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3.2 (130 reviews)
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Wendy K.

My go-to spot for local crafts. They offer products for paper crafting, jewelry making, mixed media, baking, yarn and now fabric...just to name a few. Their prices are reasonable and they often have coupons that I always use. They now offer self-checkouts along with regular checkouts. The staff are usually knowledgeable and helpful. Here's What I Think...I'll be back next week.

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Kristine F.

Ahh Michael's. The ultimate craft heaven. I've been going here for years and the seasonal variety of fake flowers always astounds me. Warm vibrant reddish tones for Fall, frosted glittering blues for Winter, sweet pastels for Spring, and sunflowers for days during the Summer. Ask about flower arrangements. The employees range from chipper, helpful, to bored looking, especially at the registers if it's been a long day. Some go above and beyond. Once, I needed a single roll of floral tape instead of a 3 pack but couldn't find any. Two employees worked together, chatting happily while they looked it up on their hand held portable device and climbed up a ladder searching through boxes stored overhead just for my one roll of floral tape. Much appreciated effort! Knitting supplies, paints, school art project area devoted to grade school kiddos, photo frames, bakeware, candy melts, scrapbooks supplies, stickers, so many beads and jewelry ideas, ribbon, candles, baskets, omg they have everything! Of course, they showcase items for the next holiday. Coupons! There's always a 40% off a regular price item coupon available online and in mailers. Sometimes there's a 20% off your entire purchase including sale items. One coupon per person; shop with others to save more.

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Aranea Craft Studio - My completed project from Erin's How to Sew a Japanese Knot Bag Class

Aranea Craft Studio

4.8(32 reviews)
4.9 mi

I came in looking for black lining fabric and left with black linen! I wanted to finish my skirt…read morethat day to wear out and I'm glad I found a light enough fabric that worked well as lining :) Great service, nice people! I was also delighted to find japanese fabrics, didn't buy any that day, but will probably returning for some! While I was there, there was a knitting(?) class going on. It seemed interesting and fun, I might need to join a class sometime!

Such a wonderful studio!…read more Came across the studio after having breakfast in the area because I've started needle felting. Found parking conveniently right in front in the street since it was a quiet day out. I was looking for wool roving which she didn't have, however, she was so kind to explain the difference between the types of material and she showed me the correct type of yarn she did have that I'd be able to pull apart with my carding brushes! She had a lot of equipment to use for yarn crafts and it was great to see the variety of product inside. Apparently she holds craft nights and such too which I'm planning on looking into. Prices here were sooo much better than all the places I've found online which is also have to pay extra for shipping. She also even rolled the yarn into a ball for me before we left. Hopefully they'll have wool roving here soon, but I'm thankful for the yarn we were able to purchase for my current projects :) The best part -- her dog Jasper kept us company throughout our whole experience there and he is the absolute cutest cuddle bug! Can't wait to come back.

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Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby

3.0(41 reviews)
4.0 mi
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Wow! What a huge change from 6 days ago! When I first came…read morein greeted right away. With a huge smile! The cashier in the back A1 service. We chatted about this year. We talked as she waited on other customers. She was very polite, kind and just a whole vibe. The item I purchased. I said it's a gift for my daughter. She said would u like me to wrap it in tissue paper. I said wow thank u but no thank you. She said well im here to please! It was amazing! Then I saw puzzles 40%off. I said my cousin and myself loves puzzles. I saw a cat one for her. I said oh this is a must have! She loves cats! The cashier in front greeted me b4 I could reach the register. He also said if there is anything I can help u with. Please let me know. He said and when you're ready to check out I'm available. An employee walked in. He made a small finger gesture to his boss. Maybe she wasn't suppose to work. I don't know! However, unlike the cashier on New Years he didn't talk until he was finished with me. And he was super young! I would expect him to talk like the elderly did! Not the other way around! I really enjoyed shopping today! January 7,2025. I will return especially if this crew is working. Thank you all! A 10/10!

Waited about 20 minutes in line while the only open register was a trainee stuck processing a…read moreSINGLE return. Manager and trainee ignoring the cluster of customers building up. No apology. No explanation. No effort to move things along. Just one long line of people standing there like idiots while nothing happened. This is basic retail management and somehow it's still a disaster here. It's AD 2026 and this store still runs a system like it's 1985. After 20 minutes of watching absolutely nothing happen, I literally threw the items I was holding onto the counter where the cashier was and stormed out. Only then did the manager suddenly decide to react and come after me. Completely unacceptable customer service and total disregard for anyone waiting in line. By the way, their fabric section sucks. Not enough thread. I miss JoAnn's.

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Hobby Lobby - Missing tools! See review.

Missing tools! See review.

