Hi! My name is Joy and I would like to introduce you to my studio.
I’m primarily a fiber artist, and have a background in woodworking and furniture design. I make bags, backpacks and purses in geeky and pop culture themes. Other things I do include spinning wool into yarn for knitters and other fiber artists, as well as knitting hats, shawls and other accessories for my friends who do not enjoy making things themselves. I have a few knit and crochet designs to my credit as well. Oh, and I love to make toys!
I currently live in Indiana, not too far from most of my family. My husband Mark is an author and has a day job related to international trade. Our grown son is in Nashville, so we are there a few times a year. If you like Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Horror, or Space Opera please check out Mark’s works at www.worldmaker.us, at www.chriskennedypublishing.com, and on Amazon.
At one point we had a small farm where we raised everything from ducks, chickens, and geese to goats and sheep, and occasionally hosted donkeys and horses. On the day the picture above was taken the goose and I had been having a hard day! I do miss having small farm animals in my life. For now, my little chihuahua girl keeps me company. I love to spend my time knitting, dying, spinning, sewing, and making soft toys. I have a background in fine art woodworking, ceramics, jewelry and art history, as well as a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
We are often to be found at craft shows, fiber events and science fiction conventions across the country so please come on out and find us. Our list of currently scheduled shows is here.
To find my toys, patterns, and bags, backpacks and purses please click here.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me a bit, I look forward to meeting you.
Joy