As an avid quilter who drove over C 200 miles on a quilt shop hop recently, it was nice to find the…read moreCotton Patch Quilt Shop. It is filled with tons of beautiful quilting fabrics to choose from, as well as quilting books. My Tesla car did not fully self drive directly to the shop, it got me stuck in the back of a parking lot next door, from which I had to carefully back out from the long driveway with assistance from a passerby. However, I arrived in one piece to the Cotton Patch. The quilt shop had anything you might need for quilting, either as an early quilter or an experienced quilter. They offer quilting classes that you can sign up to take. They have a fine selection of BERNINA sewing machines and embroidery machines in a separate room inside the shop. I needed some recommendations about finishing a Hawaiian t-shirt quilt that I finished the blocks, and an experienced quilter that happened to be there, gave me some wonderful ideas written on a piece of scratch paper as to how I should do the sashing around my blocks in the quilt. She also helped me to pick out two complementary colors that would work well with all the colors of my 25 finished quilt blocks. I purchased 5.5 yards of cotton quilt fabrics and went home happily, with an idea as to how to put all of my blocks together in a finished quilt. I signed up for their store newsletter, and I look forward to getting tips and tricks from the quilt shop personnel who write it up monthly. The staff mentioned that they also participate in a quilt hop as well later in the year, and I look forward to hearing more about it. Do check out this shop, there are many sample quilts on display to look at for ideas. Parking is available in the back of this store, it's going down an alley right next to the shop.

Unfortunately my experience is non-existent. My mother bought me an $800 sewing machine for my…read morebirthday and when I picked it up I was told free instruction as long as I like. A cancer diagnosis put me off for a year during treatment and then not being able to get someone to call me for another couple months. Today I am finally told the policy has changed and instruction is $75. per hour. I am so disappointed that I was told lessons were unlimited when the machine was purchased..

This is a really fun hidden gem in Martinez, with an extremely welcoming vibe for crafters & fiber…read moreenthusiasts. There's a great selection of interesting yarns from Europe, vintage patterns, quality craft supplies for other craft hobbies like needle felting and embroidery. There are both used and vintage items, which is great for sustainability, and there's even a repurposed newspaper machine outside where community members can access supplies for free! The price points are great, especially for the vintage items, and the owner is super friendly & helpful. Added bonus, you can take Amtrak to Martinez and the shop is less than a 5 minute walk, or the downtown Martinez area is very bicycle friendly too! There are great cafes, restaurants, & breweries so you can make a whole day of it if you live further away.

Wonderful mix of hard-to-find yarns and hard-to-find vintage patterns. Interactive wearables show…read morewas a yarn crawl highlight and the craft supply library outside is a gem!

They have classes and are a great community hub! I like their sale yarns in the back. They also…read morehave a lot of cool knitted items and they attach the patterns to them (and recommend yarn for each project.) Amazing service. Will be back!

Today was my first time visiting and I ADORE this store! Lots of windows, lovely staff, gorgeous…read moreyarn, and a very kind, mellow, and friendly vibe.

Incredible selection of colors, fibers, lengths, weights! They have local brands and brands from…read morearound the world. A comprehensive browse of the offerings would probably take an afternoon. The staff member was friendly and helpful. Outside of yarn and tools, they have a lot of fun knick knacks, purses, handmade items, crafting kits, kid-friendly crafts and toys.

I visited ImagiKnit in San Francisco many years ago and was thoroughly impressed with their huge…read moreyarn selection. Yesterday I visited their new-ish location in Berkeley and once again was impressed. It's a fairly large space (for a yarn shop) and in addition to yarn they offer lots of books, bags, and accessories, including craft items for kids. Their yarn selection doesn't seem to be as large and varied as the one in their SF location, but I could be remembering wrong. The shop was very busy on this Saturday afternoon. It was the end of the 2025 Bay Area Yarn Crawl, so they were offering door prizes and free homemade cookies. My sister won a prize of two skeins of Cascade yarn, a bag, a couple patterns, and a sticker. It was also fun visiting the cute neighboring shops on College Ave. and having lunch across the street at In the Wood. Don't forget to pay for street parking with a credit card; there aren't any signs to let you know it's required.

