It is a bit uncomfortable to be in the spotlight, but Catshy Crafts has made me step up and venture into that unfamiliar place. It has given me an outlet to nurture my own ideas and creativity, and then reveal it to the world bit by bit. It has given me the impetus to connect with people I never would have met otherwise – from customers to fellow creatives and indie business owners to lovers of handmade.
I am still that soft-spoken, shy woman-of-few words, but through Catshy Crafts, my creative voice is just a little bit louder!
My embroidery hoop art and yarn wreaths celebrate happy moments and cherished relationships without saying a word. Using chunky yarns and wool-blend felts, I love to choose happy-making colors and icons like hearts, banners, flowers and thought bubbles to create pieces that add a cozy touch to your home.
I believe that happiness is a practice that must be nourished every day. Every bit helps – from catching up with friends over a latte to hugging your little ones to hanging a bit of happiness on your walls.
It’s an anagram of Cathy’s.
My nickname is Cat.
I’m shy.
I like cats.
My then-seven-year-old daughter approved. (She shot down a lot of other names before I settled on this one!)