Haitian Crochet Designer’s Mission Is To Empower BBIMP Community

Haïtian-American crochet designer Elisabeth Desamour loves sharing bits and pieces of her home country’s history and culture through her patterns. She uses Haïtian words while sharing their cultural meaning as part of the experience when naming patterns. Her patterns also educate others […]

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How Knitting Helped Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Overcome Fear of Flying

Panama Roots My family’s origin is from Panama. As a child, I spent many summers and Christmas holidays with extended family. Those trips allowed me to develop a deep appreciation for my heritage. Afro-Latin culture was prominent in many aspects of my […]

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della Q: Beautiful High-Quality Bags for Makers By Makers

When della Q started in 1988, its goal was to create the market’s most functional knitting and sewing bags. After serving in the industry for 30+ years, Della Quimby sold her company to Jimmy Beans Wool co-founder Laura Zander. Since then, the […]

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