A Spinner's Barn is the gift shop located on Aragon Alpacas' farm. They're open at the holidays and…read morefor special events, as well as by appointment. You can probably go in any time you're visiting Aragon Farm (make an appointment to be sure). A Spinner's Barn has a beautiful selection of silky smooth alpaca yarn, gorgeous alpaca fur blankets, clothing and scarves woven locally, alpaca fleece, socks, stuffed animals, bags, hats, alpaca-themed gifts like mugs, and a variety of original landscape paintings by the Plein Air Painters of Lane County, whom you'll often find painting out at the farm. A Spinner's Barn also organizes spinning classes if you get in touch with them. We stopped by this week, petted the adorable and very sweet alpacas, and then quickly sought some warmth in the gift shop where we got some of the softest yarn I've ever felt as a christmas gift for a family member. Our visit was well worth the drive, but make sure you check that they're open, or just call ahead and they'll make sure they're there to open the place for you!

From the owner: A Spinner's Barn Farm Store & Gallery offers alpaca yarn from our herd, hand-crafted items, gifts…read morefor friends and home, hats, scarves, gloves, fingerless mittens, ski bands, socks, vests and sweaters. Afghans are woven locally from our yarn. The hoodies and designer sweaters are made in Peru, where alpacas originated. Landscape paintings adorn the walls, for sale by local artists. A spinning wheel is available for impromptu demonstrations, and the alpacas are usually gathered just outside for you to visit. Meet the animal who has contributed fleece during annual shearing. "Our dye lots have names and faces!"

Love Michaels, they have decent quality art and craft supplies and cute seasonal decor. People who…read morework there are friendly, and if I can't find it in-store, it's super easy to order online. I went to Hobby Lob once, turned around, and walked right out - that store gave me a super creepy vibe. Please, please stay alive, Michaels! Keep those private equity firms away! They destroy anything decent (ie, Joanns!)

I wanted to buy some material and rang the bell twice but no one came to help. So I walked up front…read moreand asked if it was a serve yourself and she said no but would be with me in just a second. She was with another customer so I understood. I waited another 15 minutes and still no help. I qent back up and she had forgotten all about me. I could tell. At this point I asked for a manager. I waited another 10 minutes and still nothing. Must be a great place to work because you can collect a paycheck and do absolutely nothing. Go down the street and shop at hobby lobby. They have so much better help. I waited for a total of 30 minutes before making this post trying to give them every chance. Don't shop here unless you have time to kill.

Such a wide variety to choose from! I'm so exited to find this store. Well worth the drive from…read moreSalem for the selection!

Such a wonderful little cozy yarn shop. Very helpful and lots of beautiful and unique yarns. Great…read moreconversation also!

Marnie and Suzie (sisters and owners) are wonderful and their shop was an absolute find while we…read morewere driving to spend the day at Crater Lake N.P. Spouse spotted the sign and for some CRAZY reason said "Do you want to stop?" Did he really have to ask? Apparently, they are moving locations and so they were not fully transferred or stocked but I was able to make a couple of project purchases as well as a super cute purse made by a seamstress relative. Thank you Ladies for your serendipitous shop and I wish all the best of luck in your move!!

First and foremost - the store is OPEN! I was there today and had a long visit (and shopping trip)…read morewith Judy. She is working Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11am - 4pm and sometimes runs just a few minutes late. I hope when I'm her age that I only run a few minutes late too. We arrived from out if town the night before and I left her a note asking if she would call if she opened. She called just a few minutes after 11 and I jumped in the car to get there. 1) If you're a yarn snob - skip it. The store is packed, homey, somewhat unorganized - and utterly glorious in my opinion. (Your loss as she has some spectacular yarns!) 2) Judy is a wealth of knowledge and has forgotten more than I'll ever know about knitting. She'll sit down and teach you ANYTHING! 3) Her dog is all bark and no bite. She only wanted to meet me and lick me to death. She doesn't wander around the yarn or the store, just sits with Judy 4). Be ready to troll through boxes, step over fallen avalanches of yarn and best of all - be inspired! If you are looking for something in particular - ASK. She'll be able to find it after some thinking, and I'm always in awe of her selection 5). DON'T MISS THE BACK ROOM. You're welcome. 6). Give yourself plenty of time - it's overwhelming. My mind was racing from project to project and sometimes I just sat down and chatted for a few minutes to get focused. I've been shopping here for well on 15 years now (and I don't even live in Oregon!) and my only disappointment is when she is closed. I'm hoping as covid starts to clear, she can find reliable help and expand hours soon. Don't give up - it's well worth the wait!

We family vacation Coos Bay -Florence area. My yarn Store is one have to do besides sand dunes. I…read morelove looking though all of the yarns, it's a treasure hunt I look forward to.

The spot is cute, been wanting to go for a long time but their hours are hard to work around when…read moreyou work a 9-5 and don't live locally. The woman working was super friendly, checking out was easy. There is a plethora of yarn, every different style, color, type you could think of. Even locally made! I ended up snagging a beautiful 'Silky Merino' skein. I love that their pricing is very clear and reasonably priced for what you're getting.

The wool company is my favorite place on earth. Kelly is absolutely wonderful and she carries a…read moregood assortment of different yarns, including local wool, so no matter what project you have in mind she will have you covered. She also offers fun classes

After years of knitting I finally decided I was going to knit a sweater. I did my research, got a…read morepattern I liked and made a swatch. The yarn suggested was not obtainable so I went on a quest to find something workable. The owner of the store was so helpful. Showed me a website, walked around and helped me with the yarn type. While she didn't have the color I wanted she spent time on the internet trying to find a source. She explained the code on the skein in a way that made great sense and reinforced why swatches are so important. The store is wonderful, has a varied range of prices and quality for the beginner knitter as well as the experienced one. She carries some other things specific to the Oregon coast. I will definitely be back. It is a wonderful yarn store!

Beautiful yarns, probably better than a beginning weaver should try to use, but I couldn't help…read moreacquiring some lovely lusciousness. Owner extremely friendly and helpful. We were just traveling through but the next time I'm in the area I'll definitely be back in!

A wonderful, yarn ,fiber, and some fabric store. The woodworking side of the store has reasonably…read morepriced coastal themed kitch. Always nice to find a nice fiber arts store

What a lovely shop! Nice vibe going on beginning with meeting the lady of the house. She has nice…read moreyarn & needles. I love that there is a fabulous selection of roving. The variety of colors! And I wish I could take classes because the offerings are just what I'm interested in as a new knitter. I plan to drop in on my way back home & pick up some of her husband's kitchen tools--they're very nice! Perfect made-in-Oregon gifts.