Name: Halina Bojarski
Age: 52
Location: Bellevue, WA
Profession: Now disabled, Used to work as International Consultant for Export Business Development
Craft(s) of Choice: Jewelry Making, sterling silver, gemstones
It was 7 years ago when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and later Rheumatoid Arthritis. The physical
challenges were difficult, and my mental struggle came twofold: first I had [...]
Name: Future Craft Collective – Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll
Age: The collective itself is about 10 mos. old. Kathie is 36 and I’m 43
Location: Ramonster World Headquarters, Austin, TX
Profession: Mothers, sewers, teachers
Craft(s) of Choice:We do sewing classes with 8-12 year old kids using all reclaimed materials. For example this month we made cycling caps out [...]
Name: Helen Thaker
Age: 29
Location: Liverpool, UK
Profession: Human Resources
Craft(s) of Choice: Sewing, knitting, crochet, and the occasional cross stitch.
Blog: http://www.sewstylish.blogspot.com
My mum taught me to knit and sew when I was a kid. As I was the oldest of three, I think she saw it as a way to keep me quiet while she ran around [...]
Name: Claudia Dunitz
Age: 55
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Profession: Maker (of Natural Skin Care Products and Graphic Design)
Craft(s) of Choice: Knitting, Freeform Crochet, Art Quilting, Baking, Mosaics, Beading, Sewing, Embroidery, Surface Design, Painting, Printing, Fusing, Burning, Yikes – I can go on and on!
Blog: http://www.healmyhands.typepad.com
I don’t think there was a time when I didn’t make things with [...]
Name: Finn Sonniksen
Age: 9
Location: Austin, Texas
Profession: 4th Grader
Blog: http://www.finntalks.blogspot.com
Craft(s) of Choice: Drawing, painting, making comic books
I sort of like drawing because I can memorize stuff with it and I can draw out stuff that I am thinking in my head. It is also fun. Right now I like to draw maps and stuff from [...]
Name: Alan Luna
Age: 14
Location: San Diego, California
Profession: 9th grader (high school)
Craft(s) of Choice: Sewing, sketching, drawing, writing, nature crafts, knitting
I got into crafting after my aunt from San Fransisco came to visit. She introduced me to this crafting movement, and showed me sites like Makezine, Craftzine, Threadbanger, and other stuff like that. She told [...]
Name: Anna Marasco
Age: 37
Location: Omaha
Profession: QA Engineer
Craft(s) of Choice: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, paperCraft(s)
Blog: http://dyedinthewoolbluestocking.blogspot.com
Whenever life feels out of control, making something with my hands and simple materials is tremendously comforting. I define the scope and the success of the endeavor and I have a tangible thing to show for my efforts.
I prefer things with [...]
Name: Brian Steinmetz
Age: 13
Location: PA
Profession: Middle School Student
Craft(s) of Choice: Knitting
I learned to knit with my mom. I have Asperger’s Syndrome and knitting makes me feel less anxious and more happy.
My mom and I learned to knit together. We have alot of fun knitting all kinds of stuff. Sometimes we knit squares for chairty.
I [...]
Name: Christian Anhalt
Age: 15
Location: Killeen, Texas
Profession: Sophomore (10th Grade)
Craft(s) of Choice: Textile and Painting
Blog: http://www.christianthevegetarian.tumblr.com
This may sound a little strange, but every time I walk in Hobby Lobby, I feel exhilirated. The smells, the layout, and the staff are so comforting and a joy to experience. On several occasions, I have thought about staying [...]
Name: Delana
Age: 30
Location: PA
Profession: Aspiring writer, director, and producer
Craft(s) of Choice: Crocheting, Knitting
Blog: http://grayovercast.wordpress.com
I first learned how to crochet from my grandmother when I was a teenager. I had always been intrigued by the afghans on her couch. She showed me the basics and I went ahead and taught myself the rest.
I would crochet [...]
