Private lessons are now available for knitting, crocheting, spinning & weaving - contact us to schedule a session at your own convenience with one of our expert instructors.
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Inside Fountain Square Mall
101 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Suite 129
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 334-2464
Email: yarnsunlimited@comcast.net
Hours: Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
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Your daily fiber
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Serving south central Indiana since 1979, Yarns Unlimited features unique and beautiful yarns from around the world, as well as books, patterns, notions, equipment and other supplies for weaving, knitting, spinning, and other fiber arts.
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We are located inside the historic Fountain Square Mall (Suite 129) in the heart of downtown Bloomington and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and art galleries. Get Direction and Map.
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| Monroe County Court House on the Square |
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| Fountain Square Mall across from the Courthouse |
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SUMMER HIGHLIGHT: 2010 KIDS FIBER ARTS CAMP
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FOR SALE:
Majacraft "Suzie" double treadle spinning wheel: Lightweight and Collapsible. Variable ratio for multiple fibers. Double heel-toe treadles. Four full capacity bobbins can be boiled. Two eyes (large & small). Includes owner's manual, two carders, drop spindle, alum mordant, balling rod and wool. Great price at $500! Call or email the shop if you're interested.
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EXHIBIT: "Dyeing
to Weave" - during the summer we are having an exhibit
featuring handwoven pieces by fiber artist and master dyer Robin
Edmundson using her own lines of colorful hand-dyed yarns. If you love colors and are looking for inspiration, don't miss this exhibit!
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| Hand-dyed scarves & purse by Robin Edmundson |
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| Unique colorways by Robin in a variety of fibers |
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Monday Night Knitting Clinic - at this time, we are discontinuing the clinic since many customers take advantage of coming for expert knitting assistance during regular store hours. Also, we now have private lessons which can be scheduled at your convenience.
Scarves-for-Super-Bowl Knitting Group is postponed for the summer.
Knit and Chat Knit Group will continue to meet on the last Tuesdays of the month, 7:30pm, at Barnes & Noble.
Have a great summer!
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| Knitted beaded bags by Robbie Stanton & Judy Vitaliano |
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Don't miss our continuing exhibit of exquisite knitted handbags and purses made with beads. This collection of over 20 one-of-a-kind pieces, created by Robbin Stanton and Judy Vitaliano, were all hand-knitted incorporating glass beads and finished with new and vintage frames.
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Yarns Unlimited is participating in the Super
Scarves Project, a drive to hand-knit scarves by volunteer knitters for the volunteers of Super Bowl XLVI which is being hosted by the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in February 2012. These scarves will be part of the official uniform of over 8,000 volunteers for this momentous event. We have in stock the approved yarns & colors as well as free scarves patterns. Our Scarves-for-Super-Bowl knitting group meets every 4th Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Note: This knitting group is postponed for the summer and will resume in early Fall.
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| Super Scarves Project |
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WE OFFER:
- yarns by Berroco, Plymouth, Colinette, Classic Elite, Crystal Palace, Malabrigo, Manos del Uruguay, Cascade, Noro, Debbie Bliss, Misty Alpaca, Brown Sheep, Tahki Stacey Charles, Lorna's Laces, Rowan, Jojoland, Dream in Color, Schaefer and many more including unique, locally hand-dyed yarns by Robin Edmundson
- roving for spinning and needle felting
- coned yarns and carpet warps for weaving
- organic & natural undyed yarns
- knitting bags and accessories by Lantern Moon and Namaste
- knitting and crocheting needles, tools & notions
- wide selection of the latest pattern books and magazines
- weaving and spinning tools and equipment by LeClerc, Louet, Schacht & Ashford
- needle felting supplies
- mail order by phone
- over 40 classes taught by experts and master artisans
We also do special orders--please stop by to inquire about our products.
Gift
certificates are available for any denomination and can be used for any
of our classes or products.
YARNS UNLIMITED IS 30 YEARS OLD!
We deeply appreciate your patronage through the years and for keeping the tradition of fiber arts alive. Our mission, which remains the same since we opened our doors in 1979, is to support fiber arts in Bloomington and the surrounding areas. As we celebrate this milestone, we looked back at the history of the shop and have put together a summary of events that brought us where we are today. Please click here if you want to read "The Story of Yarns Unlimited".
FREE PARKING
Free two-hour street parking is available downtown daily and unlimited after 6:00 p.m. for those taking classes. Also, parking is free all day Saturdays in the Fourth Street Garage ("Garage Art") on the corner of Fourth and Walnut.
BY HAND GALLERY
Visit By Hand Gallery, also located inside Fountain Square Mall, to see works by local as well as nationally-known artists. Fiber arts by Yarns Unlimited instructors are represented in this unique gallery, a favorite stop for local and out of town visitors. Yarns Unlimited and By Hand Gallery are both celebrating 30 years in business providing the finest in fiber art supplies and crafts and the perfect sources for gifts in Bloomington.
LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Yarns Unlimited is pleased to support local arts and entertainment and help artists and other local businesses build a stronger presence in the community. A few of our staff and instructors are working artists and crafters who participate in various art events in and around town.
For more information about Bloomington arts and entertainment, visit: http://www.visitbloomington.com/arts-entertainment/.
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ALL THINGS FIBER
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