[ Home | Patterns | Resources | Stores | Gallery | Craft | About this site ] MaineBar HarborBee's Inc,59 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 +1 (207) 288 9046 Owners: Deborah and Rosalie Rechholtz We carry Bartlett yarns, Patons, Lopi, Hayfield, Tivoli, Plymouth, Encore, and more. We also have cross stitch, needlepoint, and crewel kits. We are open year round Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 6:00. Please stop in and see us. We also carry needles and pattern books. BathHalcyon Yarn12 School St Bath, ME 04530 +1 (207) 442 7909 +1 (800) 341 0282 fax: +1 (207) 442 0633 Owner: Halcyon Blake email: service@halcyonyarn.com World Wide Web: http://www.halcyonyarn.com/ Retail and mail-order store for weavers, knitters, crocheters, spinners, felters, dyers, lacemakers, rug makers, paper makers, and more. Open Mon.- Sat. 10AM-4PM. Just off Rt. 1 in mid-coast Maine. Large array of products. Free catalog and sample card of yarns in their natural colors available. Very experienced mail order business serving a worldwide client list. Blue HillBlue Hill Yarn ShopRR 172 Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207) 374-5631 BoothbayWillow's EndP.O. Box 21 25 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay, ME 04537 +1 (207) 633 2880 or +1 (800) 242 9276 Knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint. Free catalog. Web: http://www.willowsend.com BrunswickThe Knitting Experience Cafe14 Middle Street Brunswick, ME 04011 207-319-7634 Email: info@theknittingexperience.com web: http://www.theknittingexperience.com Owner: Chesley Flotten A full service yarn shop in a warm, welcoming environment. We carry yarns and patterns from Blue Sky Alpacas, Cascade, Classic Elite, Debbie Bliss, Green Mountain Spinnery, Jo Sharp, Louisa Harding, Malabrigo, Noro, Reynolds, Sirdar, as well as local fiber. We have an extensive collection of needles and notions. Stop by to explore the colors and fibers while you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee from the cafe. Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri: 10AM-6PM, Thurs: 10AM-8PM, Sat: 10AM-4PM, Sun: 12PM-4PM.
BucksportIn Stitches44 Broadway Bucksport, ME 04416 (207) 469-3521 Owner: Joanna Wilhelm Stocks needlepoint supplies, including Paternayan yarn and printed & hand-painted canvases. Special orders are welcome, and mail order service is also available. Also stocks cross-stitch supplies, including specialty threads and fabrics. CamdenStitchery Square11 Elm St. P.O Box 773 Camden, ME 04843 +1 (207) 236 9773 Owners: Janice Davis and Michele Smith email: info@stitcherysquare.com World Wide Web: http://www.stitching.com/stitcherysquare Variety of yarn, including some handpainted mohair, Jo Sharp, Alice Starmore, and Rowan, as well as basics. Large selection of designer buttons. Comprehensive needlework section that includes kits, handpainted canvases with many Maine themes, and cross-stitch supplies. We do mail order by check or all major credit cards. Our winter hours are 10-5 Mon- Sat. Closed Sunday. Summer hours 9-6 Mon-Sat. Open Sundays 12-5 June-Xmas.
Unique One Cape ElizabethThe Stitching Mantis535 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 +1 (207) 767 5076 Owner: Darlene Mantis email: stitchingmantis@aol.com The shop carries quality yarns from Noro, Plymouth, Katia, Euro, Nomota, Swedish Yarn, Classic Elite, Berroco, Lane Borgosesia, Sirdar, Cleckheaton, Green Mountain Spinnery, Jamieson & Smith, Harrisville, Bartlett, Knitting Fever and Brown Sheep. Extensive pattern selection, as well as the very newest and classic knitting books. Clover, Brittany and Addi Turbo needles and accessories are available. The shop also has a large selection of needleart supplies such as paternaynan yarn, DMC floss, Caron Collection, hand painted canvases, cross stitch patterns and fabrics. Hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. Thursday until 8:30 pm and Saturday 10 - 5 pm. Special orders are welcomed. Credit cards accepted. CornishBorealis Sweaterscapes95 Hessian Hill Road Cornish, ME 04020 +1 (207) 625 8955 Owners: Lynne & Douglas Barr email: stitchingmantis@aol.com World Wide Web: http://www.sweaterscapes.com Unique sweater patterns and kits. Realistic landscape designs for sweaters and socks, as well as patterns for textured and easy-to-knit sweaters. Books with patterns and instructions for knitting intarsia by hand or machine. Rosemary's Gift Shop 22 Main Street Cornish, ME 04020 +1 (207) 625-8550 Owner: