Comments on: To love a yarn store http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:34:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Jan Delles http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20372 Jan Delles Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:07:03 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20372 I find the Yarne Source feels like a home away from home. Friendly people who are genuinely glad to see you and give you a hug, just like family. They are always interested in your projects, what you are making, even if you didn't buy the supplies there. Help is always offered, if needed, as are creative and useful suggestions. The focus is pleasing the customers. If your choice of yarn is not available it can be ordered, as can tools you might be needing. Classes are small, fun, instructional and help is provided afterwards until ou successfully complete your project. All aspects of fiber arts can be found here, knitting, crocheting, of course, but also are spinning yarn, needle felting, sewing, wet felting and weaving. I LOVE THIS SHOP. Jan Delles I find the Yarne Source feels like a home away from home. Friendly people who are genuinely glad to see you and give you a hug, just like family. They are always interested in your projects, what you are making, even if you didn’t buy the supplies there. Help is always offered, if needed, as are creative and useful suggestions.
The focus is pleasing the customers. If your choice of yarn is not available it can be ordered, as can tools you might be needing. Classes are small, fun, instructional and help is provided afterwards until ou successfully complete your project.

All aspects of fiber arts can be found here, knitting, crocheting, of course, but also are spinning yarn, needle felting, sewing, wet felting and weaving.

I LOVE THIS SHOP. Jan Delles

]]> By: judy brovitz http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20347 judy brovitz Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:07:13 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20347 Have been to many yarn stores across the country and consider the Yarne Source one of the very best. So I'm angry that you would misrepresent it. The stock is anything but "average". You obviously didn't take much time to look. (Who goes to a yarn store w/a baby in tow, anyway?). There is always something new and exciting in there. I love that the yarns are arranged by color--it means that I DON'T have to ask for help. But if I need help, Susie will drop whatever she's doing--even special ordering or tracking it down if it's been discontinued. She is GREAT and one of the most creative people I know. I think you owe her an apology. If you're going to set yourself up as some kind of "authority", you have a responsibility to be fair. You were anything but. Have been to many yarn stores across the country and consider the Yarne
Source one of the very best. So I’m angry that you would misrepresent it.
The stock is anything but “average”. You obviously didn’t take much time
to look. (Who goes to a yarn store w/a baby in tow, anyway?). There is
always something new and exciting in there. I love that the yarns are
arranged by color–it means that I DON’T have to ask for help. But if I
need help, Susie will drop whatever she’s doing–even special ordering
or tracking it down if it’s been discontinued. She is GREAT and one of the
most creative people I know. I think you owe her an apology.

If you’re going to set yourself up as some kind of “authority”, you have a
responsibility to be fair. You were anything but.

]]> By: Debbie http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20276 Debbie Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:24:20 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20276 I am a frequent visitor to the Yarne Source and think it is a fabulous place. While it may be smaller than you are used to, they have a great selection. I never have failed to find yarn for projects and the staff is always ready and willing to help with suggestions or help. There are 2 evenings that the shop is open for help or just to come and sit and knit. Knitting is my therapy and weight control device. If my hands are busy, they aren't feeding my face! The fashion show was outstanding. I have been to both Knit and Purl and Spirit Works. The former is too stuffy and rigid. The latter is too far from my house. If you are looking for grandma's yarn store,you might have to look harder in the Yarne Source to find what you want but it is there. If you want trendy and the latest, it is the place to go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a frequent visitor to the Yarne Source and think it is a fabulous place. While it may be smaller than you are used to, they have a great selection. I never have failed to find yarn for projects and the staff is always ready and willing to help with suggestions or help. There are 2 evenings that the shop is open for help or just to come and sit and knit. Knitting is my therapy and weight control device. If my hands are busy, they aren’t feeding my face! The fashion show was outstanding.
I have been to both Knit and Purl and Spirit Works. The former is too stuffy and rigid. The latter is too far from my house. If you are looking for grandma’s yarn store,you might have to look harder in the Yarne Source to find what you want but it is there. If you want trendy and the latest, it is the place to go.

