If you are looking for farm yarn, directly from the source (you literally drive past the sheep and…read morewalk past the raw wool) then this is the place for you. Also has cute quilted items for sale. Nice, very friendly, staff and dog/greeter.

Overpriced yarn and retail. I have knitted many garments with this yarn for friends who wanted them…read more... doesn't hold up and pills terribly. Roving yarn is not good for garments.

UPDATE: I want to bring to everyone's attention that the…read moreowner of this business has publicly harassed me through the company's Facebook page by posting my photo (done without my consent mind you!) and opinions in hopes of silencing me through group intimidation. To whomever was responsible for that SHAME ON YOU. Thankfully, these tactics did not work and I am now able to continue to live my own true authentic life as I please without interference from this type of bullying, which is a great relief. Thank you Jon R. for pointing all this out to me. You were very brave and didn't deserve to be silenced by the algorithm. I'll be doing everything in my power to reverse that decision. My advice: Put out more positive energy into the world, you will become a much happier person and that will translate into better business success! Check out my review and the other reviews for places to start on improving the in-store customer experience. (Hint: the word "rude" appears quite often, should probably start there). ORIGINAL: Made in China! Came here once or twice and then saw the same "natural fibers" sold wholesale by AliBaba for a fraction of the price. Potential consumers, PLEASE do your research and don't fall for this imitation snake oil act. The FTC should look into this place and their shady practices. Makes sense that they try to hide growing negative sentiment from the knitting community by having multiple Yelp profiles . Terrible service, extremely rude management selling low quality fibers masquerading as a luxury brand. Similar to a knockoff handbag, so if that's your aim then you're in luck. Otherwise, just steer clear of these shysters.

In a time when we are surrounded by giant chain retailers and automated, fast fashion, places like…read moreBeetle and Fred are a true gem. I stumbled upon this shop after doing a little research looking for local yarn shops after moving to the Hudson Valley. I didn't know what to expect, because I've been to some small yarn shops that were not all that friendly or inviting. The shop is conveniently located right on Main Street, Beacon. It's a great area to talk a walk around, especially on the weekends (Farmer's and Flea Markets on Sundays!). Parking is ample, even on weekends. I've always been greeted warmly at Beetle and Fred. The staff is always so friendly and offer great advice and recommendations. I never really did much sewing before visiting, but the shop offers an amazing selection of top quality fabrics at fantastic price points. Can you get cheaper fabrics and yarn, etc? Sure, go to any giant chain retailer. But will it be of the same quality and design? With phenomenal service to back it up? Absolutely not. They also offer some noteworthy local classes and workshops - be sure to check their website for a schedule of upcoming events! Beetle and Fred is always a stop when I'm in the area - even if I walk out of there with nothing, it's always a pleasant visit. Whether you're interested in learning a new hobby, or a seasoned veteran, I would give them a 5/5. I would definitely recommend to both beginner and experienced fiber crafters alike.

Bettle and Fred is a small independent fabric, yarn, needlepoint sewing store serving and localized…read morein Beacon, NY. It is a very adorable shop for the crochet hobbyist, embroidery enthusiast, and avid seamstress dressmaker. Books are available for purchase, but I do not believe there are any beginner instructional step-by-step books with photos or sketchs. I believe the books available for purchase are theme, advanced stitches or how to make hats, scarfs, and gloves possibly for profit as personal gain. There are also a small amount of embroidery tools of thread and including small 4 inch wooden circular embroidery hoop. Oh! In my youth I embroidery as a amateur craft which was a very laborious task, ergo I abandon the craft. I have the large 14 inch circular wooden embroidery hoop from the former F. W. Woolworth Company. There is a small selection of ribbon velvet, grosgrain, organza but I was seeking double-sided satin ribbon of .25 inch. There is a small selection of buttons. I believe classes are available in the rear of the shop. It is here at Beetle and Fred my party of six were greeted for good customer service. We entered on a whim freely roamed and browsed for brisk walking in continuation of our Hudson Valley region one day excursion. Hone your craft well!

Hand Knitting patterns and kits to make your pup a fashion maven. Human accessories also available…read more We're at Rhinebeck wool and sheep show 2022

I purchased the most BEAUTIFUL winter coats here. They also have cute gloves for children and…read moretoddlers. Also interesting selection of coats with anime characters including dragon ball z and One Piece and Naruto. Lots of hats and gloves as well. Selections range from acrylic to alpaca wool. They are about $10-$60 per item depending on what style you are buying. The ecuadorian handmade clothing is so soft!

Just ordered the tiny sterling silver triangle earrings. They arrived quickly and were beautifully…read morepackaged. The earrings are absolutely stunning and very high quality. I love that Keith still makes this style. I have a pair of the gold vermeil triangles I bought probably 30 yrs ago. They are still gorgeous and I just love them!

I couldn't resist a pair of earrings at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear exhibition...and have ordered 2…read moremore pair as gifts for people that loved my pair. Well made, and gorgeous...

Fun little stationary shop on Beacon's Main Street! Various…read moreselections to pick from, anywhere between pens to pencils to erasers, to cameras, etc. it's great! Everything priced reasonably for the most part. Service was kind and helpful.

Zakka Joy is a cute localized cards and stationery shop in Beacon, NY. My party of five entered on…read morea whim browsing. I have always have an interest and predilection in stationery, pens, writing pads and all things school or office supplies. There are mini notebooks that is substantially smaller than the standard small notebook size and there are A5 size notebooks. There are many pens, mechanical pencils, mini decorative stamps and stamp ink pads, post-it notes, stickers, erasers mostly imported from Japan. I was hoping to purchase Parker medium ballpoint pen refills, but to none avail. There are stationery items of Sanrio characters Hello Kitty of erasers which I have previously purchased from Amazon.com. It reminisce of a past journey to Tokyo, Japan. There are also craft items as origami paper and Faber-Castell pens. There are many graphite pencils for drawing. There are some cook books and children's coloring books. The atmospheric environment certainty depicts a Back-To-School mood or invoke to awaken your childhood days as a student. Zakka Joy also carries plush toys. I saw a mini blue cornflower vintage CorningWare for the avid cook or collector. I actually have a vintage CorningWare blue cornflower casserole dish. There are bric-à-brac objects as mini typewriter which really serves as decoration. I did not make any purchase. These objects do not captivate my interest or attention for usage to make a purchase, but Zakka Joy does joyfully captivate me for a visitation experience to browse. It is a notable mention for a visit.

Ordered a discontinued Jellycat (iykyk) to be shipped to me in AZ bc I could not find it anywhere…read moreelse. The shipping wasn't cheap, but they package it with care and sent it quickly, so I would definitely recommend them. Thrilled to find the perfect JC for a birthday gift and to get it so quickly.

Such a cute toy shop in Rhinebeck! We were in visiting the area and popped in, as we always have to…read morestop at a toy store for our kids lol, and we loved it! It's small, but PACKED with awesome brands and endless amounts of toys, games, crafty items, some clothes. Our kids loved it and we did too so we will definitely be back!