I've read the mixed reviews and have to say that my experience going to the store and taking…read moreclasses has been 100% positive. Everyone has been super helpful, friendly, and had gone out of their way to help me-whether it is with a mega yarn purchase for a project or to undo some mess I've made by following a pattern that wasn't right for me. I started out with bamboo needles, as do most beginners, and when they were driving me nuts, one of the wonderful women in the store lent me her ebony needles before I spent that much money on a set for myself. The lessons are fantastic and fun. I can't praise Jennifer highly enough! She makes knitting fun and pulls the group together. We became friends and are continuing with a knitting workshop with Jennifer. All the women in the store are supportive and instructive. No one appears to have an attitude. We are all beginners once. They seem eager to help.

Beautiful shop with large selection of yarns and notions. The staff is very kind and helpful. It is…read morea pleasure to shop here.

This is a great place for all your fabric needs with experts' advice delivered to you with…read morekindness. I always feel intimidated in fabrics store but not there. Don't hesitate to ask - the staff are super helpful. The only bad question is the one you don't ask. Pricing is reasonable and the quality is always there; cheap project to high end ones. Parking on the street with meters.

Exceptional service!! Best quality fabric. Excellent selection! Worth every penny! Kind…read moreknowledgeable sales associates who know sewing!

Not your typical review…read more I didn't shop at Quilted Angel per se, but I did call them asking to make a quilt and the person said we don't do that but I know who does. They connected me to someone who made an amazing quilt for me that will be passed down the generarions. I'm very happy with the results and wouldn't have found this quilter without their intro so I feel inclined to give them a very positive review.

I recently took a class with Barbara, the owner of this business. She is extremely knowledgeable…read moreabout quilting and other fabric arts as well as common sense and clever nuggets of information to ease and upgrade the sewing experience. Barbara is always very generous with sharing her vast knowledge and skills. I highly recommend Barbara's classes. I have taken several classes which are always small, filled with new information and lots of personal attention from Barbara. Quilters and other fabric artists are so lucky that we have the Quilted Angel. With the ever dwindling quilt and fabric shops we are fortunate that the best among them is still available. The inventory is extensive with the highest quality goods that the staff usually have personal experience with and are generous with tips and suggestions about their products. The shop is always clean and attractive. It is always a delightful shopping experience.

This place is magical. I've loved it since I was a young…read moregirl. Beautiful selection of yarn, dye and dyeable clothing. Colors everywhere! And the employees and friendly, informative and so happy to help. Everyone shopping is always so happy because this place just fuels your inner creativity. It's a world of wonder and possibilities. The prices are really good, too!

20% RESTOCKING FEE!!! Is DISGUSTING . I was a long time…read morecustomer and the prices plus shipping is very high. They sent these ugly dresses that did not resemble the pictures at all!! Greatful Dyes is much better!

This store has very well priced items for making arts and crafts. Everything is in good condition…read more Helpful staff, too! I found things that I didn't know I'd want!

We went to the SPARE store looking for a patch in hopes of repairing a tear/hole on the back of a…read moredown jacket. Luckily, we found a patch for it. Mena, the owner, took time to check out the jacket and described in detail how the repair could be done. It sounded pretty complicated. Mena reassured us that it could be done. After further discussion, Mena said it would probably be easier if she did it herself instead of explaining how to do it. Without us asking, she volunteered to do the repair for us! It came out perfectly!! Mena was amazing!! What a gem!! There are fabric, sewing, art and school supplies, etc., at the store. She also accepts donations as well. If you're looking for art, crafts, and sewing supplies, go check out the store! You'll be surprised of what you might find!!!

I love how helpful the people who work here are even if they don't have what I need for my project!…read moreThey do have a cool selection of a lot of fabric and their prices are great. I was in today and the lady was great to point me to a different location to buy some webbing for a reupholstery project I have. I'll come back when my needs are my in tune with what they offer!

Good fabric selection. Great pricing and attentive customer service. Feels like a mom and pop store…read morefor your neighbor.

This is an historically and of societal importance for the Bay Area…read more I patronized the old location on 9th and Howard but have not visited this place for many years. Apparently, the location moved round about 2015 and I hadn't seen the new place since then. It's impressive. This warehouse is easily 3 times larger than the old shop and has the absolute best deals one can find on fabrics, notions, sewing supplies -- anything one needs to sew garments and mend things made with fabric. This is the only place you'll ever need to visit to buy things for your sewing needs. I am blessed and appreciative to know that this place is still open for business. It doesn't look like it will close any time soon and the place is still as funky, inviting and helpful as I remember the shop on 9th St. I hope this place stays open for many years to come so that I can enjoy purchasing what I need and so that my nieces, nephews and grandchildren can experience the same level of joy, wonder and vision I feel whenever I visit.

I have heard about Discount Fabrics through so many Facebook sewing and quilting groups, so of…read morecourse stopping at their San Francisco location was high on my list as I was passing through the area. While I came for the quilting cotton, I left with a completely different find... I purchased several yards of ripstop nylon for a future DIY stuff sack or lightweight outdoor pouch. The store is so, so large but honestly impressively organized, even with *huge* rolls of fabric everywhere. I loved that they have a public restroom (always a plus when fabric shopping turns into fabric hunting). The prices were excellent and the staff was helpful. If you're a crafter/sewist of any kind, this is a great place for a good deal!

