Hi! My name is Joy and I would like to introduce you to my studio.
Me, in the Choosing Zen shawl I designed.
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 an rv with my husband and our two chihuahuas. We have one grown child so find ourselves in Chattanooga frequently to visit with him. In general we travel the country writing, making things, and selling books. If you like Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Horror, or Space Opera please check out his works at www.worldmaker.us, at www.chriskennedypublishing.com, and on Amazon. I have also begun dabbling in writing and have edited a few romance books, one fantasy, one urban fantasy, and one focusing on men in uniform, those can also be found at Chris Kennedy Publishing and 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 animals in my life, but I am definitely enjoying the travel. I plan to share some photos and small tidbits about the places we visit, over on the blog page. 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