Over the next few minutes we are going to break down everything we know about quilting, beads, and all kinds of crafts in Bridgeport and New Haven. Crocheting, knitting, weaving, homemade jewelry making, scrapbooking, and more will all be covered as this post goes along.
Our first section will be all about the best Bridgeport and New Haven quilting and fabric stores where you can buy all of the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, and yarn that you need. Up next we will mention if there are any good bead stores in your area that sell quality items for weaving, embroidery, loom kits, cords, gemstones, rosettes, or the other supplies you require to finish your current project.
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The final section will feature a list of some of the best craft stores near you that will carry a little bit of all of the above in addition to all kinds of papers, scrapbooking items, needle art, craft tech, sewing machines, dye cutting machines, printers, lighting, and more.
By the time you finish reading this local quilting, bead, and craft guide you should have a far greater understanding of what is available around town. And we also want to let you know that we have written plenty of other city guides for the Northeast right there if you want to check them out.
Bridgeport & New Haven Quilt & Fabric Shops
When you want to visit one of the best quilt and fabric shops near you we suggest:
- Discount Fabric at 4490 Main St
- The Barn at 50 Hurd Ave
- Cotton Candy Fabrics at 457 Federal Rd
- The Bolt Quilt Shop & FabricĀ
- Banksville Designer Fabrics at 115 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk
Look through their websites and see if they have the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, yarn, or fabric by the yard or meter that you desire before making the drive.
Bead Stores In Your Area
Whether you are looking for a wholesaler with tons of beads or just need a small amount consider visiting:
- Zoe & Co Sugar Beads at 393 Main St, Ridgefield
- Beads & More at 766 Main St S, Woodbury
- BeadHappy Jewelry at 909 Boston Post Rd, Madison
Those bead shops should have all kinds of cords, gemstones, tools, wires, loom kits, and other weaving and embroidery supplies. Some may even offer beading and jewelry making classes and if you are after anything specific give those links a look.
More Local Craft Stores
Here are some more general craft stores in Bridgeport and New Haven that will have a broad selection of just about whatever it is you might need:
- Dollar Tree at 464 E Main St
- Artist & Craftsman Supply New Haven at 821-825 Chapel St, New Haven
- Hobby Lobby at 68 Frontage Rd, East Haven
From sewing machines to dye cutting machines to the latest craft technology tools like printing and embossing machines at least one of the above will have what you are searching for. Of course you can also expect to find a wide variety of paints, canvas, other surfaces, brushes, ribbons, bows, yarn, needles, organizers, and more for storage in addition to all kinds of art supplies for kids or adults.
Plus they might also offer fun craft classes near you in knitting, homemade jewelry making, quilting, scrapbooking, or other fun creative endeavors.
By the way we have also written about:
- Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Hartford
- Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In New York City
- Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Newark
- Best Quilt & Fabric Stores In Philadelphia
Enjoy Your Quilts, Beads & Crafts In Bridgeport & New Haven
Well, for now that is all we have to share but check back in the future because we plan to update this post often. You read about all of the best quilting, bead, and craft stores in your area and should have a much better understanding of what all is available.
If you think we left anything off our local craft guide please tell us in the comments, or if any of the above stores have closed down mention that too. Now go have fun making your quilts, homemade jewelry with beads, or other crafts in Bridgeport and New Haven.