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]]> By: Carol D. http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20274 Carol D. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:38:37 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20274 I also can't believe your review of Susie's shop! I hosted her fashion show at Locust Hill Country Club. It was standing room only and featured items for the beginning knitter through the more advanced. It was truly an overwhelming success with many, many requests for the beginnings of an annual show. I have yet to go to Susie's shop where I haven't been amazed at her vast knowledge of yarns, techniques, patterns, and expertise in fibers. I have yet to go to Susie's when she hasn't stopped what she was doing to focus solely on me and my project and/or requests. Many people go to her shop simply to hang out and knit because of the comfort level and her ability to untangle (no pun intended!) pattern directions. Each of the yarn stores in Rochester has their strong point but Susie's is definitely that she's always on the cutting edge. She wants her customers(friends) to push themselves with their craft instead of becoming sedate in their knitting level. She has tremendous projects coming up for this fall/winter season and keeps us up-to-date constantly of new patterns, yarns, workshops, etc. I didn't know that the quality of a yarn shop was based on its size. Good thing you didn't visit the all wool shop on South Ave. You would have given another inappropriate review on a quality store. I think you truly owe Susie an apology.... I also can’t believe your review of Susie’s shop! I hosted her fashion show at Locust Hill Country Club. It was standing room only and featured items for the beginning knitter through the more advanced. It was truly an overwhelming success with many, many requests for the beginnings of an annual show.

I have yet to go to Susie’s shop where I haven’t been amazed at her vast knowledge of yarns, techniques, patterns, and expertise in fibers. I have yet to go to Susie’s when she hasn’t stopped what she was doing to focus solely on me and my project and/or requests. Many people go to her shop simply to hang out and knit because of the comfort level and her ability to untangle (no pun intended!) pattern directions.

Each of the yarn stores in Rochester has their strong point but Susie’s is definitely that she’s always on the cutting edge. She wants her customers(friends) to push themselves with their craft instead of becoming sedate in their knitting level. She has tremendous projects coming up for this fall/winter season and keeps us up-to-date constantly of new patterns, yarns, workshops, etc.

I didn’t know that the quality of a yarn shop was based on its size. Good thing you didn’t visit the all wool shop on South Ave. You would have given another inappropriate review on a quality store. I think you truly owe Susie an apology….

]]> By: Brett http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20271 Brett Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:05:57 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20271 I LOVE going to Susie's shop and am shocked at this review. I have been to many yarn shops across the country and hers really stands out WAY above the rest. I love how her crew puts colors together and how they LOVE to show and share their projects. I LOVE being in the store as it feels like I've fallen into a bit of heaven. Their yarn selection is fantastic, both traditional and trendy and seems to offer something for everyone. Not sure what you were looking for but can't believe your experience was anything less than WOW. I was sorry to not have attended the fashion show, but enjoyed seeing it on TV. What was not to like? A happy yarne source customer from down state NY. I LOVE going to Susie’s shop and am shocked at this review. I have been to many yarn shops across the country and hers really stands out WAY above the rest. I love how her crew puts colors together and how they LOVE to show and share their projects. I LOVE being in the store as it feels like I’ve fallen into a bit of heaven.
Their yarn selection is fantastic, both traditional and trendy and seems to offer something for everyone. Not sure what you were looking for but can’t believe your experience was anything less than WOW. I was sorry to not have attended the fashion show, but enjoyed seeing it on TV. What was not to like? A happy yarne source customer from down state NY.

