Bobbin’s Nest Studio

I’m sad to see this place go :(I’d only been here once or twice, and it was definitely sad to see how empty the store looked when I went in yesterday, during their last few days of being a brick & mortar store. Part of what made this place great is that you could go in and see their great collections of fabrics and yarns in person, as opposed to buying them online, and I’m really going to miss that. I am really kicking myself for not taking advantage of that more often in the past.
Best of luck on the interwebs, Bobbin’s Nest! You’ll be missed!

Love this store. The ladies that work here are so helpful.
Recently, I came in with a friend because I was going to make my debut in the sewing world. The second you walk in you see some of the most beautiful fabrics on the right and gorgeous yarns on the left. It’s very inspiring. The fabrics are super high quality and totally worth the $ 12/​yard in many cases. Some of their equipment is a little pricey, but some is just about right in price and makes you feel good to support a small neighborhood store.
They offer sewing classes and have a nice work area. I plan on signing up for some classes in the future.

I’ve been wanting to visit Bobbin’s Nest for some time. I finally stopped in because I needed yarn for some Harry Potter scarves and it’s walking distance from my tailor. Oh my goodness… this place rocks! Here’s why:
1) I couldn’t find the place (granted I was *right down the street* — rolling’ eyes) and the lady who picked up the phones stepped out to the street, waved her hands about… and I saw her! THANK YOU!
2) I was avoiding going back to my house to continue housework… and clean toilets… so I was a little more chatty that usual. These two ladies accommodated my toilet-​cleaning-​avoidance.
3) They have a computer with access to
and are VERY HELPFUL in helping you find the pattern you are looking for
4) They have FANTABULOUS oil cloth and other cloth there
5) Walking in there is like a breath of fresh air… literally.
6) Super helpful with ALL the customers that came in
7) Listened for a while to a class that was going on while I was looking at patterns… excellent!
The ladies this weekend were so great! I got the yarn I needed for three projects! They have a little bit of everything! Great books, patterns, classes, and more. Plus… added bonus… great tailor and farmers market on Saturday!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to stop in again on Saturday to pick up the rest my caked yarn!!!

This great store sells all sorts of crafting supplies. If you knit/​crochet/​embroider/​sew/​quilt/​anything you need to come visit them. It’s amazing how much they manage to pack into their small space, and yet it still feels roomy.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, too! They offered assistance if needed, but otherwise just let me run around their store and browse to my heart’s content – ok, to my *wallet’s* content.
If you go, don’t miss their sale section in their classroom space, which, by the way, looks awesome, with huge tables.

I really loved this shop! I was visiting Northern California to attend Stitched West and this shop was close to out hotel. We had to stop in!
Walking in I was greeted and invited to look around, after making a few selections I was checked on to see if I was finding everything OK or if I was looking for something specific
This site was/​is so warm and inviting I found it diffacult to leave — I really wish that my local yarn store was as warm and inviting as the Bobbin’s Nest.
I must return the next time I visit NORCAL — especially since the shop has trunk shows of yarn so you can get some fantastic things that you may have not known about

Great little shop! It’s well-​organized, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and it’s nice and clean. (I hate to have to say it, but I’ve been in so many filthy yarn shops.)
I’m not much of a sewer, so this review is mostly about their yarn and service. The fabrics looked super cute, though.
When I visited, there were some knitting celebrities in the shop. Even so, every staff member greeted me, offered to show me around the store, showed me what was local and unique, and generally made me feel welcome. There is not a huge amount of yarn, but the yarns are well-​chosen and organized logically. They carry several different brands of knitting needles at different price points, which is also nice.

I live in Morgan Hill, Bobbin’s Nest is in Santa Clara. They two cities are 25 miles apart. There is a yarn store less than 2 miles from my home. I consider Bobbin’s Nest my LYS.
It’s that good. I love everything about this place.

