Needle’s Eye, 839 Paseo de Peralta, Ste O, Santa Fe
The staff person was friendly and I purchased two decorative sets of needles: one for Diane’s birthday and one for Brenda’s birthday. The shop was bright and open with white display cases. Many varied types of yarn of prominent manufacturers.
Oodles Yarn & Bead Gallery, 411 W. Water, Santa Fe
The staff person was just watching the shop for a friend. The inventory was sparse and not really worth a visit. However, I did buy two decorative ring markers with beads.
La Lana Wools, 136 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos
The staff person let me browse without saying anything to me. There were many types of fleece and raw wool available. Also many long hanks of yarn, hand dyed, machined, etc. The shop had the feel of an old frontier shop from the 1800's. I bought a little lamb ornament.
Yarn Shop, 120 Bent, Taos
The staff person was friendly but the shop was extremely small maybe 15 x 15. Yarn display cases were placed approximately 3.5 feet from the wall in order to create a small private space for the staff to put personal belongings, coats, etc. As a result of the small space the variety of yarn was limited. No purchases.
Miriam’s Well, Santa Fe
The proprietor and owner was extremely cautious about a customer she had not met before. Large supply of weaving materials, raw fiber, spun yarn, hand-dyed, New Mexico yarns, etc. I bought 1 skein of hand-dyed New Mexico fiber and 1 project booklet. The shop was located in an adobe house with a small garden out back. The parking was in the back and you enter through the garden. Very attractive little shop but the welcome was less than desirable.
Village Wools, 3801 C San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Excellent store. Staff friendly and helpful, large selection of yarns, bought spindle and raw fiber. Best shop of the bunch! Circular displays, yarn cases in aisles, wall displays, and bins with discounted yarn. Very good variety of visual displays.
