Michaels — Local services in Millbury

I give Michael’s a 2 star reviews based on the fact that I am a knitter, a crocheter, and I love cross stitch. Michael’s is not very useful for any of those crafts. Their yarn selection is limited as far as fiber variety and brands. Even if they have a particular brand of yarn, the color selection is extremely limited (Patons Kroy sock yarn…recently saw about 6 color options.) Lots of acrylic in bright colors, which are great for teaching a younger child, but not for most experienced crafters who have moved on from crafting novelty items. Based on yarn selection and very limited amount of patterns for all of the crafts I mentioned, I feel that Michael’s could be doing so much better. As the line goes, if you build it they will come. I do shop there once in a while because there is one in my town, but I usually have to settle for something other than what I was looking for, or walk out...

For many years, Michaels has been a favorite source of supplies for my card making and crafts with family. The price of permanent adhesive has steadily climbed and Strathmore ivory deckled card stock is no longer carried in store . It is now only offered online , which has the additional shipping charges and wait times. It has become very difficult to find a staff person, and even more rare to find someone pleasant and knowledgeable, so customer service has plummeted. It remains a steady source for frames and seasonal...

Michael's is an arts and crafts store with a wide selection of products. Not being an expert in any of the areas (painting, flower arrangement, knitting, scrapbooking, etc) it has products for, I cannot attest to their quality or suitability - but they do carry products that, from my general experience, seem suited to beginners and advanced artists and crafters. Experts and professionals would probably have to look elsewhere. Overall, it is a good store for crafters and artists. It also offers classes in a...