]]> By: Mea http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20270 Mea Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:55:34 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-20270 How strange that my reaction to your review of the Yarne Source is exactly the opposite. Whenever I am in town I make it a POINT of going to this special sweet store. I find it much easier to shop with the yarns being arranged in color sequence don every mind asking for help as this shop is one of the few LYS stores that are so free about offering any assistance where other shops are much less attentive if at all helpful. Obviously you have not been in the shop recently as they've opened up the floor plan and it feels wonderfully engaging to be in the center of all their wonderful array of yarns, some I have not seen elsewhere. Though small, I find the shop HUGE in creativity, trendy knitting and crocheting, and always on the edge of what's new while also continuing with the tried and true. Their NORO collection is fantastic so I am not sure why you did not notice this. They don't carry Rowan in the store but can order it at any time. They recently taken on fabulous new lines like Louet, Lorna's Laces and Heirloom yarns which I don't find elsewhere, and which are very in with the lace knitting. There sock collection is second to none and their creations always terrific while being simple to make. I attended the fashion show and it was fabulous. Professionally and done with great preparation, over 200 people attended the lovely Locust Hill setting, raved about the show and begged for another next year. Perhaps you do not like the fashion knitting but many folks today do. I love the encouragement the owner, Susie, always gives and find that she is exceptionally giving and sharing about her patterns and ideas. Have you noticed her Parisian Tote design which constantly appears in Vogue Knitting magazines and other publications. I was shocked at your review, as several of other very happy Yarne Source customers may be. Different tastes for different folks. How strange that my reaction to your review of the Yarne Source is exactly the opposite. Whenever I am in town I make it a POINT of going to this special sweet store. I find it much easier to shop with the yarns being arranged in color sequence don every mind asking for help as this shop is one of the few LYS stores that are so free about offering any assistance where other shops are much less attentive if at all helpful. Obviously you have not been in the shop recently as they’ve opened up the floor plan and it feels wonderfully engaging to be in the center of all their wonderful array of yarns, some I have not seen elsewhere.

Though small, I find the shop HUGE in creativity, trendy knitting and crocheting, and always on the edge of what’s new while also continuing with the tried and true. Their NORO collection is fantastic so I am not sure why you did not notice this. They don’t carry Rowan in the store but can order it at any time. They recently taken on fabulous new lines like Louet, Lorna’s Laces and Heirloom yarns which I don’t find elsewhere, and which are very in with the lace knitting. There sock collection is second to none and their creations always terrific while being simple to make.

I attended the fashion show and it was fabulous. Professionally and done with great preparation, over 200 people attended the lovely Locust Hill setting, raved about the show and begged for another next year. Perhaps you do not like the fashion knitting but many folks today do. I love the encouragement the owner, Susie, always gives and find that she is exceptionally giving and sharing about her patterns and ideas. Have you noticed her Parisian Tote design which constantly appears in Vogue Knitting magazines and other publications.

I was shocked at your review, as several of other very happy Yarne Source customers may be. Different tastes for different folks.

]]> By: Deb http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17438 Deb Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:27:59 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17438 Knit 'n Purl is right near MY mother's place, too! When I go to visit her, I do like stopping in there. I don't mind scattered if I'm just browsing as long as the staff can help find stuff I need (and they did). Knit ‘n Purl is right near MY mother’s place, too! When I go to visit her, I do like stopping in there. I don’t mind scattered if I’m just browsing as long as the staff can help find stuff I need (and they did).

]]> By: John David Roberts http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17314 John David Roberts Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:29:18 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17314 Well, the zeitgeist coughs up a ball of - that's right - _yarn_ for you, your pals, and dear readers: http://www.themovieinsider.com/movies/mid/4025 Can you say, Julia? Best, John Well, the zeitgeist coughs up a ball of - that’s right - _yarn_ for you, your pals, and dear readers:

http://www.themovieinsider.com/movies/mid/4025

Can you say, Julia?

Best,
John

]]> By: Carol http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17220 Carol Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:31:57 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17220 Awww! Bookish Baby and Bookish Grandma! A great review on family and travel! I feel like I was there! One of my BBF lives in Rochester :) So, were you able to resist some yarn? Awww! Bookish Baby and Bookish Grandma! A great review on family and travel! I feel like I was there! One of my BBF lives in Rochester :) So, were you able to resist some yarn?

]]> By: frecklegirl jess http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17214 frecklegirl jess Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:38:06 +0000 http://thebookishgirl.com/2007/04/04/364/#comment-17214 awww... so cute! Even when angry. :) awww… so cute! Even when angry. :)

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