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.

We have just taken delivery of a new sofa and Stressless chair. This was our first occasion to buy…read morefurniture in a long time, and our entire experience with this company was absolutely top shelf. From an informative, patient and friendly salesman (Joe) to everyone else in the store, we were treated as well as we could have desired. Prices were a bit lower than those of other dealers, too. The delivery was seamless, respectful of our home, and completed by two very pleasant people. They also have an extraordinary gift shop, which we found to be a hidden gem in itself. In all respects we find this store to be a refreshing departure from other furniture stores, and it will be our go-to place from here forward.

I had NO IDEA I'd be looking at 5k chairs in the middle of Fair Haven. A+++++. LOVE a surprise!!read more

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!

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.

I've stopped here many times and purchased potted plants for gifts for all kinds of occasions…read more They always have creative and healthy potted arrangements. There is always someone greeting me and helpful with my selection. They always dress up the pot with some foil when needed. I've also found some great gifts on my visits as well. It's my go to when I want a healthy potted plant above the quality of the big impersonal retailers.

Love this place; a nursery that also has a unique gift shop at Christmas time, with a wonderful…read moreassortment of fresh cut pine trees as well as local handmade crafts and gifts for sale. During the holiday be sure to stop in for complimentary hot cider and butter cookies.

Lovely shop with wonderful owner. Beautiful fabric. Expensive but quality material. This shop was…read morethe hi-light of my vacation in Connecticut. ...a must see,......

This is a great quilt shop. Nice selection of fabrics and threads. Classes are offered by Lois…read moreherself. This shop is worth a visit. Friendly and helpful. Easy parking in rear.

We were delighted by the service, professionalism and quality of the products we bought from them…read more Their attentiveness and follow-up were extraordinary. Connie, a designer and decorator, patiently helped us select fabric for a bedspread and coordinating bench that turned out beautifully, as well as a window shade. All three items were designed, produced and installed so very well. Tom, an installer, did a most professional job. It was a pleasure working with them.

Great service. Will use them again for next project. Thank…read moreyou Sandy and Connie- the Hunter Douglas shades look beautiful in my son's room. Love the Silhouettes and Duettes in the kitchen and bath.