I really had this sewing crazed time period, and I was taking a whole bunch of classes from different stores. I came to Bobbin’s Nest to sign up for a Barcelona skirt making class, and I’ve been back since then.
This place is really quaint and adorable, but they do have a very small selection of fabric. I noticed they had a lot of yarn, so it might be a great place for you if you knit. The fabric and tools did cost a pretty penny, but the sale items were a great price.
Aside from having to come to the store and having to purchase the pattern in advance (after signing up for the class on the phone), I really enjoyed the helpful sewing class.

Went here some time ago to find some colorful cloth for a girlfriend. Let me say that for someone who knows 0 about anything in that store the person behind the counter was sweet, attentive, and helped me every step of the way.
I ended up buying this cute sheet of fabric with Cherries and soda bubbles popping. Looked really cute. Needless to say, we’ve put it to great use.

Customer service and staff are wonderful here. They are very knowledgable, welcoming and helpful for all things knitting, crocheting and stitching.
The «man couch» sitting area had me laughing, but it’s such a great idea for those SO’s who come and want to just relax.
They have one of the best selections of wool yarn, knitting and crocheting tools and accessories, plus how-​to books. The best part is their 40% off section of yarn, fabric and pattern books.
I’m taking a crochet class here, my teacher is Gayle and she is so patient, helpful and friendly, plus she puts you at ease, so I don’t feel totally lost with what I’m making — she’ll demonstrate and give you technique tips.
For those that think that crocheting and knitting is only for the «grandmother type», one couldn’t be more wrong. The age group for the class I’m in is 20-​early 30’s — plus, lots of indie sellers are selling on ETSY these days, making cute little crocheted critters.
Two more perks about this place? Furbaby friendly, and the tea/​coffee/​biscuits section, all complimentary. *They have Twinings Earl Grey!!*
:D

I regret not stopping by Bobbin’s Nest Studio more often when I was still at the university, but when it came time for me to knit a special scarf for a special beau for Christmas, I knew I’d need more than just the stuff from Michael’s.
Dolan (I hope that’s how she spells her name) was absolutely wonderful. She made great suggestions for me based on the qualities I was looking for in the yarn, as well as helped me figure out how many skeins I’d need to double up the yarn, as well as the needle gauge to adjust.
This place is from now on my one-​stop-​shop for boutique yarn. It’s also fabulously close to Franklin Square and lots of restaurants and cafes to explore. I am definitely interested in finding out more about the classes.

One of my good friends, a fellow crafter, introduced me to this lovely shop while on a day trip to Santa Clara. There was also a showcase of 3 Irish Girls yarn going on that day as well. We just had to check it out! :)
The shop is very organized and attractive to the eye. Their collection of fabric is small, but amazing… and the yarn covers an entire wall. I was very pleased with this shop and am so glad that my friend took me here.

What a great store! The staff is so friendly, and when I mentioned I was visiting the area for the first time, Erin and Dolin took the time to write down a few places of interest for my husband and me (and they were sooo right about Crema – thanks ladies)!
The store itself has a slew of groovy prints for seamstresses, yarn for knitters, embroidery floss and patterns packing into the cutest little store. And the BOOKS… omg so many how to books, several that I’ve never seen before. They even have a Man Couch for your significant other! This is officially a must for my future San Jose area trips.
Just go already – you’ll like it, trust me. You won’t leave disappointed… or empty-​handed.

I’ve been to a lot of yarn stores, but this one has the friendliest staff. I was even offered a complimentary cup of tea! How nice is that?!
Their yarn selection is not large, however, it’s all high quality stuff. Lots of beautiful hand-​dyed sock yarns and luxury fibers. Prices are comparable to other local yarn stores. They also have a selection of modern print fabrics. Cute stuff to make purses, aprons, or house decorating items out of.
If you’re in the area, drop by and hang out for a bit. The shop is tastefully decorated and the atmosphere is relaxed.

This place has a fab selection of yarns. The colors are eye catching and very appealing. The staff goes above and beyond what is expected. However I couldnt find to give it the 4 or 5 stars simply becasue of the prices. $ 60 for a skien? not worth it sorry doesnt matter if the dyer is independent or not.

