As part of my quest to visit as many stationery shops as I can in 2026, I was more than pleased to…read morefind Merrymaker on a recent trip to Richmond! Located in the quaint, lively, historic retail district of Carytown, Merrymaker proudly holds the title of Richmond's oldest stationery shop. The space itself is small-but-mighty, with everything from locally-made greeting cards to an impressive selection of planners, calendars, and notepads in literally every shape, size, and color. They also have rack upon rack of specialty wrapping paper, and an entire corner of the store is dedicated to custom stationery. At the front of the shop, you'll find a jawdropping selection of pens (including fountain pens) in every shape, color, and price range. Of course, I couldn't leave here without a small notebook (or two), a couple of lovely postcards to send to friends back home, and the determination to start my own fountain pen hobby "someday." Bonus points for the super friendly woman at the front counter!

I love this card and stationary shop in Carytown. It's the oldest one in the neighborhood and has…read moresome absolutely gorgeous things inside. They have a great selection of cards, journals, pens, planners, and wrapping papers. It's one of those shops that you could leave and come back in 30 minutes and discover something new. It's curated with love. The people who work here are extremely passionate and helpful. I came here with my manager and we had a blast. She ended up getting a few postcards and a travel planner. I fell in love with a small journal I got for about $16. I loved the journal because it reminded me of the Canal Saint-Martin, I'm excited to use it for card game scoring. There is really something for everyone here. There are lined journals, blank ones, squared one, and more. There is a huge variety of planners with different layouts. It felt like they had something for every preference. Not to mention, the fanciest pens I've ever laid my eyes on. I highly recommend checking this local gem out.

This is my local quilt shop and it's wonderful. Lucy went above and beyond to help get my sewing…read moremachine in working order. The selection of fabric is great and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Lucy may have to get a larger space soon because the store is packed with beautiful things!

overall not a very welcoming store. The ladies a somewhat friendly but the owner is a bit a a…read morecrabby patty. Won't be going back anytime soon!

Great people to deal with. Good inventory and excellent service. I've been dealing with them for…read moreover 10 years and have always had good experiences.

First day in Richmond and we stopped at the local pottery supply store- small but mighty and fun…read morestaff! I snagged a few goodies- but was really impressed with their presence at NCECA- this store provided a fun photo booth with giant sized pottery tool props!!! Talk about love of all things pottery! I was extra happy I shopped their business after seeing their booth at the conference!

This is where mom and I have gone to get our machines cleaned (though since I have a singer, I need…read moreto find somewhere else) and checked out/serviced and the service is absolutely phenomenal. Friendly staff, great sewing class selection and when they offer sales and promotions, definitely worth it! They know about the machines they sell, and more importantly, if you're looking for a machine they know what you do and don't need. They ask questions and probe for details, and while they make suggestions, if you say you don't need something, they listen. Lots of tools for both sewing and quilting, as well as embroidery, the side walls are always fun to browse.

You need a great machine or a spool of quality thread, the staff is helpful and so glad to answer…read moreany questions. Be sure to ask about classes, as the variety of things to learn is fun. And don't forget to get that extra sewing machine you have stored away to their technician Now, cause when your current machine starts to act up you will want your backup ready and in working order.

I love this place. I have made so many creative T shirts for myself and for gifts. The turnaround…read moreis next day and the guys there are super friendly and obviously know what they are doing. I have never had a problem with one of my designs, size, etc. it's amazing--you can design, color of shirt, text or image, font, size of font/shirt, placement on the shirt, etc, etc. All the while you can see the product you are creating and view the final product before purchase. The shirt(s) waiting for you are exactly what you confirmed at the end of your design when you placed the order. They are not expensive, and the quality of the T-shirts is as expected. 100% cotton and comfortable. Highly recommend.

These guy who always wears a hat is extremely rude. I would not take your items here.read more

Why has it taken me so long to find this magical spot of quiltiness? I've discovered many new…read morefabric stores in my recent time here in RVA, but no store really checked all the boxes before I walked into Quilter's Corner. Located in Midlothian, it is definitely worth the drive from wherever you are. Upon entering, you are drawn into the shop like a kid in a Hogsmeade candy store. Everywhere you look there are amazing examples of potential projects, and a wide variety of fabrics to choose from. The shop is so well organized that it makes exploration easy, if not a little expensive (Yes, before you ask, I needed that fabric - For what, you ask? Not sure yet, but I needed it!!). The staff here is amazing. Open and friendly, I never got the feeling that I was being a bother, or that I needed to rush to get all of my questions answered. Long arm quilting services, a large variety of classes, and a well-lit classroom are some of the many services offered. The folks who work here seem to love quilting just as much as they love sharing that knowledge of making quilts with those that visit. I'm excited to sign up for a class... I'll let ya know how it goes!

Why I had not heard of this place before now, I will never know. i have searched in the past for a…read morereally good sewing alternative to JoAnn Fabric (sorry JoAnn, I like you but at times I want a real quilting place!). I have a Brother sewing machine and asked if they could repair it...little did I know it was operator error (d'oh!) but they still did find some odd things that were not performing at 100%. Good price on repair and tune up! And...my goodness the gorgeous bolts of fabric!!! A wonderful array of very good quality quilting fabric that you could also use for sewing other things besides quilting, but also a really good assortment of notions/items to help with your quilting, quilting magazines, etc. It turns out they specialize in Brother sewing machines so I will always come here now. The staff are also so very nice! And I could bring my Chihuahua inside with me it looks like!! If I could teach her how to sew now that would be really good...anyway, I really recommend this place. So many good things here for those who sew!! Oh and the parking is really good...it's a private lot shared between small businesses! #shoplocal !!

Very friendly and easy accessible. The staff is amazing. Can't wait until the next event.read more

Absolutely obsessed with this place ! It's been on my…read moreto-visit list for way too long and I finally went this weekend. They have something for literally every hobby to ever exist. Their prices are so cheap for what you can get and they have multiples of so many things. The staff are friendly and the product organization is amazing. Def worth the trip if you are a hobbiest. Also the area is amazing to wander around and visit other stores too !

The service, selection, value and very friendly, helpful staff, keep me coming back. It's a little…read moretrek for me, as I live in Chesterfield County, but it's always worth the trip.

When it comes to yarn in Richmond proper, this is definitely a place where you'll find a wide…read moreselection of prices, brands, colors, and textures. Considering that there are only two other yarn stores in the greater Richmond area, it's nice to know that there's something for everyone if you're in Richmond proper. You may also find a range of customer service. The first time I went in, I felt very welcomed by the staff members and they answered all of my questions. I was happy to make my purchase. This is what prompted me to return. The second time I went in, the staff member at the register was chatting with an exiting customer about the election. I don't mind a political disagreement or difference but I do mind vindictive racially charged whispers. If your hand is over your mouth as you gleefully lean into your inner mean girl, a part of you knows that what you said isn't entirely classy. Your candidate winning does not excuse bad manners or a lack of decorum. However, it's low form to wish the losing candidate ill, and to hope that they go back to the hole they crawled out of. Wow. It just goes to show that age is not associated with class. Folks are entitled to their opinions, but if you're a staff member hoping to make a sale, it's probably best to keep that under wraps or at least away from your workplace. Not classy, not demure, not mindful at all, and definitely not the kind of behavior that would make America great ... at any point. Note: I do not believe that this staff member reflects the entirety of the others. I do think that, had it not been the day after the election, this person may have been less likely to be less mindful of others in the store. That said, big moments in history do reveal our true character, and I hope this staff member takes the time to be more empathetic and aware of their surroundings the next time they are at their workplace.