After traveling to the depths of Barrington Place Shops, I finally located this little knit shop…read more My first impression of the place was, "really?" I was unimpressed by the lack of professionalism - it's supposed to be a store, not a messy living room. As I browse the haphazardly displayed yarns, there was a smallish stock of commercial yarns, at least compared to a regular knit shop. However, there was also a separate room that housed a messy and somewhat sparse display of hand-dyed and/or hand spun specialty yarn. Throughout the store, there were also displays of unique, creativce hand knit accessories for sale, made by the owner. I also couldn't complain about the prices, and I ended up buying a skein of brown-red wool (labeled only as 'Nova Scotia wool') for five bucks. I was able to pay by debit, after it was fished out of two feet of paper and other debris visible behind the counter. I think this could be a really neat store if the shop owner just made things more professional. It would inspire much more confidence in the products if that level was higher.

I dropped in earlier this week and was very impressed with the help I was given as well as the wide…read moreselection of products available in the store. I gravitated towards a children's sweater that was on display and decided I would make one. The proprietor helped with yarn selection and provided details about the pattern. The advice and assistance was invaluable! I will return to LK Yarns when I am in Halifax next time.

This isn't your typical (dare I say it) chi chi yarn shop. Don't get me wrong, I fall hook, line…read moreand sinker for funky boutique shops with a purpose, but I must say, knitting does appear to be making an inordinate come back! For this reason, I was impressed to pop into 'L K Yarns' yesterday. This is the yarn shop your Grandma probably goes to. Aisles of variety depending on the type of yarn you want to use. A pleasant sales lady greeted me as soon as I entered willing to fill my order asap. Places like this really make me want to take up knitting (again...).

I visited the Lismore Sheep Farm (1389 Louisville Rd, River John, NS) recently on a road trip and…read moreit was a highlight of the trip! There are lots of sheep outside that you can watch running around and some cutout sheep figures if you want to pretend that you're one for a photo. Inside the barn were two kinds of sheep that you could pet if they came to the fence, as well as a Scottish Highland calf. There's also a display that shows all the steps to process wool from right off a sheep until it's ready to sell. Inside the shop they sell all kinds of wonderful woolies! You can obviously buy a large variety of wool, but you can also get pillows, socks, hats, mitts, knitting kits, shoe insoles, blankets, sheepskins, roving, needle felting kits, and crafts made by other local artisans. This spot is worth the trip and is great for kids or adults!

We loved this place. I got new yarn for a great price. We also got two new wool pillows. A…read morenostepinne (they are very hard to find), and wooden knitting needles. The sheep barn was also fun to visit. I want to live there.

Lots of hand dyed yarns and embroidery kits made in Nova Scotia. Owner was very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Bought a linen/silk blend called Flyss by Fleece Artist & Handmaiden Fine Yarns for a sweater. Prices were average for what I expect for a quality yarn shop. Shop was bright, lots of big windows and easy to navigate. Hours didn't match what was listed on Yelp so we went to the Citadel and swung by on our way to lunch. Convenient walk to dining and entertainment.

I had a very good experience at this shop. I like to buy local yarn when I travel. I found lots of…read morechoices. I even got an amazing restaurant recommendation. Would totally recommend this shop.

Well, you can't always find what you're looking for. The same goes for this little art supply…read morestore. Never mind the colourful sign indicating its whereabouts, you still have to enter through doors prior to the shop and manoeuvre your way through the small halls with low ceilings. But hey, once you've found it, you'll always know how to get there. Okay, difficulty locating it aside, this is a pretty nice little art store. It isn't too big so you don't feel overwhelmed by different gadgets, but it still has all the necessary tools for the true artist. Sadly, that isn't me. I didn't know where to look or where to even start. Lucky for me, it is small so there wasn't much room for getting lost. I ended up finding something that seemed like what I needed, but when I asked the clerk if it would be suitable for my project, he simply responded with, "I don't know." That was all. I was hoping for a little more help than that. I think he could sense I wasn't the artsy type and therefore snubbed me a bit. Even when I asked a couple more questions his response was always the same. I didn't feel too confident about my project after that. At least I know I can find this place again if I ever decide to try another project. Perhaps I'll be given a different answer than, "I don't know," to any question I may have.

