I have been shopping here for quite some and have been quite satisfied withevey purchase I've made…read more The prices are affordable and the fabrics are of great quality. The STAFF are quite friendly and helpful in many ways. Make your way there and you will not be disappointed. Donna

Great mix of affordable fabrics and notions. I especially appreciated the precut bagged cottons as…read morethey made it easy to carry and compare colors. For a new sew it's like me, making mistakes is less painful on more economical pieces of fabric. The staff was helpful and friendly.

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!!

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.

A great store for needlepoint enthusiasts! They had adorable canvases for sale and had the thread…read moresize I needed (that I couldn't find in any other craft store) Support local and stop in here! They have a great variety and the woman who was working when I stopped in was very friendly :)

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.

It depends on what you are looking for if I recommend this place. They are pleasant, helpful,…read morefriendly. But if they don't have your item there is no suggestion for an alternative product. I went there many years for sewing machine repair, I never knew they didn't repair them on-site. And this last time they simply said a part broke, didn't say which part, and it was un repairable, I understand it was a vintage machine. Also pieces of my machine were missing when I got it home. Maybe used on another repair. And they get $40.00 upfront and that is not refundable even though they didn't do squat to your machine.

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.

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.

Another customer and I arrived at the Auburn Fabric Outlet at 5:00pm. My 10 year old daughter and I…read moredrove 30 minutes each way after I got off of work so she could buy fabric to finish up a Christmas gift. I knew I would have enough time since their hours (posted here, on Facebook, and on a sign on the door) state they close at 5:30 pm. My daughter knew what she wanted and it would not take us long to get it. We arrived and the door was locked. Both the other customer and I were told that they were closed and had already shut down the register. My daughter was extremely disappointed. I don't know how a business can close 30 minutes before their stated time.

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.

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.