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Lesley's Favorite Yarn Shops

A large part of the joy of fiber arts for me is the variety of fibers, colors, patterns, ideas and people.  I encourage you to “Dance” at as many yarn shops as possible.  Experience all the variety.  If you are like me you will visit different shops for different reasons (sometimes related to proects and sometimes related to mood!)  I’ve listed some of my favorite shops here for you.

Shops around Rochester, New York:

The Village Yarn & Fiber Shop
East Rochester*

Since I was a very small knitter, The Village Yarn Shop has been my favorite shop (notice I didn’t say yarn shop…it’s really my favorite shop, period).  I have visited shops across this country and in Europe and the wonderfully enormous collection of yarns, books and patterns that Nell and Van have collected for their customers is without compare.  The folks at The Village Yarn shop are all approachable, friendly and knowledgable, are always willing to answer questions, and you never feel pushed or rushed. The shop now shares space with Jeff’s Books in Midtown Plaza* and is the reason I decided to own a yarn shop when I grew up!
* As of August 2007 The Village Yarn & Fiber Shop has been sold & moved to East Rochester.

The Sheep and Wool Shop:
Marion

It’s a beautiful drive to visit the Sheep and Wool Shop in Marion NY!  When you get there you will receive a friendly greeting by Louise’s crew (2 shelties and 2 cats) and then an even friendlier welcome from Louise herself.  Louise has converted the lower level of her home into a unique fiber arts shop.  I first met Louise when she taught me how to spin (she’s a patient and gifted teacher).  There is always something new at The Sheep and Wool Shop.  Louise has also found the synergy between fiber arts and jewelry-making and offers beads and jewelry-making supplies in addition to a large selection of knitting, felting and spinning supplies.