Lovely, warm experience from the moment we walked in. Beautiful selection of novelty prints and basic fabrics. I found the space inviting, friendly and easy to navigate. I only wish I lived close by and could come here every day!!!

Gather Here is a shop, a fiber arts school, a community hub, an arts center, a gathering place all in one. They are a fabulous resource for first time crafters to professional artists. They carry gorgeous, playful, fun, serious fabrics and yarns, and textiles of all sorts. They have all the tools and patterns you need and the helpful talented staff to get you started on, through, or casting off/stitching up/ binding it finishing off any project. Their classes post monthly and fill up fast, and their studio is great for those of us who need more space, better machines and a little moral support to work in a project.

Thank you gather here for being a warm & welcoming, community creating, gathering place. 🧶💕🧵The staff are the loveliest people. The products are thoughtfully curated to maximize ethically sourced, sustainable materials, while still providing affordable options like universal yarn (I bought their bamboo pop there to make a ripple bralette for my friend, which was both affordable and sustainable). The fabric’s are amazing as well, with Japanese organic prints and lots of fun fat quarter options. I love that they have patterns that come in lots of different sizes and are really thinking about how to keep gather here inclusive. I feel so lucky to have such an amazing local store to go to.

I *am* the target audience for this store. I love the aesthetic & the variety of brands & crafts carried. I haven’t managed to take a class here yet, but that’s only because I moved farther away. I love coming in to sit & knit for a while - if I feel like chatting, I always meet someone interesting. No big deal if I don’t.It’s expensive, yes, but that’s because of the brands they carry. If you do a price comparison for the same brands, they’re in the same ballpark. The process of designing & creating fabric is complicated & takes skilled operators. It’s not cheap to create quality fabric.

The staff are helpful and friendly. The merchandise is expensive, but everything is of very good quality and well worth the price.

Love this place. Thank you to the staff!

Love this place! Super kind and helpful staff

A fantastic shop with incredibly helpful, patient, and professional staff. I wanted a yarn that wasnt in stock and they were able to set up a preorder for me. And when I needed help matching yarns, they sent over a bunch of pictures to help me choose.Im primarily a yarnie and their selection is fantastic - theres a great balance of affordable workhouse yarns, popular hand dyed like Manos and Malabrigo, and unique fibers and blends.

This place is very specialized, expensive, and....exclusive? I feel that I am not wanted here so I only stop in quickly for staples. It’s fine that I’m not the client they designed the store for, but why the stink eye?? It’s like they don’t trust me or something. I’m not usually an anxious person but this place....I don’t knowSolid for quilting - whimsical prints and fat quarter bundles. Lot of indie patterns which lean heavily sundress/flowy blouse (which really describes the aesthetic of the whole store). The heavier fabrics are relegated to a small corner and are shockingly expensive. You could practically buy designer before you could knock something off yourself. Decent notions, but again, specialized for a specific Cambridge aesthetic

Had a great experience using their online stone. Easy to navigate and I received the items in two days with a nice personalized note. Would order from them again!

Best craft store Ive visited and Im so lucky it is my LYS. The owners have created such a welcoming space to visit and learn in addition to having a massive selection of materials made from natural fibers. The people who work here are knowledgeable and always interested in what your yarn is going to grow up to be; the yarn selection is constantly expanding and it would be difficult to leave without being inspired to make something!In addition to being a frequent knitter/shopper, Ive recently started taking sewing classes here to learn a new craft and find the selection classes and projects offered appealing to the modern maker. The machines are wonderful to work with (albeit, too much so that I have no idea how Im going to manage without a fancy Bernina!)Overall, a must visit if youre a crafter who finds themselves in the Boston/Cambridge area!

First off, every staff member was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The fabric selection is incredibly tasteful, beautifully curated, and high quality. The shop is also taking very thoughtful and excellent precautions to prevent the spread of COVID. I appreciate everything about this place, and the studio in the back is well equipped and the price is very fair and reasonable for access to such incredible resources. In addition to all this, the shop is impeccably clean! For fabric (and yarn) enthusiast who enjoy high quality --> this is your spot. An XL thank you to the staff for being so friendly and welcoming, Gather here is a true gem.

