A very cozy curated antique store. Always super clean. Very friendly owner and great prices. One of…read moremy favorites to visit!

This might be the best antiques shop I've ever been to. It's much larger than it looks from the…read morestreet, and has an amazing mix of rustic/weathered and pristine/higher-end items (and the prices on both are very fair!!). 100000% worth a visit. If that's not enough, there's a lovely little pond out back, and live music sometimes.

Knowledgeable, friendly and cozy are the best ways to describe New England Yarn. Mary, the owner,…read moreis a former public librarian so she knows her way around finding the right book, yarn or notion for customers. Prices are about average for what you would expect to pay at a local yarn shop. This is not a big box store and the quality of service and products shows that. Classes are available and I have taught a few myself.

Just learned of this little gem yarn store ! Mary assisted with a knitting afghan and went out of…read moreher way to assist. Made sure I returned to support this quaint - local shop. Mary again assisted with my questions.

I am in love with this store. I can do some basic crochet, but am a near expert level shopper. This…read moreshop is gorgeous, beautiful yarn is everywhere and it feels very relaxed. There are a lot of samples of work decorating the store. There's even a large table on one side with "Open Table Time" to work on projects. The yarn is higher quality, with all different colors, textures, fibers... It is perfect for so many projects, time allowing! There are also a lot of kits (crochet your own dog, anyone?) for knitting, crochet, and wool. I wish I could describe it more, but seeing is involved so much in truly appreciating how beautiful everything is. This shop is for anyone who loves their fiber arts.

Knit & Pearls is a great yarn shop in Central CT and definitely worth visiting! The yarn selection…read moreis very good with frequent sales and lower prices than you will find anywhere else for top quality wool and other fibers. The owner Susanne is truly an enthusiastic knitter and this shop cannot be beat for samples of knitting! If you love to see a finished garment in the yarn you are considering, this is the place! I've never seen a shop that produces a full size sample per month! Amazing! Also this shop is extremely well organized! I am somewhat biased as I did teach crochet there and loved every minute of teaching at Knit & Pearls. Ample parking and it's next to Luke's Donut OMG super hot coffee and delish donut holes so beware. Watch for lively yarn events and trunk shows- you are sure to make wonderful fiber friends here.

As a clumsy aspiring knitter, I have to say Tasha and the Woolworks folks put my nerves at ease…read more They are kind, patient, and truly masters of their trade. The shop is full of unique yarns, knitting accessories, punch art, and wearable pieces. If you are looking for variety, inspiration, and to feel like you are welcome whether you are a beginner like me or a well-seasoned knitter, this is the spot to go. There are a couple of cozy sitting areas to work on your projects, or just watch in awe (like me), and workshops for knitting, looms, spinning, and more!

I found the owner to be rude - she also was very reluctant to do the yarn rolling which is a…read moreservice offered - even after I spent a good chunk of cash I had to wind all my own balls to which she got snippy and kept coming over to correct how I was doing it.... And she just acted annoyed when I looked at or touched yarn and would come immediately put it "back into place" after I touched it. She was also kind of rude and competitive about knitting- like if you want us to buy your yarn how bout not being so mean.

Small yarn shop in a business building in Holden. Has space for small classes taught by the very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable owner as well as lots of yarns organized by weight. Lots of little items too in the category of knitting and crocheting for gifts.

I was passing through the area and stopped in for a visit. This was such a lovely little shop with…read morethe most pleasant employee to chat with! They had all kinds of yarn including locally dyed and regionally dyed! They also had tons of notions and kits available. I bought some lovely yarn and got recommendations for other places to stop by while we were in the area.

Ginger is more like Family than. Business owner. The shop is very friendly and accommodates many…read morekinds of knitters, weavers and spinners. I pick In Sheep's clothing as my #1 spot to purchase yarn and work on projects. Ginger does a live update on Facebook every Wednesday morning. It is something l look forward to each week. If you knit you should look up the shop on Facebook.

