Michaels — Local services in Town of Vestal

Michael's is my go-to brick and mortar chain store for yarn for my knitting and crochet projects, followed by Joann's. (If I am making a project where I need a natural fiber yarn I go to Yarns N' More, a wonderful small yarn store on Main St., Endwell, NY). Michael's is very conveniently located. It is in a non-congested strip mall just off the main roads (Vestal Parkway & African Road) with Bath & Body Works and Old Navy nearby an with easy and ample parking. The staff are always helpful and friendly and checking out is always fast. The store always looks clean, and bright. Although I gave it 5 stars I have been disappointed in all of my chain craft stores in their yarn selections for the past couple of years. It is my opinion that these stores have been carrying less yarn in terms of variety of brands offered and styles within brands. Michael's sells some name brand yarn, but also has their own brands. My most recent yarn purchase at Michael's, (skeins of yarn in 3 different colors) for a crochet baby blanket, turned out to be one of Michael's own brands even though I had set out to purchase a more expensive name-brand yarn. However, I could only find the exact colors in the quantities I needed in the Michael's brand. Although it was one of their budget yarns, the project is turning out beautifully and I am happy with my choice and the price I paid. Michael's also has loads of items for other crafts be they cake decorating, painting, wood crafts, scrap-booking, floral design, etc. The store always is an "upper" upon entering due to the season-appropriate offerings at the front of the store. The store often features sale items on the sidewalk in front of the store. Shopping for coupons and sales is a good idea. I start off by looking at Michaels.com and...

I saw these art sets for $1.99 each so I grabbed two of them for the kid's store at church. I found this cute little ceramic Cinco de Mayo figurine also hiding. Why not?! The staff is always friendly. The store manager is always friendly and smiles when she sees me. I was very surprised that there were more workers in the store that day than customers. They were restocking their shelves for Valentine's Day. All of the employees are very friendly. I think there should be more people cashiers up front. You can only use those self-checkouts if you are not paying in cash or have as is merchandise. It also kind of jams up the line. I would suggest putting two cashiers up there with all of the employees that were in the...

Michaels is my go to store for most of my crafting needs...they have a large selection of jewelry making needs...their beads are plentiful and findings and tools are also top quality...there are always good sales and prices to fit any budget...the aisles are always clear and the store is always clean...right down to their bathrooms...there is no paper products on the floor and it smells fresh unlike some restrooms you go into...they turn over merchandise and when you go in to shop they always have new items...since A C Moore has been absorbed into Michaels I look forward to seeing the co-ordination of the 2 stores and what new things they have in store for...