Chances are if you own a quilt, you have a story to go with it. It may be a story about the quilter who created it, the occasion for which is was made, or the role it played in your personal history—like the one that always made you feel better when you were under the weather. Quilts, whether antique or brand new, instantly become a part of our heritage. And, while it may seem that quilting is fading art, businesses like Memory Lane Quilting in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, are working to keep this art form alive in new and exciting ways that are every bit as heartfelt as handmade heirloom quilts. Their t-shirt quilts and memory quilts are perfect for keeping a loved one close or creating a functional scrapbook of special milestones and more. Memory Lane Quilting is only a short trip from neighboring communities like Brecksville, Ohio or Twinsburg, Ohio, though they often have items shipped to them from greater distances, including neighboring states like Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and more. Each quality commemorative quilt they create is a personalized remembrance, and a masterpiece that is impossible to replicate. Continue reading →
We all need to have a place to unwind, especially after a stressful day at work or at home with the kids. A place with a laidback atmosphere, full of fun activities and friendly faces. A place where you can spend time with people who share the same interests. And if you happen to be a fiber artist in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio area, that place is Ewes d’Bleu Yarns of Distinction. This local yarn store in Pepper Pike, Ohio is a cozy gathering place for crocheters and knitters from all over the Shaker Heights, Ohio and Cleveland, Ohio areas.
