The Mallard's Nest always has a great assortment of furniture, usually older pieces made of oak. It…read moreis not uncommon to find tables with quartersawn oak tops for quite reasonable prices. Many of these pieces have been refurbished/repaired by Monty so that the drawers function properly. He usually has several desks on display. These are just the right size. Not too big and not too small. He also has a large collection of antique tools downstairs. You never know what you will find.

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

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.

This yarn store got really good reviews, so I was looking forward to going and seeing what it was…read morelike. I'm completely new to this area of Connecticut and thought I would try to search out the local yarn stores. I called first before going to make sure that they were open and the woman who answered the phone was very polite and friendly. When I went to the store and walked in, there were only three people in the store (it is a small store). One person was working behind the counter, and the other two were having a conversation. I was in the store looking around for probably 20 minutes and at no point did anyone say hello, ask me if I needed help finding something, or what I was making etc., etc. I'm used to yarn stores in New York City, and that hustle and bustle, but I have to say even in the NYC stores, they say hello and welcome you in--and a lot of times they ask you what project(s) you're working on, what yarn you're looking for, and if you need any help. They try to engage you. That is part of what makes for a good yarn store experience. At this store, however, there was no engagement whatsoever. I thought it was very odd. The vibe was cold. Then, I guess the one customer they had left the store, and I was alone with these two people for another 10 minutes and they still never said a word to me. I just found it really strange. In terms of their selection of yarn, they seemed to have a lot of Berroco. Some Malabrigo, and small representations of Sandnes Garn, Istex, Madeline Tosh, and Jamieson & Smith and others. The store is very clean and tidy and nicely merchandised, with numerous store samples. I think the general lighting in the store could be improved upon, but many yarns stores seem to suffer from lighting challenges. There seems to be plenty of offstreet parking in a small parking lot in front of the store. Will I recommend or go back to this store? No. Why not? - No customer engagement/strange, standoffish vibe. Life is too short for that. - Small yarn selection; not enough higher end yarns. There are other yarn stores out there with better selections. Not worth the drive.

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.

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.

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.

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!