That Fiber Bish Will Host Santa Rosa Grand Opening
The local yarn and fiber arts shop will celebrate its downtown Santa Rosa storefront on September 26, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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That Fiber Bish, a locally owned yarn and fiber arts store, will host its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Santa Rosa on September 26, 2026. The shop specializes in sustainable natural fibers and hand-dyed yarns.
Why it matters
The store aims to support local fiber artists while providing residents with sustainable alternatives to synthetic acrylic yarns. Owner Christina Bishop established the business to foster a community space for fiber arts.
Owner Christina Bishop, a 46-year-old resident of Santa Rosa for 20 years, creates hand-dyed yarns in small batches. The store carries inventory from brands including Malabrigo, Knit Picks, and Napa Valley Fiber.
The players
Christina Bishop
She is the 46-year-old owner of That Fiber Bish who has lived in Santa Rosa for two decades.
That Fiber Bish
It is a local retail business specializing in yarn, fiber arts supplies, and sustainable natural textile materials.
The details
The shop offers a variety of handcrafted notions, natural fibers, art batts, and spinning tools alongside the owner's hand-dyed yarn. Beyond retail, the store serves as a community hub by hosting meetup nights and fiber arts classes.
Timeline
September 8, 2026: The storefront held a soft launch.
September 26, 2026: The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place.
11 a.m.: The ceremony kicks off the grand opening.
Market Landscape
The store opening follows a pattern set by the rise of independent craft supply retailers catering to niche hobbyists. By focusing on sustainable natural fibers, the business positions itself against mass-market retailers that rely heavily on synthetic acrylics.
Local crafters can access in-person fiber arts classes and community meetup nights starting with the September 26 event. Shoppers now have a local alternative for sourcing natural yarns and specialized spinning tools in the downtown area.
The takeaway
This new storefront provides a dedicated physical space for local fiber artists to connect and learn new skills. Residents interested in sustainable textiles can now source materials directly from local inventory rather than relying on online retailers.
What happens next
The grand opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on September 26, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about new businesses coming to the area in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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