Designs by Patricia L.

As this year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you to each and every customer of Designs by Patricia L. Your support, encouragement, and belief in handmade work mean more to me than words can truly express.

Every piece I create — from purses and knitwear to semi-precious stone jewelry — is completely handmade and created with care. What began as a passion for sewing over 60 years ago has grown into a lifelong calling — not only to create, but to uplift and support fellow artisans along the way.

I am especially proud of the incredible community of crafters who have stood beside me through the fundraising events I’ve had the honor to volunteer and coordinate. Together, over the past seven years, we have collectively raised more than $65,000 for various schools and their educational programs. That generosity, talent, and teamwork is a true testament to what happens when creativity is paired with compassion.

Because of all of you — customers, supporters, and fellow makers — this journey continues to be meaningful and inspiring. Thank you for choosing handmade, for supporting small businesses, and for helping make a real difference.

As we look ahead to a new year, I’m grateful for every stitch, every connection, and every shared success. I look forward to continuing this journey together.

Happy New Year!
💚✨ Patty Casella 🩷✨
Owner, Designs by Patricia L.

Once again I will be participating in this wonderful event, the Blessed Sacrament Church 6th Annual Holiday Craft Show Nov 28th 10-4 and Nov 29th 9-4

I am so proud of the past 6 years of being able to volunteer in order to bring together MANY local crafters, artisans, bakers, and purveyors of local goods.

I could not do this without several people along with the staff of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. My thanks goes out to my daughter Patty Orlando Graziano with Rose and Moon Designs- all the behind the scenes on social media/marketing/endless calls, posts emails, and floor plans to accommodate 90 crafters; thank you to my dear friend Barb Strohmeyer with Furball Express for her help with set up-remember your tape measure 😂 ; thank you to Jessica & Debbie Page with Empire of Mud with set up and donation basket assembly ( thank you to Roger for being Santa!) ; thank you to Adrienne Fischer for collecting donated items to assemble raffle baskets with Jessica and thank you to Adrienne’s mom Laura and sister Kathryn (also of BlueFisch Creations with Adrienne) for their help with set up, decorating & measuring 😉 .
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See you at the Blessed Sacrament Church 6th Annual Holiday Craft Show Nov 28th 10-4 and Nov 29th 9-4 Get your holiday lists ready and prepare to shop for 2 days from 90 local crafters selling their handmade items. 2 rooms of shopping plus concessions by Dawn’s Grazing Creations- all of this is INDOORS! 2 FREE raffle basket tickets with a paid admission. Under age 12 is FREE admission. Plenty of FREE parking. 1626 West 26th Erie, PA 16508. We welcome local balloon artisan Balloons by Nat on Friday, and LIVE acoustic music by Peddler’s Wake on Saturday. LIVE DEMOS of weaving by Steve Berlin, pottery by Jessica Page of Empire of Mud, and spinning by Jennifer Drake🌲 PLUS, Santa arrives Saturday!! This is THE local show to shop from for one of a kind handmade items! #shoplocal #smallbusinesssaturdayshopping #eriepa #supportartists