I didn't inherit my mom's sewing hands, so anything that needs to be hemmed, zipped or custom-made…read moreusually gets bundled up and taken with me when I visit her. Plus, her trusty Singer workhorse sewing machine always delivers. When Joann's in Kingston, NY shut down, two of the longtime employees put their heads and hearts together and opened Frugal Fabrics on Ulster Avenue. This isn't your typical fabric store- big box or otherwise. What sets Frugal apart is that these ladies accept some fabrics as donations and sell. But don't mistake that for low quality. The fabric selection here is impressive AND affordable. While my home leans neutral with rustic woods, concrete and stone, I love to funktify it with pops of color. I don't sew, but I do love beautiful fabric and walking into Frugal F. felt like heaven. The colors, the heft, the textures- especially the pieces I picked up, were delicious. It's a hidden gem for crafters and quilters- neither of which I am, but I'm so glad I came here- plus these ladies know their stuff. By the way, they offer a point system and get 'oink' ;-) points based on how many yards of fabric were purchased.

I'm so excited about this new place! I spent quite a bit of time in there selecting fabrics, and…read morewas offered a cup of tea on this cold rainy day while I browsed. The prices are great and I found a lot of patterns to be inspired by. I plan to spend the rest of this dreary day planning some projects. It was so nice to chat with the proprietors. I love to support local businesses and I hope that this new place finds lots of success.

Awesome quilt shop near Cooperstown NY. I was there two years ago and enjoyed going back. Lots of…read moregreat fabric and kits. Highly recommend!

Super friendly staff. Cute place with an adorable dog to great you. Huge selection of charm packs…read more Quality fabrics and comparable prices to S. CA. Definitely a place to check out if you are visiting the area.

Store is bright and well stocked. Owners are very friendly and helpful.read more

Super friendly and helpful owners. Nice selection of fabrics, patterns and notions. Great…read moreclasses, and fun retreats. One of my favorite places!!

What a diamond in the rough! In all of the out-of-the-way places, what a great find! The fabric…read moreselection is hard to beat. When the owner finds a collection, she gets all the fabrics in the collection, so the quilter has lots of choices to go with a main fabric. The selection of panels is unbelievable! The owner and staff are very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I had such a great time fabric-shopping, I went back a second day, and really enjoyed my conversations with the staff! Highly recommend Pucky Huddle Delight!!

Love them! Selection and hospitality cannot be topped! Also rare to find a Quilt Shop open on a…read moreSunday! Visit the distinctive purple house, you won't be disappointed!!

In a time when we are surrounded by giant chain retailers and automated, fast fashion, places like…read moreBeetle and Fred are a true gem. I stumbled upon this shop after doing a little research looking for local yarn shops after moving to the Hudson Valley. I didn't know what to expect, because I've been to some small yarn shops that were not all that friendly or inviting. The shop is conveniently located right on Main Street, Beacon. It's a great area to talk a walk around, especially on the weekends (Farmer's and Flea Markets on Sundays!). Parking is ample, even on weekends. I've always been greeted warmly at Beetle and Fred. The staff is always so friendly and offer great advice and recommendations. I never really did much sewing before visiting, but the shop offers an amazing selection of top quality fabrics at fantastic price points. Can you get cheaper fabrics and yarn, etc? Sure, go to any giant chain retailer. But will it be of the same quality and design? With phenomenal service to back it up? Absolutely not. They also offer some noteworthy local classes and workshops - be sure to check their website for a schedule of upcoming events! Beetle and Fred is always a stop when I'm in the area - even if I walk out of there with nothing, it's always a pleasant visit. Whether you're interested in learning a new hobby, or a seasoned veteran, I would give them a 5/5. I would definitely recommend to both beginner and experienced fiber crafters alike.

Bettle and Fred is a small independent fabric, yarn, needlepoint sewing store serving and localized…read morein Beacon, NY. It is a very adorable shop for the crochet hobbyist, embroidery enthusiast, and avid seamstress dressmaker. Books are available for purchase, but I do not believe there are any beginner instructional step-by-step books with photos or sketchs. I believe the books available for purchase are theme, advanced stitches or how to make hats, scarfs, and gloves possibly for profit as personal gain. There are also a small amount of embroidery tools of thread and including small 4 inch wooden circular embroidery hoop. Oh! In my youth I embroidery as a amateur craft which was a very laborious task, ergo I abandon the craft. I have the large 14 inch circular wooden embroidery hoop from the former F. W. Woolworth Company. There is a small selection of ribbon velvet, grosgrain, organza but I was seeking double-sided satin ribbon of .25 inch. There is a small selection of buttons. I believe classes are available in the rear of the shop. It is here at Beetle and Fred my party of six were greeted for good customer service. We entered on a whim freely roamed and browsed for brisk walking in continuation of our Hudson Valley region one day excursion. Hone your craft well!

Sew smart... more like sew f*** rude! When I arrived for my appointment no one greeted me, two…read morewomen glanced at me and continued to talk amongst themselves. It is a small shop and I came in with my dress (obviously a customer). When I asked if they worked there and told them I had an appointment they said ok and proceeded to talk amongst themselves, offering no help or explanation! I waited 30 minutes for the seamstress to arrive late to my appointment! After my fitting, a few weeks went by and I hadn't heard back so I called the shop and I was told it had been done for weeks! Wtf?! When I picked up my dress the seamstress did not fix what I asked her to, after stating these were easy fixes. She said she made 1 of the 2 adjustments I had asked for (you could have fooled me) and claimed we never discussed the other adjustment. It gets worse, she also STAINED my dress in 3 spots and blamed me stating that it was my makeup (it was obviously not my makeup). I told her this and she argued with me claiming that if it wasn't my makeup it was probably my deodorant or body sweat and that she didn't even touch that area of the dress. Again wtf. She told me to hand wash it and it would be fine. It's a dry clean only dress that I brought to her brand new without stains! I told her I wasn't happy with her work and she told me the dress was not flattering and it was ugly. She continued to say that she doesn't understand why I bought the dress in the first place because it doesn't suit me and no amount of alterations would make it look nice. Honestly, what a b****. She then told me about a "fat" client of hers who bought the same dress and said it looked ugly on her too. They also only accept cash, although there are no signs stating that. If you guessed she had a rude remark to make about this as well, you'd be right! My dress cost $200 and I paid her $30 to stain it and "make alterations" (that let's be honest she did not make) and to be insulted. With her shitty attitude and poor sewing skills I don't know how she stays in business. If you want someone to degrade you, she's your gal. Otherwise you can accomplish the same outcome with the sewing skills of a toddler and some kind of staining agent. 0/5 stars

Beautiful fabrics, reasonable prices and personal service! It was worth driving an hour to go…read morethere. I found exactly what I was looking for.

New Location - Still a fantastic yarn shop conveniently located on Pioneer Street in Cooperstown NYread more

knowledgeable staff and wide range of yarns and accessories in store. easily found what i was…read morelooking for and got ideas for my next project! catch her at rhinebeck 2023!