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Black Squirrel Yarns

4.9 (90 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Sock yarn and Chiaogoo needles
Nicole M.

Very friendly staff. I'm a beginner knitter and had a few questions and everyone was super helpful! This place looked to have a good selection of yarn based on the reviews and they certainly did. They also carried accessories I needed as a beginner such as stitch markers, needle stoppers and other knick knacks. I will definitely be back to get some yarn for my next project!

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Tracy W.

I have tried to visit Black Squirrel on two different occasions but time just did not permit. Today offered me the chance since I got off work early and the establishment is on my commute route to Solano County. I had every intention on purchasing many items although I was looking for one specific item. I know me I am a sucker for yarn and notions!! I have been knitting since 8 and now in my 50s I am enjoying it even more. So I was excited to be able to come to a store and buy locally. Lots of beautiful yarn. Neatly arranged. The yarn I gravitated towards was priced reasonably. I don't like writing not so good reviews but something about tonight's visit just didn't seem right. Maybe it was me overthinking. I don't know but my spirit really went low and I really did not have the want to purchase from here. What was weird was that it took so long for someone to even acknowledge me while in the store. I finally was approached and I asked the woman if she had what I had come in for but unfortunately they did not. Okay so I still was going to purchase some items. I stood near the register and again nothing. There were staff talking with other customers. Anyway I walked away and looked at the notions again trying to decide should I just walk out with nothing or just go ahead and buy the items for support. I went ahead and bought for support because I truly believe in supporting small businesses. Hopefully my next visit will be more enjoyable. I am not the person looking for red carpet treatment. A simple hello when I came through the door would have been nice. Maybe weekends are better. I don't know but I will give the shop another try.

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Maia D.

Thank you Amanda. We love having new crafters!

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Thank you so much for your kind words!

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Maia D.

Thank you Karen! I hope we so you for this year's crawl.

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Thank you Rebecca!

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Maia D.

Thank you for your kind words Nancy!

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1 year ago

very nice shop! I really like how it had a separate sale section ! highly recommend for all fiber art enthusiasts!!!

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Thank you Ameera!

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Maia D.

So happy to help! Hope you are feeling better.

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Maia D.

Thank you so much Tarah!

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Thank you for visiting us Suzee!

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Maia D.

Thank you so much for your kind words Gina!

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Maia D.

Thank you Marianne!

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Nice store. The people that worked there are very nice and sweet. Very helpful. I like this place a lot.

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2 years ago

Took my first knitting class here and loved it! Super calm, beautiful store with friendly and helpful staff

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Thank you so much for your kind words Jean!

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It was a little tricky to find in the construction, but well worth it. Lovely collection and friendly people.

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Michaels - Pretty good deal on frames buy 1 get 1 free. Or online 50% off at Michael's on 7/17/23

Michaels

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What is happening to Michaels? I accepted that all the…read moresmaller Mom & Pops art supplies stores have been overtaken by Michaels & that quality arts & crafts are no longer available to buy locally, but now it seems like Michaels has done something crazy. I filled up my cart today with hundreds of $$$ of supplies - as I tend to do once or twice a year... and headed to the check-out. There were a group of 5 employees chatting about life behind the registers, but none of them were helping customers check out. It was 100% self-checkout. I am handicapped & asked for help, but they all told me they were not allowed to help any customers check out unless the customer was paying in cash. I was surprised. I went ahead and paid for everything, then asked for a bag - which they always supplied to shoppers in the past. I would definitely need a bag to take everything in my cart with me to my car. They told me that they don't have any bags for customers any more. I asked if I could pay for a bag & they said they didn't have any bags - they girl just said "We're Out!". I was just shocked at the lack of customer service and this new policy where they are not allowed to help any customers. I will also add that when I first arrived at the store, I asked three different employees where a product was that I was looking to purchase. They all said, "Oh yeah, we carry that", just look around the back corner".. or they would point "just go in that direction". I never found the product & got tired of asking the employees who seemed to make it their 'job' to not help anyone. The only people who seemed to have any sense were the two women in the framing department. They actually were kind & professional & wanted to help me find the product I was looking for, but they did not know where the product was, nor if the store carried it because they were just focused on framing art and photos. All the employees were polite when they talked to me, all friendly conversations. I really blame the corporation - as it seems that they do not care for their employees. When cashiers are replaced by customers doing their own 'check out', they will soon no longer hire cashiers/employees, and the current employees will lose their jobs. I see this happening everywhere & the unemployment rate is climbing along with the price of basic food, etc.. shame on Michaels. I will be looking to find another arts & crafts store. Very disappointed. I wonder if all the Michaels stores have this new policy of not helping customers - even handicapped customers with checkout? Also - no bags? They could have put a sign at the front of the building announcing that customers need to bring their own bags - but no - they just embarrass customers by letting them find out after they have filled their shopping carts & paid for a zillion items & have no way to bring them out of the store. I woudn't be surprised if the next time I walked in there, the only employees were a couple AI robots.

