I am not one for leaving reviews. Living in Hudson, I have limited options for buying top quality…read moreyarn. I have been here several times and have always found the service less than impressive but with limited options, I accept it. My daughter and her mother in law went there and had a similar experience so I feel the need to share the experiences I have had MULTIPLE times. This store is much more focused on its students who attend the classes than your average customer. The general impression is that customers are a nuisance to them. If you ask a question, their answers are abrupt with no follow up. I've asked for assistance with selecting the proper yarn weight and learned to look it up rather than ask. It just isn't a pleasant place to be. If you need yarn, go but if you're traveling don't bother. Order from an online store. It's what I've started to do.

Let's just start with service. I am a part of a large knitting circle and was looking to buy a…read morelarge quantity of yarn for a big project we have with the local quilting guild. Not many yarn shops where I live so I made the 15 mile trek to this store. Scheduled to open at 12. I arrived at 11:45. It seemed there were people in the store and the door was open. So, I entered quietly as it seemed there were women at a table-turned out to be a class. The woman at the counter asked us to LEAVE!! She looks at me and says, "we open at 12". I said well what time is it? She says just around 11:50 she says. I was floored. If I'm not welcome I am not staying but I'm not sure how anyone can think sending a customer away for entering 10 minutes before opening when people are inside and the door is open is even reasonable. I was looking to buy enough yarn to make 1 dozen matching hat scarf and mitten sets in adult sizes and another dozen in kids sizes. I generally prefer to buy good yarn from local shops. I will drive much further this time. These people are rude!

Small yarn shop in a business building in Holden. Has space for small classes taught by the very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable owner as well as lots of yarns organized by weight. Lots of little items too in the category of knitting and crocheting for gifts.

I was passing through the area and stopped in for a visit. This was such a lovely little shop with…read morethe most pleasant employee to chat with! They had all kinds of yarn including locally dyed and regionally dyed! They also had tons of notions and kits available. I bought some lovely yarn and got recommendations for other places to stop by while we were in the area.

A wonderful, wonderful yarn shop! Gorgeous yarns of every imaginable softness and color, and the…read moreowner, Vicki, is warm and welcoming as well as deeply knowledgeable about all things knitting. I'm grateful Island Yarn is driving distance from me!

This is an amazing shop! Customer service is great! Nice selection of Noro yarns! Even has couches…read morein the back for comfortable knitting.

Best fabric store in Natick, great price and amazing customer service.i highly recommend itread more

FPB is my Natick destination shop (along w/Aldi)! I literally always find what I need. I teach…read moreneedlework and used to repair Singers for a living. The staff are super nice, helpful and they get my sense of humor! The other day I made a booboo while checking out and they were calm and pleasant when they had to re-ring up my whole stack of quarter yards - no eye rolling, just a deep breath and a wide smile. I was "having a day" and they couldn't have been more helpful. My latest find is their skeins of Queensland cotton worsted - the colors make my potholders sing and it has a great hand feel. I sing FPB's praises.

Excellent selection, personable staff who wants to help and will chat about your selections so…read moreyou're making an informed educated decision that gives longevity to your final products. Super cute "accessories" (stitch markers, bags, etc). I also found everything reasonably priced for how high quality they are. I'm comfortable here as a queer person who is self taught in knitting and occasionally asks beginner questions. Lucy in particular helped me once with an after thought heel and turned me on to German short row heels. Game changer guys. They also have social events that I'd like to attend when I'm not working, which all look so fun. I love their community and you can book help time, which makes a huge difference in my confidence trying new things. I cannot recommend them enough. I haven't met Ana but we've chatted and she cares so much. I love the energy poured into this shop and community. Thanks guys!

Another cute shop in Salem. They have lots of yarn and things but then some other cute crafty…read morethings. Very well organized and a good vibe!

Gather Here is much more than a typical fabric shop, it's a vibrant community hub for crafters in…read moreCambridge. True to its name, the store fosters a warm, inclusive environment where people can gather to create. They stock an impressive range of high-quality fabrics and supplies from famous brands for sewing, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Beyond just selling materials, their real standout feature is the fully-equipped studio space available for rent in the back. This area contains professional-grade machinery, like industrial sewing and embroidery machines, that most people don't have at home, allowing makers to tackle ambitious projects at very reasonable hourly rates. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive, always willing to help beginners or offer advice to seasoned crafters. This community focus extends to their extensive schedule of workshops and classes for all skill levels, which aligns with their mission to be a welcoming space for everyone. Whether you need specific supplies, access to specialized equipment, or friendly guidance to start a new hobby, Gather Here is an invaluable and inspiring resource for the local creative community.

