The absolute best place to poke around. It will quickly become a home away from home. Exactly what…read morea neighbourhood yarn shop should be.

What a lovely lady who owns this business. Helpful and patient - welcoming experience. Terrific…read moreselection of yarn set in a lovely older home. Parking I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the shop.

I've always felt comfortable at Serenity, as I am able to brouse without being hounded. Although,…read morewhen help is needed, it is offered abundantly. I love the amount and variety of yarn. thanks so much, Sandra

I love this store, they have lots of yarn there (of course, compare with the biggest yarn store…read moreRomni in Toronto, this is only 1/20 of it!) They carry lots of Fleece artist and Handmaiden yarn, Cascade 220 wool, malabrigo, manos, Rowan, many sock yarn such as Misti alpaca, Koigu and some baby's yarn as well. They carry lots of Addi turbo needles as well. The store ladies are pretty good too, the tall lady (Karen) is more friendly than the other one. They are helpful and nice to talk with. I love this store because they have special sales in some occasions. I've got a chance to buy some Sea silk yarn on their special sales, hey, talking about 40% off, isn't that very tempting? you can always check out their website for details of sales. They usually list out what yarn will be on sales. The store is a good place for SnB as they have lots of room for people to sit and knit. Price range is very reasonable, definitely not over price. If you live in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill areas, this is a great local yarn store for you to shop!

Couldn't possibly speak highly enough about Unwind. My favourite place in Newmarket and beyond…read more Everybody is lovely, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable and talented. Eager to help new and seasoned fibre artists alike. As a beginner I never felt out of place even amongst the very experienced knitters. Offer amazing and affordable classes as well as a huge range of high quality yarn ranging in price. Something for everyone! Affordable yarns that are still excellent quality as well as higher end yarns for special projects. Tons of cute notions, pins, as well as patterns and books. Really can't recommend Unwind enough. Support local, support small businesses! Learn a new hobby or reignite an old interest. You won't regret visiting Unwind!

My favorite local craft store! They're always lovely and super helpful, and they actually make an…read moreeffort to bring in crochet supplies (which is strangely rare). Great selection of yarn and the ladies are always ready to help find a substitute if you can't find exactly what you're looking for. I love shopping here!

First went into this store about three years ago in search of a specific knitting needle size that…read moreI couldn't find at Michaels. Up until then I had never gone into my local little yarn store...wow I sure had missed out on a lot. There is so much to find and the store owner is very knowledgeable and will help find the best yarn for your project that works best for your budget. A wide range of yarns from higher end acrylics to the beautiful hand spun and dyed artists brands. If she doesn't carry it or have it in stock she will help you find it! Definitely my go to place!

Super friendly and extremely knowledgeable young lady runs the store. Fun events, knit nights, WIP…read moreworkshops. Competitive prices and lots of selection in stock. (James C Brett, Patons)

The store itself is quite cozy with sofa, and Snb room. Lots…read moreof sunlight coming through the window, which is pretty good if you like SnB. However, she doesn't carry lots of yarn though. She has some Noro, very few Kauni, some Handmaiden Sea silk, some cotton/wool and sock yarn. Not so many pattern books neither. If I live in that area, I would rather go a bit further to Serenity Knits located in New Market. The Store lady in fact is quite nice, and friendly. and the price for the yarn is quite reasonable too. I remembered that she sells the seasilk for 34.00 CDN. which is so much cheaper than Romni. But, she only has very very few seasilk in stock.

The Wool Goddess is back! Margaret, the owner of Ewephoria, used to work in another yarn shop in…read moreAurora. Those in the know were very happy when she opened her own store. As with any new venture, it will take a little time to fully blossom, though she does have a good selection of high end yarns as well as more economical ones for those new to the art or who have limited budgets. The store is very warm and welcoming. She has a good selection of yarn, some of it sold for less than other stores in the area. And, unlike Serenity Knits, she doesn't charge for help with your knitting/crochet problems, no matter how many times you come in or how long you stay for help. And if she can't fix/solve your problem, it can't be fixed. As more knitters and crocheters discover this oasis in Oak Ridges, Margaret will be able to bring in more and different types of yarn.

