Crafty people
Alison Murray
Alison Murray is a North Devon based knitter who is best known for her large scale community knits such as her gingerbread house, under the sea tunnel, and dragon. Her community projects have raised £60,000 for various charities.
Galawezh Mohammed Sabir and Niga Salam
Niga Salam and Galawezh Mohammed Sabir are a Kurdish mother and child duo from Iraq. Niga is an artist and curator currently studying a MA in curation at Exeter University. This work which was made back home with her mother allowed the two to talk and bond while stitching.
Catherine Waite
Catherine is a crafter who has experience in needle-felt / embroidery / arm knitting / crochet / felting / patchwork / crosstitch / hat making / card making / painting / printing / leatherwork / latching / jam making / baking - wedding & novelty cakes. She is a mother who also learnt crafts from her mother, and uses her skills to make great gifts!
Mandy Griffiths
Mandy is a Devon based weaver, knitter and spinner, and also a guide dog puppy trainer. She has been crafting from a very young age, and now uses her craft to raise money for guide dogs after retiring from being a doctor.
Amy Brushaber
Amy is an American crafter who lived in the UK for 11 years. She began quilting after being introduced to the craft by her friends. Some of her craft skills were learnt from her mother and grandmother.
Terry Cann
Terry Cann is an illustrator based in Exeter. He is also a crafter who has created a variety of alternative clothing such as his 'Battle Jackets.'
Instagram: @Dudavzoom
Sophie Pettit
Sophie is a knitter, crocheter, and sewist. She is currently studying a MA in Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter, with a focus on whales. She is currently based in Exeter.
Instagram: @sewphrachp
