#creativerootsweek2

When I think of a brand, I think of a business, some way of creating things to make money. So, at first I thought that I didn’t have a brand. I mean I don’t have a business, nor am I in this to make money. I created my instagram page to be able to show off my makes. Which in turn lead me to the world of crochet testing. Here I have found a home. I have thrived and blossomed as a garment tester and I am addicted. My ultimate dream would be to have sample garments on display in yarn shops or better yet on websites and/or magazines…. Am I crazy or what…I would do it for free if you just give me the yarn! My Brand… my Hands!!! These are the that describe my brand: 1. My hands….they are worn and wrinkled, filled with years of experience, yet not nearly fulfilled with where I want to go with my skills. 2. Crochet tools and projects depict my dedication. The background is just a sample of the garments that I have made so far in 2020. There are 20 garments in total…I just couldn’t fit them all in one pic. I also wanted to show some of the range of colors that I use for my garments. I like to let the garment tell me what color it wants to be. 3. Passion…You might not see passion with just a glance, but if you look closely at my hands and look at my work, you can feel the passion I have for this art form. A passion for combining the skills from the old with the ideas of the young to carry this art form for many generations to come. I am in the process of trying to brand the hashtag #seasonedstitches Many of us who are more "seasoned" (experienced) are not encouraged to make garments because we don't know how to find modern designs that are appropriate for our style and/or body type. Frankly, we don’t have the social media experience to know what is out there. I want #seasonedstitches to be the first place to go to find inspiration and encouragement. A place for designs that are appropriate for wearing to work or casual social events (like school functions, casual events with family, and church) and where they can be found. So, as you can see, I don't have a business, however I do have a goal with a purpose. #creativerootschallenge #creativerootsweek2 (at Maurice, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFGGnhDB9qO/?igshid=86jn290ihy04

When I think of a brand, I think of a business, some way of creating things to make money. So, at first I thought that I didn’t have a brand. I mean I don’t have a business, nor am I in this to make money. I created my instagram page to be able to show off my makes. Which in turn lead me to the world of crochet testing. Here I have found a home. I have thrived and blossomed as a garment tester and I am addicted. My ultimate dream would be to have sample garments on display in yarn shops or better yet on websites and/or magazines…. Am I crazy or what…I would do it for free if you just give me the yarn! My Brand… my Hands!!! These are the that describe my brand: 1. My hands….they are worn and wrinkled, filled with years of experience, yet not nearly fulfilled with where I want to go with my skills. 2. Crochet tools and projects depict my dedication. The background is just a sample of the garments that I have made so far in 2020. There are 20 garments in total…I just couldn’t fit them all in one pic. I also wanted to show some of the range of colors that I use for my garments. I like to let the garment tell me what color it wants to be. 3. Passion…You might not see passion with just a glance, but if you look closely at my hands and look at my work, you can feel the passion I have for this art form. A passion for combining the skills from the old with the ideas of the young to carry this art form for many generations to come. I am in the process of trying to brand the hashtag #seasonedstitches Many of us who are more "seasoned" (experienced) are not encouraged to make garments because we don't know how to find modern designs that are appropriate for our style and/or body type. Frankly, we don’t have the social media experience to know what is out there. I want #seasonedstitches to be the first place to go to find inspiration and encouragement. A place for designs that are appropriate for wearing to work or casual social events (like school functions, casual events with family, and church) and where they can be found. So, as you can see, I don't have a business, however I do have a goal with a purpose. #creativerootschallenge #creativerootsweek2 #smeenybeanieknits (at Maurice, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFGFXHEBEcL/?igshid=uwjck68a892z