I stumbled upon Babetta's yarn shop and am happy to have found this place! This was my first time…read moregoing to a yarn store since I only knew of Michael's or Joann's -- boy was I wow'd by the selection! There's a lot to choose from with colors, weights, material. I liked how there were even example projects showcased. The shop owner was very friendly and helpful. You even get a card stamped for every $ you spend.

Like many others, I am drawn to knit the red resistance hat. Babetta to the rescue with fresh yarn…read moreand needles. Babetta offers a welcoming haven and shares her sage wisdom so I can get started right away.

I am visiting from SoCal and went to Lofty Lou's yarn shop. I was looking for the ChiaGoo cube…read moreshape needles. They did not have them but the worker there did call another store down towards Sacramento to see if they had them. She went out of her way to help me get what I wanted even though they did not have the item. Great service and I will be back the next time I am up that way.

great selection and super helpful staff! I have taken classes there and really enjoyed themread more

Adj: Treasure Trove of Yummylicious Yarn and More!…read more Another incredibly special and quite exclusive store in Sacramento that I somehow have only visited once or twice long ago, and which I've not really appreciate until now. I'm so glad that I have finally paid a meaningful visit to Rumpelstiltskin Yarn Store recently. Rumpelstiltskin, located on the R St corridor, is quite a long-standing establishment in Sacramento that has been providing the Sacramento fiber art community with supplies and knowledge for over 50 years! Rumpelstiltskin sells a wide selection of high-quality yarns, fiber art tools, and other supplies for crocheting, knitting, spinning, and weaving, so there's definitely a great variety of products offered here for various interests. Perhaps because the skill level of my two fiber art hobbies, crocheting and knitting, are quite elementary and have not improved much over the years, I've so far had all my yarn needs met at the more conventional arts and crafts stores of the big box variety. But as I am getting more serious about my yarn hobbies, I'm now interested in finding stores that offer more specialized products and even provide classes that will help me improve in my crafts skills. I am also looking to connect more with the fiber art community in Sacramento because my venture into joining that community so far has shown me how warm and welcoming fiber artists are and it is totally possible to learn from seasoned hobbyists and pros/teachers if one puts their mind to it. I've even connected with some very local yarn enthusiasts at my local library and I'm sure they all have visited Rumpelstiltskin. On this visit, I saw lots of exclusive brands and types of yarn made of much better material than I'm used to using. From basic wool to more specialized Merino, Alpaca, and Shetland, there were many different kinds available. One I particular liked was the cashmere wool which felt heavenly. I learned that Rumpelstiltskin makes it a point to partner with fiber farms and other small boutique fiber suppliers to source yarn and other fiber products that are not only exclusive, but that are truly local and US-made as much as possible. Rumpelstiltskin even shares the stories behind each brand they carry and even hosts "Farm to Needle" events to introduce some of their thoughtfully curated products that are specially selected for their quality and uniqueness. As such I noticed that the prices of their products are definitely several times higher than that of regular arts and crafts stores, but again Rumpelstiltskin sells really high-quality yarns and supplies. I did not have any questions for staff during my visit, but I saw a class taking place and noticed that besides the looks of concentration, it was smiles all around as everyone was really enjoying their class, so I'm also going to look into taking a class or joining in one of Rumpelstiltskin's events. Just from a quick glance at their website, I see offerings of beginner's knitting classes for adults and kids, an embroidery intro class, a felted slippers class which sounds super interesting and practical, a sweater class for those who are ready for bigger projects, and even basket coiling, spindle spinning, spinning wheel, and weaving classes. Besides the classes that have costs associated and private lessons for those who want 1:1 instruction, there are also monthly and periodic free knitting circles for kids and social stitch events. I did not interact with staff today, so I can't speak on customer service, but maybe on a future shopping trip, I'll hopefully be helped if needed. In short, Rumpelstiltskin really is a wonderful staple in the Sacramento community for fiber art beginners, hobbyists, and pro-level enthusiasts alike and I'm so glad I know more about Rumpelstiltskin now so I can feel comfortable to come back for higher-quality yarn and supplies for more serious projects as well as for classes and events to connect with our local fiber art community.

Phenomenal service. The staff today put a lot of effort in finding a gift card that my email…read moreaccidentally deleted. On top of that, I've been coming here for years and been met with nothing but experienced, thoughtful interactions that help me to complete my projects! Independent yarn stores are a dying breed. I urge you to support your local economy and put your money in the pockets of REAL people, not Joann, not Michael. Rumpel FTW

I'm new to needlepoint and I visited this store last week and the ladies that worked there were so…read morewelcoming and helpful. They helped me pick out everything I needed and even set it up for me.

Auburn Needleworks has everything! Yummy yarn, hardware…read more(hooks, knitting needles, stitch markers, etc.), and embroidery floss. They might've even had cross stitch kits, but not sure about that. You could spend hours just looking and it takes willpower not to blow a year's worth of pay! The proprietor is a very nice woman and gives great service.