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Old World Designs

Old World Designs

3.7(22 reviews)
12.1 mi
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I visited this shop yesterday after seeing a canvas listed as "in stock" on their website. I'm…read morenewer to needlepoint and was excited to browse in person, especially since there are only a couple stores in the South Bay/Peninsula. When I asked about a specific canvas, I was told it was not available. I mentioned that the website showed it in stock and had an active add-to-cart option. The response I received was unexpectedly dismissive and in a condescending tone. The woman behind the counter said: "Amazon has trained you to expect things you see online to be in stock," followed by an explanation that their website does not really support online orders, at least not yet. I completely understand that inventory systems and websites don't always match. Had this simply been explained in a straightforward way, I would likely have purchased a different design/kit while I was there. Instead, the interaction felt condescending and uncomfortable enough that I chose not to continue shopping. For a hobby that relies on welcoming and guiding newcomers, tone matters. This was not my first experience with needlepoint, but I can easily see how it could discourage someone just getting started. Because of this experience, I won't be returning. I'd recommend new stitchers seek out another local store where questions are encouraged and customers feel comfortable spending time (and money).

Linda and Julie were great. I took advantage of the current trunk show and got a chance to see some…read morebeautiful pieces folks in the stitching group were working on. Such fun to be able to meet weekly to stitch! Highly recommend stopping here.

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Old World Designs - Weekly stitch group

Weekly stitch group

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Michaels - These were fun to make hearts and stars on kids faces at parties.

Michaels

2.8(181 reviews)
5.9 mi
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This review is for their balloon bar and delivery service (they use DoorDash). I had the pleasure…read moreof speaking with Monica when I called a couple days in advance to confirm an online balloon order for delivery. She was super helpful and friendly. The overall experience was great! There were some reviews complaining that the balloons would deflate after just a few hours and I was a bit concerned, but the balloons held up pretty well and actually held up for a whole week. To be honest, we didn't need it to hold up that long, as long as it was inflated for the duration of the party, that's all that matters! In terms of the value, for what it's worth, with ordering ahead and being delivered straight to you, I thought it was a great deal! I received some quotes from balloon vendors for the exact same bundle and it was 4xs the price, so Michael's balloon bar worked out just fine for us. Just a couple things to keep in mind: we ordered 4 separate bundles and all 4 were completely tangled together when we received it. Luckily, our amazing friend was able to help quickly untangle them. Not sure how this could have been prevented, but just a heads up in case you need ample time to untangle before your event! Also, when ordering ahead, you have to pick a delivery time window instead of an exact time- this means the balloons can come earlier than expected or at the tail end of the time window. You can try to call and coordinate with the store, which is what I did, but still received it earlier than requested, which was OK. Earlier is better than late in my opinion. Hope this helps! If you need basic helium balloons for an event- I'd totally recommend giving their balloon bar a try. I'd personally place an order again in the future.

BIG BIG S/O TO MONICA AND ZAIDER for helping me and my family today... ms monica running around…read morehelping all customers, taking care of ups delivery and at the same being so damn nice and sweet to all and zaider held it down in the cashier with everyone, these two people makes a lot of difference thats why customers loves coming back to fremont hub. Come check them out and and say hi to them.

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Michaels - Self-checkout kiosks

Self-checkout kiosks

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Uniquc Q - Rosy Posy's Cream Cosmos pencil/makeup pouch that can fold over to make a little bucket.  Doggie Pencil Pouch w.a magnetic clip

Uniquc Q

4.0(6 reviews)
6.5 mi

Just newly opened in April 2,2024 this woman owned business was quaint & cute…read more Don't underestimate the size of this place bc a lot of cute jewelry, AirPod cases, hand knit or crocheted items, plus hair clips, pencil pouches (authentic Rosy Posy Cream Cosmos pencil pouches) & the cute dog themed pouch was too adorable to pass up are available for purchase. It was not only fun to support a local new business with a 10% discount, but to scratch off a possibility of winning a $15 voucher when you purchase $30. Although I didn't win the $15 voucher, but ended up scratching off for a pen offer, I thought it was a creative incentive.

A cute little trinket gift shop with nice statement jewelries and lots of adorable stationary…read moreitems; it looks like a small shop, but there are quite a lot of items to check out. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, chatting with me a little bit about little dog as I was the only person in the shop then. I do love that there are quite a lot of hair claw clips, was able to find one that looked like my dog (white maltipoo). For their grand opening, there was a 10% off discount and my clip was packaged in the cutest little bag. I'm definitely keeping it to reuse as a cute gift bag for sure! Final Thoughts: Adorable little shop that's perfect for cute gifts with fairly reasonable prices for the items. I'm sure people will say they can find items for cheaper else where, but as a small business in Castro Valley, it is nice to be able to shop and check out items in person.

