Knitters/Crocheter's dream! Lovely shop on the UWS and full of the most beautiful yarns. Loved that…read morethe yarns on the walls were clearly marked in sections, narrowing down my search for my specific fiber. Of course I filled up my little basket to turn around and see more pretty yarns in the center of the shop...oh no! Haha.... I refuse to tell you how much I spent as I had already hit up another yarn shop the day before. The friendly clerks at the counter told me they could ship if needed...ha! I've already have more than I can crochet in a year, but thank you They gave me a cool reusable bag with their name on it, that I will use for my crochet projects at home now in California. I also earned points towards my next visit from my expenditures, of 20% on my next visit! Yippee, you know I'll be back. Beautiful yarns I felt reasonably priced for the quality. I'm excited to use all of it as I'm a cotton yarn fan and I had a ton to choose from here!

Super cute shop with an awesome variety of yarns. All different assortments of types and colors. I…read morereally enjoyed the wall of buttons. Staff did not hover at all and were helpful when asked. It was nice to not feel any pressure while perusing. Yarn in general can be pricey so the pricing here was average...not super expensive or super cheap. The sample squares were very nice when choosing the different weight of yarns and colors. Would recommend for any yarn enthusiasts!

Lovely charming shop, I visit NY from CA and make a point of seeing their unique canvases. As a…read moreknitter I love the classy selection of beautiful yarns. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'll be back.

I went on a yarn crawl back in September of 2025. This small store is quaint. They have yarn, DMC…read morefloss, needlepoint. The needlepoint print ranges from about $40 - $100...floss is not included. Yarn and floss range from various prices. The staff is very friendly. I am glad there is a yarn store in NYC.

Went in for some Tulle and elastic for my birthday dress. They didn't have the tulle that I wanted…read morebut had lots of other fabrics for a decent price. They also had a bunch of elastic, different colors and widths. Ended up getting a good deal on some elastic

I was just looking for some yarn and thread to fix some of my clothing items. I was disappointed…read morewith Vardhman. They seem to have an okay stock of yarn, but they were out of black in the one I wanted. The guy working there wanted to be helpful, but he was not that versed in the English language. The attitude of the store on the whole was low energy. On the plus side, it's on a block with lots of other similar stores, so you can shop around.

I appreciate arts and crafts stores though mainly rating 3 stars because sadly this is the only…read moreMichael's store left in Manhattan, which unfortunately means certain areas of the store can get really picked over--especially seasonal items--right before peak holidays. To some degree I understand that many retailers are tighter on inventory to reduce how much needs to be sold at deeper discounts after certain holidays are over. However this also means certain things run out and there's no selection left which could also mean lost sales, which was the case when I came to look for a couple Christmas-related products a week before Christmas and much of that section looked decimated outside of wrapping paper, kitchen/dining supplies, some decorations and wearable accessories. They were already setting up for Valentine's Day. Walking around the store, I still appreciated that this location is still around, it's been a while since I've visited so I was glad to see still a strong selection of frames, scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarns and ribbons/trimmings. They also installed more self-service checkout machines. The shopping stop wasn't altogether unfruitful in that I picked up a pack of baked goods boxes (to place home-made cookies/pastries inside before gifting to others). I hope next time to find more of what I need!

I absolute love Michaels as it has everything you could need to craft and be creative. Their…read morecoupons aren't as good nowadays as they used to be and I don't have as much time as I used to have either but I still love coming here and browsing. The store layout here is a big congested and feel the checkout area and online order area could be better designed. I placed an order online for store pickup and it was ready in less than 10 minutes after I placed the order, which was quite impressive (I couldn't go until a few days later). The pickup area is located to your left as soon as you get off the escalators. There really wasn't a shelf to get your items and your bags situated after you pick up your item and the waiting area was quite small. No one was there when I went to pick up but a line of about 5 people behind me formed as I got my item making it a bit tricky to navigate to leave the area while also trying to stuff my item into my bags. The general checkout area was quite tight as well. It's long and it's sometimes hard to see if a self checkout counter is open. Self checkout itself is pretty easy to use and I like how the machine is able to detect if the handheld scanner was properly placed back in its slot before it moves forward with checking you out. I was able to find my account easily and apply all my coupons during my transaction. The staff I asked about inventory were quite knowledgeable and were able to point me to the right aisle to get the things I needed. things were well stocked and neatly displayed as well.

