I have tried several times to like this shop, but after today, I'm giving up. I stopped here…read morebecause I have a passport for the 2025 Yarn Discovery Tour, and for reasons unknown to me, they are one of the shops on the tour. When I got there, the woman who I believe is the owner was sitting on a bench outside the shop, dragging on a cigarette. She scowled at me as I walked past her through the door. Upon entering, I tried to make eye contact with another employee who was sitting in the back of the store. She did return my glance, but then frowned and looked away. She continued her phone conversation, which was apparently more important than greeting a customer or offering customer service. I walked around the store for a few minutes, but then the lady outside finished her cigarette and scowled at me again as she walked back into the store. That was the last straw, and that shop's last chance to have me as a customer. I wouldn't recommend this place if it was the last yarn shop on earth.

Great place. Really incredibly wonderful yarns and fiber. She has Cascade Yarns (220 Superwash -…read moreyou should see the wall of color, Superwash Merino, Eco+, Whirligig, etc.), Knitting Fever Yarns (Ch'icho, Jody Long (Coastline and My Little Sunshine), Katia, Ella Rae, Noro, Juniper moon, Nurture, Queensland, Painted Sock), Lykke Needles (really nice needles), her own handspun and various fibers.

Love this yarn and the people that run it. The yarn is from different breeds, mostly /if not all…read morenon super wash, natural colored and small lots. Great pattern support as well as service. Bought a men's large sweater quantity and a lovely lace yarn for a special vest. Can't wait to start them!!! The yarn is not inexpensive but it is special with a great range of breeds, textures and twist . The place to get that special yarn for that special project for a special person. Was driving through and arranged for them to open especially for me. So glad they could accommodate me. Had been a barn box member for years but my back log of knitting is overwhelming ... so now I just get yarn when I have a special project... would love to be a member again though. Great surprises and patterns.

I was disappointed because the yarn is scratchy. I was super kind and just asked for my…read moresubscription to be cancelled. But I gave them constructive criticism that every pattern they offered with the barn box for this month was "lace" which I don't like. I asked them to cancel and provide a non lace pattern for free even though I can't use the scratchy yarn which is very expensive. I said if they couldn't do that I would go ahead and download a lace pattern. (Figuring so would give it to a friend). They cancelled me before I could download. And told me I was free to rejoin the barn box anytime. Anyway, my report is - VERY SCRATCHY YARN in the yarn box and you get one skein, and that is all that comes for $40. Then 4 days later they e-mail you a choice of 6 of their patterns. If you don't like those 6, tough luck I guess. -Expensive - poor customer service. Don't get lured in like I did of the idea you are getting a soft natural product. I have now asked them for a total refund and a label to send their yarn back to them. I will update the rating if they make this right.

This is a very cute shop with a lot of great options for natural fibers. The staff (including the…read morepup!) are friendly and helpful. It is very hard not to go home with a bunch of extra yarn I don't need...

The selection of yarn and material is great but the last few times I've come here the service has…read morebeen pretty poor. I feel like the employees aren't very invested in helping you and if you ask a a question it feels like a burden on them. I had called to inquire about store hours and let them know that I had come by during their listed hours but the closed sign was up and they told me there's no way that had happened. Additionally, I purchase some interchangeable needles and the price that rung up was higher than the sticker price. I hadn't noticed until I got home, so then I went back to the store a couple days later with the stickers still on there. They told me it was because of the tariffs, which I completely understand, but better customer service would honor the price that was listed on the item. They also made it feel as though it was my fault for not knowing the prices had increased (I don't live in Cleveland, so I only come to shop when I'm in town to see family). Overall, I've had multiple recent experiences with the shop that were unpleasant. I'm disappointed since the selection is nice, but given the service I will be taking my business elsewhere in the future.

