I enjoy looking thru this store so much. I'm currently helping my daughter with her upcoming…read morewedding & I've found so much here that I need. I've been in here before, years ago, but had forgotten how much this store offers. The staff if very friendly & helpful as well.... Will return for more, even after the wedding!

I have went to this store like every week & I also have found the workers as well as the…read more"MANAGER/OWNER" so rude in so many ways - I love JoAnn's but hate this store - everytime I go in there - I come out frustrated - I am going to travel 30+ miles to visit another store

Everyone who loves crafts or is just looking for some decor for their home should check this place…read moreout. This place has all the craft stuff you could ever want and a variety of home decor. I would recommend.

Let me be honest, I did not want to come here, but after striking out on many occasions at nearby…read morestores I caved and came here. I have avoided coming here for years, as a matter of fact, any location anywhere. I don't agree with some of their policies and it is their right to conduct their workplace how they will, just as it is my right to shop where I want. With that out of the way, let's talk about this experience. I had been looking for a specific item for the past few weeks. You know how you get an item in your head, you know it exists, but you just cannot find it anywhere you look. That was me recently. I knew what I wanted/needed, but could not for the life of me locate it anywhere. With my head hanging low, I entered this facility. Walking in here is like walking into a different world, craft world that is. This is like a mega store for crafting needs. I mean, how in the world are there that many crafting supplies that you need this big of a layout? Having never been in one of these before and not knowing where anything might be located I started wandering. And wander I did. My first line of attack was just to walk the center aisle and glance down every aisle as I passed. That did not work, this place is like a maze without a map. At one point I felt like I was Pac-Man chasing the ghosts, only the ghosts were associates that were working here. Each time I saw one they would run away like I had eaten the big pellet. So much for getting help here to ask where an item might be. My next line of attack, and this took forever, was to go up and down each and every aisle until I found my item. Did it work, yes, did it take forever, definitely, did I have any assistance, no. Having found my one item I ended up making a b-line to where I thought the front of the store was. I stood in line to wait my turn to pay and started noticing the Christianity closing in on me, that and the basic signs on the walls. The one and only time I had an interaction with an associate in here was at the cash register. It was as if the employee was brainwashed and on autopilot. No affect or personality. As soon as I got outside I had to light up a cigarette like I had just survived something dubious.

Such a great little space! We stumbled upon this little craft haven on an alumni visit, and we…read morewished we lived closer to come here more often.

From the owner: At The Makery, we specialize in creative classes, parties and events. With 14 different…read moreinstructors in genres from sewing to painting, creaative writing to floral design, there is something for everyone! The Makery also houses downtown State College's ONLY 100% local artisan gift shop.

Pros: I very much appreciate what this shop does as far as philanthropy and employment is…read moreconcerned. More businesses should find a way to do the same. I also love that items are donated, which reduces pollution and environmental impact as well as keeps viable things out of the landfills. Plus, depending on factors, there are some great bargains to be discovered. My glaring con, though, is something rather commonplace now among thrift stores and that is the overpriced or limited shipping options. I put a few items in my cart today ($32 worth) and was shocked to see shipping costs of nearly $20 for USPS Priority Mail without other shipping options available. When I removed an item, the shipping cost *stayed the same*. Unless you have particularly deep pockets, I'd consider this place more of an in-store visit only, unfortunately.

I had a blast with my boyfriend on our date night! The selection of pottery had the exact pieces…read morethat we were looking for and there was no rush. The vibes were amazing and the service was great! Definitely worth the price for getting all of the materials and selections!

Drove all the way up from Williamsport and fully enjoyed our time! Called ahead to see if I needed…read moreto make a reservation but they went ahead and added us to the list anyway due to our drive in. As we were walking towards the door they called to let us know our table was ready! The girls working were so helpful and couldn't ask for a cuter place. Great selection of fun items and layout. Easy to find accessories, cleaning station and tools. Lots of colors to pick from. Even better was the price! Worth it for sure. They even hold your items up to 6 months. So helpful if you don't live close. Will definitely be returning soon. Thanks for a fun Sunday!!

Ed chainsawed carved two bears for us. They were both very well done. We gave them to my Aunt for…read moreuse at her camp. We were all very pleased with them.

From the owner: Crows Nest Arts specializes in custom meaningful handmade gifts. Janise's sentimental, keepsake,…read moreand eclectic jewelry collections are one-of-a-kind works of art. Ed's chainsaw carvings are life-sized fish, animals, natures, and tributes to veterans. Customers often bring their ideas, memories, photographs, etc to us and we create something special for them to wear, put in your garden, furniture, home staging with keepsakes, or a custom version of something saw elsewhere. We do what we do for the personal connections with our clients and stories we can help them celebrate with our creativity.

The Nittany Quill is a quaint little boutique that's easy to miss... but is a genuine delight in…read morethe downtown area. Most of their selection is stationery, cards, and calligraphy items, but there are also a good number of odds & ends that always make it worth a visit. It's always very peaceful inside, and staff generally leave you alone to browse, until you have a question or are ready to check out. Prices are a little on the higher side, but such is to be expected from a specialty shop, such as this. The extra prices are worth it, given the uniqueness of the inventory. All-in-all, this is a fantastic hidden gem, that is well worth a visit!

For your cutesy calligraphy art or the supplies to make such, this is the place. They recently…read morereduced their floor space, but still carry a decent amount. That said, I remember going there looking for a specific sort of pen they didn't carry, but I suppose they can't carry everything. More geared toward the little old lady/mother contingent than the college crowd, which is unusual in State College, but at least it exists.

Excellent craft store. They always have great sales and coupons and staff is friendly. The framing…read moredepartment is top notch and did great work.

Stephanie, the manager in the framing department, helped my mother and I handle a bit of a framing…read moredisaster that was the result of a previous employee's lack of care. Stephanie was very professional and kind in remedying the situation and improving the work. We're extremely pleased with the results. Josh in the framing department was also very helpful. We appreciate what they did for us!