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Meet Some of Our Friends!

We love our local sewing enthusiasts! Recently we were approached by Rose to test a pattern for a bag she designed, The Uptown Hobo Bag. So here is the one I made! I wanted it to look Springy/Summe...

Classes have arrived!

You’ve been asking for them! So here they are! Of course we didn’t want to offer just any old class…so here are two phenomenal classes that you will just love, love love! Class sizes are small – fo...

Tote bag suggestions

Here are tons of suggestions for the Kelly Tote class! Call or e-mail me for pricing. If you place your order ahead of time I can send you a PayPal invoice and have your fabric ready when you come ...

FOX8 Skirt Tutorial

How fun! FOX8 TV came to Bolt & Spool this week to shoot a segment for their New Day Cleveland morning show! It’s part of a larger feature on University Circle that will air on Monday, March 4 ...

Playing with Penguins

We have some pretty crazy fabric here. I’ve been in love with this one Japanese line, Kokka by Heather Ross, which is printed on a canvas-y cotton. These are the circus prints and I LOVE THEM. If w...

That Crazy Dress I Made

So last week I mentioned a green Christmas tree dress I was making. Why would I be making a Christmas tree dress? Because it’s hilarious, that’s why. Sorry, I had to take this at night! This weeken...

Lace Dress, Cambie Dress, Tree Dress

Hi again! Remember that floral lace dress I had almost finished? The pattern is Vogue 8146 in case you wanted to find it. This is a great, basic dress pattern. I actually used the top half for a bo...

Good things are coming!

Happy holidays! I hope everybody’s having fun getting ready! We decorated the store last week, and it looks so good! I think there’s a picture in here somewhere of the decorations. We have some rea...

Reliving Thanksgiving Traditions

Feeling guilty that I neglected to write a crafty tidbit to post this past Sunday (how do people blog every day??), I thought I’d share a story and a few recipes for you to make instead! Thanksgivi...

Quick Gifting: Aprons in a Dash

Need a quick hostess gift for an out-of-town weekend stay with a friend?  What about an easy gift for a favorite aunt or teacher?  A colorful apron is always a great choice and sews up so quickly, ...