This is an exciting little shop that can be easy to miss. Concealed in the depths of the Granville…read moreMall and predominately frequented by NSCAD students, this is a space available to anyone and everyone with the artistic will. Its just a tiny little thing, but packed with a wide variety of art supplies and books of the art related. The store lay out is straight forward and well maintained, making it easy to find what you're looking for. I've found they can run low in stock on special items throughout the school year if there's a NSCAD class requiring specific materials. But most of the time they are pretty good for having things on hand. They have a lovely selection of paper. From Mayfair to more exquisite, textured Japanese papers... certainly a highlight for me! From all the basics to the more nit-picky tools, the NSCAD Supply Store has a well rounded body of product and at reasonable prices. There are also certain items they keep behind the counter, so if you're having trouble finding it, ask an employee! The books are mainly there for classes, however if you're interested in learning some art history or teaching yourself photography, the selection offers a great platform for some self education! I'd recommend this store for all creative individuals around the city!

I love this store! The staff are always friendly and willing to help when you're looking for…read moresomething to fit your needs whether it's hot pink sheer fabric for curtains or a shiny star fabric for that galaxy themed quilt. The store is large and always has decent prices. It has everything from fabric to yarn to beads. The selection could be a little better for the fashion fabrics while the quilting cottons have quite a large selection to choose from. They offer a membership that comes with discounts and they also offer classes if you're new to sewing or want to learn a new skill/hobby. Definitely check these guys out if you need to pick up a gift for someone in your life that does crafts.

Always a great selection of cotton, great staff. I sometimes have to callabout fabric orders…read more Everyone is patient

If anything you just have to stop in here and take a look at the floors they are truly amazing. 120…read morecoats of lacquer make them shine like you are looking in a mirror. This is my favourite store in Chester and a must when I go visit family. It is truly beautiful and filled with unique items. I love all the pretty dishes and just neat items that are displayed in the back of the store. Glass wear and balls hand in the window with crystals that when the sun hits them are truly fabulous. Jewelry is a must I think in all locations of Chester but Warp and Woof have some big chunky pieces that are really different. Anything from candles to handmade bags you name it this place has it. As well I see that they brought in a section of photos and art work. And as you know me by now I love a bargain so behind the door when you walk in they have a clearance rack and this weekend I purchased some really cool hooks so that my son does not throw his towels on the floor hint hint. Please make sure that this is a must see when travelling in the beautiful Chester area.

What not to love about Warp and Woof. Eclectic wares, colours that jump out at you. Items you…read moremust have, one of a kind pieces of jewelery. If there is anywhere that you can find that different gift, it is here. Give yourself enough time to browse through this store.This is a large store with everything you can imagine. I have bought a few things from here and enjoy every-time I go. The staff is great and the floors, well, I think you can put your makeup on in them, the shine is that polished.

There is not much else to say about this store except it is pretty special!…read more Ditto to all the other reviews and comments. It really is a place you have to go for yourself. I do not think there is once spec of room left in the store to put anything. It is jammed packed! The staff are great and friendly. We went there to look for a few of the games we like. It is true , most people probably walk by not knowing what is on the other side.

If you have kids this is a place to go when you want something fun and interesting and even…read moreeducational. Taking my son there when he was smaller we purchased many items from this location and he still have two of these today. This is a store that is for the Hobbyist. Not only do they have games for kids they have fun and interesting they have hobby kits for adults. Ship making kits was something that was very interesting. Puzzles and paints fill the walls and ready for that little one to make something special from. Honestly this is a store that is different and unique and a must see for all to enjoy and learn. Can you honestly put a price on education? This store is a bit pricey but like I said my son still has two of the games and he is 22.