Gift Shops in Northborough, MA

“My partner and I had a last minute trip to the Metro West area, so on the way back I searched for a gem and mineral/metaphysical shop and this place came up. It's been awhile since I've been to a new Magickal shop, so decided to treat myself to a few new friends. I got myself...- 2x Chrysoprase tumbled stones.- Natural Citrine Point.- Amethyst point with Phantoms. - A funky Blue Kyanite blade.- Black Obsidian Leaf Pentacle altar stone. We are rarely around the area, but I highly recommend and would stop by again when I get the chance. I'll make jewelry out with some of these pieces and I hope to show the lovely lady behind the counter”

“This is more than a yarn store, even though that's why I was there. They have an excellent collection of yarns to choose from, well organized by weight and color, though it can be a little frustrating if you're trying to locate multiple colors of the same yarn. However the staff makes up for this with how friendly and helpful they are. They have good recommendations as well.In addition to yarns, they have a collection of locally made goods. They have some home sewn items as well as local jellies, jams, and preserves. There are always a selection of baking mixes as well. There is a lot to choose from, giving the whole place a country craft vibe.There are classes, workshops, and knit-alongs offered, as well as a program that offers badges for skill completion, which is a fun tie back to scouting days. The whole vibe is welcoming and enjoyable.This also may not matter to some, but I've had some challenges being of a more alternative appearance in shops in the past because of my piercings, tattoos, and less conventional fashion. Perhaps it's the lack of constantlu wearing knit goods... Mostly this comes in the form of people expecting I know nothing about crafting, but it gets under my skin because I've been knitting for over 15 years, though I don't keep much of what I make or only use it with historic dress. However, here I've been given a good reception, and while there have been questions about my experience, it's never an assumption, and generally it's with the express purpose of guiding me towards selections that would meet my needs, or to suggest ideas for new techniques or tools that would appeal to my skill level. It's a refreshing change.”

“This is a store to go in with no expectations. You'll see things you might not see elsewhere. You might get disappointed at not finding what you want. Also, don't go in expecting low pricing. But it's a great place to window shop.”