Cotton Candy Fabrics In the News
Keep up to date with Cotton Candy Fabrics in the news. Browse articles and stories about Cotton Candy Fabrics below. Media requesting information should contact Erin Byrne via email at erin@cottoncandyfabrics.com, via phone at 203-885-0792, or via text at 917-907-2406.
Cotton Candy Fabrics stitching joy in Brookfield since 2018
11/6/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics was featured in News 12's Road Trip Close to Home, where we were featured as a local desitnation for quilting, apparel making, and community building. Take some time and check out the rest of the article and video!
11/6/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics was featured in News 12's Road Trip Close to Home, where we were featured as a local desitnation for quilting, apparel making, and community building. Take some time and check out the rest of the article and video!
Cotton Candy Fabrics - More to Love
11/5/25 - As you have probably heard, Viv Lazich of Sew Inspired is going from Inspired to Retired and is closing her store at the end of December. I’m writing today to share the exciting news that Cotton Candy Fabrics will be opening a second location in Simsbury, Connecticut, in January 2026 to continue the creative legacy that Viv and her team built at Sew Inspired.
Click here for the full announcement!
11/5/25 - As you have probably heard, Viv Lazich of Sew Inspired is going from Inspired to Retired and is closing her store at the end of December. I’m writing today to share the exciting news that Cotton Candy Fabrics will be opening a second location in Simsbury, Connecticut, in January 2026 to continue the creative legacy that Viv and her team built at Sew Inspired.
Click here for the full announcement!
Harvey Fierstein Is Now a Full-Time Quilter - The seven-time Tony winner is writing a book on his later-in-life career change.
10/20/25 - Harvey Firestein talks about Cotton Candy Fabrics in this new stage of his life. Read how his quilting circle has largely replaced his city life. And how Cotton Candy Fabrics has helped him build community in this new space. Read on!
10/20/25 - Harvey Firestein talks about Cotton Candy Fabrics in this new stage of his life. Read how his quilting circle has largely replaced his city life. And how Cotton Candy Fabrics has helped him build community in this new space. Read on!
Nyberg: Former ‘Project Runway’ Contestant bringing years of Experience to the Classroom
10/20/25 - Sam Donovan, a two-time “Project Runway” contestant who now works as the garment sewing director at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield, spoke with News 8’s Ann Nyberg about his experience on the show and work teaching sewing in Connecticut. Watch the full interview here.
10/20/25 - Sam Donovan, a two-time “Project Runway” contestant who now works as the garment sewing director at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield, spoke with News 8’s Ann Nyberg about his experience on the show and work teaching sewing in Connecticut. Watch the full interview here.
Brookfield fabric store launches studio for sewing lessons under 'Project Runway' alum Sam Donovan
8/22/25 - In a world of fast fashion, trend cycles and mounting landfills, a small Brookfield quilt store is opening a studio for those interested in something a little more permanent and personal — with the help of a "Project Runway" alum. Read more here.
Cotton Candy Fabrics Opens Apparel Studio In Brookfield With Launch Event
8/18/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics is expanding its offerings with the launch of The Apparel Studio, a new section of the store dedicated to apparel sewing for both beginners and experienced makers. Read on here.
8/18/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics is expanding its offerings with the launch of The Apparel Studio, a new section of the store dedicated to apparel sewing for both beginners and experienced makers. Read on here.
Harvey Fierstein: Actor, Playwright—and Quilter
7/25/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics was mentioned in a recent article about Harvey Fierstein, the actor, playwright, and the quilter! The article dives into Fierstein's past successes and how he has brought that experience and success to his quilting hobby. His quilts were put on display at the Keeler Tavern Museum. His eye for color, pattern, and design made for a beautiful paring with Cotton Candy Fabrics.
Read the rest of the article here!
