Another little store with overpriced basic goods. $30 for envelopes? Such garbage. This place…read moredoesn't belong on Walnut.

Such a beautiful selection of greeting cards, craft supplies, unique games, decorations, and a lot…read moremore. It's like a treasure chest in the middle of Philly. The staff is always very sweet. We are always greeted even when it is busy and they make sure to ask if we have our rewards card (from B&N) every time we check out. I could spend so much time and money here, but I try to only get one or two things each time I stop in so I can keep coming back. That said they definitely update some of their selection frequently and are the perfect place to get a gift for someone! It can be hard to move around the store when it is busy. The back is also a little hard to navigate when they have shipments come in. This would be my only reasons for 4 stars instead of 5 :)

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! One of the weirdest and most disturbing experiences I've ever had with a…read morebusiness.***** Craig, The timeline speaks for itself. I raised a legitimate concern about not receiving the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for. No refund was issued. My husband called you. Instead of simply resolving the matter, you first chose to complain about me. He immediately redirected the conversation to the actual issue. Only after that conversation was the refund processed. That refund should have been issued when I first contacted you--not after my husband had to intervene. The refund doesn't change my experience. It confirms it. Craig & Laura, It's astonishing that I had to involve my husband--who is also an attorney--just to get you to agree to refund a simple $36 knitting lesson. That says far more about your customer service than it does about me. The real irony is that none of this was ever about a hug. It was about the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for and did not receive. Instead of addressing that legitimate concern, you chose to manufacture an entirely different controversy. You created every bit of this unnecessary drama--not me. Had you simply listened, acknowledged my concern, and handled it professionally from the start, this review would never have existed. Reputation platforms exist for exactly this reason: so prospective customers can see how businesses respond when something goes wrong. If I treated my own clients the way you treated me, I wouldn't have any. For a yarn shop, it's ironic how completely this situation unraveled. Pun intended. UPDATE - July 9, 2026 My husband, who is also an attorney, spoke with Craig yesterday. During that conversation, Craig agreed to refund the $36 lesson to my credit card because I did not receive the one-on-one instruction I paid for. As of today, however, my credit card company has no record of that refund being processed. If Jason truly had an issue with a goodbye or thank-you hug, why was it never mentioned during the year and a half I took lessons with him? The irony is that I was the one who brought it up--not Jason, not Craig, not Laura. I mentioned it only because Jason's behavior during my last lesson in June, was so unusually cold and distant that I was trying to understand what had changed. Instead of addressing my actual concern--that I didn't receive the lesson I paid for--CRAIG made the hug the issue. Frankly, asking me to return to the shop to collect my refund after everything that has transpired is incredibly tone-deaf. I came to you with a legitimate concern about the quality of a paid lesson. Instead of discussing that concern, you turned the conversation into a circus over a goodbye hug I had given Jason after a previous lesson simply to thank him for his help. Your handling of this situation has been astonishingly unprofessional. You ignored my actual concern, manufactured an issue where none existed, agreed to issue a refund but failed to follow through, and then expected me to return to your shop after the way I was treated. I've shared this story with numerous people in the knitting community without mentioning your names or the name of your shop. More than once, people immediately knew exactly which shop I was referring to. Apparently, your reputation precedes you. ORIGINAL REVIEW L Only at Loop could a knitting lesson turn into an episode of Seinfeld. Elaine Benes is nodding in solidarity with me. I contacted the shop because the knitting lesson I paid for was dramatically different from every lesson before it. In previous lessons, Jason sat with me, helped me understand patterns, answered my questions, and provided the one-on-one instruction I had paid for. During my last lesson, however, much of the time was spent straightening shelves and putting away yarn while I repeatedly had to call him over for help. That was my concern. I mentioned the hug only because I was trying to understand Jason's sudden change in demeanor. If it had truly been an issue, why had it never been mentioned during any of my previous lessons? I contacted the owners because I believed I had not received the lesson I paid for and requested a refund. Instead of addressing that concern, the conversation became about Loop being "a place of business" and why employees shouldn't be hugged. The quality of my lesson was never meaningfully discussed. My original concern was never addressed. Unfortunately, the owners' handling of a straightforward customer concern overshadowed what had otherwise been positive experiences. It's also worth mentioning that much of the exact same yarn sold at Loop can be purchased at other local yarn shops for substantially less. I came to Loop to learn to knit--not to find myself in an episode of Seinfeld. Yet somehow, a conversation about the quality of a paid knitting lesson became a discussion about hugs. P.S. If Elaine Benes had been in that conversation, I'm pretty sure she'd have been on my side.

I used to live in the area and loved Loop. As a crocheter, I'm losing interest fast! Yes they offer…read morecrochet classes but the projects are what my granny would make for me and boring compared to the knitting classes. Also, their Loop brand of yarns only tells you the size knitting needles to use & doesn't include the crochet hook size. When you ask staff what size hook they just look blankly. Finally: If I get one more email (which I'm about to delete off my list) about all the knitting projects you can use their yarn for I'm gonna scream! I'm over loop & would rather give my money to an all inclusive yarn store.

My first time entering Brick Art Materials--my jaw dropped. I walked around the entire store twice,…read moremaybe more! There are so many options for coloring and creating anything you can imagine. Whenever I visit Philadelphia, I make sure to stop by and pick up art supplies before I leave. Brick Art Materials is definitely a must-see for any artist.

This place is massive. It's literally a one stop shop. You should not have a problem finding…read moreanything and everything.

