The Ribbon Rose is a craft shop on Great South Road in Penrose, Auckland, selling sewing machines, knitting and wool, fine art supplies, embroidery, patchwork and paper craft. Customers describe a wide range of wool, with sample garments often displayed beside it, and one reviewer called it one of the best stocked shops in the Southern Hemisphere. Needles, ribbons and threads for crochet, knitting and sewing fill the shelves, and painting and drawing supplies sit alongside them. Knitting, sewing supplies, embroidery and quilting come up most often in what people say, and tapestry wool and fabric are mentioned too.
Staff are the most praised part of the shop. Customers describe them as helpful, and one buyer said an item that was no longer available was handled politely and promptly. Online orders are packed well and arrive quickly. Our pick in Penrose for wool and knitting supplies.