The owner is a master knitter and her shop has only quality yarns. She is helpful and patient and…read moremakes the most beautiful things. And her father was named Hank.

As I was sitting this morning knitting, I got to thinking about how far I've come. I've been…read moreknitting for about 25 years and crocheting since I was 11 years old--my sister-in-law taught me how to crochet. For years, I stuck with the basics--blankets, scarves, and simple patterns. I would look at all the beautiful sweaters, socks, and tops, read through the patterns, and then skip right over them if I saw stitches like intarsia, short rows, or knit one below. Then it hit me--if you don't jump in and try new techniques, you're never going to make those beautiful things. I realized I was limiting myself by being afraid of what I didn't know. So I decided to go for it. I signed up for the sweater and sock class at Hank's, learning two new things at the same time--yep, I was like, "let's do this!" The support there has been amazing. The staff and other knitters are so encouraging. Even when I made the same mistake ten times, no one ever got frustrated--they were always there to help. And guess what... I DID IT! I made a hoodie for my son, and he loved it. Seeing how happy he was made me so proud--and now I need to make one for my other son! And if I need help, I know they'll be there with open arms. I have grown so much in my knitting because of the encouragement from Hank's staff and the community there. I've also made so many knitting friends through their events--especially Fiber Night, which they hold the last Friday of every month. It's so much fun, along with their trunk shows and just spending time in the shop knitting and talking. It means so much to have a place where you can go, be yourself, and be surrounded by people who love the same craft you do. The support and welcoming atmosphere at my local yarn store truly make all the difference. So if you're like me--skipping over beautiful patterns because of one "dreaded" stitch you think you can't do--jump. Take that next step. YOU CAN DO IT! And if I happen to be in the store when you're there, I promise I'll be your biggest cheerleader

A must-stop for crafters and fiber artists! The owner and staff are all extremely friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Good selection of quality yarns and fabrics.

I stopped into Silk Road Textiles for the first time yesterday with friends. As soon as I entered…read morethe store, I felt like I had entered a room of paradise. The yarn selection was amazing, and even though I haven't sewn anything for several years, the fabrics stirred that sewing desire once again. This is a store that I will visit again and again, as I found the quality and value of the products worth the trip. Talking with the staff, who are all extremely pleasant and helpful, I was pleasantly surprised that the owner and I had attended school together and were in the same high school graduating class. Thanks for making me feel so welcome, Terry.

Fiber Optics is an absolute gem! The selection of yarns is outstanding, with a wonderful variety of…read morecolors. One of my favorite aspects of the shop is the beautiful collection of sample knits displayed throughout the store. Seeing garments, shawls, and accessories worked up in different yarns makes it so much easier to envision a project and choose the perfect yarn. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and generous with their expertise, and they are always ready to help with thoughtful recommendations and encouragement. I always leave inspired, and excited about my next project. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing yarn. Staff is very knowledgeable! Colorways are amazing. I dare you to not find…read morea fiber there- alpaca, yak, camel, and so much more! Truly magnificent fibers! It's wonderful to be able to feel all the fibers. I will definitely be back.

Very friendly staff with a great selection! Whether you are looking for a custom quilt or a rare…read morefabric pattern, this is your place!

After getting a coffee upstairs we wondered down to see what great fabrics there were. We brought…read moreour coffees into the store and a woman with dark hair and glasses was so rude because we brought our coffees into the store. She could have kindly mentioned that these were not allowed (or better yet post a sign) We were ushered out of the store and shamed. I will not be shopping here in the future. Kindness goes a long way especially in this economy. So disappointed.

For the store itself- it has a decent selection, not a lot of variety. Great if you need studio art…read moresupplies like big easels or books on anatomy. Has a very sweet possibly-older shop cat who purred when I pet it. The main reason I will not be back is because the woman working complained that the cat scratched her and then threatened she was going to cut the cat with an x-acto knife as payback. I'm sure she just has a dark sense of humor, but it made me very uncomfortable and worried about the safety of the cat.

Worst experience I've encountered in the art scene. The man who owns this store is aggressive and…read moreincredibly pretentious and arrogant. He made my friend and I feel uncomfortable and unwelcome from the moment we walked in. We will not be returning and I will be sure to pass along these feelings to our fellow art students.

If I could rate my experience a 0/5 I would…read more I passed by this store on a run and thought it looked cool so I decided to check it out. I browsed some neat looking skeins of yarn (I did think the price of $15 for enough sock yarn to knit a single adult sock was kinda steep, but the yarn was really pretty and I was in the mindset to spend money) before I noticed a clear cupboard with knitted items and accessories with tags. Since I noticed some were tagged I thought they were all for sale. I opened the doors and started looking through stuff. There was a cool scarf I was hoping to purchase which wasn't tagged, but I didn't realize that initially. I was then approached by two staff members who asked "if they could help me." I asked if anything in the case was for sale. I noticed that they were tense and that the vibes were kind of off, so I said that if they needed me to stop looking through the case I'd step away. They informed me nothing there was for sale and I said okay and stepped away. They told me that there would be items for sale later at a separate event, but I really didn't appreciate the experience as it was. Getting the feeling this place only welcomes a certain type of person and it wasn't me. Which was a bummer, because I was super ready to drop some money. This shop will probably do just fine without my cash but jeez. I don't mind that a shop has rules, but I do think they really could have made a better effort to interact with new customers and make a clearer distinction on which items were for sale and which weren't when I stepped in. The situation could have 100% been avoided and they could have provided a better experience. (Also, if knitted items aren't for sale, why is like 1/4 of the store's displayed items knitted pieces with tags? Super confusing for someone who's been there for the first time, and it's not encouraging to have my first conversation with staff be "those aren't for sale, come back on a weekend." )

Excellent brioche class!! Thank you so much for teaching me how to read my stitches and how the…read morerows build upon each other. I don't have to be a slave to reading the pattern since I now understand how brioche is built. I am now moving onto a sweater I've wanted to knit for years. Highly recommend the class if you offer it again.

- I just started my first Quilting class and I absolutely love it!. I am have a blast! The Teacher…read moreStephanie knows here stuff! Cant wait this next week! -Fantastic fabric Selection with the highest quality sewing machines for sale in the trI-state area At great prices! Great Service with a happy smile and very helpful people. -They have the fast and most accurate sewing machine service in the area! With the only Certified Juki Tech in a 100 mile radius Of Cincinnati. These guys are MASTERS of their craft. I am definitely going back.

I had my sewing machine service and it's a brand that they don't sell. What a great job. It is like…read morebrand new. Thanks for the great service!! The shop has great fabric at a great price. Check them out!!

Bought my Janome from Sew-Ezy back in 2014. Took some classes cause the learning curve from a 1975…read moreSinger to the MC11se is quite steep. Staff is very helpful. Pam the owner is very knowledgeable - her classes are worth taking. Selection of fabrics is remarkable and high quality. I moved to Texas a few years ago and have not found a quilt/embroidery/Janome dealer to match. I miss Sew-Ezy!

i went with my partner soon after the store opened. it generally has a cozy demeanor, but holy…read moremackerel does everything else not reflect that! the prices are obscene, im talking $20 for a small container of sewing pins, and she was charging $6 for a single spool of thread. my partner had asked her if she sold any stretch fabrics, and she was really condescending and passive-agressive about the fact that no, honey, we're a quilt shop :) we dont sell that here :)). the same thing happened when i asked if she had any hand-sewing needles, which she said that she doesnt! because she doesnt want to compete with the needlework shop next door :). we wont be coming back. we suspect that a reason why she was so cruel is because we were visibly queer + alt, aswell. 0/10