Michael's Arts & Crafts

This store is a terrific resource for anyone who likes to work with his or her hands, or has craft-minded children or grandchildren. It isn't necessarily going to have a deep inventory in all areas, but it will have at least a modest sampling of materials and tools for just about any craft you can imagine, with a broader and deeper selection in any area that is currently "hot" (right now, knitting and scrapbooking would seem to be two areas that qualify). They have a marvelous selection of artificial flowers and seasonal decorative items, plus various needlework, beading, painting, sculpting, and wood and metal craft items. They have an amazing selection of ribbons, and a fine framing department that can arrange for professional mounting of your treasured pictures or photographs. One thing they have that does not quite seem to fit the usual "crafts" category is a wide range of Wilton cake decorating supplies.

Books and magazines are also available to provide inspiration. Classes and workshops for adults and for children are held periodically, and many of the staff are happy to share suggestions and give assistance in their own areas of interest.

Sales and weekend newspaper coupons are frequent, and prices are reasonable.

PROS: Wide range of basic craft tools and materials
CONS: No fabrics, not a lot of depth in some areas

Posted 08/17/06 | Report Abuse

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This is hands down one of the best craft stores that I have ever been too!!! To start off with it's huge and very well stocked, and there's always someone around to help answer any questions, or to give suggestions. If that's not enough, they have hands on lessons to teach different crafts. Really good prices rounds it all out.

PROS: great prices and super selection
CONS: none

Posted 09/02/05 | Report Abuse

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