cute place!! needed help w finding paper to use for my insect bio project (particular) and was…read morehelped w the quickness fr they have a nice variety for a smaller shop and they even have cute posters and things of that nature that aren't necessarily crafts, just cute decor, books, knick knacks, etc. prices are very reasonable as well and i could easily find everything i needed here

So happy this place opened in downtown Blacksburg! Really friendly service, well organized shelves,…read moreand lots of cute stuff that I want. In there with my daughters the other day, we picked up oil paint, notebooks, and a gift card to use when Covid-19 is over. While it's not as comprehensive as Mish-Mish, it's a perfect store for this spot. Fingers crossed it stays open for a very long time.

The Knittin' Coop is a women-owned business founded in 2019 by Robin Ferguson who currently owns…read moreand operates the business. Located in the Historic Downtown Salem, it is a BBB Accredited Business with a rating of A+, offering a wide selection of yarns, patterns, accessories, and classes for knitting and spinning enthusiasts. With a focus on local and indie dyed yarns, as well as popular brands like Malabrigo and Rowan, the shop provides a vibrant community space for crafters of all levels. After being awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and entertainment venues, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And the Knittin' Coop, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I discovered this, one-of-a-kind, women-owned business one day after having had breakfast at the Bean Bliss Coffee Bar on S College Ave, in Salem, Virginia. It was the shop next door, and I couldn't help but to go in and visit after seeing their colorful and lively Holiday Season decorations on the windows of their shop. Inside, I found a cozy shop for yarn and fiber arts, plus classes and event led by the friendly owner, who greeted and welcomed me with open arms. Besides having a special talent for selecting a wide collection of beautiful merchandise, she is a survivor entrepreneur of the covid era which began shortly after she started her business. This hardship led her to create one of the most beautiful and practical websites that I have ever seen. Not only creating a place for customers to purchase her merchandise contactless, but establishing a strong relationship with her customers this way, so now they can visit her shop to gather for one of her workshops, borrow a book from her lending library, feel the products before purchasing them, or simply spend some time chatting with the owner who has a wonderful personality. Beside the great variety of very unique and quality, colorful yarn, of which I had never seen before in larger, corporate shops, she also carries items such as books, accessories, sweaters, scarfs, just to name a few. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the variety and quality of the products sold there. The place is also decorated with artworks with meaningful and some funny quotes. There is also a good size room on the side where people can gather to attend one of the owners workshop, or simple to relax and knit. I highly recommend this place and encourage everyone to give it and the friendly, entrepreneurial owner your total support.

Adorable store. Great selection of yarns, tools, and notions. Robin is so knowledgeable!read more

Once again, House Mountain Yarn exceeded my expectations. Immediately upon entering I was met with…read moremultiple smiling faces. I was looking for a gift for a family member and I had no idea what to purchase so I examined every nook and cranny and felt soooo much yarn. I sure wish I knew how to knit myself a scarf or sew socks. They carry the softest yarn I have felt. Even one of the wool brands made me rethink wool socks. The store's table is a gathering place for the locals and anyone who cares about yarn. True friendships are forged at that table. I truly felt honored to converse with the women in that store. They were so friendly and treated me with the utmost respect. House Mountain Yarn is an asset to Lexington.

Cute shop! Ellie is amazing. Everything you need from a fiber shop owner.... supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, kind and above all has a ton of patience! Gwen is very helpful as well. Highly recommend.

My daughter, from out of town, and I were shopping for a new sweater pattern and yarn. Door was…read morelocked; owner came to the door but only wanted one of us in her store at a time. Most of my sweaters cost close to $100 dollars each. She lost what I thought was a reasonable sale for not allowing more than one person in her store at a time. This is my second visit to this store, treated the same rude way both times. Won't be a third visit!

High quality yarn and knowledgeable staff with great organization and friendly service. Includes a…read morewelcome area with water, coffee, tea, and snacks.

I wanted my mom to make my first prom dress(1979). That…read morefollowing weekend she took me to Schoolhouse Fabrics! I was an old soul..I always wanted to be with my mom and her side of the family. Grandmother a few of her sisters, aunts and great aunts..lol. ALL of us were crafters. Quilts, garments, cross stitching(that was mine). I now love quilting and Schoolhouse Fabrics was and still is my "go to" place! Great prices for such quality of quilting fabric. They have always greeted me with a smile. If I look lost, there very helpful with helping me. Even if I need advice on sewing machines, color matching and finding an older fabric line that I didn't buy enough to finish my project. A lot of times they had it and took me straight to it! Thank you for everything you have done to make my experience a happy one!

