For a customized, cuddly gift for that special someone, stop by Build-A-Bear and design a special friend. Starting with just the exterior hide of the soon-to-be-stuffed animal, customers can elect to give it a voice box, with pre-recorded or custom speech, and all of them are given a love-infused heart. Watch as one of the friendly staff fills it with fluffy stuffing and then have fun dressing it with a variety of outfits and accessories.
This store is located in the Northshore Mall.
For fans of Star Wars, Batman, Superman, the Hulk, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Pokemon, and Yu-gi-oh!, Harrison's Comics and Collectibles is the place to be. Owner, Larry Harrison, says his establishment is "the best store you've never been in."
Founded in 1995, the Salem store is one of three locations where even adults can feel like kids again. Inside, you'll find rows of comic books of the golden, silver, and bronze ages. In addition, the store offers a variety of pop culture items, vintage toys and action figures, board games, graphic novels, collectible card games, and so much more.
Harrison's Comics also features gaming tournaments and special guest appearances by comic artists and writers. Every year, Harrison's hosts the North East Comic-Con in Boston. Those interested in selling or trading vintage comics are invited to make an appointment.
This Ann S. Fabrics Sewing Machine Center is an authorized dealer of Bernina, Baby Lock, Husqvarna/Viking, Janome and Happy sewing machines. Most of these models are currently in stock and all can be ordered. In addition to the sewing and embroidery machines, this company has a large selection of sewing and quilting accessories, fabrics, books and patterns.
Want to provide a fun experience for your child's next birthday? Consider a painting party at Plaster Fun Time. Recommended for children ages 4 through 12, Plaster Fun Time provides affordable plaster forms for kids to paint, from wizards to penguins to rocking horses to wall hangings. And who cares how big a mess they make? Someone else is cleaning up and providing for everyone's safety and happiness. You don't have to be part of a group to try your hand—walk-ins are welcome.
Pottstown Sewing offers various sewing products, including quilting fabrics, sewing machines, sewing machine cabinets, notions, vacuums and embroidery software. In business since 1978, the store carries a complete line of Baby Lock sewing machines and sergers. Pottstown Sewing also offers classes to teach customers to use their machines. Sewing, quilting and serging classes are available as well.
Whether you need a yard of fabric to make a scarf or 10,000 yards to outfit a dance troupe, you will find something you can use at Sewfisticated Discount Fabrics. The focus is on unique designer fabrics that the store sells exclusively at its two locations. The Twin City Plaza store is well organized and well lit. The store typically doesn't run special sales, but the everyday prices are reasonable. If you're browsing, you could spend hours in there, but if you're in a hurry, the friendly staff is ready to help you find what you need.
Gold and Diamonds Etc. is a jewelry and trading shop. It offers cash for gold and money to loan its customers. The store has a huge selection of chains, watches, platinum items, earrings, pendants and diamonds. It also offers watch and jewelry repairs and appraisals as well as custom designs. Visit the company's website to view its gallery of items.
Atlanta Hobby specializes in the sale of electronic airplanes, boats, helicopters and much more for the avid enthusiast. Join the Electron Membership and receive the lowest price, tech support and free shipping.
Wellesley Needlepoint Collection offers hand-painted needlepoint canvases along with a wide variety of stitching threads and needlepoint accessories. The store also offers group and private needlepoint classes, as well as finishing services, and sells a selection of gift items including rhinestone belt buckles, canvas tote bags and an exclusive "Fenway Park Canvas." The vivacious and friendly owner, Cindy Matthews, has been in business since 1996, and knows just about everything there is to know about needlepoint. Visit the Web site to find out more about the store's classes and services.
Elissa's Creative Warehouse has been in business since 1990 and is located in the Riverbend Office Park on Reservoir Street near the Charles River. They sell yarn, needlepoint/cross stitching, accessories and and other items catering to knitters, crocheters, needle pointers and craft people. Check out their Saturday Night Knitting Club.
Walker Interiors offers custom upholstery, custom draperies, valances, slipcovers, and carpets.
Castro's Back Room offers a wide array of tobacco products and cigars. Castro's Back Room also sponsors events such as an annual golf tournament. Cigar connoisseur Eric Kilbane owns and operates the shop, which welcomes smokers to enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere and friendly assistance. The smoking lounge is filled with comfortable couches and a wide-screen TV, and the store is well stocked with tobacco products, cigars in large humidors and assorted paraphernalia.