What are the best quilt shops in Connecticut?+
Connecticut has 14 quilt shops in our directory: Americana Fabrics, Cate's Sew Modern, Christie's Quilting Boutique, Close to Home Sewing Center, Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting, Cotton Candy Fabrics, Pins to Needles, Quilted Ewe, Stitch Chicks Quilt Shop, That's Sew Debbie, The Quilt Shop by Lois, The Velvet Tomato, 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 2 2026 shop hops: All New England Shop Hop, 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.
