Ownership and name has changed, but the shop is better than ever…read more Creatively Altered has a wonderfully helpful staff who are very knowledgeable on their products and in fiber crafts. The shop also regularly holds events from trunk shows and casual group crafting events. Also active on social media. The last question I sent through FB Messinger was answered in less than an hour.

Very good assortment of all types and brands of yarn. Cascade appears to be a favorite. Some…read morebrands featured are Malabrigo, Plymouth and Universal. They have many other brands and samples are displayed throughout the store. They have embroidery yarn and a very large selection of notions, needles and locally made project bags. The store has a large table so you can sit and knit. The podcast '2 Purls in a Pod' is hosted by an employee of the shop and her bestie. Parking is available on Rice Street and in the back.

This is a terrific yarn shop, located in an old house with beautiful wood floors; two floors of…read moreknitters paradise! If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. They were very accommodating and had the yarn I needed, and so much more that I would have liked to buy. They offer loads of patterns and have quite a few beautiful pieces on display. This shop is a little reminiscent of Mary's Yarns in Unionville, which - sadly - closed a few years ago. I will have to shop here as often as I can to support them and my hobby. Furthermore they will be in Toronto at the end of April for the Knitter's Frolic.

I don't normally post this sort of thing but I am hoping that by doing so I might bring some…read moreawareness and show support for other service dog handlers who experience the same thing. This past Thursday I was having a rough day, but decided an outing might help. It took me all day but I gathered my strength and headed to the yarn shop in Waterloo. As always I had Erie with me and when I got to the shop there was a note in the window saying there is a dog in the shop. When I headed in the lady saw my dog and took hers to the back saying it gets along with people but not with other dogs. The other dog was barking and whining but there was really nothing I could do about that so we continued on. Maybe the lady thought I was taking too long or I wasn't going to buy anything and was just trying to get out of the rain, I don't know. But she came around the corner and said, "your dog is upsetting my dog and I'm busy and have things to do, so can you tie your dog up outside please?" I explained that she is my service dog and she has to stay with me, at which point she said, "well then you will have to leave!" I could have argued with her. I could've told her it was like asking someone to leave because their wheelchair was taking up too much space or telling someone with oxygen that they couldn't come in because there were lit candles. My dog is my medical equipment just like a wheelchair or oxygen. But I didn't. I just left. It had taken all of my energy and strength to get there I didn't have any left to argue. By the time I made it across the street to a little mall I was shaking and sobbing uncontrollably. I hadn't done anything wrong and neither had my dog but she told us to leave! I want to be like everyone else and do the same things in the same manner but I can't. Situations like these make a bad day worse and show the ignorance of others. As always we will continue to be positive and carry on without letting this bother us. For other handlers, please know we understand and experience the same. For others, please remember you don't know what people are going through. Please be respectful. #servicedog #doberman #medicalalertdog

The shop recently changed ownership. I frequented both with the original owner and the new one and…read morehave had nothing but great interactions. The selection of different types of yarn and other fiber notions make for a fun fiber filled trip every time. Prices are also reasonable, it is always me first stop while looking for my next project.

Just stopped by Artisan Knitworks today! The new owners are awesome! Michelle and Aaron are super…read morehelpful. The shop is much better organized than before and the selection is solid. For the ChiaoGoo fans, they have added needles and accessories. If you have not stopped in for a while, I highly recommend checking out the shop with these new owners.

I found you on Yelp when I put in fun kid's places. Isn't that interesting. I am sure if a bunch…read moreof kids with parents showed up at your place BaaaDugan would be happy. Proably the only one. :) Who do you think this is? The kids wanted to stay at Imagination station yesterday and not visit anyone (even their mom). So don't feel bad :)

From the owner: I have approximately 40 years of sewing and crafting experience! If you have a need for…read morealterations, hemming, zipper repair, custom clothing, holiday or special event dresses, kids clothing, little girls dresses (my favorite) or crafts from crocheted top kitchen towels to aprons, tee shirt quilts and afghans...I am the person that you should contact! Along with sewing, alterations and crafts you will find homemade fishing lures from Black Swamp Musky Hunters. There are bucktails, spinner baits and assorted other lures for musky, northern pike, walleye and many other species of fish. You will have the opportunity to purchase my books as well, they are Innocent Victim and A Twist in the River. We look forward to working with you!

