Creative makers keep returning to these Connecticut fabric stores because each visit offers fresh inspiration just a short drive from New Haven. Other times an unexpected fabric becomes the beginning of your next favorite project, and that surprise is part of the fun. Yankee Cloth fills the homey setting with colorful fabric, project inspiration, and the easygoing atmosphere that makes browsing feel like part of the creative process. Guilford is a short and pleasant drive from New Haven, making this shop an easy addition to a day out along the shoreline. The ReBorn House – Fabric Outlet, WestbrookFor shoppers who love finding quality materials at reduced prices, The ReBorn House Fabric Outlet gives fabric fans a solid reason to head east from New Haven.