Great concept! It is indeed, a shop full of a variety of art and gifts. Approachably priced and…read moreeclectic, it features products by ~30 local artists in artist collective store. Great way to find unique and meaningful gifts that support small businesses and artists.

This is a great little spot full of items made by regional artists. They have everything from…read morekitschy trinkets to beautifully crafted art pieces at a wide range of price points, so you can probably find something to fit any budget or aesthetic. I've always found the staff to be friendly and helpful, too.

I had a really disappointing experience at Hobby Lobby. My friend and I came in expecting a normal…read moreshopping trip, but unfortunately, an employee named D (according to another emoyee) made it anything but that. when my friend simply asked "can I ask you a question" she rolled her eyes and said "well you should probably start with a hi" my friend was anything but rude when she approached her, her snapping back is was completely uncalled for From the moment we interacted with her, she was extremely rude and dismissive. We felt talked down to and unwelcome, which is honestly the opposite of what you expect when you're just trying to browse and make a purchase. There was no reason for the attitude, and it really left a bad impression. Customer service matters, and this experience completely turned me off from wanting to come back. Based on how we were treated, I wouldn't recommend this location.

As soon as we walked in we had a question about where to find the candles and we asked a worker who…read morewasn't really doing much "can I ask you a question?", and she said "well I think it would be best if you said a hi first". It was a very interesting interaction to say the least, probably never coming back here. I ended up asking the workers what her name was and they said it was "Dee" so be on the lookout for that grinch!

I have painted may be about six items here! Great experience! I moved out of the Lansing area and…read morethey even shipped me my pieces! I think everything is priced fairly too!

There was a great selection, and everyone was super helpful. It was our first time and we had a…read moreblast.

I've been coming to the store for quite some time. I enjoyed the weekly coupons I used to get, is a…read moreshame I stopped getting coupons with my receipts from here. However, that is a corporate decision and has nothing to do with this particular store. It seems like whenever they made the transition from having cashiers to automated self check out, the customer service here has gone downhill. I tried stopping in tonight on a quick run as I ran out of a particular tube of paint, and I nearly walked right into a door because they had both of the inner doors of the vestibule locked. I could walk in from the street, but the nearly face planted in a door that was supposed to open automatically. An employee came over and unlocked one of the doors, earbuds in her ears, apologizing while explaining she was on a phone call or something. She was immediately all too eager to let me know the store closes in than 20 minutes. Yeah, I could tell. It's a huge pet peeve of mine when stores try to shut down shop during their opening hours. Your store hours you close at 9:00p, not 8:37. There's a Michaels on the other side of town I've only been to a couple of times but even with the automated self check out there, people there I think are much friendlier it might be worth the drive next time.

I came in to get two balloons filled up, a 2 and a 1 for my friend's 21st birthday. I paid for the…read morehelium and as i was putting them in my car, the 2 came off the string and flew away. I was distraught (in tears). I went back in to buy another 2, and when i told the employee what happened, he asked me if the string was tied loosely, i said i wasn't sure, and he said "let's just say it was". He gave me another 2, free of charge on account of an employee error. I did not catch the man's name but he's a wonderful employee and i cannot stress how much i appreciated this small kindness, it really made my day.

Stopped in to Country Stitches today for the first time after living in the Lansing area for about…read moreten years. I was completely mesmerized the second I walked in. From the sewing machines to the fabrics, this store has everything you could ever need to quilt/sew/craft. I was a little out of my element because sewing isn't something I've done before, and I'm sure the employees could tell. I asked what was probably a dumb question (I.e. How much fabric do I need to make a few sofa pillows?), and at first the cashier looked at me like I was crazy, but on my way out she told me to have fun making my pillows. I also asked a different employee about their sewing classes and she actually seemed a little annoyed, but in hindsight, she may have been helping another customer, and my questions may have been out of turn. I'm neutral about my overall experience today, and I may come back for a class in the future.

Amazing choice of fabric and machine dept has helped considerably when looking for parts (bobbins,…read morepresser feet, etc) as well as helping with issues I'm having with my Husquvarna sewing machine

Amazing selection of glass for crafts! People drive from great distances to shop here and we…read moreshould appreciate having them so handy. Friendly staff and lots of creative ideas! If you've never been in the store, just stop by and brouse. Very interesting-- you may puck up a new hobby!

We went as a group for a class on glass blowing. We made globes. The ones that cracked or didn't…read moreturn out well were used to create fused glass plates. We had a great time. It was well worth the price. Our instructor was great and fun. I highly recommend taking a class here.

This is an adorable gift shop that has a lot of goodies packed in a small area. They are a boutique…read moreand sell some cute clothing such as dresses, skirts, T-Shirts, pants, and tops. We bought some cute shirts and tank tops. They have walls of fun jewelry, so many tempting earrings and necklaces. They also have hair accessories and bracelets. They sell crystals, custom cards, posters, and canvass bags. There is an area to try on the clothing. They have small tchotchkes like fun stickers and air plants. This is a really fun place and while it is a boutique, so it is not cheap, the prices are fairly reasonable compared to other equivalent businesses. This is a place we visit each time we are in E.L.

I had two concert posters I wanted framed. The final framed product made the posters look like…read morebeautiful art. I was thrilled with the outcome. Everyone who sees them comments on how great they are.

I have gone to Framer's Edge on many occasions over the past 8-10 years to get photographs and…read morepaintings framed, and I am very happy with all of my purchases. The store has many selections for framing. LeeAnn, the owner, is helpful her workers are usually trained in visual arts. Thus, they are interested in helping customers in choosing a frame and mat and enhances the photograph or painting. Yet, they respect my own ideas about what "works for me." In other words, I have never felt pressured or swayed. They have always been patient in helping me make my choices, and they cheerfully help me choose something that is within the amount I am willing to pay. As a final suggestion: always watch for their coupons. They can help you save a bit (usually about 10%).