Rosemary Libby email: gifts@maine-crafts.com World Wide Web: www.maine-crafts.com Rosemary's Gift Shop is three shops in one. A gift shop and ice cream shop on the first floor and a yarn shop on the second floor. In Rosemary's "Yarn Shop" you will discover only quality brand yarns such as Artful, Bartlett, Berroco, Brown Sheep, Cascade, Cherry Tree Hill, Crystal Palace, Dale of Norway, Green Mountain Spinnary, Harrisville, Knit One Crochet Too, Mountain Colors, Peace Fleece, Peter Pan, Plymouth, Reynolds, Wendy and MORE! Rosemary carries only the best accessories for all who love to work with yarn. She carries all the yarns you love from cotton, cotton blends, wool & wool blends, superwash wools, chenille, mohair, baby alpaca & alpacas, acrylic & acrylic blends and of course all the luxury and fun yarns for the latest in scarves! Rosemary's "Yarn Shop" is also the home of "GATHERING HANDS". GATHERING HANDS is a group of people who get together to create works of beauty from the heart using a wide variety of skills. The goal is to share passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, experience and humor while enjoying endless creative fun with all who come. Everyone is invited! You may bring whatever craft project you are currently working on, however in addition to your project I will encourage you to make projects for Cancer patients such as Chemo Caps that will be donated to a local Cancer Center in memory of my dear friend Richie Aaron who fought very hard to "Beat the Beast", but lost the battle on June 27, 2004. I have developed patterns for knitters and crocheters that I call, "Richie's Cap" so that the warmth he brought to this world will continue in the hearts of those that make or wear them. DamariscottaPine Tree YarnsNathaniel Austin House Damariscotta, ME 04543 +1 (207) 563 8909 fax: +1 (207) 563 8909 Owner: Elaine Davey email: elaine@pinetreeyarns.com World Wide Web: http://www.pinetreeyarns.com/ The quaint New England store features wools and fibers from around the world, including Maine hand spun wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, and more. Also unique patterns, buttons, wooden needles, embroidery kits, hand-made spinning wheels, and craft sets. Come visit the two-hundred year old historic house and beautiful courtyard garden. FreeportCottage Craft Fine Woolens32 Main Street Freeport, ME 04032 +1 (207) 865 0137 fax: +1 (506) 529 3933 Owner: Evan Ross email: cottcraf@nbnet.nb.ca World Wide Web: http://www.townsearch.com/cottagecraft Featuring 100% wool knitting yarns in two weights along with matching handwoven tweeds in a beautiful array of twenty five heather colors. Our two ply sells for $4 per skein (272 yds/4oz skein), while our single ply sells for $3.75 (360 yds per 4 oz skein). We also carry classic sweater patterns as well as finished sweaters and exclusive tweed jackets, etc. Established in 1915, our business originated in Canada (see New Brunswick listing). Located in Freeport next to The Body Shop. Grace Robinson & Company 208 U. S. Route One Freeport, ME 04032 +1 (207) 865 6110 Owner: Grace Robinson email: grandco@gwi.net Web: http://www.yarn&needlepoint.com Moved to new location 1/2 mile away from original store. New 2,000 sq. ft. store attached to an inland lighthouse. Now a "Rowan At" store. Also stocking Colinette, Filatura di Crosa, S. Charles Collezione, Adrienne Vittadini, Dale of Norway, Plymouth, and Maine yarns. HancockShirley's Yarns and CraftsU. S. Route 1 P. O. Box 128 Hancock, ME 04640 +1 (207) 667-7158 fax: +1 (207) 667-2290 Owner: Dick Jones Enterprises email: shirley@panax.com We are a 28 year old, family business. We stock yarns from the following: Reynolds, Bartlett, Dale Garn, Swedish Yarn Imports, Knitting Fever, Euro, Noro, Plymouth, Hayfield, Phildar, Patons, Brown Sheep, Candide, Cascade, Berroco, Classic Elite, Lana Borgesia, and more. We also stock craft supplies, cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, art supplies, cake and candy making supplies, Downeast Coffee, all flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans, plus a full line of unique gifts. We are open year round, summer hours are Mon. thru Sat. 9 to 5, Sundays 10 to 4. Winter hours: closed Sundays. HarmonyBartlettyarns, Inc.P.O. Box 36 20 Water Street Harmony, ME 04942 +1 (207) 683 2251 fax: +1 (207) 683 2261 Owner: Russell Pierce email: sales@bartlettyarns.com World Wide Web: http://www.bartlettyarns.com Since 1821. Fine, 100% wool knitting