Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Double Duty at Piper's - Yarn Market/Stitchery Shop Review

Piper's Quilts & Comforts is located at 1944 S 1100 E in Salt Lake City.  Hours are Monday - Saturday 10AM to 6PM and Sunday 12PM to 5PM.

10 Things about Piper's Quilts & Comforts:

1 - Great cotton & bamboo selection.
2 - This is the place to go for baby-inspired yarns and patterns.
3 - Great color selection in cottons; much more random color selection in other fibers.
4 - Large selection of Debbie Bliss & Karabella Yarns.
5 - Carries Japanese crochet, knitting, and quilting books.
6 - Carries artistic/complicated patterned fabrics as well as more simple patterns.
7 - Great selection of Moda Fabrics.
8 - In store examples of quilts as well as sewn toys and clothing.
9 - Large selection of quilting books and magazines.
10 - Free classes with $25 purchase.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Winding Down at Kamille's - Yarn Market Review

Kamille's-Where Friends Wind Up is located in Gardener Village (1100 W 7800 S, SLC). Hours are 10AM - 8PM, Monday through Saturday.

5 Things about Kamille's:

1 - Yarn of all kinds: Synthetics, Wools, Bamboo, Corn, Blends, and more.
2 - A lot of Reynolds/Artful Yarns, Berroco, and Crystal Palace.  I also saw some Suss and Kraemer.
3 - Most of their yarns are DK through Bulky. They do stock a good selection of Opal, Trekking and some Crystal Palace that can be considered sock yarn. They had a few lace weight yarns.
4 - Good selection of books that are placed by yarns that fit the patterns.
5 - Store is arranged by color so wool and novelty yarn snuggle together.

A Good Place to Get Started... And End Up - Stitchery Shop Review

Pine Needles is located in Gardner Village (1100 West 7800 South #3, West Jordan).  Hours are 10AM-8PM, Monday through Saturday.

5 Things about Pine Needles:

1 - Tons of stitching patterns in transfer and kit form.
2 - Many, many examples are placed all over the store to inspire us!
3 - Hand dyed embroidery floss & thread!
4 - A large selection of Moda & Anna Griffin fabrics, among many others.
5 - Loads of fat quarters that are color coordinated.