Ann Louise and Thistle Wool Shop

Claire, Kate, Jeanie, Serena and Dorothy are the most warm and welcoming staff you could ever meet. The knowledge these ladies have is vast and they seem to always be able to help. It's like Google in the flesh! The classes are fantastic. I have learned to quilt, use various embroidery techniques. Improve on my knitting and crochet skills. This shop is a goldmine of fabrics, yarn, patterns for knitting, crochet and sewing. If a project uses needles, hooks or thread/yarn the shop more than likely has it. Highly recommend classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced crafters. Support is available for all. Designated beginners classes are run frequently. Now this may not be an issue to majority, however as I live with 2 left handed people I know how crafts and daily tasks appear to be geared towards a right handed society. I have witnessed left handed people master crochet and become very accomplished because of Claire and Kate's teaching abilities.
Nov 30th, 2022

As someone interested in getting into the hobby, the lady behind the till was incredibly unhelpful and blunt to the point of being rude. A more experienced knitter/crocheter may have a better time.
Jul 24th, 2022

Great service in this shop.... Great selection too. I don't live in Portsmouth, but make a bee line for it when I stay. Wish there was a shop like this near me.
Apr 23rd, 2022

This is a lovely, well stocked, friendly wool shop. An Aladdin's cave of wool, buttons, patterns, embellishments and much more
Dec 27th, 2021

Aug 16th, 2021