Absolutely love everything about this store. Every part of it, the unique fabrics and findings, the…read morelovely staff, the building are all worth the stop. It feels like a time capsule and rare blast from the past. I stop here every time I in Floyd and find inspiration and supplies for a new project.

came here looking for a shadow box that was online and couldn't find in store. asked an employee…read moreand they said that it should be and that they arrived a month ago. He went all the way in the back stockroom for about ten minutes and actually came out with what we were looking for!! Absolutely phenomenal customer service, and the store was spotless and easy to navigate, as opposed to michael's. They actually honor their online sales which is such a breath of fresh air after being in michael's where they tried to charge us twice the price in store vs online. Highly recommend shopping here for craft supplies, the environment is so much better. :)

I really dislike giving negative reviews, but I also cannot tolerate rude behavior .. And, this is…read morethe first time I have felt compelled to write a review BECAUSE of a manager's explicitly rude behavior. I was referred to Jo-Ann's by a [male] clerk at another local store when I asked if they carried a little sewing kit. When he told me about Jo-Ann's I was not only grateful, I was happy to be able to check it out because I love fabric stores. And, the fact that this one had a smattering of craft supplies was also a plus, since I also need spray adhesive. I browsed the store and found a couple more items to purchase, including some burlap. The young woman at the cutting counter was helping a family when I got there, so I took a number and patiently waited for her to cut fabric for her other customer. The manager of the store, Jason, busied himself inventorying thread nearby. While I was waiting, and elderly lady walked up to Jason and asked if he could help her check out up front. Jason got up pretty quickly, but as he walked past her he said something to the effect of "there's a bell up there you can ring to get our attention." On the face of it, that wasn't a bad thing to say, but his tone and attitude were condescending and impatient. He came back to his task pretty quickly, seemingly ignoring the fact that I was still waiting at the cutting counter. Eventually he walked over to see what was taking so long, but did not ask to cut what I needed (1 yard of burlap). I'm not sure why, but the young lady who was working there stopped helping the other couple and came to cut my order. Once she had, she offered to ring me up, but I told her I would go up front. Jason had come back over to the counter at that point and said that I should wait at the cutting counter 'because she'll be just a minute" and went back to his inventory. There was some discrepancy with the other customer over the price of the fabric and the cutting clerk had to try and resolve it. At that point Jason came back, commented about the fabric price (again in a snide way) and then turned to me and said "I can take you up front. Apparently they are having 'issues'." In between he had interacted with a couple of other shoppers and said some things I don't quite recall, but again seemed rude and condescending to me as I watched. The husband who was at the cutting counter and I exchanged looks and a brief remark about how rude he was being as well. So, I took my stuff, and the number I had originally pulled, up to the front and figured I'd be out in a minute and be done with this experience that was getting overly negative for no apparent reason. I asked Jason if he could throw away the number ticket and he reached for it, but as he did, he snidely said "you only need a number if there's a crowd of people." Well that was the last straw, and I started to tell Jason that I had been watching and listening to him interact with others only to find his attitude to be poor, and that ..." Well, Mr. Attitude started to ARGUE with me - and interrupted me to do so! No apology, not appreciation for the $40+ I was spending, he just kept escalating the issue. And, he rolled his eyes at me, and told me he received compliments all day. To which I replied "well you're not getting one from me." Honestly, I think Jason has some deep-seeded issues, but I could be wrong. Maybe it was just that day and that particular set of circumstances. But I'd be willing to bet that Jason does not have as good a reputation among customers as he thinks he does. And, like I said at the beginning, I have never had such a poor interaction with a store manager - much less one in the NRV as I did on Sunday. So, buyers beware, if you go to Jo-Ann's you may find what you're looking for, and more, but if you have to interact with Jason, you may be in for some verbal abuse. Needless to say, I'd rather drive to Roanoke, or find another store to shop in than deal with Jason again. Maybe Jo-Ann's should have an experience survey like Michael's does to collect some info on how they're doing.