Vicki Ash of Knotty Girl Designs will be at our show at Fenario on Sun., Dec. 13th from 11-5.

You can find more of Vicki's work here.

Meet Your Maker (MYM): Describe what you make and how you got your start.

Vicki Ash (VA): I make a variety of hand-knitted and felted items. I started knitting in 4-H, so about 17 years and counting. I just recently started getting into felting some of my projects and have found it to be very fun and creative. The current hot seller I make are the crazy stuffed animal hedgehogs! I also make all sorts of bags and socks. Sometimes I do venture out for the occasional sweater - whatever I'm in the mood to create.

MYM: Is this your largest source of income or do you have another job?

VA: By day I'm a payroll accountant at Murphy Company, a local plywood mill; by night, I knit like crazy for stress relief and a creative
outlet!

MYM: Any advice to someone about making the leap from hobby crafting to selling?

VA: Even though I'm selling my stuff on etsy and at craft fairs, for me it's still a hobby. Someday down the road, I wouldn't mind making
this a business. Right now I'm just enjoying sharing my creations with others.

MYM: Have you had any big breaks? How did they happen?

VA: I haven't really had any big breaks, though lots of people love my knitted hedgehogs. I just found something unique and try to make that my main focus while also trying out new ideas.

MYM: Where else can we find you online?

VA: Etsy is where you can check out my current items for sale.
Knotty Girl Designs on Facebook is where I keep updates for what's happening in my knitting world.