Timeless Threadcraft ~ Nanacy Campbell
Nancy Campbell, Timeless Threadcraft (Sunderland, MD) My enterprise was nameless at my first craft shows. Nothing seemed to fit well until an elderly gentleman sparked inspiration at a Christmas event. He stood alone in the aisle, gazing wistfully at my wares, until I invited him in for a closer look. With tears in his eyes, he told me my work reminded him of his late wife, who was also a crocheter. He said the pieces on display were timeless in design, and he hoped the craft wouldn't be overlooked by the younger generation. Nameless became Timeless Threadcraft. My grandmother taught me to knit as a child growing up in Wisconsin. I learned to crochet by watching her, reading how-to books, and experimenting. Throughout my working life as a teacher and then contracts manager for federal government contractors in the DC area, I made afghans, scarves, and hats for friends and family as a way to relax in the evening. Eventually, I began exhibiting at craft shows and was hooked. ...