hundreds of knitters and stitchers in Maine know that Grace Robinson is fantastic in choices of…read morestunning materials, incredible to help you out of a really bad knitting jam not to mention the only place with a complete selection of needlepoint materials from DMC to fine yarns, needles and more. being close to LL Beans at certain times of year sadly some grumpy tourists stop in looking for cheap thrills and southern Maine locals just try to look the other way. they helped me grind through 2 years of a really scary knitting project and I learned so much from them. But we are locals who don't honk in traffic, dont think we always need to be first in line, and aren't used to bullies. join us and enjoy what you are doing!!!!

I drove about an hour to buy yarn and ended up at Grace Robinson, only because my favorite yarn…read morestore in Damariscotta (Pine Tree Yarns/Harbor Yarns) was closed. The Mother of Purl was closed too between Christmas and New Years. I have never experienced such rudeness and lack of help in any store ever! I was the only customer and it was like pulling teeth to get one of the two workers to help me find a certain yarn. Grace Robinson and another woman were there and were downright rude. I will never ever go there again. Terrible experience!

I loved visiting this store in Freeport! There are 5 different Abacus locations and this one is…read moreprobably my favorite. It's a wonderful store to find unique gifts and home decor at a reasonable price. The employees at this location are very kind and helpful. They knew a lot about the items in the store and anything they were unsure of they found more information for me. The building itself is beautifully designed and a staple of Freeport history. My only concern was that my older mother had a difficult time getting up the large concrete stairs because there's no handicap-friendly entrance. However, our experience inside Abacus was wonderful. We will be back closer to Christmas time to stock up for Christmas!

This is a lovely store with unique handcrafted art. Items are priced very high, which is…read moreunderstandable, considering time and effort given to crafting the art. The staff was friendly to us. Not much was in our price range, but we enjoyed looking at all the unique items nonetheless!

Beautiful pottery but while expanding our collection of their wares we started buying serving bowls…read moreand after using one of such bowls for first time the stain or whatever came off. Emailed Georgetown pottery and no response. Wouldn't use their pottery for anything other than decorative purposes which seems unfortunate considering the prices.

My first time in the Freeport store was a wonderful experience. This store is full of a wide…read morevariety of items at a wide variety of prices. Perfect spot to find a wedding or bridal shower gift. I had gone in to purchase a new tide clock for my mother, the mechanism in hers no longer worked (after many years). Before I even picked out a clock the employee informed me that the mechanism can be replaced for only 7 dollars while a new clock was 50 dollars. I was so impressed she informed me of this voluntarily and potentially missing a sale. I bought a new clock and plan to have the old one fixed. The other aspect it love about this store is the space. You can browse and see everything without feeling as though your purse will knock over a 100 dollar piece of pottery. Defiantly check this place out if you're in need of a unique gift.

They have a nice inventory and the staff are friendly. It's a shop we have to visit each time we're…read morein Maine! Note: they've moved closer to town since we last shopped there about 3 or 4 years ago. The new shop is bright, clean, and well organized.

I always stop here when I come through this area. I love the batik fabric selections. The staff is…read morealways so friendly and welcoming. Well worth the trip!

Proprietor David Johnston recently replaced the rush seats in our four ladderback chairs and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. David is truly a craftsman. And the job was finished in a timely fashion, just as promised. We had considered replacing the chairs, but for less than half that expense we were able to keep the chairs we've enjoyed for almost fifty years. We highly recommend doing business with The Craft Shop in Windham, ME.

What a fun little discovery on my way into town. I have passed this place a zillion times and had…read moresaid I would stop eventually. Well, stop I did, to see if they had a gift for a friend's birthday. First, I love any store that smells like balsam as you walk through the door. The scent makes me feel like a kid again. I'm not from Maine (have been here long enough to feel at home), but as a kid we used to drive here from Ohio and spend a few weeks going up and down the coast. The smell of balsam reminds me of these trips. Second, I was shocked by the variety they had. Maple syrup, Maine souvenirs, crafting supplies, wooden figurines, and antiques. The have a sign stating that they "glue chairs". I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, it is... They also sell wreaths and Christmas trees during the appropriate season. And finally, the owners were as nice as could be. They had out hot chocolate for the kids, and they wrapped my little gift up neatly. This little shop is well worth the drive into town because of how darn cute it is!

