Waterville, ME (WABI) – Yardgoodsyarns of Waterville has been in business for over 7 years.
“We are two buildings with four floors. My parents started the business in 1949,” Atkins said.
Joyce Atkins now runs the store. They have something for people interested in knitting, crocheting, quilting and more, she said.
“We ship all of your sewing machines, hundreds of quilting fabrics, fleeces, upholstery, you name it,” Atkins said.
They have, or Atkins says they can be ordered. She said she and her staff take pride in excellent customer service. This is what has kept the business going for so long.
“I love what I do. My dad used to tell me that the only people who spend 25 cents on a spool can keep your door open, and no one is better than the other,” Atkins said.
The yarn shop has annual sales every year. Their winter sale starts the day before Christmas and will run through St. Louis. Patrick’s day.
“All hand knitting yarns are 20% to 50% off,” says Atkins.
They also have classes on weekdays and Saturdays. Bette Sturtevant is a knitting teacher.
“I don’t remember learning to knit, I don’t remember not knowing how to do it,” Sturtevant said.
Sturdivant says her weaving skills are useful not only for the finished product, but also as a form of therapy.
“I think maybe I’m a little nervous, so I have extra energy, so I want my hand to be moving all the time, and it can take my attention and keep it from going to a bad place,” Strudwandt said .
Aside from the therapeutic effects, she says creating is fun and there is something for everyone.
“I tend to tell people let’s start with something easy. A lot of times, I’ve asked people to start with a rag. It’s a low-cost project, so you don’t have to spend a hundred bucks to see if you like doing it , if you make a dishcloth, you can use them, even if they’re crappy and full of bugs. They’re still something you can use,” Sturtevant said.
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