Huge selection of Addi needles and a quick shipment. I've only ever ordered their needles, but I'm…read moresure the rest of their products are equally good.

Most Knitting stores have a few balls of yarn in a few of the colours from the particular supplier…read more It can be frustrating if you want to buy more than one ball. Camilla Valley is very different and a really wonderful find for knitters. They have an amazing amount of yarn and a crazy amount of colours packed into a cute little building. Their hours are limited and they are a little bit of a drive but the selection makes it well worth the trip!

Going to start my first crochet project, but first needed supplies! This store is big with two…read morefloors of shopping. The main floor has a knitting lounge that is open for those that want to sit a knit/crochet. There's also a "cafe" to purchase drinks with a small list of coffee and tea. There's another floor in the basement with even more selection of yarn and a bathroom for customers. During my visit on a Saturday, the business was popping! The parking lot is small and narrow. There's a few workers that are on the floor helping with customers. As a noobie, I was walking aimlessly around the store until I gave up and had to ask for help from Christina. She was very helpful, and thoughtful with her answers to my many questions. I appreciated her as she didn't rush when describing the different yarn I could use. I will be back for materials and tips for my next project.

Parking lot here is unfortunately small and cramped, as this place is a hot spot for knitters…read more The customer service here is exceptional for a retail store. As soon as you enter the store, you're greeted by an employee letting you know that there is a whole other section of the store downstairs. There's a convenient couch section for the family members who don't knit where they can relax. While resting here , an employee offered me tea or coffee while I waited ! It's clear that the employees are all knitters themselves, so they have the domain expertise to help patrons.

This unassuming shop has been part of the plaza at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Steeles…read moreAve. W. for decades. You can see the store front from the roads if you're looking towards the plaza. The sign is done in a pretty font befitting its name. There's plenty of free parking. The lot is accessible from Steeles. The store looks deceptively small from the outside. It's long, and has a second floor. This specialty shop has just about anything you may require for all your sewing and thread craft needs. Not only will you find supplies, you will be able to avail yourself of the knowledge the owner and staff can share. In fact, they teach their own classes here. When we came in looking for a new pair of scissors, we enjoyed browsing the books, patterns, and accessories as well. We did find that it's a little more expensive for some things than going to the Fabricland up Weston Road, but we enjoyed the better atmosphere and the satisfaction of supporting a local business. If you don't want the sterile shopping experience of a chain like Fabricland, this place is for you. The inspiration and knowledge you will come away with from here instead make it worth repeat returns.

From the owner: The Enchanted Needle carries a large selection of cross stitch patterns, kits, traditional and hand…read morepainted needlepoint canvases, needlework supplies such as beads, charms, DMC, Anchor, over-dyed threads, hoops, tablecloths, fabrics and accessories. We carry good quality knitting yarns from Filatura di Crosa, Berroco, Misti Alpaca, Classic Elite and much more. Knitting fibers made of alpaca, cotton, mohair, wool, linen, silk, bamboo to name the few. At The Enchanted Needle you find friendly and knowledgeable staff, and professional finishing. Classes for beginners to advance techniques in hardanger, schwalm embroidery, Assisi, blackwork and canvas work. Center located, easily accessible, with ample free parking.

Bead selection is good, but I found the staff quite unfriendly and standoffish. One bead order also…read moretook significantly longer than it should have (2 weeks when it should have taken 3-5 days). I've received orders from the US and Northern Ontario quicker when it was just within the GTA. All in all it's a good store when you have no other options.

Great customer service, great prices and a huge selection ofewelry making supplies. I can always…read morefind what I am looking for and at a better price.

Held two times a year in Oshawa (October) & Kitchener (April). Scrap Fest is the ultimate paper…read moredestination for all card makers, scrapbookers, artsy fartsy individuals. There are numerous scrapbooking exhibitors at the two day event. It's usually on a Friday & Saturday. Some ppl travel all across Canada just for this event ! Lots of make & takes, contests, photobooth, prizes, interesting workshops and best part.... the 2 day all day crop :D If you're thinking WTF? Think of it like this... 2 days doing what you love ! No distractions and perhaps with some good friends! Purchase your tickets early. I noticed some of the workshops sell out fast ! Max 25 seats for the classes. I guess that's why. Looking forward to the next one !