Great selection of fabrics for reasonable prices. Store staff quite knowledgeable and encouraging…read moreto sewists of all levels. I love this spot!

Great prices and lots to choose from. A little drive from Southington but hey the only fabric store…read moreI would go to in CT. Pretty good selection but it depends on what you are looking for! We all cried when Joann's left I mean I could run down the road for zippers or thread and the thought of having to order was not something I was looking forward to, but this place has zippers, thread, trim and wonderful home Dec fabric as well. Worth the trip.

I recently moved to the West Hartford area and needed a lot of fabric for new home projects. I had…read morebeen going to Ehrlich Decorating & Upholstery in Hartford and was beyond pleased with their selection; their customer service was also top notch. But there was a specific fabric I couldn't find at Ehrlich's so I had to go looking for another source. Mila had MUCH more fabric on hand. They also have a lot of fabric you can order - about the same amount as Ehrlich's, but different kinds. After spending months (literally) trying to find a specific fabric at Ehrlich's, Jo Anne's, etc, I found it in 15 minutes at Mila. The only downside to Mila is that the owner (I presume) lacks social grace and customer service skills. I found him to be pushy and incredibly condescending (and not just to me). I also had the distinct feeling he was rushing me and trying to avoid having to place a custom order. He's the type, you know, who is always right and you're an idiot. I hate those types! I would have given this 5 stars if it weren't for the owner. If you're looking for a robust alternative to your usual fabric/upholstery place, try Mila, but try to work with one of the women. Hopefully they won't roll their eyes at you...

First let me say that i have shopped at Milas for a long time. Harvey the owner has done this his…read morewhole life following after his father. He came from a time I remember when people relied on the expertise of the owner who knew their business before the mass market stores. He is a know-it-all because he does! Try to find anyone at Joanns who knows anything about home dec. I have been a seamstress for 40 years and there has never been a time that he steered me wrong or didn't know the answer to my dilemma. He may not be smooth but I know that he is doing his best for every customer. If you want the right fabric for the right job and want it done right. You can count on Milas. The ladies he has there are not just clerks they all have extensive experience and are very helpful.

If you are considering 100% cotton, 100% linen, or a combination of both for decorative projects…read morelike pillows, upholstery, tablecloths, etc., Griswold Textile Co is a stellar resource. I completely reevaluated my project to cover two wedge pillows as a response to my visit. Marimekko fans will especially be thrilled to have discovered GTC! Prices/yard $22-$27ish and plenty of cheaper bolts albeit with limited yardage. So much fun!

This is a great adventure for people who love fabrics. Hand done silk screening is rarely found…read more There is a screen and printing process for each individual color with drying in between and each time, the screen has to line up and "register" exactly. There are fabrics in a small shop to purchase by the yard. Some are seconds but believe me, you absolutely can't tell that. Interesting!

A great place to shop for fabric - so many options. And great quality material. Staff is very…read morefriendly. I will definitely go back. Highly recommend

I Love this shop and wish I lived closer to shop in person. Everything I order is packed with care…read moreand shipped promptly. The available yardage is listed so I know if there is sufficient yardage to order. And, the selection of beautiful fabrics is amazing!!

Beautifully organized and so full of ALL the threads your crosstitch or needlepoint heart could…read morewant. Lots of older patterns, needles, minders, bags, fabrics galore! My crafty fam will return

I used to live in Connecticut. I don't remember the name of the place where I would buy things, but…read morethey had large collection of hand, dyed thread and multi fabric that was not your usual fabric for cross stitching embroidery and other needle cross just trying to locate.

I was looking for a place to help me with sewing a pattern. It has been years since I sewed…read moresomething from a pattern and was DEFINATELY rusty. When I searched I found this location in Glastonbury, I had only know Southington until I googled, well I can not say enough good things about the staff there. From the moment you walk in everyone is pleasant and happy to be there. I was very fortunate because it was Wednesday Maria was there to help me fumble my way through things. She even went above and beyond by 1) staying past her scheduled time & 2) when she really needed to go she made a little sample for me to follow with written instructions. I did not get the gentleman's name that was there but he was wonderful also. I am looking forward to the winter months for some of their classes as they do quilting classes and that is always something I've wanted to learn. So make sure to check out their website and classes.

Don't ever take your sewing machine to this business for repairs, they'll charge you a small…read morefortune and your machine will be missing parts when you get it back. And you'll be patronized and condescended to for expressing your dissatisfaction.

This is a small quilt shop in Simsbury with a beautiful selection of fabrics and patterns. They…read morehave a lot of quilts on display and I loved one of them enough that I bought the pattern immediately.

Great variety of fabric, friendly staff. Caters mostly to quilters, but they had lots of bags on…read moredisplay, which inspired me! My first visit, eager to go back.

Recently had a slipper chair recovered by Ernes and cannot say enough about this company. The cost…read morewas well below their competitors and they recommended a fabric store where every fabric in the store was $2.99 a yard. Most significant is the expedient and high-quality service. Love my "new" chair and highly recommend Ernes.

Super helpful service, decent selection, and they were able to answer all of my random questions!…read moreWill definitely come back!

This was my first visit and be still my heart- lots of fabric- especially batiks! So many things:…read morespecialty fabric, upholstery, thread, quilters tools, sewing notions, trims.... Fabric is 1 yd minimum at great prices. All the staff were friendly and helpful! So happy to have found this store now that Joanns closed and in smaller stores- selection is limited.

I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.

This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.