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.

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.

The ladies at Heart of Gold Fine Jewelry are definitely sweethearts!…read more They helped me with a problem. They are such an asset to have them and their business in the neighborhood! They never disappoint.

This is a wonderful neighborhood store that could easily be forgotten as people rush to malls or go…read moreonline to shop. However, if you are wishing to buy an extra special gift, this is a wonderful place to find just the right one. I have bought gifts for the very young And not so young. The staff is always helpful to guide you to something that might need your taste and budget.

This shop has a little bit of this and that. It's a lovely place to browse and maybe buy a new…read morepiece of costume jewelry or a casual dress. Or maybe a new kitchen item. It's a sweet spot to pick up a gift for a friend. If you are in the neighborhood, it's definitely worth a look.

What an experience. I came here to pick up goodies for my nephews and my niece, and was delighted…read moreat the variety. I had to stop myself for going overboard -- so many cute dresses for women! -- and was really appreciative of the help from the owner, who ushered me through the store and explained what might be good, considering my price range and age ranges of the kids.

I can't believe there isn't a single review for this place. I came upon it by accident - because…read morethe street the gift shop I wanted to go get my wedding anniversary gift is closed. This amazing store has a good selection of very cool gifts to others (and SELF!), many made by local artists. Ranging from jewelry, clothes, towels, china, etc. reasonably priced as well. Definitely a great place to stop at, even if you are just window shopping...

I love this store! It's full of a wide range of unique items made by local artists, many of whom…read morework at the store. Jewelry, clothing, purses, notecards, wood cheeseboards, etc. My birthday is coming up, so may get something special from there soon!! :)

This used to be a great shop. Mabel was so helpful and cheerful and fun. I had the exact opposite…read moreimpression of the three women who were standing around today...unfriendly and unhelpful. I saw online that the business is up for sale, so that may explain the lack of warmth. While the sign on the door said open M-Sat, the shop was not open Thursday, Friday or Saturday. I left messages on the answering machine asking to please let me know when they opened again. I happened to drive by at 3 this afternoon (Monday) and saw the lights were on. Mabel is no longer there. They no longer have anyone who can finish needlepoint belts. They cannot give advice about how many more inches to stitch, in case it would be wrong for whatever finisher I might locate. They do not sell embroidery floss. They do listen to their voicemails, but not until the end of the day, so didn't receive the several I had left. They do still have a beautiful array of fibers, but overall the trip was a waste of time.

I cannot say enough great things about House of Needlepoint. They made me feel welcome from day one…read moreof starting up this new hobby AND I greatly appreciate the COVID precautions they are taking. I worried I'd feel intimidated, but I'm so, so glad this is the shop I went to. Amazing selection and every time I'm in there I have the nicest chats with the associates.

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.