A Cloth Merchant

Welcome to Cleveland, Merchant & Mills!

Nan

“In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets – when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta – there lived a tailor in Gloucester. He sat in the window of a little shop in Westgate Street, cross-legged on a table, from morning till dark. All day long […]

New Fabric!

Nan

We’ve got new fabric! Nan and I met with a fabric rep from Michael Miller a couple weeks ago, and the first shipment just came in yesterday! You can view all of our new fabrics in our online store (or in the shop) but here are some of my favorites: Counterclockwise from the top are […]

Bags, Bags, Bags!

Debbie

Thursday night we had our first official class ever here at Bolt & Spool! We all had so much fun, and we’re excited for our future classes! Our wonderful neighbor over at Juma Gallery, esteemed bag and accessory designer Kelly O’Toole taught a class on the Kelly Tote, a bag she created specifically for us! […]

New Year

Debbie

Hello friends! Hope every has had, and will continue to have, a wonderful 2013! We’ve certainly been busy at Bolt & Spool, preparing for the Boutique Bridal Bazaar, which turned out incredibly well! Nan and I met fellow entrepreneurs, sampled delicious food, and talked to many brides-to-be. It was very exciting and just a beautiful […]