I love love love coming to Waste Knot, everyone there is so friendly and helpful, including the…read morestore dog Winnie! They have a huge selection of threads and will help you pick out everything you need for your project.

I went here on rainy Saturday morning and it was packed. I've been wanting to get into needlepoint…read moreand the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable here. I left with a few canvas and threads. I can't wait to complete the ones I got, so I can get some more. Lol.

One of the best yarn shops in DC, they have a really diverse array of high quality yarns. Of…read morecourse, when you shop at this level of premium (often imported) yarns, the price point is a bit steep, but that's just the truth of paying fairly for unique animal based yarns. If you're in a store like this for yarn it is a great indication of how you want to expand your horizons as a fiber artist because sourcing is a large component we can oversee since conglomerate yarn is so readily accessible. Big industry yarn its not always the best option to support the field as a whole or for wearing. If you are a beginner fiber artist, just go and see the splendor of seeing this many coveted yarns in one place. I would characterize their selections as deeply saturated, vibrant, textured, and elaborates on different shades and tints of a single color (which gets serious when you are looking for something specific). All their employees are trained to help guide you throughout the maker's process. When you buy your skein of yarn, they even wind it for you, which is such an essential service I really appreciate it.

Very cute & cozy yarn shop. We came down to DC just to visit here. It's not a huge space but didn't…read morefeel cramped and their inventory was decent. It's definitely for the yarn snobs who's particular about their yarns.

We needed some Hawaiian shirts embroidered for an upcoming joint family trip and Ballyhoo was…read morefabulous, timely and professional. David responded right away to my email request and then turned around a digital sample for review within hours. I delivered the 10 shirts to him last Saturday and they were ready by Wednesday of this past week. My husband picked up the shirts yesterday. We are extremely pleased with the work. I would definitely recommend Ballyhoo for your embroidery.

Geek dilemma: I want Dharma Initiative coveralls from "Lost," and I need them in a week and a half…read morefor a science fiction convention. (Shush.) Blank coveralls in hand, I started trolling the yellow pages for an embroidery service to sew my name and job on the pocket, and I found Ballyhoo, right across the street from my office in Courthouse Plaza. I brought them in, explained what I wanted, and the shop turned them around in just 3 days, more than enough time for me to rock the con. They didn't even charge me a rush fee. David, the owner, was helpful and personable both on the phone and in person, and gave me exactly what I was looking for. In addition to custom embroidery, he can do custom screen printing, transfers, and promo items- I kind of want to go look for more things I can have him embroider because I'm so pleased. If you're looking for a local business to do shirts for your office, Little League uniforms, mousepads with your kids on them, or any custom printing, I highly recommend giving Ballyhoo a call.

I never met a Michaels I didn't like. This location feels odd, for a craft store but it works. With…read moreFriendship Heights metro just around the corner, there are lots of convenient businesses nearby (TJ Maxx, At & t, Maggiano's). If you sign up for the free rewards, you can get bonus coupons ($5 off $5, & other discounts). The inventory is typical Michaels. There is free street parking if you don't mind searching & metered parking.

The entrance is on Jennifer Street NW and a bit tucked away. The store is wholly underground. It is…read moresurprisingly bigger than expected, with a vast assortment of home decor and seasonal items. I parked across the street in an underground garage across Wisconsin Avenue for only $6.50 for all-day parking. You can try your luck with street parking. They had a ton of Christmas clearance at 70% off. I bought a bunch of DIY paint canvases at $3 each--what a deal! They have several self-checkout registers and attendants to assist you.

Quick service and excellent customer service. Communication is top notch. I can't wait for my next…read morecollaboration.

I urgently required banners for an event the following day, so I reached out to Alex just five…read moreminutes before closing time. Despite the short notice, he efficiently processed my order and ensured prompt delivery of the banners. I was pleasantly surprised to find that delivery was complimentary, which was a definite plus. Regarding the banner quality, having worked extensively in the convention scene for the past six years, I have encountered numerous banners. The ones provided by Alex's service stand out as the best in terms of quality. Unlike other banners I've used, these feel notably safer to handle. The construction method provides a secure assembly, minimizing the risk of accidental cuts or injuries compared to other products I've encountered in the past. I was also quoted for $165 each banner- taxes made them $175 each.

In the summer of 2013 I moved from the UK to Washington DC. In an effort to make friends and get…read moreout the house when I knew I would not be working for a while I decided to look for classes on groupon. For the insanely cheap price of $130 dollars or so i got to have two official knitting lessons and as much sit and knit as I could possibly want. I started in September when classes started again after the summer and pretty much went to every sit and knit I was entitled too go to every sat and sun from then untill I left DC to move to Cali in June 2014. I miss sit and knit and the expertise and friendships I made at this class. I not only got my monies worth but gained even more in friendship and life long skills. I made fingerless gloves, scarves (5 in total) a bear and am now working on a bedside mat. I believe some people have had some issues below which quite frankly leave me perplexed - How can something be a scam if you get your money back from groupon? This is a one woman show, which pretty much means if something comes up then things might not happen. Thats just the way it is when you run a small business by yourself. The number of times I witnessed people coming to class not reading what they needed to bring or where they needed to meet were so numerous and somehow this was never their fault. Take responsibility for yourselves please people. You are an adult!

I was given a Groupon ad a gift for 101,102 & 201 by a friend who knew that I wanted to make a…read moresweater, but was very intimidated by the idea. I'm a self-taught knitter using books and the Internet. When I went to class explain what I want to do to Terri, and she helped me and I have been making much more complicated patterns since then. I go every Sunday when I can and I always have a great time & I met a great group of women in the process. I can't wait for the next project. Terri was very patient with my questions, sometimes the same one multiple times. If you forget your stitch markers, don't worry someone will have them.