I’m currently obsessed with making my own toys for my kids (if any turn out, I’ll post them) and wanted to let you know about two great stores in DC on 8th Street SE that have helped feed my obsession.
StitchDC is a yarn store for knitting and crocheting. They have great classes, which is how I learned to knit, and their supply of yarns is fantastic. They are always cheerful and very helpful when I go in with my questions. Even if you don’t knit, the store is such a wonderful place to walk through and see all the beautiful colors.
Ipso Crafto is right next door to Stitch and is a cute little craft store with lots of fun stuff to look through. They have a nice selection of fabric, ribbons etc (remember my obsession with making toys) and lots of other great craft supplies. They also do a lot of classes that look like fun.
[Note: Sadly, Ipso Crafto has gone out of business, a victim of the financial downturn. Rumour has it that they might start making an appearance at Eastern Market on the weekends, mostly selling fabric. That would provide some silver lining to this cloud.]
With both of these stores on Capitol Hill and right next door to each other, I have yet another reason to shop locally.