Thank You, Clark County: 11 Years of Creative Support
For more than a decade, Clark County makers have shown up for Craft Warehouse in the most meaningful way: with your votes, your visits, your projects, your classes, your fabric pulls, your last-minute glue runs, and your “I came in for one thing” baskets.
We are deeply grateful to share that Craft Warehouse has been voted Best of Clark County 11 years in a row, from 2016 through 2026, across the historical category names Hobby/Toy Store, Hobby Store, and today’s Craft Store.
That’s not just a badge. It’s a big, glittery, glue-gunned thank you note from our community, and we feel every bit of it.
What Is Best of Clark County?
Best of Clark County is The Columbian newspaper’s annual reader-choice program celebrating businesses and organizations throughout Clark County, Washington. The Columbian’s Best of Clark County winners archive dates back to 2008, and the program recognizes winners across many local categories. Columbian
For Craft Warehouse, this honor means so much because it comes from the people who make our stores what they are: quilters, painters, paper crafters, knitters, crocheters, sewists, framers, teachers, parents, kids, home decorators, and weekend project people with one hour, one coupon, and one very specific shade of blue in mind.
The Craft Warehouse Best of Clark County Story
The category name has changed over time, but the creative community’s support has stayed wonderfully steady.
A historically accurate way to tell the story is:
Voted Best of Clark County 11 Years in a Row
Craft Warehouse • 2016–2026
Hobby/Toy Store • Hobby Store • Craft Store
The Columbian’s available records show Craft Warehouse as Best Craft Store in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with 2022 print results naming Craft Warehouse the Best Craft Store winner and listing Hobby Lobby as runner-up.
Why This Means So Much
Craft Warehouse has always been more than aisles of supplies. We’re a place where ideas get permission to become real.
You’ve trusted us for:
- fabric for quilts that become family heirlooms
- yarn for cozy gifts and “just one more row” nights
- paper crafting supplies for cards, scrapbooks, and handmade memories
- art supplies for new hobbies and returning passions
- floral, home décor, and seasonal inspiration
- custom framing for the pieces and memories worth protecting
- classes, demos, make-and-takes, and creative community
Every vote is a reminder that local still matters. Handmade still matters. And a craft store run by people who actually craft still has a place in the heart of the community.
Thank You for Growing With Us
Over the years, categories have changed, trends have changed, and craft rooms have definitely changed. We’ve seen alcohol inks, diamond art, modern quilting, paper crafting, amigurumi, sensory toys, seasonal décor, and classic sewing projects all take their turn in the spotlight.
But the heart of it hasn’t changed.
You still walk in looking for inspiration.
You still ask, “Will this work?”
You still bring us photos of your projects.
You still help your kids, grandkids, friends, students, and neighbors make something with their own hands.
That is the real win.
A Family-Owned Craft Store, Built by Makers
Craft Warehouse is proud to be a small, family-owned business with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. Our teams are filled with makers, quilters, painters, yarn lovers, paper crafters, floral designers, and creative problem-solvers who love helping customers find the right supply, the right color, and sometimes the right tiny button hiding in plain sight.
When you vote for Craft Warehouse, you’re supporting local jobs, local creativity, and a place where creativity is shared person to person.
Here’s to Many More Creative Years
To everyone who nominated, voted, shopped, shared, attended a class, picked up an online order, brought a friend, asked a question, or trusted us with a project: thank you.
We are honored to be part of Clark County’s creative story, and we can’t wait to see what you make next.
Crafted by Crafters, for Crafters
Craft Warehouse is your go-to for inspired creativity across Gresham Oregon, Vancouver & Kennewick Washington, and Meridian Idaho.
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