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Uniquc Q - Grand Opening incentive of 10% off Plus if you spend $30 you get a scratch off card for a prize

Grand Opening incentive of 10% off Plus if you spend $30 you get a scratch off card for a prize

Uniquc Q - This woman owned manager or owner was very sweet.

This woman owned manager or owner was very sweet.

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Said With Threads - dirty blazer

Said With Threads

4.8(181 reviews)
6.5 mi
$

Eileen, while a nice person, is utterly incompetent and unreliable. If you consider yourself a busy…read moreperson who needs someone to perform alterations within a specified time frame, AVOID Said with Threads and strongly consider going elsewhere. Her inability to properly schedule appointments and have projects completed on time disqualifies "Said with Threads, LLC" as a viable option for having clothing alterations performed. If you are an East Bay resident and need alterations performed, please read the rest of this review before scheduling an appointment with this establishment. I've been going to Eileen since December 2024. Online reviews looked good, and her shop was near my house, which made it convenient for me. I encountered an odd issue with her during my first visit. She had informed me my pants were ready for pickup, and I specified the day/time I would be coming in. When I went to her shop for pickup, I called, and she informed me she had gone to deliver an order for someone else because she didn't think I would appear on time. I was completely baffled as to why she reached this conclusion and why she admitted it verbally. Between September and October 2025, I had requested that she perform alterations on some pants. On this occasion I was charged the day I left the articles with her and was assured they'd be ready on the date she had specified. Prior to picking them up, I called Eileen and informed her I was on my way. When she answered, she told me my pants were not ready and that she hadn't even started working on them. I was quite upset over this since more than a week had passed since I'd left the pants with her. About a month later, I brought in a blazer she had worked on previously and asked her to reattach the buttons, as some of them had come loose. Although she did not charge me for this, she assured me the blazer would be ready on time. She failed to have the blazer ready on time when I went to her shop. I went to go run some errands for about an hour, and when I came back, she had finished working on my blazer. This indicated that she did not need more than a week to work on my blazer and had procrastinated or otherwise failed to make good use of her time. What frustrated me, however, was the condition in which she returned my blazer. It was covered in lint/hair/debris and had a strange odor to it. I had dry-cleaned it prior to leaving it with Eileen, and her utter lack of regard for keeping it clean really upset me. Most recently, during December 2025, I requested an appointment two days in advance. I wanted her to hem some pants I needed for work. She had agreed to meet me at 11 am on a Wednesday. On the day of the appointment, I called her to let her know I had arrived. When she answered, she told me she had mistakenly marked my appointment for a different time/day and had left to attend to another client.

I really want to give this place a 5 star review because Eileen is so sweet/friendly... but this…read morewas the one and only thing that made me cry throughout the entire wedding planning process :'( Three months before my wedding, I brought my dress in for my initial consultation and price quote. I found Said With Threads through a Facebook wedding page and Yelp (all with good reviews!). Eileen doesn't uncharge for weddings so her price was much more reasonable compared to other bridal boutiques. Another reason I chose her was because her shop was close by, only a ~10 minute drive away. Initially, the plan was to have the dress done in 3-4 visits but it ended up being a total of 10 (!!!!) appts... literally up until the week before leaving for my wedding. It was soooo stressful going into each appt because it was always a gamble on whether or not the dress had been changed/fixed since the last appt. In addition, EVERY TIME that the dress was too tight, she asked if it was because I was bloated/swollen from being on my menstrual cycle.. even when I'm not (not sure if it's just me but I find that to be lowkey rude lol) 6/21 - initial consult 7/9 - first fitting, measured and pinned 7/16 - waist too tight, cut hem 7/30 - waist still too tight, uneven hem 8/4 - cancelled due to covid 8/24 - still the same waist tightness, she noticed I was upset so she planned/pinned the bustle 8/28 - waist slightly looser but still tight, bustle uneven 9/3 - nothing done because she thought the appt was the next day 9/4 - tightness around the waist still the same, shoulder straps uneven, I requested to see the dress with the bustle undone and I noticed that the hem was way too long when the bustle was let down 9/9 - waist feels even tighter, I had to recommend her to measure my waist with my regular clothes on for comparison 9/10 - dress fits well, she fixed some slightly loose fabric under one armpit when I pointed it out but OMG FINALLY DONE!!!

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Said With Threads - Alterations done: 
 - Hem
 - French bustle
 - Fixed strap

Alterations done: - Hem - French bustle - Fixed strap

Said With Threads - The dress was breathtaking.

The dress was breathtaking.

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Michaels - artsandcrafts - Updated May 2026

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