Article: WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, CENTRAL NEW YORKERS GET CRAFTY.(CNY)

Byline: Ngoc Huynh Staff writer

Traffic and business is up considerably at many local craft stores -- proof that many penny-pinching Central New Yorkers are making their own gifts this holiday season.

Jolly Soltys, owner of Little Ladies and Lace, 70 Genesee St., Camillus, has noticed more customers buying supplies to make Christmas gifts. Soltys, 52, runs the shop with her daughter Kimberly Soltys, 29. They offer private sewing lessons and sell fabric, cloth diapers, quilting materials and doll clothing.

About a month ago, the owners said they noticed an increase in demand for private sewing lessons. Last year at this time, they taught about ...

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