Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Connecticut
14 Connecticut quilt shops in our directory, plus shop hops, shows, and the state's quilting community.
Connecticut quilt shops
Cotton Candy Fabrics
Brookfield, Connecticut
A full-service Bernina and Handi Quilter dealer in Brookfield stocking 8,000 bolts of designer quilting cottons.
Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting
Colchester, Connecticut
Connecticut's largest quilt shop, a 16,000-square-foot store with over 9,000 bolts including a dedicated Kaffe Fassett corner.
The Velvet Tomato
Danielson, Connecticut
A quilting shop inside the restored 1878 Heart & Home building in Danielson, stocking 1,300+ bolts of fabric.
Close to Home Sewing Center
Glastonbury, Connecticut · Since 1982
A family-run New England sewing and quilt shop chain operating since 1982 with locations in Glastonbury, Orange, and Southington.
That's Sew Debbie
Groton, Connecticut
A Groton fabric store offering quilting supplies, sewing classes, machine repair, and longarm rental.
Cate's Sew Modern
Guilford, Connecticut · Since 2016
A modern fabric and community sewing studio in Guilford, open since 2016, curating unusual and hard-to-find prints.
Quilted Ewe
New Hartford, Connecticut
Northwest Connecticut's premier quilt shop, combining quilting cottons with fiber and needle-felting supplies.
The Quilt Shop by Lois
Newtown, Connecticut
A Newtown quilt shop known for its quilting retreats and social sew sessions with fellow quilters.
Stitch Chicks Quilt Shop
North Franklin, Connecticut · Since 2013
A cozy North Franklin quilt shop open since 2013, offering custom kits and art classes for all skill levels.
Christie's Quilting Boutique
Norwalk, Connecticut · Since 2013
A Norwalk quilting hub founded by Christie Hughes in 2013, offering longarm services and BERNINA machines.
Americana Fabrics
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Formerly Affordable Fabrics, with Rocky Hill and Waterford locations offering one of New England's largest quilting fabric selections.
Pins to Needles
Scotland, Connecticut
A small-town Scotland, CT shop pairing hard-to-find fabric with over 45 years of alterations experience.
The Yankee Quilter
Seymour, Connecticut
A Seymour quilt shop and Husqvarna Viking dealer offering 100% cotton quilting fabrics and machine embroidery supplies.
Yankee Cloth
Wallingford, Connecticut
A downtown Wallingford quilt shop owned by a 32-year quilter, known for reproduction fabrics like Civil War-era prints.
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Submit a Connecticut quilt shop →Connecticut shop hops in 2026
All New England Shop Hop
Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026
Two-month shop hop covering all six New England states. Visit participating shops between September 1 and October 31, collect passport stamps, qualify for prize drawings.
Official site →Row by Row Experience 2026
Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2026
The Row by Row Experience returned in a new form — 9" × 36" row patterns themed to each participating shop's region. Visit shops between July 1 and August 31 to collect free row patterns. Different from the original 2011-2022 program (which used 36"-wide rows), but the same spirit.
Official site →FabShop Hop
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026
Monthly online shop hop where participants visit participating online shops and find hidden bunnies on each shop's website. Year-round event with monthly prize drawings.
Official site →Major quilt shows in Connecticut
Quilting in Connecticut
Connecticut is home to the first hamburger, lollipop, and Frisbee. Connecticut's quilting scene includes 14 shops in our directory, 1 major quilt show each year, and 3 shop hops in 2026. Whether you're shopping for fabric, looking for a guild, or planning a quilt road trip, the resources below cover it all.
FAQ about Connecticut quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Connecticut?+
Connecticut has 14 quilt shops in our directory: Cotton Candy Fabrics, Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting, The Velvet Tomato, Close to Home Sewing Center, That's Sew Debbie, Cate's Sew Modern, Quilted Ewe, The Quilt Shop by Lois, Stitch Chicks Quilt Shop, Christie's Quilting Boutique, Americana Fabrics, Pins to Needles, The Yankee Quilter, Yankee Cloth. The state also has dozens of independent shops that are not yet listed — ask at your local quilt guild meeting for a complete picture of shops in your area.
Is there a Connecticut quilt shop hop?+
Yes. Connecticut participates in 3 2026 shop hops: All New England Shop Hop, Row by Row Experience 2026, FabShop Hop. Shop hops are typically multi-week events where you visit participating shops, collect passport stamps, and qualify for prize drawings.
Are there quilting guilds in Connecticut?+
We don't have a Connecticut guild listed yet, but the state likely has active local and Modern Quilt Guild chapters. Browse our national guild directory and filter by state, or ask at a local quilt shop for guild recommendations.
Are there quilt shows in Connecticut?+
Connecticut hosts 1 major quilt show: AQS QuiltWeek New England. The state also has multiple guild-level shows that are not in this directory.
Where is the best place to buy quilt fabric in Connecticut?+
For Connecticut quilters, the established shops in our directory (above) are the starting point. Add your local quilt guild's shop recommendations, and consider trying one of the major online retailers (Missouri Star, Fat Quarter Shop, eQuilter) for specialty or hard-to-find fabrics.