Mending a Rip: A Sewing Studio Patches the Craft Retail Void

Marnie Kaler shows off a handmade egg, like the project that launched her into the craft studio business.

Marnie Kaler, a lifelong crafter, has often strolled the aisles of craft stores thinking of how she’d structure the store if she were running it. Now, with Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, she’s getting the chance.

The only drawback? Being patient while her dream shop grows into reality.

First: The Eggs

Kaler opened Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts with a class in November 2024 on how to create Ukrainian eggs, or Pysanky, the intricately colored works of art made with wax and dyes…

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