A wonderful local store. I had a rather last minute fabric need and saw gather here had what I needed on their website. Right now due to COVID they’re only doing curbside pick up and same-day pick up isn’t an option. Since I had a same-day need I decided to give them a call and Molly answered the phone. She was so kind to accommodate the pick up that same day. Without hesitation she made it happen! Truly a prime example of a local, shopping experience. Just a few hours later we picked up the fabric and it was exactly what we needed! The ‘radiance’ is such a beautiful cotton, silk blend and was lovely to work with.5 stars to gather here — thank you, thank you!

This is an incredible business

This shop is such a lovely welcoming place! Everyone who works there is friendly and knowledgeable. In addition to that, there is a great selection of quality products.

So great, been amazing during Covid, great selection, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Their website is also well organized and easy to navigate, they have really perfected the seamless online to in store experience!

What a haven! I decided to make some pillows— have not sewn in over 20 years and hence no sewing machine. I signed up for machine rental at Gather Here. They welcome you and set you up for success. Give you a great deal of work space and all the tools you need. They nicely answer questions and provide free coffee tea and cookies. The shop is a lovely display of materials, tools, handmade items and class or work space. A great community vibe with at least 3 generations working or shopping. Terrific unique concept

Smells real good in thereI dont knit or crochet but man it smells good in there

Been shopping online with them due to the pandemic, and I really dont have any complaints. They even sometimes give you little notes with your order wishing you luck with your project. Its a nice little bright spot in quarantine life.

Awesome Store, Great Prices and so much variety of stuff to buy!

Wonderful fabric crafting shop, a balm in pandemic times

Gather Here is one of the reasons I fell in love with my neighborhood. I have loved taking classes there from great local fiber artists and can always find a range of high quality yarn. I appreciate that they are not just a business, but that they demonstrate their values in everything from how they source their inventory to how they build community.

I love Gather Here! Ive taken a few sewing and embroidery classes and all of them were taught by kind, helpful, encouraging experts. The people who work there are always available to lend a gentle helping hand and they help make you believe that you can tackle any tricky project. I feel good about shopping at Gather Here because I know they care about supporting small businesses, respecting the environment, and carry high quality products that they enjoy using themselves. The best part, I think, is that they host community-oriented events like book club, basic life skills, and Inman Square local events.

Overpriced and Gentrifying. Anything that you can buy here that you can buy somewhere else is unashamedly marked up usually 40%/50% sometimes more. I only go there if I absolutely need something for a project quickly. If you want a good example of why people are getting priced out of Boston, here it is folks.

One of the things I miss most about Boston. My favorite LYS of all time. Friendly and helpful staff. Great yarn selection. Also clean bathrooms!

Gather Here is by far one of my favorite places in Cambridge. They have beautiful products and the people who work and shop there are some of the nicest you will ever meet. They always have the products I need in stock, which is certainly not the case at other stores. Some reviewers have mentioned that their prices are high. This is true only because the products they have are extremely high quality; you will not find this quality of yarn at a Michael’s store. They do not appear to mark up their products higher than stores outside of Cambridge or even online retailers. For example, their prices on brands such as Clover knitting needles etc. are actually lower than they are at both Michaels and Amazon, and I’d much rather support GH.

Incredibly great selection of fabric and wonderful folks. I’ll take any excuse I can to go to Gather Here. I’ve enjoyed all the classes I’ve taken, and the rentable studio time is great too. Go give them all your money!

This is absolutely the most amazing fabric store that I have been to. The fabric is very high quality. There is a large selection of patterns as well as cross stitching kits. It was such a cute store!

Took a sewing basics lesson here and absolutely loved it. Such an encouraging instructor. Extremely patient and motivating.

I absolutely loved this craft store! I could spend hours in here picking out fabrics and sewing patterns and cross stitch kits and yarn. There was a wonderful feminist and queer vibe, as well as super friendly and helpful staff. One of the employees Sue didnt hesitate to open up some sewing patterns to show us and walk us through the different steps and difficulty levels, and helped up choose the right pattern for what we wanted and our skill level.I am looking forward to going back and picking up more supplies and lots. There are great classes held in the store that I hope to join soon.

Took the Basics in Sewing class here and I loved it. The instructors were thorough in explaining and were really nice. The store has a big selection of fabrics and sewing supplies. Ill definitely be back for more classes

I love being in this place--it is both calm and inspiring, the selection is fabulous, and staff is very helpful and engaged.

Beautiful shop with a great selection of high quality fabrics. The staff was kind and helpful, I hope I have the chance to take classes here sometime!

