Friday Feature:
The Hairbrained Hobby
The "brains" behind this operation is Denae, a stay at home Mom of 2 kiddos. I must say, this Mom is rather talented; proving that having a hobby and children CAN be done.
When asked her to tell me a little bit about herself she simply says,
"I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, reading and creating."
What do you make handmade?
I make many handmade items. I crochet, sew, and also make headbands and hair accessories.
She dabbles in a little bit of everything. How adventurous.
How long have you been a crafter? Where/ how did you learn?
My Mom taught me to crochet a few years ago, I come from a family of crocheters. I learned to sew by hand as a child. (I also learned to knit as a child but have since forgotten how.) I learned to sew on a sewing machine around 15 years ago. My Junior year of High School I was in a Living History class in which we made outfits from the late 1800's and wore those items on outings where we learned more about the history of that time. My senior year I was the 'teacher aide' in that same class. It helped me learn the ins and outs of the sewing machine. This past summer I started making hair accessories. It was something quick I could do to pass the time to use some creativity.
My Mom taught me to crochet a few years ago, I come from a family of crocheters. I learned to sew by hand as a child. (I also learned to knit as a child but have since forgotten how.) I learned to sew on a sewing machine around 15 years ago. My Junior year of High School I was in a Living History class in which we made outfits from the late 1800's and wore those items on outings where we learned more about the history of that time. My senior year I was the 'teacher aide' in that same class. It helped me learn the ins and outs of the sewing machine. This past summer I started making hair accessories. It was something quick I could do to pass the time to use some creativity.
What do you enjoy most about your hobby?
I love getting to the end of making something and having the satisfaction of knowing I made something with my own two hands.
I love getting to the end of making something and having the satisfaction of knowing I made something with my own two hands.
What is your favorite piece you've created?
I've had many items that I truly enjoyed making, but the favorite thing I think I've ever made was an apron made for my sister. Also, I don't know if this was a "favorite" of mine, but I had a special order of a purse with an elephant on it. That was interesting, to say the least. It turned out well, but it had some funny beginnings, that's for sure.
I've had many items that I truly enjoyed making, but the favorite thing I think I've ever made was an apron made for my sister. Also, I don't know if this was a "favorite" of mine, but I had a special order of a purse with an elephant on it. That was interesting, to say the least. It turned out well, but it had some funny beginnings, that's for sure.
To see more works of creativity by The Hairbrained Hobby stop by her Facebook page.
Thank you for your time Denae!
Thank you for your time Denae!
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