A Cloth Merchant

FOX8 Skirt Tutorial

Nan

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 on Cleveland’s own…FOX8! So be sure to tune in and check out the fun things to explore […]

Winter

Debbie

I don’t know how everyone feels about winter, but I think this year is the first year that I’ve really, really enjoyed it. I can finally appreciate the beauty of the snow on  trees and buildings, the brilliant white against the deeply contrasting shadows, the anticipation of warmth. And I don’t have to trudge through […]

Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial : Part 1

Debbie

Here it is! The fur trapper (or aviator) hat tutorial! This is a 3-parter, so stay tuned! This is the kind of hat I’m talking about. Here’s the  trapper hat pattern. EVERYTHING IS 1/2″ SEAM ALLOWANCE. I’ve only made one size, which is my size, but I don’t think heads vary that much. In stores […]

Lace Dress, Cambie Dress, Tree Dress

Debbie

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 bodice pattern for another dress, which you will see shortly! So I’m of average height, and this […]

Good things are coming!

Debbie

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 really beautiful black polyester floral lace, and it stands out perfectly over this off-white cotton poplin. And the Liberty scarf looks […]
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