store does limit the selection, but there aren't that many other options once you cross the bridge. The value+service is ok depending on the team present that day; for the most part, you get what you pay for. As long as they are around, they'll see me getting that last minute gift or card at least once a year!