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So you think you're crafty?
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1. Mind's Eye Yarns
Mind's Eye is a lovely little shop, bursting at the seams with yarn. But there are a handful of other yarn stores in the metro Boston area, and the selection here is not extraordinarily different than most.
The difference?
Spinning.
Those wheels in…More »
2. Boston Bead Company
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-9777
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Jewelry
Neighbourhood: Harvard Square
What don't I like about Beadworks? I often get the "friendly" vibe from the employees, but it's a rare day that they can answer my questions (can you special order things? when will the next shipment be coming in?). I wish the store stayed…More »
3. Fabric Corner
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 643-4040
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Arlington Center
In a perfect world, there would be a fabric store that carried cute, affordable prints, home decor fabrics, had friendly customer service, and a great location. Fabric Corner really tries to be all of these, but falls just a touch short.
The place is…More »
4. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-1136
Categories:
Hardware Stores,
Arts & Crafts,
Hobby Shops
Neighbourhoods: North Cambridge, Porter Square
You know you want to start woodworking. And when you do, Rockler is going to be your hookup, your go-to. You'll develop a Rockler dependency like you don't even know.
The folks there are incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. Every time we go we spend…More »
5. Effiloché
If you are a knitter and live in, or are swinging through Montreal, you must check out Effiloché. Their selection is superb - a wide range, from the high end beautiful treats (sea silk!) to the every-day workhorse yarns of the world, but with a…More »
6. A Verb for Keeping Warm
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 595-8372
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Art Galleries,
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhood: North Oakland
Awesome, awesome. Go here.
I'm a fiber junkie, and this shop was like walking into heaven. Spinning fiber in the most luscious varieties, in gentle, naturally hand-dyed hues. Beautiful yarn, some hand-spun, some milled, and all dyed by the owner, who…More »
7. Nina
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-8996
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhood: Ukrainian Village
I was visiting Chicago for a few days, and chose the day of torrential downpours to check out yarn shops in the city. I tracked down Nina's first, after a recommendation from Ravelry, saw the door open and headed in.
Not so fast! Turns out, the…More »
8. Loopy Yarns
This was stop #2 on my great Chicago yarn crawl. I was greeted by a bubbly male employee (I always give brownie points to yarn shops where there are men knitting...it's a prejudice, but I'll be honest about it) who was happy to answer my questions…More »
9. Woolcott & Co - CLOSED
Oh Woolcott. 32 years in business, and now you're leaving me. It's out of preemptive nostalgia that you got that extra star, you know, but you really are A-OK by me.
The selection here is not the best, but they've got some good yarn. Some gems (Jade…More »
10. Lacis Museum
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 843-7290
Categories:
Antiques,
Women's Clothing,
Fabric Stores,
Bridal
Neighbourhood: South Berkeley
I checked this place out on the recommendation of the dyer at A Verb for Keeping Warm, and am so very glad I did.
I've always been entertained by the idea of lacemaking, but here is a shop that takes its stuff seriously. Every accessory you can…More »
11. Mary Jo Cole's Knit and Needlepoint Store
I really am loathe to write a one-star review, especially for a yarn shop, but it has to be done.
I'd heard horror stories, but no matter when I'd walk by, the shop would be closed, so only recently did I have the chance to see for myself. I walked…More »
12. Sewfisticated Discount Fabrics
Sew-Fisticated rocks my budget. They have lovely print cottons at $3/yd, and you can usually find really nice wool suiting at a great price. The real advantage to Sew-Fisticated, though, is the pricing of their accessories. Everything is just a…More »
13. Bromfield Pen Shop
It's incredible that it took me years of living in Boston to discover this gem, and even more incredible that I haven't reviewed it yet!
This is an amazing shop for anyone who gets a little thrill from the feeling of a well-cut nib on creamy 24lb…More »
14. Webs America's Yarn Store
Oh WEBS...where to begin? I make a pilgrimage out to WEBS at least once a year, driving 2+ hours each way, braving psychotic New York drivers on the Pike, in order to get to this goldmine of a yarn shop. But WEBS is certainly not your normal awesome…More »
15. Mouline
On our last trip to Montreal, I asked a friend who knits, living in Verdun, what her favorite yarn store was. Without dropping a beat, she said, "Mouline. I'll take you."
Just down the street from the Atwater Market, Mouline is a tiny shop simply…More »
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"More coffee. More banjo."
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Cambridge, MA
Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I Lovecoffee, yarn, the forest, feeling useful, sublime beauty.
Find Me Inoverpriced coffee shops behind big Russian novels
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I read, write, and knit. Not in that order.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadA Hundred Years of Solitude ('cept I'm still stuck in the middle...)
My First ConcertMighty Mighty Bosstones - BRU Summer 2000
My Favourite MovieOh, heck, let's just say Monty Python.
Current CrushBanjo! (and my Kromski spinning wheel...soo pretty)