One of my favorite stores. I have never left empty handed. I always find what I need or they have…read moresuggested something else that was perfect.

As someone returning to knitting after many years. I wanted to do the right thing and shop local…read morerather than ordering from the internet. This shop is beautiful with a wide selection but the salesperson couldn't have been more disinterested in me. She helped me find a pattern, pointed me to the appropriate yarn and pulled together the accessories but was unfriendly and clearly bored. Now after 2 weeks, I find that she read the pattern wrong and sold me half of the required yarn which I will now have to find online and hopefully match. I won't be returning here.

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!

Another awesome locally-owned business-- the ladies who work at Paper + Stitch have excellent taste…read moreand are very hard-working. They sell all sorts of awesome things there. It's a great place to get a gift or a funny/ handmade card for any event. They are professionally trained in graphic design and they are really helpful with designing a monogram or a set of stationary. They do all sorts of custom stationary/ monogramming work. It's an extremely friendly, adorable little shop and the people who work there are great. It's tucked away on the side of one of the buildings in Old Greenwich, but if you keep your eyes peeled for a big navy blue flag that says "Paper + Stitch," you'll find it. They put a bowl of water out for dogs and there's a bench to sit on outside for kids or people with tired feet. Check it out!

The shop has interesting merchandise that you will not find any where else. The owner is a…read morewonderful person. I love buying unique gifts from this shop.

I'm new to this area and I just happened to walk into Jean's cute little shop. She has a curated…read moreassortment of fun bold acrylic yarns, specialty blends and natural fiber skeins with the kind of subtle glitz that I LOVE to make scarves with. This space immediately transports me to my childhood visits to my grandmother. She was a voracious crocheter and the first to teach me how to hold my hook. If you'd like to learn... Jean has the patience and kindness to guide you on your journey!

What an amazing find! Christie was so helpful and gave me such great guidance picking out beautiful…read morefabrics and a pattern to make a quilt. Come to find out she also offers open sew and make and take classes! p.s there is even a parking lot right in back of her store with a back entrance!!!

Christie's Quilting Botique has a great selection of fabrics and patterns from the industries top…read moredesigners. They also sell sewing machines and provide long arm quilting services. I visited as part of an All New England Shop Hop, and the stores staff made me feel very welcome as soon as I entered the store, but they weren't overbearing. I found several items to purchase, and at checkout they helped me enter the shop hops prize drawing and gave me a snack to enjoy on my way to the next shop. I'll definitely be back another time when I have longer to browse.

Very unpleasant. When I walk in to any store I say hello…read more The older woman working the store looked at me, scanned me with her quick glance and didn't respond. She might have smirked. She continued assisting someone else which I had no issue with. But, she could have said hello I'll be right with you. It was like a scene from Pretty Woman where the sales person doesn't help as I don't fit "the look". So, after 30 seconds of standing like an idiot I walked out. I will never return here and will not recommend this place to anyone.

This store has EVERYTHING. Beautiful gift items or just something for yourself. The prices range a…read morelot so you can find something in your budget or splurge. I recently bought my dad a nice monogramed razor from here but was also able to pick up lovely chocolate boxes for stocking stuffers. You could easily get all your shopping done here and they have complementary in store wrapping to make it even more convenient. The location is also ideal as its right on Greenwich's main street close to the train. Plus the shop keeper, Gail, was incredibly helpful and easy to get in touch with questions about the gifts I was interested in. I wish more stores has such terrific customer service and products!

The quality and selection of yarn is very special. Their classes are interesting and diverse. I've…read morebeen shopping there since it was Westport Yarns and it even better now.

I love supporting my LYS. I rarely walk out empty handed and I could spend hours talking to…read moreeveryone about yarn and patterns. They have a wonderful selection but if they don't have something I want they can usually get it for me which they have done many times. This is more than a local yarn store, they are my home away from home.

Once you step inside, you will immediately see & feel the store's local charm & appeal to life and…read moreliving in the Trumbull area. The store has a selection of fine gifts, souvenirs, soaps, and more from authors & artisans that are a little off the beaten path, which you will not find in any chain store, franchise, or outlet. Some of their after holiday sales might make for a good deal. They are conveniently located in the same Madison Ave plaza that also has a very good restaurant & package store.

This store is a must see for anyone who adores quaint and lovely gift shops. Pure Poetry is an…read moreexquisite gift shop that I just recently discovered in Trumbull. It is absolutely beautiful. They offer candles, home furnishings, jewelry, pretty much anything you can think of. It is beautiful inside. I can't believe I didn't know about this place! I found them by chance. I think this is the perfect place for people who might want to do some Holiday shopping but do not want to brave (gulp) the MALL! I am one of those people who prefer a charming gift shop oozing warmth and New England charm to the impersonal business and crowded hassles of the big box stores and shopping malls. There is alot here to explore and it is easy to find and parking is ample. It reminds me of the lovely shops in Cape Cod and Maine, places I adore and do not see much of in Fairfield County. Now that I am aware of them, I will certainly be there frequently And here's a tip: they personalize many of their items, if you want that service. You just can't beat that. Highly recommended.