Excellent fabric selection and very helpful assistants! Always stop here while in town.read more

While on vacation, I seek out independently owned small businesses to make my purchases. On this…read moretrip, I intending to buy fabrics and chose Portage Quilt House. The store certainly had a wonderful selection of Michigan Technological University quilt fabric, and so much more. I took my time and looked forward to an hour of relaxing and picking out fabric. The joy of being in that store came to a screeching halt. The employees began a negative conversation about women, then progressed to speaking about women of color. Needless to say, if you care about where you spend your money, take a pass on this store.

Nasty owner. If you didn't purchase your machine from her she won't help you or service your…read moremachine. Doesn't matter if you moved here from somewhere else or purchased a machine before her store even opened. Doesn't matter if you purchased another machine from her. If you didn't purchase ALL your machines she won't service them or help you with anything.

Beautiful quilt store, with lovely employees. Great selection of fabric, machines and furniture. I…read morewas visiting from out of town, but treated like a neighbor!

Full Disclosure: I did not spend money here. I really wanted to. It's hard to walk out of a lovely…read moreshop empty-handed. Cheesy, but my New Year Intention will be to revisit the yarn shop without the pressure of "this project needs this specific yarn!" hanging over my head. I was greeted immediately upon entry by two lovely folks. Sometimes in a craft shop - like a great bar - it's hard to know the employees from the comfortable regulars. The warm welcome was appreciated nonetheless. This is a quilt shop, which all of you sew-n-sews can enjoy. You have my respect, as I cannot even manage to replace a button without the fabric getting all bunchy. You crafty devils will appreciate the stock of fabrics and notions. It even got me thinking about lessons and classes. The yarn area is small but BOY! It's pretty and has a lot of my favorite brands. Sadly I had a specific project in mind and could not get my brain to make the math happen for substitutions. I will come back, buy yarn 'just because' and maybe even buy some buttons (justification to cast on for a sweater, amiright?).

From the owner: Elna sewing machine sales & service. HandiQuilter sales & service. Fabrics, notions, classes…read moreoffered.

I have never had the chance to travel to Michigan to shop here directly, but I have been an online…read morecustomer for several years now. I always receive a personalized email about my shipment and when it arrives it's not just in a mailing pouch, but lovingly wrapped in colorful tissue paper tied with a colorful ribbon, a needle inventory guide and some other trinket. Today we received a mini 2014 calendar which is going to come in handy! Additionally, I always enjoy the hand-written note and thank you I receive from the store owner Nancy. If I lived in the area I'd be haunting and buying from her shop relentlessly. Yarns & Threads is the one place I can find Bryspun Pearl knitting needles. Not only does Nancy stock what I need their prices are supremely fair and shipping is wonderfully fair and reasonable as well. Should I ever get to Michigan I will certainly be visiting in person. In the meantime I will continue to be a loyal online customer. Thank you!

Lots of great things to paint/make here. Staff is really friendly and helpful…read more As long as you clean up after yourself you can bring your own chips/snacks, and soda. Which is really nice if you want to take your time painting and not feel rushed to go get food. Stuff is reasonably priced to. I made a soap dish for $6, a coffee cup for about $10, and a sponge holder that was about $12. They even have cheaper things you can paint to, so don't worry if you don't have a lot of money to spend their's something here for everyone's budget.

From the owner: Magic Kiln Studio is a paint your own pottery studio. It's fun for all ages. It's a great place to…read morehang out with a friend, bring a date, or have a birthday party. You don't have to be an artist. Just pick a piece you like, paint it, and come back in a few days to pick up your personalized keepsake or gift.