Looking for that perfect handmade gift? Why not shop local? Why not shop at Patty’s Crafty Corner?
Patty’s Crafty Corner opened at the 201 5th Street location the day after Thanksgiving and has since been filling up the space with locally made gifts and goods.
“We have home décor and gift items that are all handmade,” said Patty Miller, owner of the shop.
Some of the items available include: bowl cozies, baby blankets, mermaid quilts, baby blankets, wooden crafts, ceramics, flower arrangements, soaps and lotions, dog treats, tumblers and tumbler accessories, wooden candle holders, jewelry, beaded bracelets and pens, wire wrapped pendants, angels, and more.
Patty does the sewing.
“I’ve been crafting for over 40 years … mostly sewing,” She said. “I love to sew. It’s very relaxing for me.”
Although Patty grew up in Pittsburgh, she has called Ellwood City home for about 15 years and thought the town could use a place to buy handmade gift items.
“I live here in Ellwood City and wanted to stay close to home. I myself try to shop local as much as possible. Keeping it local is a good thing.”
Previously Patty would sell her goods at craft and vendor shows, but decided having her own shop was a dream she wanted to make come true.
She said business has been good so far.
“We did fairly well for Christmas, and we expected it to be slow because of winter. And business is picking up again.”
The other gifts in Patty’s shop are made by vendors. And Patty is looking to add vendor items to her shop.
“I am accepting new crafters, but it has to be something that is not already in the store. I have a few spots left. I am looking for someone who makes T-shirts maybe different kind of candles. And all things need to be handmade.”
And Patty hopes to see her business continue to grow.
“I had to put a couple of people on the waiting list because I already had what they make in the store. We are growing.”
Store hours are:
Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday closed
Tuesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday closed
Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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