Here's the interview with Amanda from Lone Star Arts! Go visit her and say "Hi!"
HSA: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your business?
Hi, my name in Amanda and I'm a complete yarn junkie. I
actually graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) with a degree
in Nuclear Engineering and a minor in math. My full-time employment is
in the Health Physics field. I'm originally from Huntsville, TX and
grew up surrounded by wonderfully crafty people. My mom and grandma
gave me my first introduction to crochet and sewing. I picked up
knitting about 10 years ago and I think I've tried every other fiber
related craft out there since then.
You can find my yarns and bags on Etsy, lonestararts.etsy.com. I'm also on Facebook: facebook.com/lonestararts and on Twitter: @lonestararts, I'm also on Pinterest (Amanda Sullivan).
HSA: How did you learn to spin yarn?
The first fiber show I ever attended was Kid n Ewe in Boerne, TX in
2006. I was completely overwhelmed. I had been wanting to try spinning
but didn't have the money to buy a wheel, at that time I thought that
was the only way to spin yarn. My friend Susan showed me how to drop
spindle and I took my newly purchased spindle and fiber home and
proceeded to attempt to spin my own yarn. It was a disaster. After
about a month I finally got the hang of it. Two weeks after that, my
husband gave me a used Schacht Matchless spinning wheel for Christmas.
I promptly put my drop spindle back in it's plastic bag and it's lived
there ever since. I learned how to use my wheel through books and
videos on youtube, much like how I learned to knit.
HSA: Why did you decide to sell your items?
I decided to start selling my yarns based on the response of my
knitting circle. I've been so blessed to have a great group of
supportive friends who have given me advice, helped me at shows and
given me opportunities I never would have had otherwise.
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Boxy Lady Project Bag
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Fusion Fingering Weight yarn in Egypt
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HSA: What has been your favorite skein/colorway/fiber to make or work with?
My favorite colorway has to be Majesty. I listed it in my shop
thinking it was just a disaster and there was no way anyone would want
to use it. It has turned out to be one of my most popular colorways. I
still get giddy everytime I see something someone has knit with my
yarns or carrying one my bags.
HSA: Just for fun, what is your favorite food? Favorite local item/restaurant/store?
Favorite
food - I could eat pizza three meals a day. Love it. Favorite local
restaurant - Aldo's and any of our wonderful mom and pop taquerias.
Favorite store - The Yarn Barn, which is now under new ownership by my
wonderful friend Enid.
I love the historical
aspect of San Antonio and the people. I've met so many wonderful people
in the time that we've lived here. It truly is a beautiful city.
~Amanda
Thanks so much for your time Amanda!
