Over the next few minutes we are going to break down everything we know about quilting, beads, and all kinds of crafts in Oakland. Crocheting, knitting, weaving, homemade jewelry making, scrapbooking, and more will all be covered as this post goes along.
Our first section will be all about the best Oakland quilting and fabric stores where you can buy all of the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, and yarn that you need. Up next we will mention if there are any good bead stores in your area that sell quality items for weaving, embroidery, loom kits, cords, gemstones, rosettes, or the other supplies you require to finish your current project.
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The final section will feature a list of some of the best craft stores near you that will carry a little bit of all of the above in addition to all kinds of papers, scrapbooking items, needle art, craft tech, sewing machines, dye cutting machines, printers, lighting, and more.
By the time you finish reading this local quilting, bead, and craft guide you should have a far greater understanding of what is available around town. And we also want to let you know that we have written plenty of other city guides for this region right there if you want to check them out.
Oakland Quilt & Fabric Shops
When you want to visit one of the best quilt and fabric shops near you we suggest:
- Piedmont Fabric at 4009 Piedmont Ave
- Simply Fabric at 1228 12th Ave
- Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics at 2518 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
- New Pieces Quilt Shop at 766 Gilman St, Berkeley
- Discount Fabrics at 1805 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley
Look through their websites and see if they have the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, yarn, or fabric by the yard or meter that you desire before making the drive.
Bead Stores In Your Area
Whether you are looking for a wholesaler with tons of beads or just need a small amount consider visiting:
- Blue Door Beads at 4167 Piedmont Ave
- Bead Inspirations at 1544 Park St, Alameda
- Beadazzled at 1741 Solano Ave, Berkeley
Those bead shops should have all kinds of cords, gemstones, tools, wires, loom kits, and other weaving and embroidery supplies. Some may even offer beading and jewelry making classes and if you are after anything specific give those links a look.
More Local Craft Stores
Here are some more general craft stores in Oakland that will have a broad selection of just about whatever it is you might need:
- Flax Art & Design at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way
- East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse at 4695 Telegraph Ave
- 14th Street Supply at 4442 International Blvd
- Bay-Made at 3295 Lakeshore Ave
- The ReCrafting Co at 2449 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
- Modern Mouse at 2223 S Shore Center, Alameda
- Reuse Arts & Crafts at 1824 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
- Caning Shop at 926 Gilman St, Eighth St, Berkeley
- Arts Africains at 5644 Bay St, Emeryville
From sewing machines to dye cutting machines to the latest craft technology tools like printing and embossing machines at least one of the above will have what you are searching for. Of course you can also expect to find a wide variety of paints, canvas, other surfaces, brushes, ribbons, bows, yarn, needles, organizers, and more for storage in addition to all kinds of art supplies for kids or adults.
Plus they might also offer fun craft classes near you in knitting, homemade jewelry making, quilting, scrapbooking, or other fun creative endeavors.
By the way we have also written about:
- The Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Stockton & Modesto
- The Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Sacramento
- The Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Fresno
Enjoy Your Quilts, Beads & Crafts In Oakland
Well, for now that is all we have to share but check back in the future because we plan to update this post often. You read about all of the best quilting, bead, and craft stores in your area and should have a much better understanding of what all is available.
If you think we left anything off our local craft guide please tell us in the comments, or if any of the above stores have closed down mention that too. Now go have fun making your quilts, homemade jewelry with beads, or other crafts in Oakland.