yarns. Heathers, marls, solids, and all-natural blends in a range of 79 colors. Lanolin-rich for softness and weather resistance. Thrifty 4-ounce skeins (210 yards). Yarn lines include: Fisherman, Glen Tweeds, Shetland-style, Rangeley, Acadian Tweeds, Fisherman Bulky, and Rug yarns. Sport weight yarns available on 1-pound cones (1,750 yards). Free sample color packs, dealer names and ordering information are available on request. KennebunkThe Custom Shop55 Shopper's Village Kennebunk, ME 04043 +1 (207) 985-3759 +1 (800) 449-3759 Owner: Donna Ballou email: dballou@customshopme.com World Wide Web: http://www.customshopme.com Kennebunk area's Main resource for Yarn, Knitting supplies, custom furniture recovering and draperies, and custom blinds and window coverings. We carry Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Lane Borgesesia, and many others! KingfieldGrand Central Station244 Main Street Kingfield, ME 04947-4233 +1 (207) 265-2893 fax: +1 (207) 265-2893 Owner: Diane Keoskie email: gcsk@adelphia.net World Wide Web: http://www.grandcentralstationkingfield.com Large selection of wools, sports and novelty yarns, knitting supplies, patterns and books. Stitching group meets twice weekly. LitchfieldChase Tavern Farm Alpacas267 Academy Road Bowdoin, ME 04287 +1 (888) CTF PACA fax: +1 (207) 268 ALPS Owner: Cindy Lavan email: cindyl@ctalpacas.com World Wide Web: http://www.chasetavernfarm.com Handspun yarns to order, 100% alpaca or wool blends. Alpaca colors: 15 natural colors ranging from pure white, true gray, rich browns, camel and jet blacks; Huacaya and Suri yarns, rovings and raw fiber. Machine spun alpaca and merino blend yarns: white, black, brown and fawn. All fiber from our animals on the farm: alpaca, llama, merino, merino crosses and mohair. Contact us for a visit to meet the alpacas. New HarborThe DucksPemaquid Pt. Rd. New Harbor, ME +1 (207) 677 374 North Haven IslandNorth Island Fiber ShoppeCalderwood Hall Main Street North Haven Island, Maine 04853 Phone: 207-867-4859 Fax: 207-867-4627 Owner: Mickey Bullock email: northisfm@aol.com World Wide Web: http://northislandfarm.com We carry natural fiber yarns, Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles, fiber related books, North Island Farm sweater kits designed by Jean Baker White, Danforth Pewter buttons, patterns, and knitting accessories. The yarns we carry include our own "North Island Naturals" from our flock of Romney sheep, Bartlettyarns, Brown Sheep, Fingerlakes Woolens, Green Mountain Spinnery, Harrisville Designs, Henry's Attic, JCA Reynolds, Mountain Colors, & Peace Fleece. Our store hours are Mon-Sat from 10:00-5:00 or by appointment. NorwayThe Irish Ewe333 Main St Norway, ME 04268 207-743-6263 Web: http://www.TheIrishEwe.com Owners - Deb Woolley & Dagny Lilley The Irish Ewe is a full service yarn shop - we offer lessons, clinics, classes and groups for all levels. We carry dozens of brand name companies, and many local and small yarn and pattern companies, as well as our own line of imported Irish yarns. Full lines of notions, needles, new and vintage buttons. Irish handknits, wovens, and loomed items. Adopt an Irish Sheep and Irish Cottage programs, charity knitting drop-offs, vintage patterns and Needles With Experience, and a whole lot more.
OquossocYarn BarnBald Mountain Road Rangeley, ME 04964 +1 (207) 864 5917 Owner: Mary T. Alterio email: yarbar@aol.com Yarns -- Dale, Green Mountain Spinnery, Reynolds, Unger, Manos, Filatura di Crosa, Classic Elite. Needlework kits by Elizabeth Bradley, Beth Russell. Assorted kits from Reynolds. Weaving supplies, fleece for spinning, spinning tools, basketry supplies and kits, assorted needles from Bates, Inox, and Clover. Books on knitting, weaving, basketry, lacemaking etc. Some second hand looms for sale and spinning wheels. We teach continental knitting, weaving, basketry and spinning. PorterPeace Fleece475 Porterfield Road, Porter, Maine 04068 +1 (207) 625 4906 +1 (800) 482 2841 fax: +1 (207) 625 8590 Owners: Martha Tracy and Peter Hagerty email: saw@peacefleece.com World Wide Web: http://www.peacefleece.com/ Peace Fleece is a yarn company committed to helping historic enemies cooperate and prosper through trade. Peace Fleece offers knitting yarn made from Russian/American, Palestinian/Israeli wools as well as felting supplies, Russian handpainted wooden knitting needles and wooden buttons. Please visit our web page or e-mail us for a free catalogue of knitting kits, yarns and accessories. Portland/LewistonCentral