Beverly’s Fabrics

Used to visit Beverly’s in the 90’s when I spent a lot of time in SLO. Pleased to see they are still there, albeit with more of an emphasis on crafts and home décor items these days. Bit of a feel of a Hobby Lobby I visited when in OKC about 15 years ago. HL was more organized; Beverly’s had some areas that were well-​merchandized. Others felt chaotic.
Headed for the yarn department. They do have selections missing from Jo-Ann’s, but nothing that swept me away.
Adored Grandson let me know that there was some yarn upstairs in the super-​sale area. Went up to check that out and — huzzah! Something really different; a soft cotton blend in red with some flecks of other sunshiny colors. Should be fun to work with, and the price was right.
Wish I’d had more time, but the family was mostly waiting on me to do my reconnoiter. Paid for my yarn bargain and headed out.
NOTE: San Luis Obispo requires you to either bring your own bags or pay 10 cents for one.

Ummm!!! First time ever in here and I was like a kid in a candy store! So big and so much variety and so many just charming things to look at. Prices were all pretty reasonable. Not a bargain store by any means but also not super pricey. They have novelty items here as well as craft supplies, flower arrangements, furniture, home décor, garden supplies… etc. you will find so much of what you’re looking for under one roof.

Huge store, Didnt have time to see the whole place.

I wish the Santa Maria store was as large. They have more craft supplies than Michael’s (who is giving over more of and more of its shelf space to imported finished trashy dollar-​items from china), and far more fabric. the fabric is almost always more expensive than Joann’s, but it’s name-​brand stuff, and better quality cottons than Joann’s has. I have never encountered rude staff here (and i’ve been there many times, even though I don’t live in SLO). Yes, the place is a little cluttered, but i see that as a good thing — it means they have a LOT OF STUFF i’m interested in. Don’t judge the store by what an inconsiderate customer does (like the one mentioned who had a bunch of things and no credit card) — the cashier didn’t know the woman was going to create a long wait. Too bad she got charged fora bag, though.

Only one clerk, and a long wait behind a woman who had dozens of tiny, tiny things and argued about their pricing. Then she didn’t have the right credit card, so the whole mess had to be refunded. And when it was finally my turn I said «I don’t need a bag.» Just checked the receipt at home and yep, I was charged .10 for a bag.
Understaffed and disorganized, not a fun stop.

I love Beverly’s as a brand; much better than Joann’s or Michael’s. I like how Beverly’s is organized and has the prices of everything clearly marked (unlike those other two chains which always try to trick you into thinking something is on sale when it is not!) The staff working there were lovely, too.

This craft store almost always has what we are looking for. The staff is always super nice but they are frequently understaffed. So plan enough time to find an assistant if you don’t know exactly where the item that you were looking for is.

Such a nice and helpful staff! They got me the best deal by using a competitors coupon. I am not the craftiest person but they helped me buy the right supplies and showed me how to make my project. Go to Beverly’s for great service and supplies:)

This place has saved me a lot during college with all the projects I needed to complete.
I always chuckled when I saw the «Husband Drop-​Off» at the end of the store with a Three Stooges DVD in the TV.

Most of the crafting supplies are aimed at old ladies and quilters. The staff disproves of hipsters. That said, I find some awesome fabrics here. Real cotton Alexander Henry stuff, not just polyester novelty prints.
Come for the fabrics, ignore your Junior High Librarian sneering at you who is the clerk here part time.

Fabric that I’ve seen before. Nothing unique about it except for the craft supplies– spendy but fresh and unique and gorgeous. The Christmas decorated trees are a must see.

Great find while visiting family… wish I lived in the area. .I’d be there all the time.

It’s a great place to pick up all sorts of materials for crafts. Whether you’re making a blanket or pillow, or need art supplies for a class, Beverly’s isn’t too pricey. Or maybe you need to fix some holes in your clothes, they have needles and thread. It’s just like Michael’s.
Best thing I loved about Beverly’s was the cheap canvases. If you’re an art student at Cal Poly, or just taking the painting class there, buy the canvases at Beverly’s, NOT at the bookstore! It’s a lot cheaper here, which is helpful since art supplies can be pretty expensive.

Love this store! There are always such unique and fun items to purchase.
Also, Dana Easton (Thorne) is knowledgeable, helpful and really nice!
Nancy K.

Lots of fabric and supplies I use regularly. As in previous reviews… the customer service leaves something to be desired. I go to another Beverlys out of town though that will special order things and make me feel welcome. I guess this place gets so much business they dont have to be super nice.
I dont require much assistance though, so I usually just make it work. It is the best selection of local options.
****Update — Met with store manager and she was eager to improve my perception and quickly remedied a couple problems I had here. I encourage you to talk to her if you have a concern about customer service or product selection.
I have since left the area but now I wish I could shop there more often!