Best customer service here! Very clean, airy, organized, AMAZING SELECTION, huge variety, smelled…read moreso clean in here. The ladies and gentlemen who work here are courteous, professional, respectful. They definitely gained an entire family of customers!

I was really impressed with the selection here, tons of beautiful fabric and very reasonable…read moreprices. The service was great. I will be visiting this store often.

Fantastic store. Lots of awesome crafting materials at unbeatable prices and a friendly staff. I…read morelove the ribbon and stamping selections.

Took my daughter to ReCreate because she loves doing crafts. We heard they have a crafting studio…read moreso we went there with that intent. Inside is a plethora of crafting supplies. It's like a thrift store for crafts. Most items are used and in good condition. We saw all kinds of yarn, wood, stamps, sewing supplies, and even birthday and Christmas items. Everything has is in it's own section but does take some time to look around, if you want something specific. As for the crafting area, it cost about $8 for 1 hour of crafting. They had tons of recycled items available for crafting. It did take us a bit to look around and decide on something to create. But once we did, we found lots of things to use. They did have glue guns to use but I didn't see paints, or sharp things for cutting. They also offer birthday parties in their crafting area. ReCreate is a crafters dream but an organizers fever dream. It can be a little hard to look but it's best to just take your time and enjoy the walk around.

Went here today specifically looking for cotton yarn (maybe cotton blend), but I really needed to…read morefeel and see it. I've been doing basic crocheting for years-lap blankets. Now after all these years and now being retired and having the time, I'm ready to expand my skills. Now let me preface the fact I'm a lefty, so this is probably why I never went further that a simple stitch/blanket. But now you can find videos and tutorials, yay! So... off to the yarn shop. I mean Michael's has yarn for basic projects, but if feel it's time to step it up! During the pandemic I visited this shop with my friend who was looking for quality yarn at the time. Today I felt I'd go back and check out what they could offer for a burgeoning beginner/intermediate like me. The owner Marsha greeted me when I came in and was so helpful with all my questions (and I had a lot of questions!) she was very patient and kind. She helped me find a nice cotton yarn that wasn't too expensive since it's my first time doing a project like this one, and gave me some good tips on working with this kind of yarn. So also told me I can always come and sit at the large table with a project and sit and work on a project if I want too and time. So yes, this yarn may be a bit more expensive that you are used too if it's your first time at a proper Yarn shop, but these yarns are lovely and the qualities are beautiful. It's really a lovely little shop.

Walking into the store felt like stepping into a warm hug. The yarn selection is gorgeous - colors…read moreand textures that instantly draw you in. In the center of the shop, a group of women were knitting and chatting around the table, and it was absolutely charming. Marsha, the owner, could not have been kinder. She patiently helped me work through a pattern I was stuck on and made me feel completely at home. The atmosphere is so inviting that I could've stayed for hours. This is the kind of place that makes you want to linger, create, and connect. I can't wait to come back!

What a neat store! Very helpful staff who don't mind (or pretended not to mind) looking the stuff…read moreyou've made, or picture of the stuff you've made. Very good quality, if a little pricey, but it's natural fibers, so that's to be expected. Thanks for the great experience!

I've been coming to this area on vacation forever, but have never stopped in to the yarn store. I…read moreloved it! The owners weren't in that day, but the woman filling in was welcoming and helpful, and the overall experience was fun. I bought some sock needles and some skeins of sock yarn, priced as expected $$$ although there are yarns of all price points. I don't have a LYS in my city so I'm looking forward to returning.

What a lovely shop. I was traveling and needed an emergency needle. I was graciously assisted in…read moreselecting a perfect one. The shop's yarn selection is very, very good for a small shop. The carefully selected gifts and books were an added bonus. Will definitely make an effort for a return visit.

This was a fun experience. First time here. I thought the $12 basic fee was reasonable, but the…read morepottery pieces were pricey. It was a great way to spend a couple hours with friends!

Located in the Palladio Shopping complex, this ceramic paint spot is definitely a spot to check…read moreout. We had my daughter's birthday party here and the staff was very informative and helpful throughout the whole process. Parties We reserved the back private room which can fit up to 15painters, and 20 guest total which means, parents can drop off or some can choose to stay. It was $150 to rent the back plus any other ceramic add ons that the kids want to paint. Ceramics range from $20 and up depending on the size. You can even limit what you want your guest to choose from (as far as price range) and the staff will bring it in the room and place it on the shelf for guest to pick. The back room rental allows you to bring any outside food and drinks (except alcohol). You are given a 2 hour block starting at either 1230-230 or 3:30-5:30. They do however allow you to set up prior to your booked time. The only tricky thing is finding parking to unload your party stuff so I would recommend bringing a folding wagon with you for set up/ clean up. Wish they had one designated reserved parking just for that. But if you get lucky, you can snag a 15min one right in front. Painting For those not familiar with the ceramic process, after your guest have completed painting, it will take about 7-10days after to receive your painted ceramic. They said it will be placed in a kilm at 1000 degrees! With that, you would have to come back to pick up your creation. I would definitely recommend this spot! Super friendly attentive staff, and such a fun and different activity that the kids or adults will enjoy!!