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Hi, I’m Hannah — the maker, dreamer, and buyer behind Arden Gray Co. Arden Gray is a DIY and lifestyle brand inspired by my twins, Arden and Grayson, and my deep love for handmade creativity. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a maker. Crafting something beautiful from start to finish gives me […]

Edith is a retired Home Economics teacher for the Pittsburgh Public Schools and also a paraprofessional for the North Hills school district.  She also taught adult education classes or 20+ years in quilting, sewing, tatting and crocheting.  Edith taught classes in sewing stores, quilting shops and Community College. Edith entered a group made quilt into […]

Jake has been immersed in the world of fiber arts since childhood, first picking up a crochet hook and eventually expanding into knitting, weaving, and spinning. His spinning journey began during a meaningful trip to Scotland, where he was handed a drop spindle for the first time—and he hasn’t stopped since. By day, Jake is […]

I love dyeing with plants and bugs!  I find it such an adventure to unlock the color from each one.  For the past 12 years that has been my journey as I have explored indigo, acorns, cochineal bugs, madder root and many more.  Right from the beginning I have wanted to blend many colors on […]

Melinda Wamsley is the owner/shearer of Boss Mare Shearing which has a home base in Washington, Pennsylvania. With a degree in Ruminant Production and Management from The Ohio State University she has taken her knowledge into her adventures while shearing. She also enjoys doing numerous educational demonstrations at notable festivals like Maryland Sheep & Wool, […]

Michelle Worzbyt is the owner of Divine Design by Michelle. She began learning to spin wool from a high school friend in order to tame her crafting budget. 15 years later, Michelle has enjoyed sharing her love of spinning and fiber preparation with everyone who will listen. As part of the Butler Spinners and Weavers […]

Crochet Artist/Designer/Influencer I am Jaime, the enthusiastic proprietor of Parlez Vous Crochet! With over four decades of experience, I specialize in crafting trendy and colorful crochet pieces that blend fashion and functionality. Inspired by the warmth of Southern California, my handmade items range from beautiful earrings to purses and swimwear. My journey began long ago, […]

Elisha Singer is a lifelong crocheter who was taught by her mother when she was six years old. Having crocheted off and on throughout the years, Elisha discovered a true resurgence of passion for the craft in 2016 after the passing of her mother as a way to stay connected to the past and to […]

Kimberly McAlindin has been joyfully immersed in the fiber arts for over 20 years, sharing her passion for knitting and crochet in ways that inspire and connect. A former Editor-in-Chief of Knit 1-2-3 and Crochet 1-2-3 magazines, Kimberly has created designs for brands like Tahki Stacey Charles, Interweave Crochet, Caron International, Red Heart, and Lion […]

WeavingSas opened in 2019 in a big storefront in Lakewood Ohio.  I teach beginning knitting, pottery and different types of weaving such as rigid heddle and assorted handheld looms and the potholder looms are always the most popular with children and adults.  Many weavers did this as a child on the smaller (Traditional) sized loom […]