Two stars is this unique space where the store is clean and has fairly good stock. The self…read morecheckout works and means you're in and out quickly. Do not expect anything else. I've been here a number of times and found the staff unhelpful. As somebody who once worked at a Best Buy I feel like I can critique being a staff member who can't direct customers are simply 'not trying.' What particularly motivates me to write the review was coming in for a two for one sale, for frames that were clearly marked two for one, having it ring up as buy one get one at 50% off. The staff then went on to describe to me what I did wrong in selecting the frame and tried to call somebody up to help me find the right frame. After waiting a few minutes I decided to just buy the frame I brought up front so that I could move on with my day. With that said, it's not one star because, well, certainly could be worse. They had the frame in stock and I suspect it will do the job well.

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I was looking for a place that does emobroidery for driver hats as a gift for my groomsmen on my…read morewedding day and stumbled upon Graphic Affect on yelp. When searching online not many places do embrodiery on driver caps or they were overpriced. I inquired online and got in contact with the owner Edgar. He told me to bring my driver cap in so they could take a look and see what they could do. I came to the shop with the driver cap that I had purchased on Amazon and the owner Edgar said they would be able to do it for which I was excited about and for a good price. I'm so glad I was found Graphic Affect to help me out. Edgar provided his recommendations on the font, color, and design to make the names show up nicely. I had 10 caps that I needed emobrodiered within a week of my wedding. Edgar and his team were able to get the embroidery done just in time for the wedding! Highly recommend! Very friendly and easy to work with! I appreciate your help in making my vision come to life! My guys loved their hats!

I'm a small business owner, and Edgar was willing to help me with a small apparel order, which I…read morereally appreciated. Most shops only take large orders, so this meant a lot. I first worked with Edgar about 3 years ago when he helped with some merchandise. His embroidery and overall quality were great. I came back again this year, and the quality was just as good. Thank you, Edgar, for your help. I look forward to continuing to work with you!

Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles - And the entire section devoted to books about lace and fiber art.

Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles

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Open since 1965, charming lace & sewing shop with a cute wedding dress museum located upstairs…read more Upon entering store, you can see the various classes that are offered. Vintage-esque feel with handwritten prices. Random button items in a basket 10c + up to $12 for a small pack of buttons marked antique. Aisles of lace, ribbons, purse handles, purse charm pulls, knitting. & crochet items. Cozy Book section. Wedding veils & hoop skirts. And many sewing needles, measuring tape & Scissors. Lucky enough to be offered to take the self guided tour of the various vintage wedding dresses and photos to see how these special dresses have evolved .

I am a seamstress, and I always try to support my local sewing stores first and foremost…read more The owner of Lacis accused me of stealing while I was deciding which (full priced) books and patterns to buy, because I was taking pictures to send to my sewing partner. She made assumptions, saying that I knew what I was doing - which she repeated over and over. I asked what I could do to make things right, to which she said there was nothing. She started listing all of her expenses as a business owner, and kept accusing me. As I went to buy the pattern and book I had chosen, which I could have got elsewhere for half the price at least - she said "you don't need to do that." It made absolutely no sense. She said "Thank you for bringing to my attention that I need a sign not to take pictures." She also told me I should tell everyone about what happened, so I suppose she will be glad that I am writing this review. So if you dare venture inside, look for the sign and think of me at Laci's!

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