Wonderful store - what a great idea! The owner buys pre-owned fabric from the public and resells it…read morefor fantastic prices. She also carries books on sewing and needlework and notions. A must visit for any sewist who visits the area, or is lucky enough to live nearby.

This store was like coming home. When I walked in I felt as though it was the fabric stove I have…read morebeen waiting for. Recycled fabrics of every fiber, endless inspiration for all your creativity. I wish I had thought of this business model. FIVE stars. They even had a book I had been searching for and at a great price.

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!

I drove out there to get a few things for candle making. What's the one thing you gotta have?…read more Wicks! There were about 5-6 display hooks where wicks were supposed to be. ALL EMPTY! I asked 2 staff and they said "we have no say in what comes in". You might try (2 different nearby stores). GOOD IDEA! And I did. No reason to drive out there again. What a way to do business.....

Spacious well organized, clean very helpful associates. Easy parking outside. The shelves were…read morefull. A lot of these things are pretty nice selection. Prices went up over the years but silicon buy a T-shirt for 2.99 all cotton. They keep up with the seasons. Restrooms were clean and very spacious and there is no luck on the door so we don't have to ask for a key. I had a hilarious experience at the restroom as they have the strongest air blower as well as the strongest water fountain. You need to see my short video Because it made me laugh and made my family laugh also.

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 don't always walk 40 minutes from my hotel when I'm in-town for a conference, but when I do, it's…read morein 85 degree heat and to visit a San Jose knitting store during the Bay Area Yarn Crawl! After my trek, Fillory Yarn was like an oasis. I immediately felt welcomed by the coziness of the store (it's very welcoming and inclusive), as well as the very friendly and helpful employees. Multiple said hi and welcomed me in, asking if they could do anything for me or if I needed any assistance. I've only recently begun to get into knitting and I loved their social knitting table! More stores should have that. I live in SF and I suppose SJ stores have more space for that. There were multiple people sitting and knitting and chatting. I also appreciated their sale section! I didn't buy anything from that section, but considered it. I also got a 5% off discount off my first purchase for joining their loyalty program. Everyone was so very helpful and friendly, quite a few employees and they all asked if I needed help. I loved their examples of items that were made with yarns they sold. They have an extensive collection and variety across types of yarn, materials, yarns for different items, books, accessories, and items across different price points--there is something for everyone and anyone, which makes sense. Fiber arts are political and I've been very impressed at how stores and fiber arts communities are welcoming everyone of all backgrounds into the fold. I'm disappointed but not surprised that some Yelp reviews reflect people who don't appreciate that inclusivity.

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.

Friendly staff, beautiful yarn selection and wonderful variety of notions. Look forward to…read morevisiting when I am in town again.

Amazing curated selection of sewing equipment and supplies. I picked up some nice fabric, a Made…read morein Japan toolbox, and some professional Japanese shears today. I'm very happy with everything. The staff were helpful in my quest to make custom clothes for my daughter, which my wife and I have been wanting to do for years. They even have a large format printer that can print patterns. This is a wonderful store and shopping experience, and I will definitely return here for classes when possible. 10/10, highly recommended.

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!

Always the best and great staff. I have visited Beverly Fabrics for close to 40 years and they have…read morebeads, yarn, fabrics of all kinds and notions. A whole lot more I haven't included.

A great crafts, fabric, and art store! Beverly's was once a…read morelarger chain, but only one last Beverly's exists now, in Capitola. Apparently, it was also the first original Beverly's store. This Beverly's Crafts is well-stocked with plenty of fabric choices, lots of art supplies, and plenty of craft supplies and ideas. Friendly employees like Annie at the cutting counter provide helpful tips, information, and project advice. Great products at a great value!

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.

Quality beyond compare. Harts is one of the last quality fabric stores in the Bay Area. Not only do…read morethe have a wide selection and range of fabric types, but they carry the most unique and hard to find gems. I can always count on walking away with a one of a kind fabric choices.

I noticed they had a cute lamp in the window. I thought about it for a few days. Went back today to…read morecheck it out. It was $400!!!!! I decided it was way too much. I found the exact same lamp on EBay (mass produced) for $140, free shipping. I understand it's expensive to do business, but this lamp was way overpriced. The lady was nice enough. However I don't think they had anything I would best their door down to buy.

I recommend shopping here if you are interested in quality merchandise and unique items. Many of…read morethe items are hand made and sometimes the artist or seamstress is present. The handmade children's clothing is particularly lovely and it is hard to walk away from the jewelry without making a purchase. You will also see interesting stationery and some tourist items. Parking is ample and easy, they do practice Covid safety, there is sometimes a sleepy dog present in the shop.