WELCOME!
The Altered Stitch is a group of Fibre Artists who are dedicated to supporting the community and preserving this lost art. To us this is not just a hobby, it’s an expressive way of life!
Located in Valley Village, CA, our shop features a brightly lit interior that buzzes with friendly conversation and creative energy. Specializing in indie dyed yarns, we are known for offering a wide range of bright colors, speckled and variegated yarns, hand-dyed fiber, felting wool, as well as a plethora of classes and workshops.
Covid-19 was, and continues to be, a tough thing to navigate, no doubt, and it’s been the one big thing that everyone has shared at the same time – that much is true. However, this has just been layered on top of the struggles that people already have every day. Somehow, a little stitching helps us see the beauty in life. No matter the battle or struggle you have, it is one thing that you can control, that you can manipulate and make into something you want rather than having something thrust upon you. It’s that thing we can count on, watch grow, and develop. It also brings us together, because it’s something we can share no matter where we come from or how we grew up. It’s that “community” of creating things and letting all the other stuff in the world just fall away because we feel the joy of just having finished that last stitch on a project we had been working on for literally a year.
Founded in 2014 by Leah SK Davidson, we work hard to continue her legacy of supporting the independent fiber-based businesses and the creative, female entrepreneurs behind them, to help share the joy of fiber with the world.
Our patient, knowledgeable staff members are passionate about helping you select the best materials and providing you with ongoing support, so you have the products and services you need to successfully complete your projects. Whether you’re checking out our newest products or you just want to hang out a while and relax, everyone’s welcome at the “Altered” Stitch!
It’s not just a hobby!
Who We Are:
Sherri and Dawn
[Co-owners] Friends for over 30 years, these two enjoy knitting and sipping some craft brew and wine. Sherri, an archaeologist by day, started knitting and fell in love with it. Dawn, an HR / Organizational Development consultant also fell in love with knitting, ironically at the same time as Sherri! They went on all sorts of fiber adventures and shenanigans ensued. Including investing in a yarn store!
Faves: Knitting, Sipping Craft Brew and Wine, Chocolate, Cats, Dogs, Alpacas, Llamas and well, all animals! And did we mention wine?
Andrea
[Store Manager, Fibre Specialist/Knitting & Crochet Instructor] Andrea is one of our instructors. She teaches knitting, crochet, and Tunisian crochet to young and old. She has been doing both for over 20 years and has been crafting in some form in some form or another since she could crawl. She knows how to do almost every craft imaginable and has a degree in Child Development. She has written patterns and is working on getting them published. She loves to share her knowledge with other people, no matter the topic, and is taking that love to write a book about knitting. Andrea is always happy to help students.
Faves: Crafting, Horror Movies, Comic Books, Nature, Martial Arts, Ballet, and Music
Alicia
[Fibre Specialist/Knitting & Crochet Instructor]
Faves: Knitting, Crochet, and Cats!
Lili
[Social Media and Marketing Coordinator] Lili is a fiber enthusiast who has been avidly working with all things fiber for 10 years. Initially a science buff, her love of yarn has slowly infused itself in all aspects of her life. Now, she utilizes her STEM background in converting patterns and in all the fun mathematical aspects of making clothes and accessories from scratch. Not only is Lili a passionate knitter, but she has also made her way into the crafts of crochet, spinning, and dyeing yarn. Lili is also an animal lover and strives to marry her love of fiber with her love of the animals who provide it. When not at work, Lili can be found reading, working on various start-up projects, and knitting with her cats, Mischa and Oliver.
Faves: Fiber art, indie-dyed yarn, animals, travel, comedy, mental health awareness, and music.