This is a lovely little yarn shop in downtown Santa Cruz. Lots of cute accessories and top notch…read moreyarn like Noro and Malabrigo. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I was so impressed I bought four skeins of cotton yarn, a quilted pouch, measuring tape, and a row counter. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Santa Cruz.

I'm a noob at knitting. I've tried multiple times to get into it and this time, I like to think I…read morewill stick with it! I was going down to Santa Cruz for a day trip, and bookmarked Yarn Shop Santa Cruz. We drove down and went straight to Yarn Shop SC. Street parking was easy to find. We walked in and immediately saw the sale section. Hallejulah! I didn't know yarn shops had sales. I took home some nice sale yarns as well as some full-priced ones, a sock knitting book, and circular needles. They have a nice selection and service was very helpful. They were busy but friendly and kind and knowledgeable.

What a beautiful yarn shop! The selection of yarns is vast, and the instruction I received from the…read moreprivate lesson I took was thorough. I was particularly impressed with the gathering of knitters, who come in weekly to enjoy their craft with fellow needleworkers. What a lovely community for craftsmanship!

First time in the shop loved it and I would go back every day if I didn't live five hours awayread more

There are other places to support…read more I came in for a free class. I bought supplies. They were very expensive. I was told that they were the supplies needed for the class. However, others, who came after me, were told they could use less expensive supplies. The class started late. The instructor rapidly went through each step. I left with supplies I do not know how to use. I will not go back.

This is my favorite knitting store in Santa Cruz! It's small, but has a fantastic and varied…read moreselection of yarns and an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you're a knitter/crocheter/crafter this is a must go to!

If you're a crafter, this store will be your best friend. They have a wide variety of yarn, hooks…read moreand needles. The ladies working there are always sweet and always compliments finish projects.

For such an amazing place I can't believe I've never been in here. I love the store and have found…read moresome great cross stitch patterns I never thought I'd find. The staff is super helpful and the prices for everything are just right!

Today is Local Yarn Store day across the country, a day that encourages knitters to support…read moreindependent yarn stores, so I made it a point to visit Fillory Yarn, which is in my neighborhood. I used to knit a lot, but lost interest a couple years ago, and recently decided to try and get back in to it. When I arrived at Fillory I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed help with anything. I asked for a simple pattern to help ease me back into knitting. The staff member (maybe the owner?) guided me to a table covered in free patterns they were giving away for LYS day and said I should pick one and then they would help me find the right yarn for the pattern. I picked what I hope is an easy shawl pattern and then another staff member led me to the appropriate yarn section. There were so many choices of beautiful yarn I had a hard time deciding. I finally settled on a skein of Malabrigo in variegated shades of blue. I didn't see the needles I needed for the project, but it turned out they had them behind the counter. It was so convenient to be able to buy everything I needed at once. To top it off, they offered to wind my skein right then and there. Usually yarn shops don't offer this service on special days like today when the shop is crowded with customers. Fillory has been around for many years through several owners. They have a large selection of yarn and helpful employees who work hard. There is also a dedicated space for social knitting if you want to drop by to knit with others. They offer a variety of classes, too.

I make great decisions like taking on a project to complete in 3 weeks requiring special 15 mm…read moreneedles that I can't find anywhere expect for online but that means wasting time for shipping. Fillory Yarn helps support my great decisions by carrying EVERYTHING. Including the elusive 15 mm interchangeable needles I was looking for. And I was actually originally looking for 12 mm needles, which I could check online on their website to confirm they had in stock, but then after getting help from (I think?) the store owner, I realized I actually needed 15 mm which they also had, and at a solid price to boot. So if you are looking for a store with a variety of yarn and tools, and helpful and knowledgeable staff, this is the place.

I made a special trip to Uncommon Threads last Saturday from San Jose to check out their selection…read moreof yarn. Hadn't been there in well over 10 years. I was surprised to see they had moved. The new location is still in cute downtown Los Altos, but seemed smaller than I remember. Rent must be so high for shops downtown. It seemed like their inventory was reduced, too, but it could be that the new shop was arranged differently. Or I may be misremembering. The staff person greeted me immediately and came over to see if she could help me find anything. The store was busy while I was there, which was nice to see. The selection of yarn was good with many brands I'd never heard of before. They had some beautiful silk yarn I was tempted to buy but didn't because I wasn't sure what project I would use it on. They also had beautiful knit and crochet samples throughout the shop.