Talent on display…read more This store is absolutely amazing. The old building has at least a dozen rooms and hallways just filled with wonderful and creative arts & crafts items. Just so many different things that you can spend a whole heap of tie inside. All the items are made by Maine artists and craft people and the variety and all of the interesting colors, shapes and uses of the different items is impressive. Just about every type of cute, funny or sentimental crafty things can be found somewhere inside. Things out of wood, cloth, stone and paper. it's all here. Toys, clothing, garden ornaments, photos, drawings, animal stuff, holiday things, furniture, decorations and lots of cool items that exist for no reason other than to look nice. A wonderful store that is especially great around the holidays. Definitely not a tacky tourist store although some cool souvenirs can be found here. There are some amazing, cool and very fun things lurking in this old red building.

My friend and I were busy shopping as our husbands wandered through the store. Unfortunately,…read morebased on my husband's photos, we did not have time to see the whole shop! So many beautiful items - it just boggles the mind. Each room was a "wow" experience. This shop is a destination unto itself, not a "let stop and see" on the way elsewhere as we did.

Nice yarn shop and nice selection from budget friendly to high-end. I'm not 100% sure, but I…read morebelieve they hold classes to learn how to. Their staff are very friendly and they have plenty of parking, so easy to get in and out. If in Freeport, Maine stop by!

Large array of yarns and yarn supplies! Helpful staff! Excellent selection of books as well!read more

This is a must for us every year on vacation! Diana is such a wonderful human being! I have enjoyed…read moreshopping with her for years and feel so welcomed. My grandson has grown up shopping with her first at Old Orchard Beach and now at R.M. Tate's. We will be back next year! My grandson has put it as his top priority! Don't miss this wonderful gem! It is well worth the trip. Selection and pricing can't be beat. Thank you for making our vacation memories epic! We simply adore you!

This store is so much fun!!! The owner posts on Facebook the day before they open for the week. So…read morehe shares all the new things that they've acquired for sale. It's literally like a scavenger hunt in here, there is something for everyone. The selection is great! From holiday decor, to beads and scrapbook supplies, to kitchen appliances and clothing for the entire family. The prices are incredibly affordable.

Southwest Harbor is like how Bar Harbor used to be more than 20 years ago. This store was open in…read moreearly October, while a few neighboring shops had already closed for the season. The store was busy and the lady at the register was friendly. It offers a wide variety of prints, paintings, jewelry, and other gifts. It was an ideal place for our teenage daughter to find some gifts and mementos of our trip.

Maine Artisans artisans wonderful store located just across from Lincolnville Beach. There are so…read moremany vendors all who make their unique items in Maine. Lots of jewelry, pottery, art work, paintings, clothing, utility items and unique finds. I look forward to returning to buy some new items for my home and jewelry!

If you're visiting Maine, you must stop at Freeport Market for a souvenir or gift to take to those…read moreback home. Located in the main outlet shopping area, this store sells locally-produced merchandise and crafts from 20-25 vendors. You'll find everything from t-shirts to books to syrup to soap, as well as my personal favorite, Christmas ornaments. Every vacation , I buy a Christmas ornament, and with so many booths in this market, I found several to choose from and left with a cute lobster ornament. The crafts here are unique and much better than what you'll find in the airport or some of the stores in nearby Portland. I'm glad we found it on our first day and I got my shopping knocked out early in our trip!

If you have visited the Auburn Mall, there is a store that allows local artists, crafters and…read moreentrepreneurs the opportunity to rent a small space within the store to sell their items. It's sort of like Etsy, but in a brick and mortar form. The Freeport Market is exactly the same concept where locals can rent space and display their items for sale. I forgot to mention all the items are "Maine Made" which I believe has to be requirement. I didn't speak with any staff so I can't speak to the customer service. You don't see them walking around much, but standing near the counter. The value for the items will vary as the renter sets the price for their items. Some look for a premium price on their items, other's look for a reasonable price understanding what the market says for those types of items. If you are looking for Maine made items and willing to pay a premium price on them, this store is for you, but you can typically get the items cheaper through their website or at a local craft fair.