UBC KNIT & SEW
yarn store close to UBC campus in Point Grey. along with a solid
selection of yarn and notions, they also offer classes and workshops over the course of the year (plus a 10% discount for students!)
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small yarn store in Kitsilano with a nicely curated selection of yarn and needles, as well as a lovely and kind staff who can help you sort out any pattern related problems.
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yarn store on Hastings with incredible selection and lovely staff. there's some fascinating lore about the store's original owner, Anna. ask about it whenever you drop by!
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indie yarn dyer that makes some amazing sock yarn. their yarn is available in person, online, or at select retailers like Urban Yarns.
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a store in New Westminster with wide selection of yarn and good prices. it's run by Paula, owner of BaaadAnna's, and Rebecca, who runs Wild West Dye, a naturally dyed yarn brand.
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A mid-priced designer fabric store downtown, that offers a solid selection. They are also located near Dressew, so always be sure to check both before making a purchase
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quilter's paradise. Located on Granville Island, this teeny-tiny store punches way above it's weight in terms of selection. If you need to colour coordinate fabric for smaller projects, look no further. They also offer a selction of pre-cut fat quarters, as well as colour coordinated stacks
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discount fabric store with a massive selection of fabrics, as well as discontinued yarn and needles. They offer a wide selection of haberdashery and notions, and enough discount sequins, rhinestones, et cetera to make a high school fashion designer's heart stop
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fabric store in East Van that also offers a wide range of classes. They carry more independent fabric producers, and so are a bit more in the pricier range
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Vancouver Yarn is also a great resource as well: look them up for a more extensive list of local shops, as well as cool events and follow their active blog!