Brookfield Fabric Shop Moves to Bigger Storefront

BROOKFIELD, CT — Cotton Candy Fabrics, a full-service community fabric and quilt shop in Brookfield, has moved storefronts from 457 Federal Road to 450 Federal Road, directly across the street.

New features of the 4,800 square foot space include the addition of Arrow Sewing Furniture, four Handi Quilter longarm machines on display, enhanced Superior Thread offerings, options in apparel sewing, more parking, complimentary refreshments, a state-of-the-art Bernina classroom, and several classes offered each week. In addition to the physical move, the company launched a new logo.

“Our new location allows us to offer new products and more amenities for customers with safer parking, no stairs, a refreshments station, and a handicapped-accessible facility. With 16-foot high ceilings, the shop offers dozens of samples to inspire and motivate sewists and quilters of all skill levels,” said Erin Byrne, the shop's owner and creative director.

Cotton Candy Fabrics will celebrate the opening of its new store with a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday. The festivities will commence at 3:30 p.m. with a meet and greet featuring guest Scott Fortunoff, president of Jaftex Companies. A ribbon cutting with Brookfield’s Chamber of Commerce will follow at 5:00 p.m. Customers can expect games and prizes, along with a cocktail party to follow.

Additionally, the Cotton Candy Fabrics customer appreciation party will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, and there will be refreshments, Santa pictures on the 10th, and a gift for every customer that attends, according to a news release.

“Sewing is ingrained in the fabric of our society as we have learned to value handmade goods through the pandemic. When customers visit our store, they are channeling their creativity, very often to make a gift. We have fashioned our store to nurture their creative spirit and meet all of their needs in designing and completing quilting and sewing projects,” said Byrne.