Just the type of store we needed! Walk in the front door and…read moreyou are immediately greeted by friendly volunteers. The store is packed with anything and everything you would need to complete your craft projects, and much more. They sell: * Sewing machines that have been serviced in-house, so you can be confident they work. * Vintage items like costume jewelry, toys, decorations, jewelry boxes, comic books, miniatures, dolls, magazines, patterns, and more. * Quilts in various degrees of completion, all the way to completely finished. * Highly organized walls of fabric, ranging from jelly rolls and fat quarters to bolts. * Buttons in bulk (fill a bag) as well as smaller prepackaged and carded vintage amounts. * Notions. * Beads (new and vintage) organized by color. * Yarn. * Thread and embroidery floss. * A kids' section with games, puzzles, toys, and other miscellaneous items. * Rubber stamps, ink pads, and embossing supplies. * Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, and paint brushes. * Scrapbook supplies, paper, embellishments, washi tape, and stickers. * Books on crafting, quilting, sewing, paper folding, embroidery, and crochet. * Jewelry-making supplies and tools. * Picture frames. * Much, much more. If you can't find something, just ask. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. They accept donations by appointment, except for fabric and yarn, which are accepted daily during business hours. They're a nonprofit and donate to other nonprofits. Great prices on everything! I highly recommend stopping in.

Price point is a A+++++ Lots of cute fabric patterns to…read morechoose from. They even have a basket of free fabric scraps outside by the entrance. First off I walked in there feeling inspired already because of all the different materials to choose from. They got beading, fabric, cute paper for scrapbooking, wood work and etc. They got refurbished sewing machines for sale as well. Also, if you have any questions the ladies are pretty helpful.

This is a great place for all your fabric needs with experts' advice delivered to you with…read morekindness. I always feel intimidated in fabrics store but not there. Don't hesitate to ask - the staff are super helpful. The only bad question is the one you don't ask. Pricing is reasonable and the quality is always there; cheap project to high end ones. Parking on the street with meters.

Exceptional service!! Best quality fabric. Excellent selection! Worth every penny! Kind…read moreknowledgeable sales associates who know sewing!

Stopped by during the yarn crawl- great selection of yarn, notions, and sashiko mending. I'd love…read moreto come back to try one of their classes! So glad we have a solid yarn store this side of alameda

I cannot recommend this store enough! The owner and staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. They…read moretook the time help me choose the right needles for my project and recommend a few different fiber choices. The yarn selection is unique and you can tell they are inclusive to all learners and a hub of their community. They also offer classes if you're looking to improve your skills, and a work space if you just want company while you knit. Also, there is a very cute dog as their store manager.

Cute store, wonderfully curated. It's one of the few stores that has an abundance of finished…read moreobjects for sale (along with what pattern it is). They have a lot of stuff from cocoknits- great to see the items in person. The yarn selection is really nice but it's also super pricey - some yarns are imported which I guess adds up to the markup in pricing.

Visited this cute little Oakland yarn shop on a busy Saturday. It was toward the end of the 2025…read moreBay Area Yarn Crawl, plus they were having a trunk show. I've wanted to check out this shop for many years and wasn't disappointed. They have lots of beautiful yarn in many different fibers, weight, and colors. You can even pick out specific natural colors to dye it. They also offer fabric, books, bags, and tons of cute accessories for knitting and sewing. They were prepared for the crowds-- there were many friendly staff members on the floor offering assistance. One person had made stitch markers with the evil eye symbol and was handing them out. They also had free CocoKnits tape measures, stickers, and knitting patterns for this special occasion. I really enjoyed my visit.

Nice owner and well packed store. I initially ordered an…read moreitem on line but when the seller realized I lived very close to her, she offered to refund my shipping costs if I wanted to pick it up.

As a complete beginner this has been such a cool shop to go for affordable supplies! I was able to…read moreeven do a lesson there and the owner is very helpful. I definitely will keep returning as I grow more into this hobby. HIGHLY recommend checking out!