Top notch equipment and staff is very friendly. Location - 72 Mirona Rd UNIT 15, Portsmouth, NH…read more03801.

Merristitches is my happy place!! Always a fun class, beautiful fabrics and amazing sewing…read moremachines!!

Nice yarn shop in York, Maine. The service there is always pleasant. They have a pretty nice…read moreselection of yarn to choose from and some cute, whimsical items to buy thought out the shop and their prices are comparable.

It is your average run of the mill yarn shop. They do have lots of samples including some cute…read morelobster themed stuff. We were there on vacation and were ignored until I sought out help finding locally dyed yarn. Even then the person was curt and it felt like I was bothering her. We did not buy anything and I do not think we'd go back. Honestly the dog was the best part.

Tulips has moved to 62 Market St, about 2 blocks away from their old location. Things are still…read morebeing set up but it's a cute space and it's looking good. As someone who hates to move, I have to congratulate the owner on getting everything together so fast! I think this is the space that used to be "The Tub Shop" and this may be the only store on that block of Market St. that I haven't been inside. If you're looking for something crafty with a Portsmouth theme, the selection here is really good. Of course there's a lot more than that inside, and you should check it out for yourself.

Found *the* perfect gift for my creative, quirky and wonderful mother-in-law at Tulip's. They carry…read moreart, pottery, jewelry and will definitely be a gift must-stop the next time we find ourselves in Portsmouth... which will hopefully be sooner than later.

Nahcotta is literally the cutest shop ever. They sell a variety of neat things such as prints,…read moreartwork, jewelry, stationery, small-batch treats (funky chocolates! cool jams! interesting hot sauces... ghost pepper-tequila-lavender sauce anyone?), and body care. Oh, there's also a small sales section tucked in the corner of the room! I had one H E C K of a good time browsing the stationery + prints sections where I picked out a peach gel pen, an adorable animal sticker sheet, and a fun pug print (which came with an envelope!). I'd highly recommend checking this store out for all things artsy, neat, whimsical, and fun.

This was a fun little shop! They have great items for kids and adults alike. They have a wonderful…read moreassortment of house warming gifts, kitchen items, and art...oh the fun art! My husband and I couldn't leave without purchasing some accessories for our office (click and felt coasters). When we got home from our trip, we were describing this shop to some friends that own an art gallery and they knew exactly the store we were talking about! Ha. Stop by and pick yourself out a little something.

What an awesome little studio! There's a ton of unique and interesting pottery, really friendly…read morepeople, and a really friendly little dog who like to have her back scratched. You can't help but feel like you're home when you're here.

I love this little studio. I love that you can see the workspace as well as the gallery space. I…read morelove that there's NPR playing in the background when I go in, and I love that the owner recognized me from one visit to the next a couple months later. I'm always able to find a unique, original piece to give as a housewarming gift or other small present for someone. Plus, the resident dog is small and cute and makes me happy. Hooray for local businesses.

Awesome evening! My wife booked this for her parents 60th anniversary. They came out and set up and…read morewere patient with us as we had a mixed group of adults and late teens. I've done a couple of these and this was the most fun and relaxed experience to date. Very clear instructions and support and just overall nice people.

Come in with your own wine, leave with your own drunken painting!…read more My friends and I recently kicked off a bachelorette party with a trip to Art with a Splash. We were joined by 2 other groups of ladies celebrating bachelorettes for an afternoon session of wine and painting the NH seacoast. Jim was a great teacher who put an emphasis on there being no right or wrong way to paint your scene, so long as you're enjoying it - it was nice to feel like we could make our art without a lot of pressure to get it perfect. For people who did want to aim for something higher, he came around and gave specific advice and/or touched up paintings himself (only when asked). It was really fun to see how different people's paintings turned out. The only downside: no food provided (but we knew this upfront) and the room was a little cramped so it was hard to talk to some of my friends, even during the break. Still, I am now a fan of this kind of painting and would definitely return to this kind of class. Just make sure you make your reservation in advance - these things fill up quickly!

Wandering around Portsmouth after lunch, my friend and I wandered into this store because she loves…read moreall things print-related. Me, not so much unless I'm in need of something, but I tagged along. So glad I did! This is a cute little store with lots of things to catch the eye. Not just the obvious--print services, cards, stationery, etc.--but also things like recyclable bags and other gifty items. I walked out of there with a small size (there was a large variety of bags for different uses) Baggu reclyclable bag I can fold up and pop into my purse for use when I need it. Handy for carrying leftovers from restaurants, quick trips to CVS/Walgreens or other places where you just want a couple of things. In fact it would have been handy for my trip to Gus & Ruby! Next time......

If Gus & Ruby Letterpress' high-quality products could be paired with high-quality customer…read moreservice, they would be great. Unfortunately, their poor customer service makes working with Gus & Ruby Letterpress frustrating and disappointing. We worked with Gus & Ruby Letterpress to create an invitation suite and day-of stationery for a formal wedding in Boston. It started out great with an initial meeting in the store. We looked through samples, felt the quality of the paper, and left with exciting ideas for the invitations. Little did we know this would be our last in person meeting, and that even reaching a live person on the phone would be extremely difficult as we moved forward. After our first meeting we submitted ideas and details for the first draft of the wedding suite. Then we waited 14 business days for a first proof. The proof was completely off the mark. The designers at Gus & Ruby Letterpress did not seem to read what we had asked for. For example, one envelope liner option contained fall-colored abstract daisies for a spring formal wedding. We tried to convey our ideas as clearly as possible but the communication channel from us, to our salesperson, to the design team, played out like a game of telephone with a tin can and a string. The message did not get through. After several weeks of revisions, we eventually arrived at a beautiful invitation suite that fit our vision. If communication had been better, we would have reached the final product a lot sooner. During this whole process we never felt like we were a priority, a valued customer, and we often felt dismissed. We continued to work with Gus & Ruby Letterpress for our day-of stationery because there was not time to search out a new stationer and because their products are high-quality. However, it was frustrating to only communicate through email. Our concerns never seemed to be acknowledged by our salesperson. No human ever answered the phone at Gus & Ruby Letterpress. Our overall experience with Gus & Ruby Letterpress fell far short of what we expected from a high-end, custom stationer. I cannot recommend them.

Be warned although the stores policy says "1 week cancellation" 1/2 priced returned, no matter when…read moreyou cancel, even if it's 6 weeks before a class you will only get 1/2 of your money back. The store has to make no investment, students bring their own supplies, but the store feels it's inconvenienced and you should let them keep 1/2 your tuition. Not to mention they have more than enough time to fill the seat! They will also not allow you to transfer the money to a new class. They lost a good customer, I like to buy fabric too!

Absolutely one of my favorite fabric shops! Great fabric selection, and friendly helpful staff. I…read morealways leave inspired and with my arms full!