The fabric was much too expensive. I won't go to gather here again. The sales person was nice. I…read morebought flannel material. I think gather here should lower there prices on material. I know it's a rip of to shop at gather here in less a person is rich

Clean store i couldn't find the cards i was looking for but overall organized, workers were…read moreconstantly stocking the shelves and they have a little bit of everything. I must admit i was imagining a straight model trains, cars, planes type store but they have a little bit of everything decor, holiday goodies, arts and crafts, model cars, blank tee shirts for screen printing and even trading cards. Prices didn't seem too crazy, just have to know what you're looking for!

Every time I go in the store customers are walking around with their dogs. No one ever says…read moreanything to them. People are highly allergic to them and others are scared of them. It's not fair to paying customers that have their items contaminated with fur. Also having to listen to barking dogs while shopping isn't okay.

This was my first visit and be still my heart- lots of fabric- especially batiks! So many things:…read morespecialty fabric, upholstery, thread, quilters tools, sewing notions, trims.... Fabric is 1 yd minimum at great prices. All the staff were friendly and helpful! So happy to have found this store now that Joanns closed and in smaller stores- selection is limited.

Another customer and I arrived at the Auburn Fabric Outlet at 5:00pm. My 10 year old daughter and I…read moredrove 30 minutes each way after I got off of work so she could buy fabric to finish up a Christmas gift. I knew I would have enough time since their hours (posted here, on Facebook, and on a sign on the door) state they close at 5:30 pm. My daughter knew what she wanted and it would not take us long to get it. We arrived and the door was locked. Both the other customer and I were told that they were closed and had already shut down the register. My daughter was extremely disappointed. I don't know how a business can close 30 minutes before their stated time.

Like factory outlets used to be- digging through bins in an old mill building and finding amazing…read morebargains. I went with a specific weaving project in mind. No luck with that but stocked up on warp yarns and got some beautiful mohair for a future project. Prices can't be beat! The owner was pleasant and helpful when I needed him but let me enjoy the hunt on my own. I will be back!

I like that someone described this as an oddity. It's dark, smelly, and just piles upon piles of…read morehuuuge cones of mystery yarn. No labels about content, no yardage info, even the gauge is iffy (because it's on a cone, so it's compressed). Just stuff. The guy buys mill ends and mistake things that bigger yarn manufacturers don't want - kinda like the TJ Maxx of yarn. So some of the stuff is really good; a lot of it is "wtf??" I know for sure that a bunch of the cones were Lion Brand homespun. Mostly you just have to rely on the man's memory & guess for what the fiber content & weight is. Since 95% of stuff is on cones, you won't find much worsted or heavier weights. But he does have a wall of hanks with really nice stuff - the actual stuff you'll find in a nice yarn shop and for the same price as everything else: $8 per pound for 100% wool; $4/lb for wool blends. You just gotta wash it a lot to get out that weird factory smell. Vanessa T's photos show everything perfectly. He also has a big supply of random vintage notions. Like elastic for sewing for 50 cents per package. Or some new-in-package Ace bandages from 30 years ago, if that's your bag.

As a clumsy aspiring knitter, I have to say Tasha and the Woolworks folks put my nerves at ease…read more They are kind, patient, and truly masters of their trade. The shop is full of unique yarns, knitting accessories, punch art, and wearable pieces. If you are looking for variety, inspiration, and to feel like you are welcome whether you are a beginner like me or a well-seasoned knitter, this is the spot to go. There are a couple of cozy sitting areas to work on your projects, or just watch in awe (like me), and workshops for knitting, looms, spinning, and more!

I found the owner to be rude - she also was very reluctant to do the yarn rolling which is a…read moreservice offered - even after I spent a good chunk of cash I had to wind all my own balls to which she got snippy and kept coming over to correct how I was doing it.... And she just acted annoyed when I looked at or touched yarn and would come immediately put it "back into place" after I touched it. She was also kind of rude and competitive about knitting- like if you want us to buy your yarn how bout not being so mean.