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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
