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: Alicia Hanson
Age: 35
Location: Oceanside, CA
Profession: Jewelry Designer | Silversmith
Craft(s) of Choice: Jewelry Making, I also do sewing, cooking, paper creations, and shrines
Blog (if applicable): http://hioctanejewelry.blogspot.com/
Ever since the first time I remember watching my dad weld and use a cutting torch I was mesmerized by those flying blue sparks I wasn’t suppose to [...]
Name: Amanda Duncan
Age: 25
Location: Richmond, VA
Profession: Crafts/Material Studies Major, Senior
Craft(s) (s) of Choice: Metal/silversmithed jewelry, crochet, knitting, glass working, sewing/quilting
Blog: http://spin-me-a-yarn.blogspot.com
All I ever wanted to be was an artist, I only realize now that my idea of an ‘artist’ was a ‘crafter’. In 2006, I decided to go back and finish my degree, transferring [...]
Name: Amanda Suzzi
Age: 24
Location: Providence, RI
Profession: momma, web designer, indie extraordinaire
Craft(s) of Choice: Sewing
Blog: http://www.funkepunkemonke.com
tarted little by little. I made the website first, and got a few clothing designers on board to let me put products up before I had them on hand. As customers ordered, I filled the minimum order for these designers. Soon, [...]
Name: Amy
Age: 21
Location: Madison, WI
Profession: College Student
Craft(s) of Choice: Crochet, Jewelry, Sewing, Drawing
I love to crochet during the school year, it’s rhythmic and soothing, such a great de-stressor. The best part is that all my friends reap the benefits of new scarves every Christmas
Name: Anabel Sousa
Age: 33
Location: Paris
Profession: Free lance artisan
Craft(s) of Choice: Weaving, crocheting, knitting, and a little bit of sewing
Blog: http://crearescreer.wordpress.com
I started when I was a little girl. My mother knitted and crocheted and she passed me the first tips. Then I went to an art school and not many years ago I went into weaving. [...]
Name: Angela
Age: 33
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Profession: SAHM
Craft(s) of Choice:: I love all crafts! Painting, sewing and fabric arts, decoupauge, jewelry-making, mixed media
Blog: http://www.moxiemae.com
I HAVE to try it all. I had a candle and soapmaking business for 7 years and sold it shortly after having my first daughter. I also made jewelry for my store. Since [...]
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: Anne Cox-Espenlaub
Age: 63
Location: Golf Manor, OH
Profession: Library Services Assistant
Craft(s) of Choice: Crochet, Sewing, Design
I taught myself to Crochet at 26 and am now teaching people in the neighborhood where I work to crochet. I was a costume designer for many years. I see my crochet as a way of expressing myself and sharing with [...]
Name: Arlette Ebisu
Age: 53
Location: Mililani, Hawaii
Profession: Full-time crafter and homemaker
Crafts of Choice: Everything, although mostly fabric related
Blog: http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/
I have been a crafter for as long as I can remember. I believe it went into full swing the moment that I received my first Barbie doll. Let’s just say that my Barbie doll was [...]
