Simply THE best quilt shop around!…read more I've been to The Bolt a few times and love it. It's my favorite LQS. The fabric selection is beautiful and the prices are really fair and reasonable. The owner greets me every time I walk in, and is super nice and knowledgeable. My friends and I were also at the grand opening of this store and our experience was fantastic. The owner had planned for a big crowd so set up a second cutting table downstairs and brought in extra help. Her husband kept running bolts up and down the stairs for people. It was a really festive atmosphere. There were so many people there that the shopping center parking lot was full and people were waiting for spaces. There were really good gift with purchases. Even Denyse was happily cutting fabric at one point! I don't think anyone could have anticipated a grand opening like that. And I'm really happy for them. There was a lady in the shop that day who kept pulling bolts off the shelves and hogging them. She refused to wait in line like the rest of us for her turn, she just kept demanding that she be taken care of right away, and was rude. She acted like she was the only customer. The owner did a great job of balancing this lady's demands with the rest of her customers. I think the 1-star review was written by her. It certainly wasn't the right day for that lady to do that kind of shopping, and I think most everybody else knew that. It shows the reviewer's lack of knowledge that they didn't know the book Denyse S. was signing was her most recent one that tied into the fantastic exhibit The Bolt had. Who cares if it's a couple of years old? A classic is a classic. The 1-star reviewer also forgot to mention that The Bolt sells Denyse's fabric by the yard and in precuts so having one box of her fabrics for $200 was no big deal. Besides, it's actually a pretty smart business move because how many people can actually drop $200 just like that? The reviewer also talks about "price-gouging" but she obviously doesn't know fabrics, and she wrote a lot of mis-information. The Bolt sells Kona and Denyse's solid fabrics for under $8 a yard. That's a great price for solids. All of their fabrics, like I said before, are beautiful, and really well-priced. People who like cotton and steel know that it comes from California so of course it's more money here because of shipping but I think the 13.49 fabric (if it's that price) the reviewer mentioned is either the metallic or the lawn specialty fabric and she should've said that. Shopping for fabric on the internet is hard and I think it's great that a shop like The Bolt is around for quilters like myself. As for the raffle-I can't imagine where the reviewer got the idea that it was going to be held after the ribbon cutting ceremony because that was at lunchtime. The owner had collected, I think, around 20 raffle prizes from different companies and was going to pull the winning tickets after closing. This way, anyone who came to the store that day had a chance to win, and she's really fair about things like that. Oh, and it's pretty well known that this shop doesn't have a public restroom. Don't really know why some think a quilt shop should have one, but this one doesn't because it's a small shop, and it's certainly not a big deal. But lol for the reviewer's imagination about the shouting match/rolling eyes over the restroom because that simply didn't happen. I think it's awful that this 1-star reviewer walked out without paying for her fabrics after she wasted everyone's time. I don't understand why she'd flaunt something like that. She should be embarrassed. But I saw the owner handle the entire situation with patience and class. And that's what The Bolt Quilt Shop is-a classy, friendly shop. Check it out. You'll be glad you did.

I have been shopping at The Bolt for several months now and could not be more pleased with the…read morelevel of customer service, quality of fabric and knowledge of the owner. She could not be nicer and friendlier and happy to share her expertise. Having a local source for beautiful fabrics is a rare commodity these days. I have been sewing and quilting for two decades and I appreciate a great eye for fabric selection and quality. The store has it all and I am happy to spread the word!

Ignore any negative reviews! This business has been around since I was a little girl learning to…read moresew (I'm 64). It is primarily stocked for home decor, but you can find dress fabrics, and just about anything you need. If you have passion and an imagination, you will find something! I can easily spend an hour wondering through the thousands of fabrics. The staff is always helpful and never pressure you. They also have catalogs if you can't find exactly what you want. The back room is older fabric, and less pricey, which is a lot of fun to browse. One reviewer mentioned the place is dusty and old. That may be true - it has not changed much over the years, but their stock is constantly updated with new and current fabrics. This is where designers go for a great selection at a fair price. I am glad Chintz-N-Print is still here!

Very knowledgeable people at this store. Great variety of fabrics and inspirational ideas. Don't…read moreknow why another reviewer said such negative things. Not true.

So helpful with an incredible amount of fabrics to choose from. After purchasing samples online and…read morevisiting other local fabric stores I found exactly what I needed here.

Walked into this Norwalk gem by chance. Was looking for window treatments for my living room and…read morehad an idea of the look I wanted. I had a wonderful, helpful conversation with the owner, Linda, who guided me through the process and offered her suggestions. Linda's store has an endless selection of fabrics so it could have been an overwhelming experience. It was not! Linda helped me narrow down my search and after a very short time searching through books of fabrics I found exactly what I was looking for. I purchased the fabric with lining as well as the hardware. We had her staff install the finished product and we are so pleased with the result. Her prices are competitive and because she's a small neighborhood store, I felt very well taken care of. If you need window treatments, decorative pillows or anything at all to do with fabric, this is the store for you.

I love this store. It is a feast for the eyes. The selection, prices and service are excellent…read more Don't miss out!

Lori and other staffers are always knowledgeable and helpful. There's also additional stock…read moredownstairs.

I was so fortunate to find Fabric Wearhouse when looking to recover my outdoor cushions. They have…read morean amazing selection of fabrics of every kind and knowledgeable and helpful staff This is a family run business and they are delightful and take pride in their work I have since worked with them on a second project and again was very pleased

This place is so well organized, reasonably priced and CLEAN!!! the owner was knowledgeable about…read morefabric and fiber content. after spending a full day visiting every fabric store near my home in Freeport I can honestly say this place is the best!

I visited today for the second time, and again I'm very impressed with the selection of fabrics for…read moreboth quilting and garment sewing. They have a large variety of samples on display and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This place is definitely worth the trip.

The staff is very knowledgable and experienced - they give very good advice. The store is stunning…read morein it's variety and selection of goods, as well as offering a range of lessons and services.

I've visited the Yankee Quilter several times before, but not recently, and now I'm wondering why…read moreI've waited so long to return. They have a huge variety of quilting fabrics, including several that I've been searching for to finish up a couple ongoing projects. They also sell and service sewing machines, offer classes and a lot of embroidery supplies.

Such a pretty shop! A little cramped, but only because they have so much to ooh and aah over…read more Prices are comparable to other independent quilt shops in the region, as is some of the selection. I didn't see a lot of precut sets, but their five dollar a yard clearance section won me (and my bank balance) over. Really nice employees who greet you like you're a regular, and they have space in the back for classes. A friend of a friend raves about them, drives forty minutes just to attend so going myself is now on my quilting bucket list.

I was at a loss when Joann fabric closed. Then I found Huntington fabrics. Great store they have…read moreeverything you will need to sew. Lots of stuff packed in these 2 stores the owner couldn't have been more helpful. It was a pleasure not have to shop at Joann's. I will be going to Huntington fabrics from here on.

Deceptive practices. I placed a large order which they stated was backordered, but still billed me…read more The fabric was still available for sale through them on etsy at a higher price. When I contacted them, they refused to honor the price I had already been billed, issued a refund and stated I could repurchase at the higher price. Purchase was made on 9/29 and refund issued 10/19. Very deceptive business. Will not shop from this store again and urge others to be cautious.​