Meet Jasmine from Fabric Creations By Jas...
My name is Jasmine and I am a student at the University of Cincinnati. I will begin their Doctorate of Physical Therapy program this May! When I’m not busy with school or work, I enjoy sewing, playing with my guinea pigs and bearded dragon, and spending time with my boyfriend. I am so excited for my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show!
I have been sewing for about 6 months, but have been into other forms of arts and crafts my whole life. I decided to start sewing as a way to unwind after a stressful day. I really liked the efficiency of the sewing machine and have really invested in sewing ever since. I really enjoy being able to see a finished project that not only turns out how I envisioned it, but is also practical and useful.
I discovered my talent through practice. Practice, practice, practice! I joke that I have a whole graveyard of failed attempts and if I didn’t have those, I wouldn’t be where I am now.
I am definitely drawn to useful items. I try and think about patterns and projects that can be useful and then work with the pattern on paper first. Once I get it drawn out, I use fabric scraps to practice on until I get the item the way I want it.
I would love for this to continue to be a part of my life in 5 years! I think it would be really awesome to grow my business and become more recognizable. I like to be able to share how sewing has been a great stress reliever for me. The bigger message is that finding something you love to do can be turned into something really cool :) I never thought that I would be able to sell my crafts, but it’s been such a great process and journey to creating a sellable product.
Meet Tyler from Spectral Stone and Wood...
Spectral Stone and Wood is your wellspring source for intriguing, handcrafted jewelry and woodworking pieces that are truly in a class of their own. Though the journey began years before, Spectral Stone and Wood was officially established in 2019. Tyler, who is our master craftsman, has intricate experience in woodworking and stone collection that extends back 20 years.
This is the beautiful fruit of those formative years. Tyler invests his passion into every semi-precious stone and gem piece produced. His trained eye for detail and ability to fashion fascinating and unique statement pieces are evident. Each one is carefully designed with quality and craftsmanship which produces heirloom pieces that will withstand the test of time.
Tyler typically fashions his distinctive pendant necklaces and earrings with primarily, lustrous rose gold and sterling silver. Our hand-crafted silver and gold jewelry often includes brilliant semi-precious stones, as well as a variety of many different enthralling gems. We only utilize genuine, exceptional quality stones and luxe gems, meaning you can purchase with confidence, knowing that your handcrafted jewelry will be even more dazzling in person than when viewed online.
We embrace the natural beauty of these stones, with their irregular shapes and prismatic color combinations. We believe natural beauty is true beauty. Because of this, not one piece of jewelry is the same and they are all unique in their own way, so each piece is a treasure that stands alone. For this reason, when you see something that allures you, we highly recommend that you make it your own before it is gone. We invite you to browse all of our most recently forged pieces, fresh out of Tyler’s artisan workshop.
Meet Michele from Southern Sewn Designs...
Hello! My name is Michele Lagasse. I love being a mom to 2 adult kids and my favorite role as Mimi to 3 grandkids (4, 2, and 3 months). I am a native Texan and moved to Cincinnati in 2013 where I met my husband. We love being empty nesters and the freedom of time to enjoy life. I am very excited to be a part of the Avant-Garde Cincinnati Art & Craft Show; it’s my first time!
I started my sewing business, Southern Sewn Designs, in late 2016. I created my business with the desire to be remote and travel full-time. A post office is always close by no matter the location. I just needed one thing—to learn how to sew! I discovered my talent through a strong desire for all things babies—I wanted to have grandbabies. I also needed to figure out a business model that would support full-time RVing thus Southern Sewn Designs was created.
What inspires me to create is the excitement of my wonderful customers when they receive their handmade blankets and scarves. It is such an honor to play a small part in their lives from something very special like bringing baby home to so much more. My creative process has really evolved. I’ve focused on personalized minky blankets for babies and pets for many years. Although I still do this, I have now shifted my focus to these incredible faux fur fabrics and have enlarged my work space to make adult-size blankets. I love finding new fabrics and color combinations and have recently expanded to faux fur scarves. One touch and you’ll be hooked too!
In five years, I see myself doing the same thing at a higher volume. I love what I do so it never feels like work—it’s fun and so rewarding. The message behind my work is my business slogan--Threaded with love. I love what I do and I love connecting with people. Learning the stories behind the blankets I make creates that personal connection with my customers. When I receive messages, reviews and especially pictures, it just makes my day!