Came across this cute shop during the Western CT Yarn crawl. Good selection of yarns, patterns,…read moreknitting notions, roving and tools for weaving and spinning. They even had a card weaving DVD I had been looking for. Rose was very helpful, calling owner Ginger for pricing on some custom hand turned spindles available. A small crowd of other yarn crawlers arrived to shop which made things a bit hectic, but everyone was assisted with their needs graciously.

This shop has a nice selection of yarn, a variety of classes (I learned to crochet!) and is a…read morecomfortable place to stop in for assistance on your latest project. Many yarn shops can feel intimidating but Knit Two-Gether is friendly and welcoming. And be sure to check out the sale corner for some real buys.

This is a lovely shop. I live in Virginia and have stopped in twice on trips to visit friends in…read moreVernon. This last time I purchased a set of needles for $23.95. As soon as I got back to my friend's house, I realized that I needed a size 2, not the size 5 that I bought. My friend told me she'd return them for me since we were leaving for Virginia the next morning. Well, it didn't matter anyway. I really wish I had known that needles are not returnable when I bought them because the return was refused. I see now that it is clearly stated on the website under FAQs that needles are not returnable. Too bad I can't use them. Actually, I have been knitting for 44 years and this is the first time I've heard of this policy at a knit shop although there are probably some shops that do this...just not any of the ones at which I shop. So, whatever you are buying here, do be sure that you are getting exactly what you need, or you may end up, as I did, with something you don't need.

I had a disappointing experience at Valley Fabrics. I was really looking forward to shopping for…read morenotions and fabric, but I walked out with nothing. I asked about pinking shears, but I couldn't remember the name and I called them zig zag scissors. Apparently this was ridiculous, and they don't have them anyway, and I was directed to shop at Walmart or online. If I wanted to shop at Walmart or online, I wouldn't have gone out of my way to go to a locally owned business.

If you visit, you will find an excellent selections of fabrics, kits, and notions. Really, this…read morestore has one of the best, most eclectic selections of fabric I have seen in a quilt store.

Tanya is awesome, she is always a delight. She has a wonderful selection of items & it's so much…read morefun to shop in her establishment. She knows what she has and values helping customers find what they need & it shows! I came in to shop for my mom who's the crafty one out of the two of us, so I was a little lost. She helped me find what I was looking for effortlessly. She's incredible and if you need anything craft related- this is the place to go ! Affordable, great quality items and excellent customer service as always ! My mom has been shopping at Life's Memories & more since I was a child! Tanya has been doing such a great job for two decades! It definitely shows!

I surprised my mom for her birthday with breakfast and a trip to Three Rivers/Palmer, MA. Our first…read morestop was at Life's Memories & More. I owe the owner, Tanya, an apology for not taking any pictures. I asked if it would be ok to post and then we got so busy shopping and talking, that I forgot to snap too! GPS originally took us right to the address, but there is not currently a sign out front (working on that), so I kept driving. Thank goodness the building is large and bright blue. When I called to make sure we were heading to the right place, the woman that answered the phone confirmed. Thankfully, we called, because it's an appointment only store. We turned around and parked on the street, in front of the building. Upon walking in we were shown a limited edition 49 and Market, Evergreen Season Bundle. There are some amazing products for scrapping and crafting that are only available at AIR (Alliance of Independent Retailers) locations. Of course I bought one. We were given a little background on the building's interesting history and got a few tips from Tanya. The building is old but you wouldn't realize it from all of the work that the family has put into it. Unfortunately, we kept Tanya from her coffee, but hopefully she had as good a time as my mom and me. My mom found a punch she has been searching for. I found some quilling materials and we both snagged some stuff for crafting. There is a great paper selection, along with stickers and embellishments. I found some cute wood decorations that I just can't wait to start decoupaging and painting. The pricing was great. There were even items offered at discounted prices. Given the choice I would much rather give my business to an independent business like Life's Memories. Having such an amazing selection and friendly owner just adds to the enjoyment!