This was a wonderful choice for several canvases I have purchased from them . The service,…read morecommunication , and value were great. I live in the DC area so it's not so far away that I can't have an in-person experience as well. From other reviewers, it sounds like I'll need at least an afternoon just to browse ! There are certainly needlepoint stores closer by but the ones I have been to they don't offer either the selection or the fabulous customer service that Rittenhouse does . I highly recommend them .

Stopped into today as a newbie for the first time purchasing thread and accessories. I am so sorry,…read moreI forget the name of the employee who helped me, her name began with an A, Alyssa? Abby? She was so kind, patient and helpful getting me prepared for my first project. Thoughtfully helping me choose colors and various things I needed. The shop is beautiful and I couldn't believe how large it was! There is absolutely something for everyone.

I took a beading class with Sippin' and Stitchin' and it was so much fun! Lea is a great instructor…read more- patient, encouraging, and able to explain everything in a clear and easy to follow way so that her classes are completely beginner friendly. You get everything you need to complete the project, as well as lifetime access to a great instructional video you can review later at home if you're finishing up the project outside class and need a refresher on what you learned. In addition to beading, she offers several embroidery classes, and I can't wait to take another class!

I attended a Sippin & Stitchin class years ago and it has been amazing to watch this small woman…read moreowned business grow and flourish from a side hustle into a multi city operation. Lea creates awesome designs that are accessible and simple but super cute, and encourages everyone no matter what their level of talent is. Her classes are fun, chill, and a great way to learn a new skill.

This shop opened around 1997 when I still lived in the neighborhood. I've bought countless gifts…read morehere over the years. These are usually locally sourced from artists. Jewelry, glass, vases, ornaments and more. Fairly priced and a knowledgeable owner.

This has got to be one of, if not the coolest and most unique gift stores around! This place is…read morealso known for their Christmas window and entire store display as the store owners (long time gay couple) go all out with hanging decorations literally everywhere! They literally have thousands of different ornaments in all different kind of shapes and sizes! Also, a big attraction at that time of year would be the famous Merman and what they look like this year lol

The art materials store is close to Drexel University. There are lots of art materials to choose. I…read morealways come here twice a month.

I'm giving this 5-stars purely for the service. The people here are all good-natured, from the…read morestore manager to the cashier workers. Whenever I go with a huge list of supplies for my fine arts classes at Penn, usually with items that I've never heard of or don't know the difference between, the store manager has always been willing to walk through the aisles with me and go down the list helping me find items. He'll even tell me which ones are "best priced", which I think is so kind and helpful. I'm pretty sure they have lots of experience with students coming through to buy boatloads of supplies, so he can feel out what level of quality and price is most worth it. The cashier people are very friendly, very familiar. You feel like they're fellow artists just like you and everyone does their best to make sure you have the best supplies for your projects without trying to hustle money out of you by taking advantage of any lack of knowledge you might have. It's a lovely experience! Blick does tend to have more selection, but there's plenty to roam around in this store, and I never feel like I don't have more to choose from than I could ever really fathom at once.

I've been here so many times it's not funny…read more The staff always watches me like a hawk when I'm inside as if I'm going to steal something, but I don't blame them: if I saw a guy toting a camera around, I'd be curious, too! They stock lots of random Chinese knickknacks, including toys for the little ones, pottery/tea pots, dishware, music CD/DVDs (there might be movies in there, but I can't read Chinese), and Chinese magazines - including skin ones for you pervy aficionados out there.

A little store on 10th that supplies everything from red envelopes (hong bao) to Chinese language…read morebooks and tapes (in the back) and random things like mahjongg sets, Hello Kitty pencil boxes, swords (upstairs), dishes, Buddhas, porcelain horses and CDs (up front). Plus magazines and newspapers for those who read Chinese. Usually priced a bit expensively, but if you buy a few things, you can bargain with them to cut down the prices (though not so much for the CD/DVDs and magazines/newspapers).

I went with a friend, and I did not make any crafts. I did however leave my bag including my…read moreimportant valuables, work electronics, and other important things. The girl at the counter ran out and brought it to me, and that shows how great they are! The creation my friend made was also really cool and they helped me and offered her help!

Happy DIY is the perfect place for a girls day activity. My bestie and I stop by and made the…read morecutest phone cases. It was a little crowded on a Saturday afternoon but not really an issue once you're sitting down and crafting. Overall super fun and I highly recommend. All the charms are SO CUTE.

This is an amazing place to learn a new craft! The studio space is comfortable and inviting, and…read moreconveniently located (good luck if you're driving tho, but check out the rite aid for "free" parking). I've taken two classes there now, sewing 101 and quilting. Taught by different instructors, both so excellent at de-coding patterns and supporting you each step of the way! Extra shout out to Emily reaching quilting 101, who goes above and beyond to make sure that 6-9pm is still a productive learning time, assigning easy homework we can do independently, and literally offering to lend me a sewing machine for home because I'm so behind. I look forward to taking more of their classes! From bras to jackets, they have weeks-long series as well as one days.

I have had my grandmother's sewing machine sitting at my house for the past 7 years collecting…read moredust. I decided this was the year I was going to learn how to use it and I signed up for sewing 101. I take a Saturday morning class with Lara and I cannot say enough good things. They make it so easy to follow along, answer every question (even when you ask the same thing 3 different times) are so patient! I was even able to bring in my Grandmother's machine and Lara helped me get it set up and recommended a few pieces and tweaks. I can't wait to continue my sowing journey at Butcher's Sew Shop and am excited for what I make nex!