LOVE IT LOVE IT - ordered online - arrived on time - very cheap when buy in bulk, easy to…read moreunderstand website, good customer service, well packed box so no items where damaged!

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This store has a spider finger puppet. I put his little spidery body on my finger and waved his…read morelittle spidery body around with his spidery feet. I had no change so I didn't get him. He was 2.75 at Rodwins. I needed him but I'll have to come back. They also had a humming bird in purple and a swan. The prices varied from 2.50 to about 7.00. There was also a good selection starting at .35 of plastic friends like siamese cat with pointy ears. I realise my view of this shop may be slightly myopic but I will take spidy home tomorrow and hold the 1920's cig lighter in one hand and type with spidy on my opposing thumb.

I love Rodwins, the owner is fab and the staff are well trained. It may not have everything you…read morewant, but the service is second to none. Don't judge this book by it's cover or you'll miss a gem.

very helpful and lovely staff, i went in looking for something for my mum and i wasn't even very…read moresure of what it was, but they knew exactly what i needed and helped me with it! also had a mosey round the wide selection while i was there to pick out some bits for myself, and for a haberdashery very inexpensive ! will definitely be coming again

I came into Finishing Touches because they had a feather boa in the window. I don't sew or…read moreanything. I just liked the boa. The boa in question was red and black and it cost 10.00 pounds.I also saw hair clips, originally from River Island for 2.99. I do not know what this has to do with fabric. I guess it's because they had these sequin decals and a sequin pins. It's an accessory part of the shop. The staff in this shop are nice enough but I thought 10 pounds for just some feathers was a bit expensive. Oh well.

Kilim is a joy. And I'm going to wreck the thrill explaining why. From the outside, I thought it…read morewas a really kooky junk shop. And it kind of is. Certainly the window display is stacked full of tacky Jesus mirrors and religious memorabilia, jet black mannequins cleary borrowed from somewhere in Africa. I'm loving it. Go in, and there were three old African women at the back. And it became clear that it's a sort of fabric shop, but they sell other stuff as well. It's all piled high to the ceiling. Lots of jewelry. Lots of random stuff. But some beautiful waxed fabrics - and the cheapest that I came across today! They were really friendly and it's quite an experience, just popping in to have a browse. check it

I'm not an artist but I dapple in art and I like to write. I ventured into this shop in Muswell…read moreHill, to look for a notebook. I was pleasantly surprised to find out this store has everything. Even less politically correct things like spray paint bottles. My inner artist came out to play in this store. I looked at stamps, I looked at pop-up cards. In the end, I just went with my original safe choice and bought a Moleskin Notebook. Next time, I'm back for the stamps.

This poor art shop is looking rather naked at the moment as it was forced to strip off it's Gaudi…read moreinspired façade (think Casa Batllo dragon style) last year due to a feud over planning position fueled by unappreciative residents. This is such a shame as it was famous for being individual and it just goes to show the once bohemian air to North London is ever being lost to the bourgeoisie. Ok, well rant over. This is still a great art shop, specializing in fine art materials over two floors. They also have an original choice of cards so if ever I need a card at the last minute I usually dash in here. Some items aren't very good value, but they often have offers on and I've bought a few very good quality sketch pads here before. The staff are very helpful, although sometimes I've found it to be a little difficult to get hold of one when the shops been slightly busier. Now they have an air of melancholy about them as I think the best thing about Art for Art's sake was the shop front! Hopefully they'll be able to find something equally cool, but that will please the residents. Or, maybe not. Beige anyone?

Looking for a place to have a newly acquired piece of artwork framed (I am getting of that age…read moreobviously...) and literally stumbled across this place when we went for a wander. They also have another shop of the same name in Islington. Not only is this a place to get art framed, you can also grab yourself some cool prints, pictures and photos, as well as a decent range of trinkets and keep-sakes. The service here was fantastic. The print we wanted framed only just fitted in the car as it was taped to a large cardboard back to keep it safe, but there was no way this was getting back in there once framed...so they agreed to drop it off one day with their van, at no extra cost, fantastic! I have a few more things that need framing and although prices are not cheap (are they ever when it comes to framing?), I'll be coming back.

I love this local gift shop - they have everything from unique birthday cards, to beautiful prints…read moreand home decorations. They do framing as well!

Amazing workshop! I went to an English Quilting Class today…read moreat Brick Lane. Really well taught class, friendly instructors, helpful tuition and I'm so proud of my quilted square. Definitely will be going to another workshop. Also, at £25 with all materials provided and several hours of coaching in a small group, amazing value for money!

I really enjoyed the two classes I took here: bookbinding and natural textile dying. The people who…read morerun the organization are super helpful.

This is probably one of the largest art store in London. It doesn't look great, it's a non…read morewelcoming basement that is a bit difficult to find but not impossible thanks to many signs. Prices are better than in some of the other shops: you can get a lot of deals, student discounts if you have the card to prove it. They have a large range of paper in big & smaller sizes, every type of paint (watercolor, oil, acrylic, handprint, screen print,...). Everything you need to work from pencils to large canvas, brushes to tools to sculpt or make book binding.

Received my paper order today and I'm so impressed with the packaging! It was packed perfectly, not…read morea dent or dog ear in sight. I've ordered paper from other shops, and it's usually always a bit damaged. Jacksons had to re-send my order 4 times before it arrived in adequate condition. Fabulous service from Atlantis!