Lovely shop with a nice selection of yarns. I booked a help session with Elise to fix my knitting…read moreproject, and she is knowledgeable, thorough, and delightful. Elise helped fix my project and offered suggestions about other problem areas I mentioned. I don't buy a lot of yarn these days due to my ridiculous stash, but plan to sign up for a couple of classes and support them where I can because they are such a valuable community asset.

* Supplies: Beautiful fabrics and all the sewing essentials. I've purchased supplies here for my…read moreclasses. * Staff: Friendly, enthusiastic, and interested in you and your projects. * Classes: I took Adult Sewing 101 with owner Erica, who was personable and attentive. Small classes allow for individual guidance--perfect for beginners. I brought my own machine, and she helped me learn how to use it. * Value: Pricier than other sewing classes, but the detailed instruction and personal attention make it worthwhile. I've already booked more! * Booking: Reserve about a month ahead, as classes sell out. * Parking: Street parking and a lot behind the store, with a three-hour limit. * Overall: Highly recommend Needles Studio for supplies and classes. I'll continue supporting this business!

Had an AMAZING intro to sewing class w/ Erica. I had sewed before but it had been a while and I…read moretruly didn't understand all the quirks of a sewing machine. She took us through step by step and helped us to learn each of the parts to being our sewing journey. The class is 3 hours but it seriously flies by. I am looking forward to booking another class!

I thought I had left a review long ago, but I guess not! The owner is super friendly and helpful. I…read morelike the fiber and brand variety she brings to the shop. She also offers lots of classes too! I just signed up for the embroidery on knitting class at the end of the month and I'm excited! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're a fiber person!

I popped in during the Bay Area yarn crawl and much to my surprise this yarn shop is delightful…read more The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable with lots of different varieties of yarn to choose from. I definitely will be back.

I bought the last few yards of a fabric and it turned out that Harts had slightly less than their…read morewebsite indicated. The price was too good to pass up. I received a very nice email from Kiki informing me of the situation. I decided to take the fabric anyway. It arrived quickly, packed very well and nice 'Thank you' on the receipt. I really appreciate the good service.

As someone who quilts and loves to travel which includes plenty of road trips, Hart's Fabric was at…read morethe top of my list for my first stop after driving straight up from Los Angeles. I arrived around 11am and was excited to pick out fabrics for a new quilt project and had high hopes for this place! Unfortunately, I was told they don't have a public restroom which of course made the experience rushed and uncomfortable after several hours on the road. I was hoping to take my time looking and picking out fabric but ended up only grabbing a zipper before needing to move on...and I still wasn't able to use the restroom before leaving. During my brief stop, I did notice some cute Ruby Star Society fabric, lots of notions, a variety of materials, and bins of $4.50 fat quarters. I wish I had been able to enjoy more.

My favorite shop for art straight from Mexico! My biggest issue is not buying everything i see…read more I have several garden animals and birds along with a solid collection of magnets and a beautiful apron. There is a variety of things: - cookware and kitchen ceramics - garden art - paper decor and flowers - jewlery - clothing - there is even a small but cool little soccer shop that is separate business but located in the side/back of this shop. They do have an online site but nowhere near as much variety and items as they have in their magical store. I visit whenever I am in town and I love all the items I have collected. I forgot to mention GREAT prices for this stunning colorful art. Photos attached! Go check them out and support small businesses and ART.

Artemex is a cute touristy store represented on their website with the title, "Mexican arts and…read morecrafts." It's a Total TOURIST TRAP! Which suckered me in immediately with its bright vibrant colors and welcoming atmosphere. The owner was very curious why I was snapping so many photos. With as little knowledge that I have of Gilroy, I noticed immediately there's so much potential for this shop. With more exposure and recognition within the Gilroy community, "Mexican arts and crafts" fanatics have the opportunity to dash in! I totally fell in loooove with Artemex! The cute souvenirs that I know are staples in Mexico are here!!... In Gilroy! How cool is that!?!!! So many hand-crafted items that are perfect for gifts! Though everything is totally overpriced, I appreciated the intricate details of the beaded necklace, cute Frida coin purse with a sturdy zipper, and a commemorative magnet that resembles a dragon to me. The magnet has another meaning to it to Spanish-speaking people but I wasn't able to gather the story and meaning of it. This is the spot if you're into a tourist-like experience miles away from actually being physically in a Spanish-speaking country. It's been a long week so walking around and making selections in this store helped ease my overloaded mind after midterms.