Meet the Crew
At By Hand Craft Co we believe a rising tide raises all ships.
Over the years we've had the pleasure of meeting so many artists, small business owners, and folks around the fiber arts community. Meet the people we gladly partner with.
Rosanna Diggs
Extremely upper management
Rosanna is a Pacific Northwest based fiber artist and teacher with over three decades of experience. Her favorite mediums are embroidery and knitting, with a deep appreciation for quilting and cross stitch, and a desire to practice every fiber art.
She is also a happy wife, mother to three, and enjoys every second of being outside with her 2 dogs, 2 sheep, 19 chickens, and ever expanding garden. She loves adventures and shenanigans, which usually involve a kayak or farm animals.
Jeananne Atthowe
designer
Jeananne, the owner of Positively Yarnie (formerly Cerulean Orchid), is a sticker illustrator and modern crochet pattern designer, known especially for her yarnie stickers and knit-like beanie patterns. She draws inspiration from magick, lore, games, books, and nature, infusing her designs with a distinctive blend of charm and creativity. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Jeananne is a proud dog mom to Super Mitzi, an adorable pitbull mix who keeps her laughing and insists on regular fifteen minute breaks. Her passion for all things nerdy shines through her creativity and she loves nerding out with fellow yarnies.
Megan Blackburn
artist
Megan is half of Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen, WA. She grew up in an artistic home and has been crafting since the age of 5. Megan enjoys drawing digital art for the stickers and fabrics in her business.
Lucy Mason
designer
Lucy Mason, 15, is a modern embroidery artist who is inspired by nature, pretty things, and everyday life. Lately, she has enjoyed learning about and experimenting with abstract art. She has a pet tortoise named Quincy, who moves at roughly the same speed as her projects. When she’s not embroidering, Lucy enjoys reading, musical theatre, and hanging out with friends.
Ashley Combs
graphics designer
Ashley is a freelance graphic designer who is responsible for making websites, booklets, logos, and every other visual graphic look wonderful.
Ashley is the proud mother of two who enjoys walks with her dog Willow and loves a good concert- especially if it's Sleep Token.
Samantha Welch
sales and social media
Samantha is the face of By Hand Craft Co at most local events on the East side of Puget Sound. Besides that, she is a crochet designer, avid knitter, and tea connoisseur.
Christina Pickles
production and writing
If you visit any of our Oregon shows, you'll likely meet Christina's smiling face. Christina is the happy wife and mother of two wonderful boys. She's an excellent knitter and quilter. She never lets the coastal weather stop her from an adventure.
For every kit, there's a good chance Christina had a hand in it, cutting felt & fabric, taping needles in place, and more.
Georgia McKenzie
artist
Hi, my name is Georgia. I'm the one behind Tiny Nest Studio. I use my background as an elementary teacher and curriculum specialist to create educational artwork that resonates with the natural curiosity of children. Nature is my inspiration, and living up in Alaska gives me plenty of inspiration!
Dawn Kathryn
artist
Dawn is the designer behind Dawn Kathryn Studio. She is an illustrator who loves yarn bombing and screenprinting. She specializes in yarn, fiber, and animal illustrations.
Jorrien + Tiera Murren
artist
Made by Fell is a Utah based husband + wife creative studio whose mission is to connect people with nature through design. Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, we craft products that are both functional and engaging. They hope their work inspires you to slow down, go outside, and maybe even leave your phone behind...unless you need it for trail maps.
Maria Isabel Negrete
production
Is the owner of A Needle Runs Through It . She is the maker of crafty and useful things for Crochet, Knitting, and Embroidery.