What a nice little shop along the river. My knitting and felting friend was in love with all the…read moreitems in the store. I know that she found the prices good and the store was well stocked. I'm tempted by one of the felting kits that I saw, perhaps when I return to the area in August, it will still be there.

Tried contacting the owner from phone number on signs on the door. Left message. No response. That…read morewas like this spring of 2024. Business hours are not lined up for me to go when they are open. They close at the same time I get off work. Would really like to know if they offer any classes.

Friendly staff! Going here is like visiting family in their home. They raise sheep and alpacas and…read morespin, dye, and sell their own yarn (600 yards for $30 of their brand of super soft and beautiful alpaca!). There are so many different varieties of yarn, you'll be spoiled for choice and they'll ball it up for you! There's a gift shop with house-made fudge, lots of treats, candles, jewellery, clothes, you name it. They also rent cabins!!! One downside: porta-potty.

Spun Ann Arbor is a fiber artist's dream!! I first heard about this establishment through Knitty…read moreNatty's YouTube when Natalie and Kent went on their cross country LYS tour. The video was fun and made this establishment look like a warm & welcoming space. I appreciated learning more of the owners' origin story as Natalie interviewed them. All of that to say, I was more than motivated to check the place out. When I walked in, I was not disappointed. Located in Kerrytown, Spun has a local charm to it. The store itself is a great size where it's large enough for patrons to explore without feeling too crowded yet still able to maintain a cozy hipster vibe making it a great reflection of Ann Arbor. The sheep artwork (designed and drawn by one of the owners) is creative branding and contributes to the memorable experience. The yarn selection is massive and easy to navigate because of how well organized it is based on yarn weight. The amount of yarn may be overwhelming to some because there is a lot to look at - not a bad thing, only something to take into consideration. I thought it was quite extensive which left me speechless! Some may find it helpful to have a shopping list going in or know ahead of time what your timeframe is because you will want to spend time exploring each aisle. I had researched ahead of time on their website though found that when I looked at the yarn in person, some of the color hues I was expecting were different in-store compared to the photo listing online. I didn't mind as I had time to look and adapt, perusing in person so I was able to choose something else. I appreciated that there were quite a few local dyers, artisans, and spinners spotlighted - from the yarn to the notions/yarn bowls offered. Staff was welcoming - Annri introduced herself, provided a basket, and made herself available if I had questions. It was very friendly of her! The selection of yarn ranged in price where many would be able to find something in their budget. I felt some items were on the pricier side but that's considering the college town factor as well as that I only recently began transitioning to independent dyers, natural fibers & hand-spun. I did appreciate that there were several economy priced yarns offered which seemed like more options compared to other LYS' I've visited but still considerably less in proportion to Spun's independent dyer options. I walked away with stitch markers, two sets of double pointed needles, and four skeins of yarn! What a great haul! The staff was also kind enough to wind it for me free of charge which I greatly appreciated. I only had to wait in line and return for my skeins after 30 minutes. I could have easily spent all day at Spun!! It sets the standard for LYS and I'm excited for my next visit!!

Just loved this yarn shop! I stopped in for the 2024 SE Shop Hop. It had been quite a few years…read moresince I had been here - in fact, they were not even in this location last time I visited them. I loved the layout of the yarn - everything was so easy to browse. There were several different areas to sit and knit or browse through magazines. I did find a few yarns to try and a new felt project. I will definitely be coming back here again.

Holy Toledo , I can't believe it. Slot cars are making a comeback. I remember the days of old, when…read moreI was a kid. I made my slot cars out of piano wire and brass. Bent the wire , cut the brass, soldered it all together. Rewound the armature, and replaced the magnets with Arco Magnets . Away my car went screaming around the track. My car was fast and hugged the track. I was sort of a geek for that back then. I was around 9 or 10. I remember The Groove ( Hot Dogs ) , Thom Thumb, Pit Stop, and a few more that the names I can not recall. I still after all these years (59) have my slot car case and most of the parts. I still have boxes of trophies I won in races. Well here is a business that is just opening up soon with a track. Next time I come to Toledo I will bring my case , MXR controllers and cars. See what I have to do to tweak out my 1/24th and 1/32nd scale cars to make the lap. I will give a later update on this when I come back.