Michaels

I like michales as I do a lot of crafting but I’m not ever impressed with this store. Today I was shopping with my friend and having a conversation with her and the cashier was a little nosy and interrupted us to add in her opinion… That was irritating.

I love several things about Michaels and really only have one major complaint: the speed of the checkout lines. I dread having to return anything here, and find they have the slowest checkout process as well.
However, it’s a great store! It’s been around for YEARS and not much has changed. I appreciate the fact that they label the aisles — I’m always wondering what’s kept where. The sheer abundance of items in this store is overwhelming. I’d bet they have 15,000 SKUs in this store. Tons and tons of items.
The prices are mostly reasonable for a craft store. I find their coloring/​drawing supplies (markers mainly) are very highly priced. I often go to Amazon and order those items with Prime shipping after comparing them to the prices in the store. They usually won’t match Amazon… I HAVE had times where they would. But usually, the cashier says «we don’t consider Amazon a competitor.» However, I beg to differ considering I tell her I’ll pass on certain items at checkout and that I’ll just order them cheaper from my phone via Amazon. I would say that merits competitor… Just a little qualm I have.
If you sign up for emails, you’ll get coupons. The ladies at the register are usually very friendly, and often have coupons up there if you ask nicely. Everyone who works there loves crafts and is very knowlegable. They’re passionate and it shows!
I recently decided to try my hand at crocheting. So I went in to buy some yarn and asked a lady working which yarn she recommends for beginners. She wasn’t a crocheter herself, but called a coworker over the walkie-​talky to come help. Sylvia came over and spent a good 3 – 5 minutes with me asking what I was looking for, and showing me different yarn types.
She said, «well, in my classes, I recommend something like this…» I interrupted, a little too excited: «Wait a minute! Tell me about these classes…» She smiled, and explained she teaches classes at the store for beginners, and also teaches a more advanced class. She’s certified as a professional instructor and is an avid crocheter herself. She also knits. The classes are a few hours long, are after work hours (I think it started at 6), and cost a mere $ 25.
I signed up at checkout, and brought my supplies. She was fantastic! So so so very patient, and did a great job of showing and explaining. Since nobody else had signed up that day, I had a private class. Woo hoo! We actually didn’t finish the project, because I needed to go extra slow. So I took my project home and keep practicing. She taught me some basic stitches and gave great tips.
For sure, once I get back in the groove of practicing more regularly, I WILL return. She’s a great teacher and I cannot believe I’d never taken a class here before.

One star because they exist … Managed badly… No regard for customers their queries and their time… Ridiculous … Went to simply leave a framed picture I had done there for a new glass … I have spent $ 1000’s having pictures framed and this time they were framing something up on the counter… one customer one person working the frame shop … Man before me had been there over a half hour … He told me to be careful same is not for me and let… I waited another 15 minutes during which time another person came behind the counter only to tell me the other girl would be right with me… She was still working on a project with a customer framing up a picture … Unbelievable … Whenever I take in project it’s 1 – 4 weeks minimum … Not do while I wait … I took my complaints to the manager who just lifted her arms folded and asked what she was expected to do about it… Guess what… I’m never stepping foot in there again … Never …

pretty good if you need craft items. Make sure you look online for a coupon though. If you cant find one ask them at the register

Crafts & supplies galore for those who want to get creative & crafty!
While you have plenty of stuff to look at, the amount of said stuff can get pretty overwhelming. The aisles aren’t very wide & will stand– alone displays in the middle of the store, somewhat hinders your shopping.
The store is always clean & organized & there’s plenty of employee presence should you need help. However, checking out can be a problem. There always seems to be a line & there’s only two registers open.
Prices are reasonable & they always have coupons in the Sunday paper, or you can grab some off their website.

I’m Martha Jewart and I’m gonna hold up this joint w/​a glue gun. ;) Kidding. Wish I was a thief but damn, b/​t the Catholic guilt and the Jewish guilt, I feel bad just stealing a glimpse of eye candy. I love Michael’s because they have everything crafty… however, b/​c they have a bit of everything, some sections are small and you are better served going to a specialty store. Their scrapbook paper selection is decent but doesn’t change often. Lotsa stamps and stickers for scrapping heaven.
Great items for kiddie hands to make, good variety of affordable items for the classroom, picture frames are well priced (esp when on sale), seasonal décor is cute and can be obtained for only a few clams, how-​to kits for everything from woodworking to crocheting.
The exit situation is a pain — you have to go thru the line (which is inconvenient when the line is long… which is often.) Cake decorating classes, kids’ parties, if you can cut it, decorate it, glue it, stitch it or glitter it, this is your store.