I first patronized Preview Productions about 15 years ago when my youngest daughter was enamored…read morewith American Girl dolls. Loved it then and still love it today as I shop for my granddaughter! Staff is friendly and talented and the assortment of beautifully handmade doll outfits is exceptional. Looks like we will be getting to know each other all over again! Linda F.

My husband loves craft stores and we are both fans of going to our favorite national stores when we…read moretravel to see what is different from our local store. This Michaels felt significantly bigger than the one we have at home and they have self checkout which isn't an option at the Benton Harbor location. I ended up buying stickers and 2 molds originally meant for baking, but I use them for resin projects. Having been home for a bit, both the molds work well for what I needed them for and the stickers work as expected as well. Bathrooms were clean, employees were nice, and store is well organized. Things are well prices as well as most items being on sale and having coupons through the phone app.

I just want to recognize Rochelle who helped me find the perfect frame for my mother's oil painting…read moreto complement another already framed painting of hers. Rochelle was so kind and patient with me. Thanks so much Rochelle!!! Katie Pflum Cincinnati, OH

We called before we drove over to Queen City Clay because we are from Bethel and it is a very far…read moredrive. They had our clay ready for us to pick up and the employees that helped us were very pleasant and engaging. Jason and Abbie were great!

My daughter and I had a fantastic time at the open class on a Friday night. We each got to make two…read moresmall pots on the wheels. Absolutely okay for complete beginners! Pick up pots at a later date after they are fired.

First time at the Anderson location. Needed a quick superhero costume to get 2 strokes off at a…read moregolf event that evening, so I stopped in and wasn't disappointed. Got an easy mask and cape combo, but when telling the Cappel's employee, Stephie, about what the last-minute costume was for, she showed me the "Cheetah Woods" visor hat they had in stock. The goofy costume made a lot of my fellow golfers laugh pretty hard. Thank you, Stephie, for saving the day!!!

Today I had the rudest employee experience I have ever encountered at any business in my entire…read morelife. The Manager watched the way he spoke to me and didn't say a thing until I was walking out the door. She apologized for his behavior and tried to explain that he was having a bad day and took it out on me. OKAY. We won't be back.

My only complaint about this place is I can't keep my wife away from it. I'm not a bead or jewelry…read moremaking expert, but this place is pretty amazing with the huge selection of items. They have a side area where they teach classes for those wanting to learn more (I'll probably never be there) and the staff is extremely helpful.

The owner is a master knitter and her shop has only quality yarns. She is helpful and patient and…read moremakes the most beautiful things. And her father was named Hank.

As I was sitting this morning knitting, I got to thinking about how far I've come. I've been…read moreknitting for about 25 years and crocheting since I was 11 years old--my sister-in-law taught me how to crochet. For years, I stuck with the basics--blankets, scarves, and simple patterns. I would look at all the beautiful sweaters, socks, and tops, read through the patterns, and then skip right over them if I saw stitches like intarsia, short rows, or knit one below. Then it hit me--if you don't jump in and try new techniques, you're never going to make those beautiful things. I realized I was limiting myself by being afraid of what I didn't know. So I decided to go for it. I signed up for the sweater and sock class at Hank's, learning two new things at the same time--yep, I was like, "let's do this!" The support there has been amazing. The staff and other knitters are so encouraging. Even when I made the same mistake ten times, no one ever got frustrated--they were always there to help. And guess what... I DID IT! I made a hoodie for my son, and he loved it. Seeing how happy he was made me so proud--and now I need to make one for my other son! And if I need help, I know they'll be there with open arms. I have grown so much in my knitting because of the encouragement from Hank's staff and the community there. I've also made so many knitting friends through their events--especially Fiber Night, which they hold the last Friday of every month. It's so much fun, along with their trunk shows and just spending time in the shop knitting and talking. It means so much to have a place where you can go, be yourself, and be surrounded by people who love the same craft you do. The support and welcoming atmosphere at my local yarn store truly make all the difference. So if you're like me--skipping over beautiful patterns because of one "dreaded" stitch you think you can't do--jump. Take that next step. YOU CAN DO IT! And if I happen to be in the store when you're there, I promise I'll be your biggest cheerleader

I've been eyeing Pinecone Home for a while, pretty much ever since they moved in quite some time…read moreago. Hubs and I are a sucker for local wood products, especially since we are DIY crafters ourselves. Rustic meets modern here with the several choices of wooden door signs, bar decor, centerpieces, charging stations, state shaped frames and more. What started as an Etsy shop in 2013 has become a full blown store front with the cutest pieces. I ordered a script name online to be picked up local but they also ship. I scoured the internet for days looking for this specific type of script sign and found Pinecone Home to be the most affordable and with a week turnaround time. The owner even contacted me before she started my piece to recommend going larger since the name was long. She added 5 inches to make it look better AND didn't even charge me for the extra. So awesome. My kiddo and I picked it up exactly a week later and found some cute wooden magnets for $1 in store. They also have a DIY workshop to create your own pieces. I am so, so glad Anderson finally has something like this!

I ordered Christmas ornaments for my kids to paint. They are super cute! They offer shipping or…read morelocal pick up. I chose local pick up, so my ornaments were ready to pick up in just a few days. Their parking lot is a bit iffy, but I made it. Lol Will definitely order again!

My first visit to Knit On! was a success! They have such a huge selection here, a whole room of…read moreyour natural fibers (like wool or cotton) and another room of acrylic and baby yarns. I was amazed at the selection given I am a beginner and have only shopped at Michael's Crafts for yarn. It's clear the yarns are high quality but they have some at every price point which is great. This place is so much better than the big box store where I've had a hard time finding a selection of wool yarn and things like safety eyes. Knit On! had everything I'd ever need for a project and a lot for inspiration too. There were some baby lovey kits and kits for scarves and other fun creations. There are cute pins and jewelry too! I liked how it was all well organized. The proprietor Nancy helped me and was very kind. She showed me where everything is and let me browse as I pleased. She also wound my yarn into a cake/ball for me and let me know they offer knitting lessons if I'd ever like to try! I enjoyed the visit and will definitely return for any special or nice project I want to make.

Stumbling upon this store was one of those happy accidents that left a dent in my wallet and a big…read moresmile on my face. The yarn selection is phenomenal - every color and texture you can possibly imagine. I lost track of time wandering up and down the aisles, petting nearly every skein. I think I managed to buy some of the softest things ever invented. Some of the yarns were so cool and weird that I actually did a little excited dance! I love that the woman running the shop didn't even laugh at me when I ran up to the register, smiling and giddy, and said "WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH THIS!??!" Instead, she gave me a pattern and made sure I knew how to do all of the stitches, since I told her I was a new knitter. The cat, Tanner, is the fattest cat I have ever seen, but she is absolutely adorable. She sprawls out in the aisles, and if you rub her belly, she'll lay on her back with her legs stretched out and look like a big ole pillow. It's also a nice bonus that they'll wind your yarn for you if you buy any hanks. In my case, this ended up being a double-edged sword though, because I wandered around and found more things that I simply had to buy. Nice trick! I love shopping in small yarn stores like this because they also give you so many project ideas! Looking up on top of a shelf and seeing a beautiful shawl constructed with the yarn you're holding in your hand is awesome and gives you a much better idea of how the yarn actually looks in a project. I can't wait to come back to this place! If only they could pick it up and move it to Columbus!!