Fabric Temptations

Its a bit of a hit and miss with the owner and staff. Some days the whole world is smiling and happy in there and other days, I step in, walk through and out because the hostility/​hormone level is just too high! This has been true for many years. Buttons: this is the place that has quality, higher end buttons and that is why I continue to go. The fabric I can get other places as well as the yarn but its those buttons that keep bringing me back. They also carry the folk pattern which are nice.

A knitting or sewing store, in my opinion, should offer service first. That service should be cheerful, enthusiastic, charitable, kind, supportive. I have had access to stores like this when I was first learning to knit, and the staff seemed to enjoy answering my questions and helping be reach the end of my project, upon which, I happily bought more yarn.
I have finally found a store that offers this kind of service, but it is decidedly not Fabric Temptations. The staff at FT acts as though they wish you had never come in. They act haughty and cold. It is kind of a joke — - the opposite of the warm-​fuzzy atmosphere one associates with women gathering to share knowledge about an ancient craft. I have a number of unfinished projects because I simply don’t have the gumption to go in and ask for a little jump-​start.

I’m giving it 4 stars – but I was tempted to give it 5 just because I think some of the reviews are unnecessarily harsh. The staff I talked to was very friendly and helpful. I liked that they were friendly when I asked questions, but they didn’t come up to me or call out to me as I browsed. I hate it when clerks do that – if I want help, I’ll ask. The selection is very good for such a small store. I’ve always found fabric a little pricey – but I’ve never bought a lot, so I’m not going to try to review the prices.

Good store, nice staff decent selection, kinda old school. I like it.

Wonderful selection, you’ll find what you need no matter who you are. I’m pretty picky when it comes to the «perfect» fabric or yarn, and I always find just what I need. Prices are somewhat high, I’ve been to other local stores in different places that have some of the same items and they’re about ¾ or ⁴⁄₅ the price. I’ve met 3 women that work there that are wonderful! They help you, ask you what you’re looking for, make it a good experience. The majority of the employees however, are quite different. They’ll either stare you down as if they’re wondering why you’re even there and make you feel as if you don’t belong, or, they’re snooty and act like it’s a bother if you ask them a simple question. (or they do both!) They offer classes multiple times a month, I see a flier stating, «ask us about our classes!» so when I go to the front to do just that, they abruptly stop they’re current task, sigh, and get flustered that they’re having to help. Hope that if you visit, you catch them on a good day!

Wow, I’m mystified… I really like shopping here. The staff is always friendly to me and helps me out with advice on my projects. Big selection of material and yarns, especially in a small town like this. They have classes, too, though I haven’t yet been able to try one.
All I can say is, come in with a friendly attitude and open mind and I think you’ll like it, too.

Terrible! I won’t be going back here. I’ve given them a few chances. The staff could care less about their customers. They never say hello or ask if they can help you. They just stare at customers. When I walked in I was also hit with a terrible moldy and mildewy odor that irritated my throat. I normally prefer to shop at a locally owned business but definitely not this one! I will take my business to Joann Fabric where I got everything I needed and the staff was helpful.

Undoubtedly, Fabric Temptations has the best selection of fabric in the area. No other store’s selection even comes close to theirs. They have beautiful fabrics in beautiful colors and patterns. Everytime I visit, I have a hard time leaving without more than I came for.
However, the staff is a mixed bag. I have had one experience with wonderful helpful staff, but that’s it. Last time I went, the saleslady was awful, terrible, rude, unhelpful… and she cut my fabric two inches too short. For a fabric store, this is absolutely unacceptable, especially when the fabric is already on the pricey side.

This place has a good selection but EVERYONE who works here is unhelpful. No one asked me if I needed any help or even looked in my general direction as I wandered around the store lost and confused. The cashiers were snooty and did not greet me when I reached the register. This place has good selection but if I want the same experience with customer service I should just order online, it was that impersonal.

i love going into this store… huge selection in such a small space… but I will say, the main person who works there is extremely unpleasant… to customers and to her staff… other than that, i love their variety of fabrics and novelty items.

THIS QUILTER IS TEMPTED!
Great selection of fabrics for the quilter. Lots of cool batiks and prints that just have to be labeled as «hippy.» (I know… big surprise).
I need to visit this store again and update this review because last time I was in a hurry and only did a cursory overview. But my overall impression was that they have A LOT of inventory here.

I am befuddled that reviewers Clara E, and Caroline C, found the service to be good here. I’m not trying to call them out. They are entitled to their opinions, but I have to wonder, are we talking about the same shop?! Fabric Temptations sucks so badly. For some reason it came up at a party that I was at, last night, and four of the women at that party had the same opinion as myself, and fellow reviewer, Angela L. The woman who operates this place is a total B. She is mean and not at all helpful. All she needs is a shotgun to aim at customers. She’s like the old man in «Gran Torino.» Like reviewer, Angela L, my friends and I will NEVER go to this store again.

My mom and I frequent many fabric stores! She’s a seamstress and I just like tagging along because it reminds me of my childhood. In Humboldt County you can’t do better than Fabric Temptations. They are very helpful, friendly, and always willing to give advice or thoughts on what you are working on. The fabric selection is pretty amazing for such a small area… and they always have unusual fabrics that make the trip interesting.
As a side note, since I live in the Bay Area… I always try to get a gift certificate for my mom for holidays… they are SOOOO HELPFUL doing all of this long distance stuff.