Extremely disorganized business with a shockingly unprofessional owner. We registered and paid in…read moreadvance, but when we arrived, they had completely botched our enrollment due to their own administrative errors. Instead of apologizing or trying to fix it, the owner became incredibly defensive, hostile, and rude. They do not take accountability for their mistakes and lack basic customer service skills. I have heard that the place has gone downhill since the change in ownership and now I completely understand why. Very unfortunate for our small community.

We've been loyal customers of Mimi's Crafts for over 20 years, visiting regularly with my…read morehandicapped mother and aunt, who have always enjoyed painting keepsakes together during visits. Sadly, since the new ownership took over, the experience has drastically gone downhill. On their most recent visit, they were told--quite abruptly--that moving forward they would only be allowed to come in twice per piece, and that painting must be completed within six months of purchase. This was never a policy before, and the way it was communicated felt aggressive and unwelcoming. Disheartened by the interaction, they decided it would be their last time visiting Mimi's. To make matters worse, when they were called to say their pieces had finished firing, they were informed one of them had broken--without a hint of an apology. The only "resolution" offered was a gift card for the original value or nothing at all. When they went to pick up what was left of the piece, the owner was present and still didn't offer a single apology. This is not the kind of customer service or family-friendly environment we used to know and love. It's deeply disappointing to see such a treasured place become so unaccommodating and indifferent toward long-time customers. We will be taking our business--and our loyalty--to one of the many other paint-your-own studios in the area that still prioritize kindness, flexibility, and community. And when leaving a review on google to express these issues, it felt like we were responded to with a chatgpt answer, because it wasn't even being addressed to the correct person. Which felt even more impersonal.

The best yarn store for many miles. Friendly service. Quality yarns. Sit and stitch on couch with…read morefriends. Coffee available and cool air conditioning. Highly recommend.

What beautiful and quick work! I was wowed by the embroidery. I highly recommend Barefoot Stitchery!read more

I bought some sale yarn from Four Purls on-line. The price was good and triggered my curiosity…read moreabout the place. The pictures showed a HUGE shop. I was in Florida, visiting a friend, and talked her into making the 2 hour trip to Four Purls. Walking in, I was amazed! The place really is HUGE - the largest yarn shop I'v ever been in. The owners were really nice, explaining how the store in laid out with regard to the yarn weights. I asked about Cashmere yarn; they had it. Yak yarn; they had it. Yarns from countries that I didn't know produced yarns - Japan. They have their own private label yarn as well. This is a destination store if you're anywhere in Florida. If you use yarn in any way, you will love this place. I told my friend I'll be back to visit, if only to go back to Four Purls.

Every city I go to, I have to check out the yarn store. I went to Winter Haven eight years ago, but…read moredidn't know about Four Purls back then. I had no reasons to visit Winter Haven (nothing there), but I found myself on the way from Tampa to Orlando on a Sunday so I stopped in. It's rare for a LYS to be open seven days a week - but they are so that was a definite plus. There's a decent amount of free parking on the street and in a nearby small lot. The store has a great selection, although I found it to be eaten up by a ton of Emma's yarns (local, but having one wall of it takes away from other yarns they could stock in my opinion). For example, I wish they stocked Cascade 220 since no stores nearby stock it. Although there is a yarn for everyone, and a few interesting finds (Biscotti self-striping, multicolored roving, art yarns, crochet animal kits). I met Noelle, and she was very sweet in helping me out, and showed me around the shop since it was my first time there. Overall, there's a good range of yarns organized by weight (my preferred layout for a LYS), and is definitely one of the top yarn stores I've been to in the Southeast.

The Best Fabric store in the area. I recently visited the Space Coast and tried to visit as many…read morequilting stores as possible. This one had the best selection BY FAR. I have been visiting this part of Florida for almost 20 years, but I only recently started quilting. I can't believe this store has been under my nose this whole time. I won't ever miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful store when I am in the area. Definitely worth the stop.

Love this all inclusive quilt shop. Friendly staff, wide selection of fabrics and notions…read more Excellent value for your quilting and sewing notions.

This place is ah-maze-ing. The owner Lora is very sweet and knowledgeable. They are staying extra…read moresafe with COVID and are open by appointment only. Be sure to give them a call to schedule your visit. They are only allowing 2 people in at a time to ensure social distancing. Their collection of yarn is phenomenal. This ain't Joann's. Expect to pay a pretty penny for some high quality yarn (which, those of us that knit and crochet are already used to). If they don't have something you want, they can get it for you. And they have patterns galore! Lora was doing larger group classes and they had a regular group coming there before COVID hit. Now she does private classes for 1-2 people at a time. Classes are $25 per 1 hour session and sessions are as needed. They do Monday through Saturday private classes. The loveable cat Daisy is very sweet and helps make the place feel welcoming.

Lora is amazingly helpful and very talented! I am new to knitting and she was very supportive and…read morehelpful.

From outside to store seems really little. However, when you come inside, it goes back pretty far…read moreand they have a huge selection of sewing supplies from fabrics to threads. They even offer classes here which I'm definitely going to look into. I'm new to sewing so I can't say much about the value of the fabrics, but they seem to have a variety of prices. All of the employees that I interacted with were very friendly and explained what fabric I was getting. I even asked them for some tips and they were happy to help. I was told they also do a sale on the 4th of July so I may make a stop here to get some more fabric. Overall, if you're new to sewing or have been sewing for a while (and you haven't checked his place out), I would definitely recommend going.

Unsure where to begin. My artist daughter was visiting, so took the long drive to visit the store…read more The parking lot is 1. dangerous, 2. hard to find the first time *especially in high traffic times, which is when we showed up. Our experience was a mixed bag. No greetings. No introductions. I was there for a sewing machine as mine ended up in storage in another state. Finally found a clerk willing to help me out, did the paperwork and actually was rejected for the payment plan. Zero redirect to the reconditioned machines as a possibility, which my daughter had found when we split up. *I only mention the rejection because we left, went to another store who used the exact same company for payment plans and was approved in minutes & walked out with what could easily be described as a higher value machine (&yes, price) in no time. Back to this store. I have no idea the organization of this store. I'm more of a clothes maker than quilting, but really only found formal wear materials and some others. Also buttons, but kinda sparse selections. I usually sew church clothes & work clothes but also other random items like pj's. All that to say, it didn't come across as a fabric store where a variety of styles are supported. I was persona non grata after my "denial" so the items I was purchasing outright got put back. I didn't have the plague & I had cash. Just not $3k+ in cash. Unsure how the business stays afloat as this is not a way to attract repeat business. My daughter saw how I was ignored and put her items back as well. Question for the owner. Is this a common style of customer service that you want to present? Why did the other shop offer a payment plan with the exact same company for a higher priced item than your store did?

I love this adorable yarn shop! I hadn't knit in 18 years and the owner, Doni, helped me dust off…read moremy skills, figure out where I'd left off on my old projects and cheered me (along with the super friendly group that knit and crochet in her shop) to completing my first project! This shop has gorgeous yarn, fun notions, great patterns and a wealth of fiber knowledge that I've witnessed help newbie's and the experienced alike, find support on their creative journey. So glad I found this store it has become my happy place!

I love going to Sip N Knit. Doni is a delight! She's a great resource for yarn and any…read moreknitting/crocheting accessories , or advice on projects you're stuck on. It's also fun to get away and sit in her sh to knit and chat.

I dropped off a piece on Thursday to be finished and made into a pillow - I was called on Monday -…read moreit was done - simply beautiful. I am thrilled !!!!

This is the best needlepoint shop in Florida. Everyone is so kind, they offer private lesson and so…read moremany great canvas'.