Storm Row Studio - featured artisan

I have some exciting and fun news.  stormrowstudio/etsy owner #RhondaMcCormack is featuring me as a guest artisan in her #Etsy store.  She has chosen my knitted washcloths and knitted purse pouches as the featured items, which are two of my favorite products.  


To be included with the amazing art that Rhonda has in her store is an honor.  She uses up and recycled new and vintage papers and fabrics in her artwork.  Her most common technique involves many steps and by layering tissue, pattern, art paper with fabric, embroidery thread, acrylic paint and glaze, patterns and textures develop organically.  Much of her material has been passed down from her grandmother. 


It took us almost a complete day to stage, photograph and complete the posting of my products.  It was a lot of work and I found out it's not a simple process to get everything as perfect as possible.  But in the end I think it turned out great.  Of course, we had to have our tea and cookie breaks which gave us much needed energy.  All in all it was a productive and fun day. 


If you are interested in seeing any of what Rhonda or I have on Etsy, you can log onto etsy.com/shop/stormrowstudio.
You can also follow her on patreon.com/stormrow or stormrowstudio blog where she is featuring her latest writings. 

LITTLE HATS, BIG HEARTS

As several of you know February is National Heart Awareness month. And yes I know that February is almost over, but the month has gotten away from me and I really want to acknowledge the #AmericanHeartAssociation for all that they do to educate families about congenital heart defects when their new born babies are affected. 


This year I found out about a program called #LittleHatsBigHearts.  The AHA provide red premie and newborn hats to hospitals that request hats throughout the state.  And the need is overwhelming.  It's a volunteer program for anyone who wants to #knit or #crochet these hats.

     When I began I just thought I would knit a few hats and send them on their way.  But in doing so I learned that these hats go through a process before being sent to the hospitals.  The hats are sent to the AHA staff who properly wash, package and pair them with educational materials for the new parents.  Each family receives a letter from the AHA that highlights resources for healthy living. 


After finding out the process it made me feel even better that I had decided to make this small contribution.  As they need hats all year long, not just in February, this will be something that I add to my other knitting projects.  As long as my stiff hands hold up I'll be knitting for AHA, #PracticalArt and family members.


www.heart.org/littlehatsbighearts
www.practical-art.com