(I am a sewer so I don’t have a review for the knitting part.)
Very nice store. Clean very organized and inviting. You can find lots of independent designer patterns and prints (like Amy Butler) They have a range in prices that go from affordable to a bit more expensive. I am going to check out their classes soon, but they look great!
Fabric: The prints are colorful, young and exciting. The only drawback is that they have limited solid color fabrics.
Supplies: You can find lots of sewing supplies here. Interfacing, thread, needles, buttons, etc
Overall the store is nice. You feel good when you visit and very inspired to do something. They have a waiting sofa for the classes and I think they even give complimentary coolies and tea to the people. The classes seem small so that gives lots of support and attention, plus they even have one on one classes.
The service is great. the girls that work there know their stuff and are eager to help :)
Park at the back so you have more that 25 mins (like on the sidewalk)

Now, most don’t know me as a seamster, but I am quite crafty with a needle and thread, let’s call it utilitarian (I mostly work with car interiors, though I can quilt a mean throw pillow!).
A coworker friend of mine felt it was a good day to avoid actual work, so we went on an excursion to find some craftables. Alas, the closest, and the most highly Unilocaled, was Bobbin’s Nest.
The friendly entrepreneur-​ettes of Bobbin’s Nest have a well stocked surplus of Yarns for knitting, and a decent variety of fabric, keeping the amount of silly patterns to a minimum. I felt it a very chic and inviting space to explore the arts of the thread, though it definitely felt more geared towards crochets, knits, and embroiders.
Unfortunately, they didn’t have what I needed for my ridiculous project, but I plan on recommending them highly to all of my yarn spinning chums.

I was introduced to Bobbin’s Nest Studio by my boss. She is a yarn fanatic and I have to say that her yarn collection could be a store by itself.
I loved how this shop was not just a yarn shop… it is sewing too. The staff is super nice and helpful. They did a great job seperating the two areas with still giving the opportunity for non-​sewers or non-​yarnies to start having interest in the other hobby. Their collection is also great for the size of the store being on the small side. They also have an amazing selection of needles and hooks for all of your yarn project needs.

I don’t know how I hadn’t made it out to this place before. This is my crafty mecca! Sewing, knitting, needlework… you name it, Bobbin’s Nest has it! I had been looking into knitting classes and stumbled upon this place on Unilocal.I signed up for their mailing list before visiting, and wouldn’t you know it, received an email about an inventory sale for the New Year. I decided to go in and check it out. As I just started knitting, I had TONS of questions, and the staff was ridiculously helpful. The owner showed me the difference between the yarns they carried and some books that would provide good starter projects. I purchased a bunch of yarn which they wound up for me at the register.
They don’t only have yarn, but a great selection of fabrics that you won’t find in your typical JoAnn’s. I don’t know all of the brands but they had some great Amy Butler fabric and patterns, as well as many others. I could spend hours in this place and hope to take some classes there soon. They had great needlepoint patterns — not the stuff your grandma would make. That may have to be my next skill to learn. If you’re crafty (or want to be) definitely check this place out!

My friend is a Sewing Queen (the really talented kind that makes their own wedding dress). I had heard that Bobbin’s Nest was a great place for knitters and sewers, so I drove her down from San Francisco last weekend to check it out.
This has to be one of the most friendly and comfortable yarn/​fabric stores in the Bay Area. Despite being completely out of my element, I felt at home in Bobbin’s Nest immediately. I even bought some adorable fabric that will never be made into anything. I was tempted to buy some toile oil cloth so that I could have my friend teach me to make a slick tote, or some gorgeous bright fabric covered in birdcages so that I could make some aprons. Clearly, I was enchanted by how beautiful and hip all the fabrics were. They were calling out to me, inspiring me to sew!
The owner, Erin, kindly answered my friend’s questions about a difficult sewing project. This was terrific because while they were speaking of whip stitches, etc., I got to roam around staring at all the lovely materials.
Even though I live in San Francisco, and this is quite the drive down South, I will definitely sign up for some of their classes. I have a new favorite shop, and I don’t even sew yet!
(P.S. I found parking to be extremely easy. There is a large public lot at the corner, and street parking was also abundant.)