You can meet Laura Long at our show on Sunday, Dec. 13th at Fenario Gallery from 11-5.

Meet Your Maker (MYM): Describe what you make, how, and when you got your start.
Laura Long (LL): I have a fashion design degree and started out sewing, actually I've been sewing and crocheting most of my life. In 2001 I jumped on the knitting band wagon and have been obsessed with yarn ever since. So now with boxes of hand me down yarn, which I acquired from a friend's celebrity boss, I try to find beautiful and fashionable ways to knit it up.

MYM: Is this your largest source of income or do you have another job?
LL: Well I have a wonderful husband that is the breadwinner in the family, without him this wouldn't be possible. I also work part time at Soft Horizons fiber.
In other spare time I do commission work for Jennifer Knits, a yarn store in LA.

MYM: Any advice to someone about making the leap from hobby crafting to selling?
LL: It takes a lot of perseverance, drive, and motivation. You really have to believe in yourself. Which sometimes is very hard, but if it's something you really want to do. You just have to pull yourself up and keep going.

MYM: Have you had any big breaks? How did they happen?
LL: I'm still wanting for my big break to happen. I'm thinking something BIG will happen in 2010.

MYM: Where else can we find you online?
LL: I have a blog.

MYM: Any further info or comments?
LL: This up coming year I am venturing into something new. I love this handmade movement and love to support local businesses. So I am taking the steps to open up a boutique based around local handmade items. Follow my blog for more info. It a very exciting but scary thing for me. Wish me luck.

MYM: How exciting, Laura! Can't wait to see your boutique!