As my daughter and I strolled along Roosevelt Avenue in search of the perfect flowers for Valentine’s Day, we stumbled upon a charming little crochet table adorned with beautiful crochet flowers. The vibrant colors and intricate designs immediately caught our attention. Intrigued, we approached the table, and the lovely owner welcomed us with a warm smile. She informed us that there were even more delightful creations inside the nearby mall, urging us to take a look.
With curiosity piqued, we ventured inside and discovered a hidden gem of a shop, overflowing with extraordinary handmade items. Each piece was a testament to the owner’s incredible talent and creativity. I was truly blown away by the variety and skill on display. It was amazing to see how much passion was woven into every item on the shelves. In a heartwarming gesture, the owner gifted my daughter a delightful Totoro hair clip, her generosity leaving us both speechless. As we chatted, she shared that she crafted each piece by hand, often pushing herself so hard that she sometimes experienced pain in her hands. Her dedication was truly inspiring.
This experience highlighted the importance of supporting local small businesses, particularly those owned by women. It's vital to recognize and uplift the creativity and hard work that goes into each handmade item. As we left the shop, my heart was full, knowing I had not only found the perfect gift but also supported a talented artisan dedicated...
Read moreAmazing hidden gem for high quality handcrafted goods in Flushing!!! I've passed this place several times but I've never went in until today. I was amazed to see the selection and beautiful works of crochet everywhere! And at such an affordable price! The women who runs the shops deserves a lot more attention and a lot more love and appreciation for her work! I don't crochet myself but I know how much time and skill it takes to tightly crochet everything together! I really hope more people drop by to pick up something for themselves like I did. I got an adorable little clown keychain but there's so much...
Read moreI asked for a custom crochet Pochacco amigurumi, and though there was a little language barrier with the owner, she was really nice and patiently went through different design ideas before we settled on this one. The original design I asked for had pattern instructions in English, but we found this strawberry Pochacco design with pattern instructions in Chinese. It took about a 2 weeks' wait since she had other orders to finish, but it was worth the wait since Pochacco came...
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