fine selection of needlepoint items, but my problem is with the staff. one lady in particular with…read moreglasses and short hair was mocking a customer who had come in asking for help, and she was repeatedly made fun of for her voice and how she asked for help. I regret buying my thread from this establishment

A must visit location if you enjoy needlepoint and/or yarn crafts. Staff is friendly and helpful…read moreanswering my questions about knitting needles and yarns. Visiting during the NYC Yarn Crawl was fabulous!

I've shopped at M&J for decades for sewing supplies: Ribbon, buttons, various closings (hooks &…read moreeyes and the like) trimming, stitch-on images, rhinestones and the like since the 1970s. My grandma--born in 1899--taught me to sew. She was a businesswoman; she and my grandfather owned a bar. He was the face and she handled the books. Stopped in last week and plan to make one more visit before they close. I'm not averse to buying online, but the great thing about shopping at M&J is that you just might find something you weren't expecting but realize you could put to good use. So yes, I think one last trip down there is in order. I shop online regularly and I'm pretty saavy when it comes to finding the things I need, but when it involves fabric and and other sewing materials there's nothing like finding something you had no idea you wanted/needed... including things for which you can't think of an immediate need but you just know might be useful in the future. M&J is a holdover from times when people bought clothing expecting it to last and assumed that they were going to keep it as long as it could be repaired, altered or hemmed up, not toss it within a year or two. And when clothing wore out, we saved the butons or other closings because hey--might need them one day--along with undamged fabric parts because hey, you might need them someday to patch or create something. I will miss M&J so very much because nothing beats seeing--and touching--sewing materials IRL.

M&J is one of those garment district institutions that's been around for nearly 90 years. They've…read morealways been one of the larger stores with a very broad assortment of sewing and design accessories--everything from hundreds of ribbons (may thousands), trims, decals, rhinestones, fabrics, supportive inner garment materials, buttons, hair/costume jewelry components, the list goes on. Agree with some other reviews in that it's one of the pricier stores though you pay for the wide variety--hard to beat their selection. The course of time hasn't been kind to local production. Back in the 1820s up until the early 1980s, when mass garment production stateside was booming in NYC, the garment district employed up to 46% of the city's industrial workforce. There was a need to design and purchase materials nearby, and the majority of Manhattan's midtown west side was dedicated to factories and design studios. Fast fwd to now, that statistic is much different and given the availability of online and global sources, not everyone needs to go into a physical store to purchase their needs. While many products have long moved to overseas sourcing, for anyone who's endeavored DIY arts and crafts, or even made any functional product by hand, it's much different seeing and feeling a material in person than on a screen. That's where in this past century, stores like M&J played a vital role in the fabric of the garment district. They are also a valuable resource to the numerous design students at FIT, Parsons, etc. During past decade many a longtime stalwart trim store have disappeared from the neighborhood and M&J is the latest casualty. If you are interested in sewing or design notions, now's your chance to pick up items at their going-out-of-business sale.

I took one lesson and she was helpful, but then i went back to have another yarn rolled and she…read morewould not do it becasue i did not buy the yarn there even though i had a lesson there etc. Not very friendly and i will never go bac,

Until today, I would have agreed with the negative reviews. But since I live on the block and…read moreneeded some yarn right away, I decided to try again. And the owner couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. I told her what I needed and showed her my pattern. She took a lot of time (even though it was close to closing time) showing me various yarns that would work. And she was just lovely!

A unique and inspiring stock of yarns. friendly, informative, and kind staff. Every trip in feels…read morelike a win for supporting small business.

Sigh I have a problem with this place, but I don't think my issues are unique. They are very very…read morestrict with returns and no nonsense about the Patrons shopping inside. It makes sense given the delicate nature of the products but it borderline OCD (IMO). And the prices are a little high but it is nyc. Glad to have this resource when in desperate need for quality yarn.