We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news: our Albuquerque location has been named Best Hobby Store in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City 2025 awards!
Each year since 2005, Albuquerque The Magazine asks the community to vote for the businesses, people, and places that inspire them most. This year, nearly 300,000 ballots were cast across 345 categories, and thanks to you—our incredible community of jewelry artisans and makers—we were honored with this award.
Made by Makers, for Makers
This recognition means the world to us because it reflects what we strive to be every day:
a welcoming, creative home for jewelry designers, metalsmiths, bead artists, wire-wrappers, and gem lovers of all skill levels.
From sourcing quality tools and materials to sharing knowledge, techniques, and inspiration, our goal has always been to support your creative journey—whether you’re making your first piece or building a full-time jewelry business.
Thank You for Trusting Us with Your Craft
This award belongs to our community. To everyone who shops local, attends classes, asks questions, experiments, and creates something beautiful—we thank you. Your passion, talent, and dedication are what make this space special.
We’ll be proudly displaying our Best of the City 2025 ribbon, certificate, and window decal, and we hope you’ll celebrate this milestone with us the next time you stop by.
Here’s to another year of:
- Polished ideas
- Skill-building and experimentation
- Supporting local artists
- Creating jewelry with meaning and heart
From all of us on the ABQ team, thank you for making us Albuquerque’s Best Hobby Store for 2025. We can’t wait to see what you create next.
