I had a great experience and happy that this business is in the area…read more I was worried about where I was going to get my yarn from after Joanne's closed. Especially as I'm gravitating toward more natural yarn types. It's a small, cozy, and intimate with a lot of variety of yarn. I like that they have a lot of natural yarns there. There's a pretty big range of prices for the variation of the yarn. You can find a lot of your crochet and knitting needs there from cute accessories, useful devices like the winding machine, hooks, etc. They also have classes you can sign up for.

I'm a fiber artist; what this means, is that I'm completely taken by fibers like cotton, acrylic,…read morepolyester, bamboo, wool, rafia etc. I turn these fibers into beautiful pieces of clothing. Yarn is a magnet for me, so I tend to look for yarn stores, yarn deals and specialty stores. This particular yarn studio popped up on my google maps when I was looking for yarn for a prayer shawl. So I drove 30 minutes there and found some great deals on dyed yarns of cotton and wool varieties. Turns out they offer crochet and knitting classes too. The 2 store owners were very welcoming and gracious in their attentions. I was given personal service and made to feel special. I ended up with Japanese brand yarn - noro that I previously could not afford. It was a wonderful experience. I was told they vary yarns from 4 different individual dye artists.

I am traveling in the area and was looking for a yarn store. Found them and went in to find a GREAT…read morestore well supplied and the owner was working and made feel like an old friend. I found several patterns from the samples on the wall that she downloaded and copied from Ravery. I would have never found them. We come to the area 2x a year and trust me I will be here when we come. She also has several times to come and sit and knit. My new knitting home away from home.

This shop has an amazing selection. The staff is helpful. The atmosphere is fun. I love buying…read morelocal.

Initially, I wasn't sure if making the voyage to Dallas for Eat Sleep Knit was worth it but let me…read moretell you, it sure was. Yarn paradise! Eat Sleep Knit is home to a mammoth selection of quality, hand-dyed yarns and knitting/crocheting supplies. They do most of their business online but their bricks and mortar shop/warehouse is currently open from 12-3 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays.  Regarding COVID-19 precautions, they only allow 10 customers inside at a time (a sign outside instructs you to take a number), and masks are required. There's plenty of room to maneuver away from other shoppers since the floor is spacious. The skein shopping is unparalleled, with cubbies upon cubbies of favorites like Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Manos del Uruguay, and Cascade. I had to refrain from prancing and twirling around in the aisles all giddy. The quantities and colorways are eye-popping! ESK has a Yarnathon rewards program where you can get bonuses for reaching yardage milestones. You also receive a scratch-off lotto ticket each time you buy something; you can score prizes like store credit and extra yardage. The employees are nice and helpful so don't hesitate to ask for assistance. And there's more yarn in the back in case you don't see what you need. I've also ordered online; purchases are shipped the next day or so, packed in bright tissue paper. The Black Friday sale is cool; you check out and then see what surprise discount you get, ranging from 10 to 100% off. Look at ESK's social media for details on this.

Strings & Stitches is a favorite. When in the Ellijay area, I always stop in to see what's new in…read morequality yarns & designs. The ladies are always helpful & knowledgeable.

I highly recommend visiting this shop when you are around the Ellijay area. They have an excellent…read morevariety of yarn along with samples to inspire you. Visiting this shop is a must for any knitter or crochet enthusiast.

I was in such a bind as I thought I had taken my wool from home to finish a birthday project only…read moreto find that the wool I thought I had with me wasn't there. Fingerling wool is hard to find yet Emily Laine Yarn shop had it and it was close by. Not only that they had the color I needed. The prices were also very reasonable. Emily Laine I am grateful you were close to my location and had the colors I needed to finish the amigurumi lion for my grandchild at a reasonable cost. I also got introduced to the Painted Tree Boutique stores that I would never have known were there! Thank you for a great shopping experience!