This is a wonderful shop. I don't stop in nearly as often as I would like (work takes up so much…read moretime that could be spent knitting or crocheting, right?), yet absolutely every time I have walked in, Cathy (the owner) has remembered me, and has always greeted me warmly. She and her employees are knowledgeable and helpful, and I have never felt pressured to purchase anything. I visited this past week with a mission to find yarn to go with a dress I had purchased; love the dress, but it is sleeveless, and I need something to slip on for cooler temps. Not finding anything online or in stores, I decided to knit a shrug. Cathy helped me choose not only yarn that went with the colors in the dress, she unwound skeins in order to choose the two skeins that best matched each other. She also looked at my pattern and confirmed how much yarn I needed and what weight (we changed it from a DK to a worsted weight). I know that if I run into any challenges while making my piece, I can go into the shop and receive knitting advice. Skeins of yarn are wound at no cost, classes are offered for knitters and crocheters of all levels, and this shop participates each year in the annual Yarn Discovery Tour. Purchases are recorded on your Yarn Card - I completed mine with this visit and received a $$ reward that was applied to my purchase.

I ADORE the Artful Yarn! I recently discovered this place because a dear friend of mine wanted to…read morelearn how to knit. So I went on living social and found a deal that The Artful Yarn was having. Knitting lessons for 2- for 2 days!!! I couldn't beat the deal! So after a lot of back and forth with the Owner, Cathy, my friend and I finally found some dates that work for us! When we arrived to the store, we both were in amazement! They have everything you can think of! And Cathy!!!! I just heart her! When she discovered who I was, ran up and gave me one of the best hugs ever! She totally won me over that day! The knitting class that we took was very worthwhile. Not only did we learn how to do 3 stitches, they also gave as some history about knitting and some vocabulary. After the second class, my friend and I feel as though we are pros! LOL! Not really, but we are more confidenet know to bust out our needles. With the class we receive knitting needles, a book, a bag, and some NICE thread. They offer a lot more classes, even have like a "help-line", and a knitting corner- where you can bring in your latest project and just knit and chat with the ladies. I for sure will be back!

Excellent yarn selection Colorful, different varieties…read moreKnitted displays Helpful personal

Use this tiny storefront to enter a friendly, fiber wonderland. We were heading toward our…read morevacation destination and stopped at some yarn stores enroute. This one is a treasure trove.

We just came back from doing a quilt and cuisine shop hop, plaid sheep was one of the six stop on…read morethe passport. Each stop you was to receive a special surprise gift. At other stops you got a fat quarter or a spool of thread, but plaid sheep just printed a pattern instructions only no template on card stock. When looking at the fabric and items at their shop they expensive and not a wide variety of fabric. It was for like mostly a gift shop not a fabric store or quilt shop. Will not return to this shop.

I love this little shop. I can easily find exactly what I want The women that work there are…read morealways so friendly. Great place!

I went to this shop today after finding it on the internet. The owner was there and so helpful to…read moreme in finding the right yarn for my planned project. There is a wide variety of yarn for all kind of projects.

I was greeted by a very helpful man who answered any questions I had. They have a pretty big…read moreselection of yarns and needles though I didn't see any needles that were huge (15+) if that's what you're looking for. I'd love to go there again!

I have been shopping at Designing Woman since it opened. It has the best quality yarns and fabric…read more The owner Suzanne and her daughter, Tina are awesome. They are very knowledgeable about knitting and sewing. With 27 grand children, I have purchased a lot of yarn for I have knitted many beautiful sweaters, hats, mittens and socks! Designing Woman is my first stop when looking for quality yarn and fabric. I have always felt appreciated and welcomed when I go into the store. The negative review just can't be true. Someone was having a very bad day! As for the remark about sitting, did she stop and think that maybe health issues kept one sitting rather than standing? I highly recommend this shop for a pleasurable experience and quality product. Karin J / Fairlawn

Absolutely wonderful. The owner is knowledgeable, fun, engaging and honestly concerned on how she…read morecan help. So much yarn, so many choices. If you are really lucky, you'll be there when Ruby is there. ANYONE who brings their pup to work is the best in my mind!