Cornwall Yarn Shop has been my 'happy place' for many years. The service is great and the yarn is…read morehigh quality. The owner is helpful and knowledgeable and patient. If your knitting or crochet project is large or small, this is the place to go for your your yarn.

Gail the owner is wonderful and the store has a great selection of yarns and supplies.read more

This store is special in so many ways. It is not a typical art supply store, not a typical anykinda…read morestore! Beautiful building in a great historic district; near Cafe's, shops and the Hudson River. This owners are very attentive and have a great deal to offer in the way of getting you the materials you need, and find out about the amazing City of Newburgh. I highly recommend buy art supplies there, and if you are exploring Newburgh it is a must see place to check out.

It isn't that the store isn't a quality store with a good selection of supplies, given its size. It…read moreis! It's that the owner, Michael, is a judgmental snob. If you don't share his brand of politics and beliefs, he's rude, condescending, and judgmental. The same people who cry about being judged are now the judges. Come on, you know what I am talking about. Also, are you still playing the same Miles Davis tracks on repeat twelve years later? Come on, that's like the anti-hip.

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!

My family and I had a great time! Even gave 10% off for us being military. My oldest Daughter said…read morethis is where she wanted her next Bday party! Thanks again and we are excited to come back. Wifey will appreciate you ordering her that duck to paint for next time, thanks for asking what we wanted to paint in the future!

From the owner: Paint your own pottery, Create a celebration you will long remember!read more

This store is a wonderland of art supplies, books and colorful gifts! A must-visit if you are in…read morethe area. You can get something great at almost every price point. Very friendly service and amazing selection of indie designers. There is a nice open studio area stocked with supplies so you can make your own art. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

A lovely shop by creatives for creatives…read more Loved this store! It made me want to buy everything because it was all displayed so beautifully. Walking into the store immediately it's clear that the owners are artists themselves with a discerning eye for colors, textures, and design compositions. They sell a variety of art supplies and stationary and also hold art classes. The product displays included not only the products themselves but also samples of art that could be created with them. Mini pages of dabbled watercolors lent an air of inspiration with their translucent ombré tones. Dried flowers and twigs, bright warm-shades of fall leaves brought nature into the store and made prime still life subject matter. You could tell the owners put a lot of creative energy and passion into this space. Though I didn't have much direct interaction with the staff, I overheard them helping other customers and providing recommendations. Definitely recommend stopping by in Cold Spring.

Cute yarn shop in Cold Spring with parking, classes, good inventory and a bathroom…read more If you are interested in knitting and crocheting, stop in to this shop. They have a varied selection of different yarns, tools, some woobles crochet kits, and more. They have open sessions for those who want to come and knit and they hold events. Sign up for their rewards program and get a $15 coupon. This comes in handy because knitting is not a cheap hobby to have. Friendly staff are available for any questions.

Adorable store!! Great selection, super sweet workers, and very fair prices! I would totally come…read moreback and recommend it to anyone looking for fun yarn in the area

I accidentally walked by this shop. Pleasant surprised! The artist shop owners can customize the…read moresign for you and can add the family name to the wooden boards. There are so many style to choose from. You can even mix & match which is very cool. The wooden board price is around $30-$85. I also love the art works on the wall. If you visit the area, I will highly recommend to stop by the shop.

Amazing works of art for any occasion. Super friendly and helpful staff. I would highly recommend…read morethis business for a gifts for any occasion. Thank you

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. The shop was adorned with an array of various bibelots. 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.