Who are you ? My name is Lindsey Hignite and I run Purple Daisies.
Where are you located?
I live in Raleigh, but I'm from the mountains of NC and am often homesick for those beautiful blue mountains.
What do you create?
Fabric is my medium of choice. I create bags, aprons, baby items, and housewares. For myself I like to quilt and make clothing, as well.
What is your favorite place to visit in the "triangle"?
It's hard to pick out my favorite place to visit in the Triangle. I'd say Goodberry's, but that's probably not what you have in mind! :) My family does enjoy visiting the museums downtown. My children really love the history museum.
When did you start creating?
I've always had a penchant for creating. I remember the first time I learned to sew though, was at babysitters house. She taught me how to hand sew a pillow. It was made out of bright yellow, furry fabric. It wasn't until my mother in law gave me a sewing machine 5 years ago, that I started to sew in earnest. I love it!
Where do you create?
I am fortunate enough to have a whole room dedicated to crafting. (I think my husband is jealous because he doesn't have a space to call his own!) I share the space with my children's craft area, but I wouldn't change that at all. I love having them draw and create while I'm busy sewing away.
What is the most time consuming part of your craft?
I think the most time consuming part is simple the "planning" process. I have so many ideas floating around in my head, it's hard to pin point just one to begin working on. I wish I could simply organize my thoughts better and I believe I would get a lot more accomplished!
What is your next project going to be?
For my business, I think I might focus more on housewares for awhile. I really enjoy creating beautiful things for my home. I might back off creating the handbags; I often feel the need to change things up a bit. In my personal life, I would love to learn to knit. I see these beautiful hand-dyed yarns on Etsy, and I begin to salivate. But I can't obviously justify buying them, until I, at least, have some idea how to knit!
What do you do when you are not creating?
When I'm not busy crafting, my main activity is taking care of my three children. I am stay at home mom, so they are main focus. But, I've discovered so much of raising children involves being creative! I'm sure most moms would say the same thing!
--Don't miss out on her blog--there's crafting and some great tips on being a 'mama' too!
When did you start creating?I've always had a penchant for creating. I remember the first time I learned to sew though, was at babysitters house. She taught me how to hand sew a pillow. It was made out of bright yellow, furry fabric. It wasn't until my mother in law gave me a sewing machine 5 years ago, that I started to sew in earnest. I love it!
Where do you create?
I am fortunate enough to have a whole room dedicated to crafting. (I think my husband is jealous because he doesn't have a space to call his own!) I share the space with my children's craft area, but I wouldn't change that at all. I love having them draw and create while I'm busy sewing away.
What is the most time consuming part of your craft?
I think the most time consuming part is simple the "planning" process. I have so many ideas floating around in my head, it's hard to pin point just one to begin working on. I wish I could simply organize my thoughts better and I believe I would get a lot more accomplished!
What is your next project going to be?For my business, I think I might focus more on housewares for awhile. I really enjoy creating beautiful things for my home. I might back off creating the handbags; I often feel the need to change things up a bit. In my personal life, I would love to learn to knit. I see these beautiful hand-dyed yarns on Etsy, and I begin to salivate. But I can't obviously justify buying them, until I, at least, have some idea how to knit!
What do you do when you are not creating?
When I'm not busy crafting, my main activity is taking care of my three children. I am stay at home mom, so they are main focus. But, I've discovered so much of raising children involves being creative! I'm sure most moms would say the same thing!
--Don't miss out on her blog--there's crafting and some great tips on being a 'mama' too!
Thanks so much for featuring me! And I didn't realize it at the time, but this was posted on my birthday!
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