Owners Letsy and Mario are both incredibly knowledgeable and kind…read more They were a breeze to work with and also very helpful when I was picking out a few gifts for my family. 100% recommend Dreams.

Had a couch that looked good, but was 14 years old and needed some love. After pricing new sofas…read morethat all looked just like mine, I found dreams, fabrics, duvets, and they were able to replace my cushions and make my sofa good as new!!. Letsy and Mario were fantastic! We had a conversation on the phone. They came out the next day, took my cushions and re-stuffed them quickly and delivered them as promised, in less than a week, better than new, with new foam, down, wraps and so much more. They cleaned the covers and already checked in to see if they are comfortable, and if I am happy with the results. Couch is comfy and looks brand new again! Good old-fashioned service like this just doesn't exist anymore! Great craftsmanship , transparency, and they were willing to work within my budget. I recommend them highly.!!! Thanks again Letsy and Mario. I'll be sending business your way.

Wonderful place for all sewing materials, very good knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices. It's a…read morereal find since there is a very limited selection of fabric stores in the North Bay area.

If it were possible to give this place LESS than one star, I would. No matter what THEIR response…read moreis to this post, THESE are the facts: My machine was turned in for servicing. When completed, I picked it up. It was filthy underneath and there was lint IN the needle and surrounds. My friend paid for this service for me for a birthday present. I showed her the machine. She insisted I take it back. I showed people at The Legacy in Sebastopol that work on sewing machines the condition of my machine upon picking it up. They told me to take it back. I took it back. The employee who took the machine back in at V.S. viewed the goop and lint and said it should not look that way after servicing. Time went by, I picked up the machine again and looked at it. Still filthy. So I said to the employee who was at the counter at that time, "The machine is still filthy. Are there any notes on the computer about it?" Nothing. So I said to her, "The machine has been "serviced" twice now, and it's still filthy. So my friend wasted almost $200 and I will still have to take it somewhere else to be serviced. Got it". And I left. Then I recieved a call from John basically telling me that is it MY fault the machine looks like that and that he never spends more than ONE hour on a customer's machine because, "I just won't do that". Nice. Must be nice to make $150+ an hour for doing nothing..... Then he has the nerve to tell me "we need to part ways". So, to recap: I brought my machine in twice, he didn't do his job, and then got snippy with me about it. The ONLY person who has EVER serviced my machine has been Village Sewing. So if there is any goop on it, or whatever is on there/in there, it is whatever THEY put in/on/lubricated my machine with the previous two times I had it serviced there. Speaking of which.....the first time I had the machine serviced after purchasing it from them, I told John the light had gone out almost immediately when I began to use it. I asked if the bulb mount could be the problem. He just put in a new bulb....which of course went out immediately when I began using it. Again. So, the second time I brought it in the be serviced, I told him that the light had gone out right away again, could the mounting area be the problem? Again, he just replaced the bulb, which went out right away AGAIN when I began using it. So this time when I brought the machine in for service, I told them the 3rd time about the bulb issue and again, the bulb was just replaced. This time he said he put in an LED bulb, but once again, no mention of whether the mount/mounting area was the problem. I haven't used the machine at all yet since I picked it up because it's still filthy and I'm going to have it serviced by a private party this time to ensure it's done correctly. John's arrogant, condescending attitude was/is such a turn off, under no circumstances would I EVER consider patronizing Village Sewing ever again. To try to blame ME for the mess HE made, and then get angry with ME when my friend insisted I bring it back is him trying to deflect from the fact he just didn't want to take the time to do his job properly. Potential Future Customers: I suggest you have your machines serviced somewhere else by someone competent.

Sentimental Journey may be the best-kept secret in Marin County, hiding in plain sight in downtown…read moreNovato. We go in intending to have a quick look. This is usually a mistake. It's a wonderful jumble of little dealer spaces absolutely stacked with stuff. Most of it isn't my thing, which is actually part of the fun. I'm not looking for an antique. I wander around until something jumps out at me and says, "TAKE ME HOME." Every time I've answered the call, we've ended up with something that has become a family heirloom. The prices are remarkably reasonable, especially for Marin. There are currently two lamps I've been keeping an eye on that are a little more dinero than I want to spend right now. If they're still there next month, however, we may need to have a conversation. What I especially love is the complete absence of sales pressure. The people behind the counter have always been genuinely kind. Nobody follows you around, nobody tries to sell you something, and nobody seems remotely bothered if you spend ages looking and leave empty-handed. They just let you linger and discover things. Half the time we find something wonderful that we absolutely HAVE TO TAKE HOME. And half the time we don't. Either way, we leave saying some version of the same thing: "How is THIS in Marin?" If you like old things, strange things, beautiful things, things you didn't know you needed until five seconds ago--or just the pleasure of poking around without anyone trying to separate you from your wallet--go have a look. Just don't blame me when something chooses you.

thx u immensely Fred for ur best-in-class customer service earlier today! I'm the Asian gal with…read morethe blingy cat hat. Fred was extremely helpful in showing me lots of beautiful treasures. I very much appreciate ur patience, great energy, and gentlemanly manners. they really don't make them like u anymore. very happy with my distinctive pieces! this place has such a large selection of all kinds of goodies. u never know what ur going to find. thx again for a great time! God bless this great business with wonderful staff such as awesome Fred and fabulous vintage finds!