Timeless Threadcraft ~ Nanacy Campbell

 

My grandmother was the family seamstress while her three sisters and their daughters were the knitters, crocheters, and quilters. She didn’t learn those skills until she was in her sixties so I learned with her. I was fascinated by all of it as a child and to this day love the tactile sensations of working with yarn and the visual pleasure provided by color. The basic techniques are truly timeless as are many of the patterns. Part of the fun, however, is searching for new patterns and adapting them to add flair. No two pieces are exactly alike.

My husband and I moved to Maryland from Wisconsin so he could pursue a graduate degree. We’ve lived in Sunderland in Calvert County for 32 years in a house built in 1920. Much of my working life has involved contract and business management with NASA and NOAA contractors. Needlework was my stress reliever and the source of many wedding and new baby gifts. Now I’m looking forward to turning a hobby into a small business, spending time with fellow artisans, and meeting new people.