Jen (owner) is an absolute delight! She is so warm and supportive and has always taken the time to…read moreanswer all my questions and has been such a help! The yarn selection in her shop is so luxurious and there is always more than plenty to choose from! I drive 25 minutes out of my way (despite another knit shop being within walking distance from my home) because Emily Laine Yarn shop has never made me feel like I am a nuisance or that they are so busy they can't even take the time to say hello. I have learned so much about knitting which has helped me grow and continue to make new projects that I enjoy so very much. Thank you Jen!

I'm so late to discovering how amazing Hobby Lobby is as an adult because I only used to go…read morewhenever I had a big school project when I was in grade school. This place is fantastic - especially during the holidays! I will say, prices can feel a bit steep but they have really great sales every month that make purchases feel justified and worth it! They also have so many fun crafts for littles which makes this location even more convenient for me whenever I need some last minute entertainment or hands-on fun for my daughter as it is just around the corner. It's a large store, and you can definitely find yourself spending an hour or more in here just combing through the aisles (or maybe that's just me). The staff was so sweet and helpful during my last visit. Do note that all locations are closed on Sundays.

Hobby Lobby has many different things to buy for different hobbies. The staff are very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about the store and their products. Their prices are competitive to other retailers and they keep clearance items also.

Love this charming little shop! Gorgeous yarns. Incredible wool roving, and watching a spinning…read moreclass on top of the shopping experience? Could have stayed for hours. If I'd brought my crochet project, I probably would have. Top notch customer service. Absolutely recommend!

Kudos to places who provide space for people to come together to do things they love like work on…read morefiber arts! I was visiting ATL for the weekend and wanted to visit some yarn stores so the Craftivist came up in my research. I saw that they host events for people to come in and work on their fiber arts a few times a week so this sold me on visiting! When I stopped in, I was greeted and there was space for me to sit down. I even got some help on my project. It was so nice to be community with people who love the fiber arts for a little while. I look forward to supporting their business since they also ship!

I recently had a private knitting lesson here…read more The instructor begin with telling me the different types of forms yarn comes in, ie. hanks, skeins and balls along with other information about knitting. After the introduction the instructor picked out a wood circular knitting needle for me. The reason for choosing the wood I was told it would help hold the yarn better for a beginner versus a metal needle. When it came time to choose the yarn I was told to make my choice from a small area. I picked a mustard yarn. The next day I received an invoice from the store because I didn't pay for the items. Silly me. I assumed because I was only allowed to pick out from a certain section that it was included with the lesson that I had paid for. Unfortunately, because the yarn I chose was quite small. It has been difficult as a beginner working with it. There have been a lot of starts and stops which I would expect but more so because of the size of the yarn. I have since learned as a beginner I should have a bulkier yarn. When I left that day, I had not gotten the hang of the cast on, or the knit stitch. Five minutes before the class was to end we had just finished casting on and that didn't leave much time for the knitting since the store was opening. Since taking the class I have been able to get the hang of the cast on and the knit stitch thanks to Sheep and Stitch on YouTube. I think the reason I didn't get the hang of it in the store was because of the teaching style. It just didn't mesh with my learning style. I would definitely recommend the classes to anyone here. Very professional staff. Because the yarn I ended up purchasing isn't good for beginners. I did call the store to see if I could exchange it, but I was told they would not accept it because it had already been wound. The staff was very nice. They were very helpful when customers came in.

Incredible yarn/quilting shop! The folks who run it are super friendly and a delight to talk to. If…read moreyou're lucky, you'll get to make friends with the shop cat, who is very very cute. I've only been in the yarn section, but the selection there is absolutely amazing, and I can only imagine that the quilting portion is just as diversely stocked.

The Cumming Arts Center is gorgeous! They have new exhibits of mostly local artists every couple of…read moremonths, and they also have a wonderful gift shop where you can find uniquely artistic gifts. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: We are a non-profit Art Center. We offer several exhibits, events, and festivals throughout the…read moreyear. We always have art classes for all ages! We have a wonderful gift shop, curated with local artists' work! We are here to inspire, promote, and encourage all artistic abilities at all ages and levels ( beginners to advanced professionals).