Beautiful store and lovely employees :)

I started learning to sew here a year ago and now I can sew my own jeans. This shop is amazing; the classes are great; they carry excellent fabrics and a good although small section of notions. The classes are highly recommended. Their yarn etc selection is also great.

Ive been coming here for years, and have made 2 sweaters with yarn I bought there. great selection. and I have been going to their knitters/handcrafters brunch for years, they have created a great space to gather and make stuff! (and lots of great fabric too :)

The people who work here work hard, and are especially knowledgeable and attentive to customers.Check out the online calendar for free social events.Buy a few hours of studio space for your larger projects.Classes are a little pricey, but they limit the students to 4. Yup 4 people.This is an upscale shop with quality products, so expect that prices will be in line with other shops and websites of a similar type.

I was lucky enough to visit this amazing store while in Boston. My husband appreciated the comfortable seat for him since I was shopping for two hours. He snored while I swooned. It really is a must see! ❤️

Love that this business is in my neighborhood. They have a lovely curated selection of fabric and patterns, and they have the nicest store staff, but I have to give a special shout out for their classes. I was a lapsed cross stitcher and I had never touched a sewing machine in my life. It took me a while to muster up the courage to take a machine sewing class, but eventually I took the plunge. I had a blast in both the totebag class led by Kayla and Saras school of sewing series. Most of the other people had a little bit of machine sewing experience but the classes still felt completely accessible to me as a complete newbie and someone with 0 spatial skills. The instructors were very patient and receptive to questions. In the months after their classes, I bought my own machine and have successfully taken on and completed my own sewing projects at home; I am totally hooked. I also took Emilys embroidery basics class which was relaxing and fun (and it inspired me to pick up cross stitching again) and Noahs helpful machine maintenance class, which I think it a must for a new sewing machine owner. I have also loved the events they have helped organize, like the winter market that featured various local makers, and the toiletry kit drive to benefit our neighbors in need. Most of all, I appreciate them making it crystal clear that their space is welcoming to ALL. Great community space and store, I cant imagine Inman Square without them!

This is a cute little quilting and yarn shop with friendly staff and high quality products. I wish they had some more basics (like all purpose thread or cheap remnants for practice) but Im a garment sewer not a quilter. Still a great small shop.

Great selection of fabric and yarn. I loved that they carried many sew craft books and kits. Friendly and fun vibe. Wonderful oasis of creativity and possibilities.

The staff are friendly and the fabric selection is beautiful. The products they stock are high quality and will make projects that last.

Excellent, one of the best craft stores in boston. High end materials but a very well curated and spacious collection. Each part of the store is so inspiring. They are warm and welcoming.

My grandmother died this morning. My partner and I were scheduled to take a class. We spent months talking about sharing an activity like this and trying to find a wonderful local resource for it. We thought we found the answer in a beginners sewing class at Gather Here. When I found out my grandmother was dead this morning and that I needed to meet with family for funeral arrangements, I called and left a message that my grandmother had died and we would not be able to come in for the class. I asked to reschedule. I called back and spoke to someone on the phone a few hours later.They have a policy that they do not give refunds because they are a small business and I absolutely understand and respect that. They can reschedule class tickets but told me they would not because I didnt give them 72 hours notice. I told them I dont know how I was supposed to give them 72 hours notice that my grandmother was going to die. The person I spoke to said they would talk to the owners but that they historically have given zero exceptions so that they do not allow unconscious bias to sneak into their decision-making. The owners came back reaffirming that they would not accommodate us. They offered what felt like a slap in the face it of the materials and said we could come in and just use the machines to try and make things with the materials as of that was the point.If a small, supposedly community centric business hides behind unyieldingly rigid policy rather than taking an empathetic approach capable of managing situations like this then they have no right to call themselves community-centric. Attempting to unilaterally avoid bias via a zero tolerance policy as a way to be fair seems robotic and lazy at best and thoroughly dismissive or intentionally ignorant of human and community business complexity at worst.The condolences feel like nothing more than lip service. Im beyond stunned by how this was handled. This rigidity and faux compassion are so counter to everything I thought Gather Here stood for. This has been an incredibly negative situation and I cannot see myself supporting or recommending this business anytime soon.

Yes, this place really is that good.They sell a surprising variety of products for a smaller store, from fabric to yarn to needles.The young woman who worked the counter answered my three questions succinctly and helpfully (does the thread come in different weights, which needle should I use, and where can I find push pins?)They sell at reasonable prices, which are comparable to a national chain.They are switching it up and moving two blocks down the street soon, so dont be alarmed if you encounter an empty store front.Support a small business that encourages crafting and creativity.

