Ginger is more like Family than. Business owner. The shop is very friendly and accommodates many…read morekinds of knitters, weavers and spinners. I pick In Sheep's clothing as my #1 spot to purchase yarn and work on projects. Ginger does a live update on Facebook every Wednesday morning. It is something l look forward to each week. If you knit you should look up the shop on Facebook.

Came across this cute shop during the Western CT Yarn crawl. Good selection of yarns, patterns,…read moreknitting notions, roving and tools for weaving and spinning. They even had a card weaving DVD I had been looking for. Rose was very helpful, calling owner Ginger for pricing on some custom hand turned spindles available. A small crowd of other yarn crawlers arrived to shop which made things a bit hectic, but everyone was assisted with their needs graciously.

Wonderful large selection of yarn and very knowledgable and friendly owner! Like Toys R Us for…read moreknitters and crocheters. The prices are great. Love this store!

Omg, what a fantastic yarn store! Very good selection and very good prices. I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm this way again. Great service, too.

Took a trip to see what Max & Lily's Closet was about. It was a small, cute, and very clean…read moreconsignment shop with items from baby to tween clothing, maternity clothing, toys, books, decor, and many other treasures for kids. The shop is very well organized, toys are well kept and wrapped nicely together, and there were a lot of luxury brand clothing, gently used. They coin themselves they are West Hartford's finest children's consignment shop. The pricing was fair for most items (toys, decor, etc), but clothing seemed a bit high. They do have a rewards/loyalty program which I signed up for--I got 10% off my first purchase AND $5 off. Also, if you are local or close by they have 10% off Tuesdays. The young ladies that rang us up were very nice. I'd likely visit again since the shop is very clean. A lot of second hand children shops are cluttered, disorganized, and have a strange smell. I do love Max & Lily's Closet's mission to go green and reuse.

I absolutely adore shopping at and consigning with Max & Lily's! Michelle and her team are…read morewonderful, and I always leave with something that both of my children just have to have! I've been a customer for almost seven years now, and will continue to shop and consign for years to come!

An adorable store with reasonable prices. I am grateful to have found this little gem in town…read more We have take a few items there for embroidery which have come out perfect with close attention to detail and again, reasonable priced.Flo and Steve have helped our family on more than one occasion and we will certainly return and encourage others to do so.

Beautiful gifts and great customer service love the ladies there. Gifts are all wrapped for you,…read moredefinitely a plus for me. 5 stars

Carol & company is a gem boutique that deserves to be visited. I would recommend to anyone who…read moreneeds a special gift . Please, take a ride and you won't be disappointed.

This shop is much more than a Jewelry store, though you will find some extremely beautiful & unique…read morejewelry here. There were so many unique gift & decorative items that would delight many of my friends, family members and me. I wish I had taken a picture of the item that drew me in, a silver little sculpture that says "You are my sunshine," which will be a meaningful gift I can't wait to give. I also love love the glass hummingbirds that were hanging from the ceiling. There were all kinds of art here, including gorgeous fingerless gloves made from recycled cashmere. I may have to come back for those too. If you're strolling Collinsville, don't miss this place.

This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.

I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.

This amazing fabric shop is located in Hurley Business park. If you think the road is ending, just…read morekeep going down the dirt. It seems to be an old factory, and the Quilted Ewe is located on the far end of the upper parking lot. There's a ewe by the door to make it easy to spot from the outside, but there is an interior entrance as well. The fabric is high quality and beautiful! So many options, so many themes, and it holds up so well when you're working with it. They sell all sorts of accessories and patterns as well... You could spend hours there putting a project together. There are classes available (check the website and subscribe to the email) and a long arm to rent if you go through the training class.

Great selection of fabrics and a wonderful clean setup for classes. Really loved the abundance of…read moredesign walls. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

I love spending time in this pottery studio! The space is bright, welcoming, and always spotless,…read morewhich makes it nice to work in. All of the equipment is brand new and there's a great selection of glazes to experiment with. The teachers are not only skilled but also good at explaining techniques in a way that's easy to understand without making you do it their way....very much a try different things and see what works for you vibe. On top of that, staff and the owner are approachable and friendly. I also love that people in the studio are open to sharing tips and tricks--it feels like a supportive community where everyone helps each other grow. They also have many different classes and workshops so I cannot wait to try those next with friends! So happy this place opened in our community!

Bliss Pottery Place has everything potters and wannabe potters need to create ceramic art. The…read morestudio is nicely laid out, clean and well equipped. The best part of all are the people. Jaime and her team of instructors are unfailing kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Sign up for a class and be inspired!