Sunshine Cotton Lace Scarf (Pattern available, too)
Aviation Chart Magnet -- Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
She started knitting when she was a child, and is mostly self-taught. When she was in college, her interest in fiber arts deepened, and she read lots of books about knitting and crocheting, and took classes in spinning and felting. She liked spinning so much she bought her own wheel and continues to experiment. You can check out her blog, to learn more about Melissa and her craft.
Stormy Weather Pin Cushion
A couple of fun facts... Melissa does not have a favorite place to vacation, but really likes the Pacific Northwest. And she is not a picky eater. She loves sushi, and Italian foods.
Her best tips for a new Etsy seller... take the best pictures you can. An expensive camera is not as necessary as paying attention to your lighting. Melissa also suggests having different payment options, and really organizing your sections well, so that buyers can find what they're looking for.
There are 4 more Challengette birthdays in November, so stay tuned for more features, plus the Etsy Blogger featured seller, StoryBeader.
3 comments:
Oh..That sunshine cotton scarf looks so soft and cozy. Thanks for the "scoop" on Melissa of Rainy Day Art. It's always nice to know a little more about the shop owners.
Glad to see Melissa featured.
I just tagged you for a blog carnival that's going around the EtsyBloggers. You can see my post here http://liletsyshop.blogspot.com/2008/11/seven-secrets.html
I hope you'll join the fun!
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