Absolutely the best place you can go for help on any fiber arts creative project. If they don’t sell it, they’ll tell you where to buy it.

First time. Friendly helpful staff. Cute clean open airy feel to the store. Possibly the only shop around Central Sq to buy sewing thread. Short bus ride or 15 min walk. Color selection worked for me, dusty rose. Thank you!

Gather Here is a wonderful, community-building store that means so much to me and countless other people.The beautiful monthly window displays brighten up Inman Square. Every time you walk in the door youre met with warm greetings, friendly faces, and beautifully curated products for every craft project that you can think of. When you interact with the employees, they offer useful assistance and a genuine interest in what youre making. Ive taken so many classes there, from garment sewing to quilting (with Lizzy House!!!), knitting and long-arming. When my mom and I were due for new sewing machines, we got them there and it came with a free class to learn how to use our new machine (I love my Bernina!). Ive learned a lot, become a better crafter, and met some amazing friends through classes there. They also make a point to stand up for what they believe in, including fairly compensating their employees, stocking their store with products from small businesses that are made mindfully made, dedicating portions of their profits for charities, hosting events to make hygiene kits or warm winter accessories or sleeping mats for people in unstable housing in the local community and blankets for refugees, building a community among other small businesses in Inman Square, etc. I feel so lucky to have Gather Here as my local yarn/quilting/sewing/craftivism store!

Love this craft store. Lots of options. Friendly and welcoming staff. Also offer classes on a regular basis

Great service and quality. I came in looking for a specific quality of fabric (semi-transparent for a mask) and they immediately knew what Id want (voile) and even explained that I could buy a small quantity of it for making a mask (1/4-1/3 yard). Very friendly and helpful. What a delightful find in the middle of Cambridge!

Very pleasant store with friendly staff, but the only questionable thing is that why is it that in the same section where fabric are the same have different prices. They are exactly the same fabric only with different design. This is inconsistency and it is Throughout the store.

My favorite LYS. A good range of knitting and sewing supplies as well as classes in a very welcoming environment. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I kind of want to hang out there all day!

Great selection of yarn in lots of colors and feel. Great tools and resources. Very friendly and helpful staff. I cant wait to take a class

Cute and well stocked with every crafting thing you never knew you needed. Customer service is attentive and strikes a good balance of assistance without hovering.

Firendly and helpful staff. Great Supplies. Took a class for newbies here and had a blast! the group was small and the instructor was excellent.

They have everything you want for knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidering, etc.. Prices are in line with what you pay in the area (I have been to a few places). The people who work there are very nice and knowledgable. They have really great classes too (I have taken the intro to circular knitting and intro to crocheting classes). They also have every other Thursday devoted to just having people come in with a beer and do their craft!

A lovely, well-curated store. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful and they have great classes and free events that make it a wonderful gathering space.

Love this place. I am always greeted warmly and they have so much to choose from.

Local yarn shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Great selection of fabric for my sowing hobby.

A magical place, friendly folks, fabulous merch, and a million things to go “oooh” over!

Wonderful place, friendly staff and Suriah was very, very helpful and sweet. I will definitely go back.

Love love this place ! Called them from work for some yarn and they delivered to my favorite Irish pub next door so I could pick up late ! Now thats an amazing local shop !!

Beautiful store with a great range of well-organized stock. Staff were friendly and available to help, and the calendar looked quite full of events and classes.

So welcoming and beautiful, plus anything you may need for crafts at a fair price. And amazing classes too!

Staff are friendly and helpful, nice selection of yarns and fair prices. If ever in Cambridge would definitely stop by again.

I love coming here to get supplies. The staff here are always so nice, warm and inviting.

The selection of organic cottons is the best Ive seen. The concept of retail and workshop is awesome too.

Great place for developing a hobby :)

Cannot recommend this place, due to their personal views.

Very relaxing place to work on / learn new crafts

Friendly, knowledgable staff. Excellent selection and classes.

The staff are super friendly. It was my first time buying yarns and they helped me a lot.

I love this store. They have yarn, neddles, fabic, thread, and other stiching sundries

Adorable shop, wonderful product, great customer service!

A lovely craft oasis with a friendly staff

Staff was not helpful and really didnt seem to care about my experience as a customer.

They were not where we thought it was