Honestly, it almost seems like this place intentionally seeks out the most rude and unhelpful employees.
I asked a lady at the checkout counter where I could find something and without even glancing up at me from staring at her nails, she mumbled «Check aisle 6.» Then, the lady who range me up was SO rude too! Also, she didn’t tell me that the clearance items I was buying were final sale until AFTER the transaction went through.
I understand that employees have personal lives and problems like everyone else, but this is the only store I’ve visited in SLO that consistently has horrible customer service. Not just mediocre or poor, but horrible.
If I were in charge of Beverly’s I would hire some upbeat, friendly people and dismiss the cranky old ladies that act like lazy teenagers before my business gets a reputation of being a place that you go if you want to leave feeling like garbage.
I love doing fun DIY crafts and it only seems logical that the people who work in a craft store should have some sort of passion for the stuff they’re selling too.

I always go here when I need to put together a project, whether it be for an art class, for a costume, or for just shits and gigs, Beverly’s is the place.
This place is pretty much an art mecca, they have everything! I bought 2 slabs of foam, some red yarn, a hot glue gun, paintbrush kit, a balsa wood stick, and elastic bands for a Samurai costume. Don’t ask.
The people working there are very helpful and nice.
The spray paint cans are overpriced, IMO, so resort to Home Depot if you have a spray paint project to do.

This store seems to be suffering from a schizoid split. One part of it is arcane fabric remnants, and the other part wants to be a silk flower boutique, with pieces of costumes thrown into the mix.
Inconsistant merchandise added to the constant coupons that are never good for anything that you want to buy, coupled with the lackluster service from the fabric ladies who seem to gnash their teeth every time they wait on you, add up to an experience that is best avoided unless necessary.
They were actually better when that loft upstairs was open with all kinds of odd leftover craft goods from the year one. The new emphasis on fat quarter fabric for quilts seems too country for the clientel, who come in at Halloween for costume supplies.

I come here at least once a week (alas…I’m a fabric freak)
That said, I never feel comfortable coming to Beverly’s.
Why? I think the customer service here is pretty awful. Some of the ladies who work here are downright RUDE!
And I’m a pretty forgiving person. On more than one occasions, I’ve gone up to an employee in the fabric department for a quick question, only to have her respond in the most condescending, sneering way. I think she even rolled her eyes at me once– to my face?!
You’d think I must ask really stupid questions to get such an insulting reaction, but I promise you, they were legitimate questions relevant to my purchases.
There is definitely some kind of attitude problem at this store :(what a shame.
on the brighter side, not all of their employees are cruel. and i really do love their fabric selection.
just, don’t expect your ‘friendly neighborhood craft store’ here. maybe go to betty’s for that.

UGH. It keeps getting worse…
My previous review focused mainly on the large number of non-​craft related tacky items Beverlys is carrying in their stores. Now it’s time to address the customer service. I can laugh at the gnomes, cupcake décor and fake chandeliers but the customer service is SO BAD that I’m miserable every time I realize I need to go. I’ve been going to this particular Beverlys location for over 5 years, sometimes three times a week and 90% of the time I can count on the employees being rude, snippy, and just downright unpleasant.
Let’s go over my visit yesterday… I walk in at 8:50pm, granted they do close in 10 mins but if you weren’t supposed to come in at 8:50pm then the sign should say closes at 8:50 not closes at 9:00pm
8:50pm sales girl says «we close in 10 minutes» (um hello to you too??)
8:51pm I say to the girl, «I need this same ribbon but in a different color and I’m having trouble finding it, can you help me?»
8:52pm She says «no, if we have it then it’s over there» turns her back and proceeds to stare at clock
8:55pm Her: «can I help you find something???» Me: «yes, I’m still looking for that ribbon» Her: «well we probably don’t have it» «we’re closing in 5 minutes»
A similar scenario happens EVERY TIME I COME IN. The time before this I checked out on the Higuera side and the cashier (whom I’ve had before and let me tell you, she’s no peach) and she had her back turned to the register so I said, «hello, I’m ready to check out»…no response…“hi, can I check out here?”…finally she says «just a second»…what??? I waited a good 5 mins for her to stop what she was doing, slowly check me out, and the whole while looking like she was having her teeth pulled.
ALSO, there are fabric bolts on the ground, fabric in the wrong sections, unlabeled fabric (I would really like to know what blends of fabric I am buying, otherwise I have no idea how to wash it) – please see the picture I posted of the bolts all over the ground and the random cart sitting in the middle of the isle with more bolts stacked in it.
Rude, rude, rude. Always an unpleasant experience. This is truly my least favorite place going.
On the plus side, their employee Jen is the only one that has ever been helpful, so kudos to her for being nice and helpful.