Simply THE best quilt shop around! 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. read more

I have been shopping at The Bolt for several months now and could not be more pleased with the level 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! read more

Awesome shop!! Super nice owners that will give you all the assistance that you need. Personable and knowledgeable!! And..... they have a lot of amazing "new" Singer FeatherWeight parts and accessories. Big fun!! Great stop!!! read more

A happy wife!!!! So now that my wife found her "new & favorite" quilt and fabric shop, she has gone several times, and I have to take her. I don't mind at all. What a great and friendly atmosphere. So vibrant and colorful. The selections are just outstanding!! The owner is always greeting us with a smile and welcome, along with great service. Her knowledge and support has helped my wife tremendously. We will be back soon! read more

The Bolt Quilt Shop has just had its first anniversary. It was voted best new small business in Monroe! The shop is filled with the best selection of fabrics I have seen anywhere. The owner, Jane is delightful, knowledgeable and extraordinarily friendly and kind. The prices are fair for the quality of the fabrics being sold- both design and hand are extraordinary. The shop is not large and yet there are so many exquisite fabrics to choose from as well as notions and basics. There is a reduced price assortment as well. I have compared prices with other similar shops and I feel that when you shop the Bolt, you are getting so much more for your money. The prices are very fair for the latest and the best in quilting, and you can ask questions and get educated responses as well as personal encouragement. I suggest you go there TODAY if you are looking for a delightful and rewarding shopping experience. read more

I've been to the shop once and was so impressed with the fabric selection (the buyer has a wonderful eye for special fabrics) and how welcomed I felt. I later sent an email with interest in a class which was planned - and the shop owner called me to provide information and to let me know that she wasn't able to reach me by email. I was really impressed and will certainly enroll in a class and visit this shop again! Thanks so much. read more

This quilt shop has a convenient location, in a shopping strip on a main street in Monroe. Parking is convenient, typically there is a space right in front, for people who have trouble with steps, there is only 1 step up over the curb. The fabric selection is fantastic, there are many beautiful, good quality bolts to choose from. One of the things I liked about this shop is that, while they do have traditional quilting items, they also have different, creative and contemporary choices available too! I have been to this shop over 4 times since April and attended their grand opening event as well. I have always been greeted warmly and had all my questions answered thoroughly. This shop also offers a variety of classes which are held in the lower level of the shop. Although I have not had time to sign up for one yet, I plan to do so in the fall. The lower level of the shop has a wonderful library of the owner's quilt books which you can sit and flip through for ideas or inspiration. I am very excited that this lovely local quilt shop has opened in Monroe and wish them the best of luck! read more