About Us
Fiber arts have a long history.
We’ve found knitting socks that are more than a thousand years old, and nålebinding is several thousand years old. Embroidery pre-exists modern humans. Every stitch you work is generations in the making.
I think about that when I’m angry that I’m still not done my umpteenth fingering weight sweater.
Fiber crafts are about community. They’re about keeping ourselves and our neighbors warm, about staying busy when the nights got long, and telling stories. The goal of Mind’s Eye Yarns is to build a truly welcoming community. It doesn’t matter when you picked up your hook, needles, or drop spindle. It matters how it felt when you did.
Even if you sometimes get really mad at that fingering weight sweater. That’s fair. We’ve all been there.
So next time you’re on Mass Ave, stop in and say hi. Show us what you’re working on. Ask us a question. Come by for stitch night. Sign up for a class.
Welcome to the Mind's Eye community and the community of fiber artists. We’re glad you’re here.
Mind's Eye Yarns has its own history.
The store was founded in 1997. Annie joined the store in 2008, and when the opportunity to purchase it came up in 2018, she leaped at the chance. She and Kay had been friends for years, and Kay started helping with social media and newsletters long distance.
When the big move to Arlington happened, Kay made a big move to Boston to participate in the store on a more day to day basis. Your Arlington wrote about the store's Grand Opening in July 2024.
We're happy to be the inclusive little yarn store that could in Arlington Center!