A Stitch In Time Needlework

Had a really lovely experience here. Very friendly and helpful staff. People were taking a class so it was a lively atmosphere. I’m giving it four stars only because I would have liked more of a selection of yarn. I feel there were many kinds, but not a lot of colors of each kind of yarn. But I would not hesitate to return and hope they have what I need.

I’ve been coming to A Stitch in Time for about 40 years through all the various owners, who were very nice and Alison is the crown jewel of owners! If there’s a canvas you want, they will order it for you, threads too. Everyone is so welcoming that I feel right at home. Alison, Gina & Debbie answer questions about stitches, threads and finishing. Also the classes are informative and fun plus Alison sometimes brings out of town teachers… so enjoyable. Traveling? A Stitch in Time is worth the detour.

They have a large selection of high-​quality knitting yarns and needlepoint yarns and canvases.
The staff really knows their stuff and will help you pick out what you need. If you need more help with your project, there are needlepoint sessions and knitting sessions you can attend. The knitters are a friendly bunch who gather on Mondays and Fridays to receive help ($ 15 for all day help) or encouragement from Margaret. There are also classes and workshops for specific knitting projects, needlepoint and now weaving.

Came in yesterday, because the shop that I really wanted to shop at was closed. The ladies working there were all really nice. Each one greeted me and asked if I needed help, and that I was more than welcome to ask them anything.
I was specifically looking for thick/​bulky yarn. But sadly they had a very small selection of that kind of yarn. Theres a wider selection for thinner yarns, so if you’re looking for thinner yarn, then this is the place. The quality of the yarns are definitely better than Michaels. Price isn’t that bad compared to Michaels. Maybe just a few dollars more.
I did find me some lavender wool yarn which were only $ 9 for 87 yards. I found one that I really liked but they only had one in that color. I’d give this place 4 stars if they had more selections. but they really only had a cubbie that had thick yarns.

It’s (actually) quite expensive here for yarn or needlepoint supply! But, the staff is (always more than) helpful & know what they are doing. The owners — Alison & Debbie — are pretty good, too.
But, I must caution those who want to join their needlepoint group. It’s very «clicky» and the teacher is, constantly, pushing (yes, I said «PUSH») new yarn to make you buy new stuff. I get this cold & «brush off» tone from the teacher *if* I try to ask her to re-​use some of my old yarn! That’s why I don’t go to those classes anymore!
I rather drive a bit further to Michaels to a better deal! At least, Michaels give out coupons & they have a huge variety of stuff …

The shop owner and employees are really helpful, outgoing, and nice. The prices are very reasonable, and definitely comparable to other yarn shops in the Los Angeles area. This is definitely my go-​to LYS for the Pasadena/​San Gabriel area.

I learned to needlepoint here 15 years ago and they are wonderful, great canvas selection large fiber selection and wonderful finishing! Best needlepoint store in Los Angeles area.

Yet to find a craft store with excellent customer service, decent prices, and good selections. This is the only store in the area with better yarns but their prices are high. If you ask a question, they will help you but you have to deal with their rudeness. The owner is indifferent. The knitting classes are elitist and they can get snippy on you. The customers have to be patient with them; instead of the other way around. Still no competition, its the only specialty yarn store in town. It certainly is not a warm, fuzzy, friendly place with respect to customer service.

i have tried so many times to give this place another chance because of the selection they have with needlework but NOT because of the service.
They are the rudest set of people i have ever met. I am astonished. I went in to get a knitting lesson with a lady there and she was so terribly curt and argumentative. I was shocked how she treated me and had to leave.

WOWZA this place is expensive! My $ 20 groupon didn’t even cover 300yd of yarn. Yikes.
I guess a knitting shop in LA is a different monster than the podunk Midwestern shops I grew up with.
They do have some beautiful yarns here, and a very limited selection of crochet hooks (really only one type/​brand for a selection of sizes). Service was average, not super friendly — but I’d prefer that to overbearing.

