Clean store i couldn't find the cards i was looking for but overall organized, workers were…read moreconstantly stocking the shelves and they have a little bit of everything. I must admit i was imagining a straight model trains, cars, planes type store but they have a little bit of everything decor, holiday goodies, arts and crafts, model cars, blank tee shirts for screen printing and even trading cards. Prices didn't seem too crazy, just have to know what you're looking for!

The previous visit to this Hoppy Lobby, I had an incident where I had to reach out to a team…read moremember. Cindy was very helpful and worked with the store manager to take care of the situation. On my most recent visit I was able to see Cindy, a friendly face. She is an amazing employee!! The store is large and has a great selection of fabric and sewing notions. The prices are always good, especially when they are running sales. My daughters were able to find all of the color fabrics for their projects!! I don't live in the area, but the Framingham Hobby Lobby is my go to for all crafting needs and seasonal decorations

We were in town for a memorial service and had a million little requests. James and the crew here…read morewere super helpful. We needed cards printed--no problem. We needed a small booklet printed and bound, oh and could we have it by tomorrow? No problem. And at a very reasonable price! These guys are very knowledgeable and super friendly.

I have had several custom framing jobs done there, a couple straight forward, one rather…read morecomplicated. The results have been excellent, very fine workmanship and attention to detail. Extensive selection of wood frames. Owner and employees are friendly and helpful. A bit on the pricey side, but here you truly get what you pay for. They also do very good restorations of old damaged photographs.

Great customer service experience when I needed to make a return recently, I had picked up an order…read moreat a different location and when I got home I realized the wrong items were in the bag (only time I didn't check before leaving the store). Not wanting to return to that location again, I stopped into the Framingham location while in the area. I don't know her name but the woman who did my return had a greenish blue tint in her hair and she was very sweet. I thought to check the Easter clearance before leaving and found 2 of the 3 items I actually did need, so I purchased those and hopefully I can find another next year. Everything worked out well thanks to the Framingham store!

Now that party city is gone, sad face, Michael's is a good alternative for party supplies. They…read morehave a new little section with a bunch of balloons and they blow them up for free. There wasn't a huge variety at the time I was there, but I think a lot of stuff got cleaned out for graduation . They also have a new area by the front door that is for Birthdays, which could be a cute idea for your crafty wee ones! The store always is pretty well stocked has lots of fun craft ideas for kids and is always super clean and organized ! I only wish that they still had regular registers instead of those self checkouts. It seems they've reduced staff. Make sure to look for coupons on their app or online before you check out. They usually have at least 20% off somewhere. Lots of parking as it's in shoppers world, but that corner can get pretty packed.

If you need a gift for anyone between the ages of newborn and 100, The Paper Store has you covered!…read more While their website is great, browsing their shops is even better and you will find yourself picking up all sorts of things and thinking "oh, xx NEEDS this"; when you walk out armed with bags, instead of feeling guilty for spending you will be excited you found the best stuff! The location on Rte 9 (in the Sherwood Plaza) replaces the store that was across the street in the old Shopper's World Plaza, this is a huge location that is organized well and stocked full of goods (just like all of their stores). A huge selection of Hallmark cards - of course - as well as gifts for all of the sports fans in your life (Boston sports only, obviously!). They have a big selection of Vera Bradley bags/accessories, including the fabulous winter collection of Snoopy (see attached pic) items. The employees are really nice and kept the line moving quickly before Christmas as well.

Useful for some things; otherwise too expensive! Too elitist. Wish they could cater to a wider…read morecross-section of the community of gift givers!

Emily goes above and beyond for customers. She makes the whole store feel special. Companies need…read moremore star people like Emily, she is a gem. I love this store and staff. True genuine connections from amazing people that care about you. Please shop here and ask for the store manager Emily, she will make your day.

Wow, fabulous little shop! The selection of yarn was extensive and excellent quality. The ladies in…read morethe shop were very kind and helpful as well. I'll be back for my next project!

I stopped in at this cute , "little" yarn shop while in Massachusetts for my brother's wedding and…read moremy niece's graduation. I was greeted warmly and felt at home as soon as I walked in "The Unruly Stitch" has a wide variety of wool , blended, and cotton yarns throughout the store . In addition, they have cute little extras that make for unique gifts at very reasonable prices.

Added photos after pickup! Love the mug and platter; they came out great. They did a great job with…read morefinishing. It is nice and glossy and it effectively removed that creepy unfinished clay like chalkboard feeling. They said it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so excited to get it in rotation! They have a pretty quick turnaround time (3-5 days) and are very generous with their hold times. I embarrassingly will admit it took me a few months to get back to pick them up, and thankfully they still had them waiting in the back. Also, the garage DOES go through to the back of the building where The Painting Place is - so the directions are correct. It was much easier to get there this time when I realized it was a pull-through garage under the building lol.... I will definitely keep The Painting Place on my list for pottery crafts in the future!!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.

I worked with Rob to frame a print from our recent travels. His recommendations, service snd price…read morewere exceptional. I would never go anyplace else.

In cleaning out my grandparents' attic, I found some paintings my mom had done when she attended…read moreMass Art in the 1940s. I kept two of them and wanted them framed. I met with Marcia, who was very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. She helped me select matting and frames, but when she gave me a price, it was waaaaay more than I wanted to spend. She found some less expensive options for me - still not inexpensive, but less expensive. She gave me a date a month out, but they were ready about a week later. Both pieces turned out beautifully, and I'm thrilled.

FPB is my Natick destination shop (along w/Aldi)! I literally always find what I need. I teach…read moreneedlework and used to repair Singers for a living. The staff are super nice, helpful and they get my sense of humor! The other day I made a booboo while checking out and they were calm and pleasant when they had to re-ring up my whole stack of quarter yards - no eye rolling, just a deep breath and a wide smile. I was "having a day" and they couldn't have been more helpful. My latest find is their skeins of Queensland cotton worsted - the colors make my potholders sing and it has a great hand feel. I sing FPB's praises.

Great selection of fabric with knowledgeable staff. If you…read moreneed a seamstress, they have a woman who works there, she does amazing work. Ask for Karen Clancy she is gifted with skills

Spirit has quality Halloween costumes, decor, and accessories. This is a pretty large store and I…read morewent a couple times during the Halloween season. It was always clean and organized. Lots of adult and kid costumes that are current and old school. Staff was helpful locating items and at checkout. You can purchase online for pickup, make sure to use coupons! After-Halloween sales 50%-75% off until Nov 3rd. Plenty of parking!

This Spirit is closed for the season, but I need to write 100 reviews this year, so here I am, in…read moreJanuary, following Yelp's algorithmic suggestion to review local spots I've left quick tips on. So. Rewind to October (okay, maybe September; I like to get my Halloween shopping started early) of last year and I'd just hit up Spirit in Medford. For the first time, I bought a glowing window hanging thing--a cheapo poster that magically illuminates when you shine a light behind it, showcasing creepy hauntings to passersby on the street. I got the Jason with chainsaw one in Medford, but knew I should have more. Hence my trip out to Natick. Sadly, this location had very few decorations(or pet costumes, the second reason for my visit). However, if you need a (human) costume, this location is for you. Also weird was how I tried to call them the weekend before Halloween to check on stock of an item and the phone rang and rang and rang before going to a generic Verizon voicemail. Huh.