Yarn Shops569 Congress St Portland/Lewiston, ME 04101 +1 (207) 775 0852 +1 (207) 777 3110 Portland Fiber Gallery & Weaving Studio 229 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 +1 (207) 780-1345 Owner: Melodi Hackett email: css463@aol.com World Wide Web: www.portlandfibergallery.com We carry a wide array of supplies and offer classes for weavers, spinners, and feltmakers. Mirrix, Harrisville, LeClerc and Louet looms. Grafton Fibers hand-made knitting needles, Manetto Hill Bamboo knitting needles. Yarns and fleece from Harrisville, Wilde, Silk City. Hours are noon - 5, Tuesday - Saturday others by chance or appointment. ReadfieldMaranacook Yarns138 South Road Readfield, ME 04355 +1 (207) 685-9704 Owner: Gari Smith-Bayreuther email: MYarns@adelphia.net World Wide Web: http://www.MYarns.com Bartlett, Knit One Crochet Too, Brown Sheep, Bernat, Reynolds, Patons, Lion, Skacel, Alpaca, Susan Bates, Addi-Turbo, Clover, Incomparable buttons. Sponsor of Central Maine Chapter of Chemocaps. ScarboroughArdith Keef582 US Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 +1 (207) 883-8689 +1 (877) 504-9990 Owner: Ardith Keef email: ardithkeef@ardithkeef.com World Wide Web: http://www.ardithkeef.com Help raise money for missionaries while feeding a homemaker's hobby. Learn new knitting patterns, buy yarn and other gift collectibles. SpringvaleJaggerspunWater Street Springvale, ME 04083 (207) 324-4455 Wholesaler; some retail. All yarn comes on 1 pound cones. Merino and wool-silk yarns are available on 1/2 yard cones. All yarns are mothproofed. Sebago LakeKorner Knitters2 Fort Hill Rd. Sebago Lake, ME +1 (207) 642 2894 Fax: 207.642.5322 Owner: Brenda C. Walker World Wide Web: http://www.kornerknitters.com A quaint old English Yarn shop in the heart of the lakes of the region of Sebago Lake. Yarns of all types. Patterns for all, beginners and experienced. Classes -- call for information. SteubenTess' Designer Yarns33 Strawberry Point Steuben, ME 04680 +1 (207) 546 2483 +1 (800) 321 TESS Owner: Melinda Bickford email: tess@tessyarns.com World Wide Web: http://www.tessyarns.com Fine fibers in exceptional colors - reasonable prices. Stockton SpringsPurple Fleece103 School Street Stockton Springs, ME 04981 +1 (207) 323-1871 fax: +1 (207) 567-3830 Owner: Debbie Bergman email: PurpleFleeceShop@netscape.net World Wide Web: http://www.PurpleFleece.com Purple Fleece carries supplies and equipment for knitters, spinners, weavers, and felters. If you have a fiber need, we can fill it! Classes are available in weaving, spinning, and knitting and are all one-on-one and individualized. We have a monthly group that meets called the "Fiber Floozies". Join us. SurryMaine Merino327 Patten Pond Rd. Surry, ME 04684 +1 (207) 667-8284 Owner: Liz Ahern email: mainemerino@prexar.com World Wide Web: http://www.mainemerino.com We offer merino yarn in sports wt.and lace wt. We also do special edition merino yarn. Maine Comfy Comforter is a handmade comforter using Maine wool. Knitting vacations in Maine and cruise. Call for hours - we are a working sheep farm. WatervilleYardgoods Center60 W. Concourse Waterville, ME 04901 +1 (207) 872-2118 Alternate phone number: 207-872-5403 Owner: The Vlodeks Over 500 kinds of yarn , with free knitting sessions nightly, instructional classes weekly (call beforehand). Notions, patterns, needlecrafts, rubber stamps, scrapbooking, quilt fabric, decorator fabrics, sewing machines, bridal, etc. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Mail order and custom ordering available. Complete craft and fabric store. Open 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. WellsHandcrafter's Gift Shop2145 Post Rd. Wells, ME 04090 +1 (207) 646-7850 fax: +1 (207) 363-5741 Owner: Marian Austin email: marian@handcraftersgiftshop.com We carry Plymouth and Berroco yarns, needles. Fun and fast projects with the specialty yarns are our specialty. YorkThe Yarn Sellar647 U.S. Route 1 Meadowbrook Plaza York, ME 03909 1.207.351.1987 owner: Heidi Chase Email: h_chase@yahoo.com Web: www.yarnsellar.com We offer fine fibers and knitting supplies. Classes, Knit Night Tuesdays from 7-9 and Thursday mornings for coffee at 10-12. We offer many traditional as well as many unique hand knitting yarns. Needles, patterns, books and kits are also available. A fun upbeat local yarn shop. [ CT | DE | DC | ME | MD | MA | NH | NJ | NY | PA | RI | VT | NE US ] Emily Way (emily@woolworks.org) Last updated November 15, 2005 by Joy B. woolworksjoy@yahoo.ca |