Nimble Thimble Inc

Found exactly what I was looking for and the staff was very helpful!

Dropped in to The Nimble Thimble recently to see if they had updated and improved their yarn selection and I was most happy to see that they did a major overhaul to their selection. (I want yarn stores to be successful and I Love seeing them thrive with great yarns). It turns out they have a new yarn person there who is a KNITTER and has a passion for good yarns. They even went so far to admit they were not moving in the right direction before and that the selection had been ALL WRONG. They are building themselves up with new, good yarns coming in. They said they will be adding Madelinetosh yarns. This place now cooking with gas and I’m very happy to say they look like they are on their way. It’s really nice to be able to drive by and WANT to go in rather than lament that the owner just didn’t have GET IT and what a missed opportunity it was.

I really, really want to support my LYS but they make it virtually impossible. The hours are very sporadic so you never know if they’ll be open. I’ve driven over on more than one occasion to find them closed. They don’t update their website, which might have been an acceptable business practice five years ago, but now it’s just a sign that they take their customers for granted and can’t be bothered.
Another issue I have with this store is that they sell discontinued yarn at full price, so if you buy yarn here, be sure it’s current or you’ll be fleeced (no pun intended).
Again, I really believe in supporting locally owned businesses but it’s just too much work with this place. I won’t be back.

This store is stocked with supplies for quilting and yarn crafts. There is a good selection for these crafts as well as basic supplies for a variety of other sewing: fleece, zippers, buttons, a little home dec fabric, etc. The staff is generally helpful and very knowledgeable.
I have shopped here many times as they usually have what I need. Not the most exciting selections, but solid choices in a variety of colors and styles. There is a lot packed into a small store.

I’ve been in here a few times for various items. The last time I was in I was buying fabric and tulle for a costume I was making for a Halloween event. I have to say that I they had a decent amount of fabrics available and many notions as well. But the service was sub par and it seemed like I was irritating the woman I was trying to get help me.
I’m sure that many people flock to these types of stores during Halloween time for costume fixings. I’m also sure that its annoying to be asked some really basic questions– but I’m a customer and I’m willing to give you my money for your goods– But I wont be back because I seemed to really be an inconvenience.

Psst! Lower Fairfield County knitters — I’ve found your next local yarn shop. The folks that own Nimble Thimble opened up a haven for yarn two stores down over the summer. And it’s pretty awesome. The space is very homey, with a big area in the front decked out with what look like comfy couches. The yarn selection seems like a good mix of reasonably priced Lion’s Brand and Dale of Norway, along with luxurious Berroco and also some local, hand-​dyed yarn, from sheep sheared over in Connecticut. It’s still in the growing stages, but seems like a great resource.