7/25/25 - Cotton Candy Fabrics was mentioned in a recent article about Harvey Fierstein, the actor, playwright, and the quilter! The article dives into Fierstein's past successes and how he has brought that experience and success to his quilting hobby. His quilts were put on display at the Keeler Tavern Museum. His eye for color, pattern, and design made for a beautiful paring with Cotton Candy Fabrics.
Read the rest of the article here!
Top Quilters To Start Tour At Cotton Candy Fabrics In Brookfield
5/29/24 - Local quilt shop will offer a lecture and two workshops with the esteemed quilters Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. Read more here!
5/29/24 - Local quilt shop will offer a lecture and two workshops with the esteemed quilters Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. Read more here!
Brookfield's Cotton Candy Fabrics Bring Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably to Town!
8/24/24 - On Saturday, September 21st, join Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably for an enchanting afternoon immersed in color at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The duo will captivate audiences with insights from Kaffe's latest museum exhibition, "The Power of Color," and provide a sneak peek into his upcoming book, "Kaffe Fassett's Quilts on an English Farm." Read on here.
8/24/24 - On Saturday, September 21st, join Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably for an enchanting afternoon immersed in color at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The duo will captivate audiences with insights from Kaffe's latest museum exhibition, "The Power of Color," and provide a sneak peek into his upcoming book, "Kaffe Fassett's Quilts on an English Farm." Read on here.
Shop Shout Out: Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield, CT
12/4/23 - Tucked in Brookfield, Connecticut (just north of Danbury, minutes away from I-84, and close to the NY State Border), Cotton Candy Fabrics & Quilts has been my go-to local quilt shop for years. Erin, the owner, and her staff just celebrated their fifth anniversary (and their first birthday in their new spacious location at 450 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT). During a recent visit, I took some photos of their beautiful shop, let’s go on a tour! Click here to read on.
12/4/23 - Tucked in Brookfield, Connecticut (just north of Danbury, minutes away from I-84, and close to the NY State Border), Cotton Candy Fabrics & Quilts has been my go-to local quilt shop for years. Erin, the owner, and her staff just celebrated their fifth anniversary (and their first birthday in their new spacious location at 450 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT). During a recent visit, I took some photos of their beautiful shop, let’s go on a tour! Click here to read on.
Project Runway’ alum Samuel J. Donovan joins Brookfield’s Cotton Candy Fabrics
4/7/22 - Former "Project Runway" contestant Samuel J. Donovan, is now the director of garment sewing at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield. Read on.
4/7/22 - Former "Project Runway" contestant Samuel J. Donovan, is now the director of garment sewing at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield. Read on.
Brookfield-Based Fabric Shop, Cotton Candy Fabrics, Moves to Bigger Storefront
11/29/22 - Cotton Candy Fabrics, a full-service community fabric and quilt shop in Brookfield, Connecticut, announced they have moved storefronts from 457 Federal Road to 450 Federal Road, directly across the street. Read more here.
11/29/22 - Cotton Candy Fabrics, a full-service community fabric and quilt shop in Brookfield, Connecticut, announced they have moved storefronts from 457 Federal Road to 450 Federal Road, directly across the street. Read more here.
Brookfield Fabric Store Churns out Masks in the Thousands
4/30/20 - The classroom that once held workshops on quilting and the English paper piercing technique has since turned into mask central at Cotton Candy Fabrics.
Read on.
4/30/20 - The classroom that once held workshops on quilting and the English paper piercing technique has since turned into mask central at Cotton Candy Fabrics.
Read on.
Cotton Candy Fabrics Announces Store Expansion
3/15/20 - Cotton Candy Fabrics, a full-service community fabric and quilt shop in Brookfield, Connecticut, announced it has expanded its store to offer more fabrics, classes, and fun to sewists and quilters of all ages and levels. Read on.
3/15/20 - Cotton Candy Fabrics, a full-service community fabric and quilt shop in Brookfield, Connecticut, announced it has expanded its store to offer more fabrics, classes, and fun to sewists and quilters of all ages and levels. Read on.