Almost Time Rocky River!

 Meet Morgan Hericks from Morgan's Crafts... 

Hello! My name is Morgan and I have recently come across making beaded pens and sublimation tumblers in my spare time!

My time that I have been making tumblers for is about 2 years now and pens for about 4 months.

This will be my first Avant-Garde Craft show and I am very excited to be apart of something I use to come to as a kid! 

I am a very busy individual who finds crafting relaxing. 

Meet Laura Stephens From Crafty Corners by Laura! 

I'm just your average friendly, hardworking small business owner. I love meeting new people and connecting with both vendors and visitors. I'm very bubbly and just excited to be here. I'm also very lucky to have the support of both my partner and our old, snarky cat, Lola.

I started the hobby in May of 2023 and got my business license this February.

This will be my first show. I'm looking forward to meeting a whole new group of lovely people.

I've always loved working with my hands. Creating something that brings joy and a smile to others is so fulfilling for me. I love to be able to provide that to as many people as I can.

I got into this hobby by my mother was a talented seamstress. She could make anything out of cloth. I could never get the hang of practical sewing so I turned to embroidery and cross stitch. Since then, I have started and abandoned nearly every art category you could think of, never finding one that stuck until crochet.

Until recently, I've worked in the restaurant industry with 50+ hours a week. Then I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that came with disability. I felt defeated as my usual work wasn't an option anymore. Knowing that I needed structure for the sudden free time I had, I turned to crochet, one of my last remaining untouched hobbies.

I took to it like chocolate to peanut butter. I progressed quickly and after showing a few creations to friends, they started giving requests. I was shocked they wanted to spend money on my creations. When the space ran out and the commissions kept growing, I decided to organize myself into an official business. I still can't quite believe my simple projects garner as much appreciation as they do.

My creative process is a little chaotic if I'm honest. My workspace is a whirlwind of yarn and half realized ideas. I'm very passionate about each creation I choose, so I will work on a pattern until it is complete in my eyes. I always have many ideas brewing in my head. I'm very thankful for my partner as I bug them constantly with questions of does this or that work or look right. I try to only make what I would giggle at and want to take home.  After all, this is for the kids and kids at heart.

I want to continue vending craft shows as I feel the in person connections are vital to my inspiration and decision making the next collection I wish to present. That being said, I would like to have my items in a store front or other small business where we could support one another's goals as fellow entrepreneurs. 

My biggest goal is to have a wide consistent audience to be able to partner with a few local charities and participate in fundraisers for those causes. I really want to give back to the communities that have supported me along the way.

I believe we all have the ability to make someone's day better. Even a small act of kindness can travel forward and spread far beyond our knowledge. I strive to make people smile and bring joy to others, and I want my work to inspire others to do the same. Who knows what good we can do, and it all starts with you.

Meet Jacie Palkovic from Humbled Hooks... 

My name is Jacie Palkovic. I am 18 years old and I just graduated school this year, 2024. Since sixth grade, my mom has homeschooled my little sister and I. As a shy person, I started taking up crafting hobbies, like crochet. It all started when I was 15 and saw a crochet kit at a craft store, but ended up never finishing it. Instead, I watched YouTube tutorials, and learned on my own! My very first item was a turtle, and immediately I fell in love with amigurumi! If I’m not crocheting, I’m either ice skating, cooking or just hanging out with my family. My mom, little sister and I have lived with my grandparents for the past 13 years, and love how close we all are. I also adore animals and love how I can incorporate them into my projects!

I’ve been crocheting for about 3 years, and don’t see me quitting any time soon! It started out as just a fun hobby until people started asking if I sell my projects, which got me inspired to do my first market!

As I mentioned above, this is my very first craft show with Avant-Garde, and in general! 

What inspires me is the ability to turn anything I think of into a handmade item really inspires me. I’ve always been on the more creative side, and love creating amazing things!

The first step of my creative process is always research. If the pattern isn’t created by me, I love finding videos, or patterns online! I follow the steps and sometimes tweak small things to make it exactly how I want. It is also extremely important that I keep the first of everything I make, because not only is it special, but you learn a lot from it too!

In 5 years  I hope to have an online shop, such as Etsy, and attend craft shows more frequently! I also hope to create more of my own patterns.

All of my projects are designed to be played with, or maybe displayed. However, the most important thing to me is quality. I spend sometimes days on each project, just to make sure it is made properly. Each yarn end is carefully sewn in to prevent the object to fall apart, and all facial details are carefully embroidered on.

2024 ROCKY RIVER FALL AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW

Rocky River Memorial Hall (next to rec)

21016 Hilliard Blvd.

Rocky River, OH 44116

Saturday & Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2024

Saturday- 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday- 11:00am-4:00pm

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