Inspired Creatives

Still trying my hand at crochet. I’m starting to remember why I prefer knitting. Getting the hang of it though. Now I can use these flowers to cover up my mistake on the clutch I attempted recently.

I know I posted briefly about this early on, but I got some updated photos and really think this little gem deserves repeating.

We’ve lived in Grandview Heights for 3 years and I just discovered the absolute most wonderful fabric source on earth only 2 blocks from the house.  Chelsea House Design Source is a Trade Design Center serving the design community in Ohio, Kentucky & West Virginia.  I could never afford designer fabrics the likes of Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Waverly or F. Schumacher & Co.  But in the warehouse of Chelsea House I can feast on discontinued designs and promotional samples to my heart’s delight.  A shopping bag full to the brim of promotional samples, called “memos” in the trade, can be had for a mere $5!  Yes, I said $5.00!!!  And these fabrics are stunning.  They’re generally 18″ to 27″ squares, but you can find larger pieces. Simply dig deeper in the bin.  Bolts of fabric can be had for as little as $2.50/yard up to maybe $6 or $10!  Fabrics whose retail prices may be well over $100!  I just couldn’t believe a find like this in my own back yard.  This is a crafter’s paradise.