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Meet CraftySmith, an entrepreneurial mum with a passion for cross stitch. SoLo Craft Fair meets founder Laura to discuss how the business evolved and her plans for a growing embroidery range.
“Hello, I'm Laura. I am a passionate crafter who has been doing this both personally and professionally for the last 10 years. I have a Degree and a Masters in Product Design. I love designing and creating things which has led to the start of my very own business.”
“I have a space in my house that is my little crafting area where I make and design everything but hopefully I'll upgrade to spare room soon. I currently live in Surrey but I move around so much that who knows where I'll be in the next couple of years.”
“I am a very crafty person. I'm always starting projects and making things. One of my craft skills is cross stitch which I have been doing for many years.”
“Whilst I was pregnant I wanted to make something for my newborn and, as my mum had made lots of beautiful cross stitch for me, I thought I could make one for my daughter. I couldn't find any designs that were what I wanted so I designed my own.”
“I loved making the embroidered designs and that inspired me to start creating some other patterns which eventually became CraftySmith. With a full time job, a small business and a toddler, life can be very busy but I love it!”
“I am constantly designing new kits and even non-cross stitch ones which I’m excited about. My current obsession is plants so I'm in the middle of designing a cross stitch range featuring all my favourite plants.”