Such a great shop. We were greeted right away and it is such a cute shop with great variety. I was…read morelooking for a specific fabric and she took me straight to it.

I actually come all the way from Cary to this sweet store in the small town of Bunn!…read moreThe owners are very nice and knowledgeable (I'm a novice sewer) and that's why I drive the distance plus it's always good to shop small businesses!!

Great selection of thread for needlepointing! I can't wait until I am confident enough in my…read moreabilities to stop back by and purchase one of the awesome canvases on the walls. They have a variety of crafting modes with the supplies for all. The service is great and the workers are always around if you have questions.

Wonderful selection of yarn. They were super friendly and helpful. I came from put of town and had…read moreto get my knitting therapy in. They had everything I needed.

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

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.

Ok so I ordered online. I used to live in the area and unfortunately discovered my yarn addiction…read moreafter moving away. Good thing I go back to NC regularly so I can stop in! I ordered Brooklyn Tweed (going to miss them!) in two different imbue colors. The package was so well packed and even had a hand written thank you card! I love local yarn shops and cannot wait to stop by in person! (They also have great prices!)

Anne, Julia, Nancy, and Bailey are my go to experts in knitting and fiber. I would be lost without…read morethem and I have grown so much as a knitter with their classes and advice. Always willing to help me and encourage me on. Thank you!

CLOSED - Out Of Business Googled the name of the business…read moreand was taken to what I suspect is the owner's residence. Annoying. Finally made it to the shop after going 40 minutes out of my way and the shop was gone.

The yarn addiction struck again! I've been in the Raleigh area all week for work, and with what…read morelittle down time has been available I decided to see what was available in the area. Although the address for this listing is correct, the photo of the location provided here is very misleading. At some point in this shop's history they must have moved, because I nearly gave up on trying to locate this store when the GPS lead me to a "office park" that looked as if it began life as a condominiums. I was doing my last scan of the complex before pulling back out and towards the main road when I saw the small sign outside the door. Once inside, the woman (assuming she was the owner) was very friendly. She asked if I was looking for anything in particular, I told her I wasn't that I was just browsing. The shop is organized by weight (yay!), and doesn't have a massive variety but all the bases are covered. There's no reason a crafter couldn't find something to take home with them. I always try to find a yarn that is more local, regional, or just flat out not in the shops in my neck of the woods. I found a few skeins of yarn that fit that bill to take home. So why three stars? The misleading photo was very problematic for me. Not being from the area, the photo looked like I should have been heading towards a large shopping center or strip mall, instead I felt like I was going to someone's house. It was a little alarming. The hours seem haphazard. When I was looking at days to visit this ship, I noticed some days it opens at 10:30 other days noon, and closing times vary too. I'm sure there is some valid logic here, but from a customer perspective it's confusing. Then there is the navigation through the store. I see it all the time when I stop into a yarn shop, there will usually be a table of designated work area for customer to come in and work on projects, it's not a bad idea, but it becomes a problem when the size of the group and their associated bags (lets admit all knitters are compulsive bag ladies) block easy access to the yarns. I found myself, doubling back down one wall, and back up a hallway several times to get from one side of the shop to the other because I felt like it would have been rude to ask the two women blocking the area to move forward.