This store has a pretty awesome location. They have a few parking spots in the front, I’m not sure if they are associated with any of the parking in the back. My husband works close by so we just parked in the lot for his law firm.
The store is really spacious and uncluttered. There are several long wooden tables where I assume they have classes or stitching sessions of some sort. There were a few women working and chatting.
The inventory was large and varied, and the lighting was good enough that you could tell what you were purchasing.
The reason I am giving this place 2 stars is because I did not feel welcome at all. My feeling is that they thought I was a shoplifting risk because I was wearing a jacket on an 80 degree day, but I had been out since quite early and it was not 80 degrees when I left my apartment that morning. Anyhow, I think the least the owners could have done was say hi or something. It was very cold treatment, unlike other specialty needlecraft stores I’ve been to, which have generally been quite welcoming regardless of what I was wearing.
If someone wasn’t following me around, someone else was glaring at me. It’s a terrible feeling.

I LOOOOVE STITCH IN TIME! I LOOOOVE ALISON THE OWNER! She is super sweet… the yarn is gorgeous and i might be a little biased but my mom teaches monday night knitting classes there and the ladies in the group r super sweet. my mom is the best teacher and never makes u feel dumb like soo many other teachers can do. :(i highly recommend this store.

A great place to knit, needlepoint and crochet. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There is an excellent selection of yarns and accessories. The prices are fair and less than other places in Pasadena and South Pas. They also have regular sales usually in December and June.
When you enter, if there are lots of people sitting and working, say Hello! They will greet you in return, they are the regulars. When I first started going there, I was a shopper and looking to improve my knitting skills. Now I’m a regular too!!!

I adore this place! Needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, crocheting — you name it they got it. They also have small gifts and holiday goodies.

This is a great store for many reasons. The yarn, the supplies, the knowledgeable staff. Lovely people and a lovely store.

I’m a beginning knitter, so I walked in the store feeling nervous and overwhelmed. I was pleasantly surprised and how helpful folks were. I was help with selecting yarn for a particular project, was help to correct a few dropped stitches, and invited to come back to a Monday night drop-​in class that only costs $ 5. I was also there when they were having a sale, buy 2 get one free. I was buying $ 17 skeins of yarn, so it was a great deal.

I was greatly disappointed with this shop… I came in during what looked to have been a needlepoint group and I felt that I walked into some sort of underground meeting where men were not welcome. I’ve had my fair share of feeling out of place at these shops for being male, but I’m usually met with warm curiosity, not cold disdain. To top it off, I could sense the disdain grow when I began to peruse the sale bin for any cheap materials.
The space is fairly large, with several tables, and loads of needle work materials. There’s a fair bit of yarn and knitting tools, but not near enough for it to become a haven for any knitter in the neighborhood. I felt that they might as well have just stuck solely to needlepoint as the yarn selection was very luke-​warm– great for casual knitters, but not for the knit-​obsessed.
Overall, I’ve seen worse selections, and colder treatment from some of the local shops in the LA area, but I just felt completely unwelcomed, and a little disrespected. I definitely will not be coming back here… my biggest regret is actually going through with my purchase there.

I recently visited A Stitch In Time in San Marino, CA since I was given a gift certificate to this place not too long ago. Off I went!
The shop is quite spacious with about 3 or 4 long wooden tables for knitters, crochetters, and needlepointers to sit and work on projects. The help were (duh) helpful and respectful; giving me space while I shopped. Wonderful!
For the size of the place I did expect a larger yarn selection (Yarn section was mostly relegated towards the entrance of the shop walls.), but what they did offer was quite satisfactory ^_​^. They do have a good sized needlepoint section and they sell some other items that are not craft related.
If you’re a multi-​crafter, A Stitch In Time is certainly a destination must, but for someone like my-​self who knits exclusively, you’ll be mildly disappointed with the yarn section. Though, it must be noted that the feeling goes away when you rummage through their offerings!