Always wonderfully supplied, very community minded, we've been getting our pictures framed there…read moresince they opened. Unusual selection of frames and the quality of their framing has been outstanding :-) very knowledgeable crew there Also Very unusual array of HomeGoods and art supplies--, all of good qualitiy :-) They bring out the artful soul in me:)

We came to have a picture framed. This is the last of the Sadao Watanabe calendar prints. We have…read morehad the print for over a year and discovered a great deal on framing...70 per cent off. The salesperson was knowledgable and helpful. You really need coupons unless you want to pay almost $400.

The Indiana University Memoria Union is a pretty impressive place, both architecturally and in its…read moreelegance. If I were a student here, this is one place I would hang out to study, meeting with friends, and put my parents up at their hotel. I wandered the building for quite a while before I found the bookstore. University bookstores have evolved into more of an emporium for branded merchandise, which this store has in abundance. There's also a nice selection of books, some stationary supplies, and a space selling tech-related equipment. There's even an architecturally impressive multiple story open room that's also a nice study space. I picked up a calculator (yes I'm old school) and a few tchotchkes, and I was on my way, perhaps too soon.

I purchased a bison from the owner here and never received it. We contacted multiple times only…read moreasking for what we bought. They eventually stopped responding and refused to send the item or process a refund. I would not recommend purchasing from here or Sadly Harmless. If the review is still up, they never refunded or sent the item.

The perfect activity for a sunny, Saturday morning…read more With 50+ creative shop vendors selling everything from gorgeous, handmade cutting boards, kid's pillows, silver jewelry, Indiana clothing, and more, you'll definitely find something for you. There's even Cardinal Spirits cocktails. Win-win. A DJ was spinning 90's tracks and the market is located very close to the Bloomington Farmer's Market, so you can hit them both in one morning. There's a summer and winter handmade market, so if you missed the last one, stay tuned on their website or social media for the next one!

I had such a lovely experience in this area! The growth and beautiful developments really stood out…read moreto me. As soon as I walked in, the warm welcome from the staff made me feel right at home. They even filled me in on some exciting sales, including some amazing spinning fibers! I couldn't resist taking home some gorgeous local roving. They also had some really fun collections, like the neon and UV-reactive ones, plus some whimsical monster-themed options. I can't wait to swing by again when I'm in the area--maybe I'll even sign up for a class if they offer one!

They have a variety of hand dyed yarns in various weights, kits, patterns, notions and more!read more

Much of this store is local/regionally-made art. Jewelry, paintings, photos, sculpture, wood…read morespecialties, apparel like hats and gloves, wall art, all made by area artisans are here. The prices are reasonable for the quality of work. This store is run by a non-profit artist organization, The Pillar Group. There's another similar shop at College Mall in Bloomington, where Victoria's Secret once stood past Target. The art is diverse and has a local and Indiana theme to it. While most jewelry is focused towards women, there are a few pieces of men's gear. It has the feel of a gift shop, and indeed there are greeting cards, and wrapping available for purchases. It's a very wide variety of handmade art, and it's all well-presented. I'm embarrassed how much I've purchased here; the values are pretty good for what I look for. Parking is downtown-crappy, but the store is bright and easy to shop.

One of the benefits in shopping in store is that you get to appreciate the quality of the goods…read morebeing sold. Another benefit of getting out to explore your community is finding a business you didn't know was there and you are pleasantly surprised by what you find. Kind of like finding a hidden treasure! My wife was shopping next door inside Tivoli Fashions in the Fountain Square Mall just south of the county courthouse in Bloomington. Since the shopping she was doing had nothing to do with me, I wandered out into the mall and found By Hand Gallery just across the hallway. If you enjoy looking at hand crafted items like wall hangings, ceramics, and small items that can be gifts for either your friends or for yourself. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. Even when I explained that I only stopped in to pass time while my wife shopped next door, he said he understood and to feel free to browse and ask questions. I was feeling welcomed, not watched or like I was wasting his time. That's good business. I really enjoyed looking over the items. I don't do a lot of decorating in our home, but I did see things here that I thought would look nice. I didn't make any purchases at this time, but the items I looked at seemed of good quality and worth considering coming back for. Review #3911

I love Bloomington Fine Art Supply-- large selection of quality art supplies, and the staff is so…read morefriendly! They're always willing to help me find what I need. Whether you're a professional artist, or someone dabbling, odds are you'll find exactly what you need. The classes and monthly art club are worth checking out too!

From the owner: Woman-owned and artist-run, Bloomington Fine Art Supply provides a wide range of high-quality…read moresupplies, tools, surfaces, and art-centric gifts, along with a full calendar of events, classes, and workshops. Whether you're a hobbyist, an advanced practitioner, or simply identify as creative or curious, bfa.supply is here to equip and celebrate every stage of your creative process. ​ Woman-owned and mother-run, Bloomington Fine Art Supply was created by an artist for artists.

If you don't like their views...get over yourself and don't shop there. Go somewhere else. Go to…read moreMichael's. Use Amazon. Hobby Lobby is wonderful and I love all the decor and craft supplies you can get! Friendly people work here, too!

I used to love Hobby Lobby. I would go there regularly and poke around for things I couldn't find…read moreat Michaels. Then along came their opinion about women's health care. I have to admit. That was enough to make me stop shopping there, and I have. I refuse to support any business that feels like they have to get involved at that level, especially when it comes to denying women rights. I stopped back in recently because I needed a large sewing needle, and I just did't feel like making another trip somewhere. I was on the east side, and Hobby Lobby was there. The good news is they seem to have more employees available on the floor than they used to. The bad news is that you'll find an employee before you ever find what you're looking for. There are NO aisle markers at all to tell you what's in there. You might do a complete loop of the store and pass by the thing you're trying to find. So - 2 stars for ugly politics and -1 for no aisle signs. It's a craft store. Make some!