I'm a designer, sewist, handmade artist, fabric enthusiast, and the lady behind Clever Betty and the blog You Had Me at Handmade.

Clever Betty started out as a part-time hobby on Etsy in 2008, where I sold handmade purses and hair accessories. My products were all crafted from recycled fabrics at the time. I spent a few weekends at local craft shows, and was a vendor at a local St. Louis store called Peridot, as well. In late 2012 Clever Betty has recently turned a new leaf and now combines my knowledge of graphic design and love of all things fabric and handmade by providing unique textiles that are designed in-house and are exclusive to the Clever Betty shop. You can also find DIY patterns and kits, and handmade-to-order specialties added to the shop regularly.

On a more personal note, I'm crazy for morning tea, cuddly animals, traveling, cooking, decorating, and anything that makes the world a more beautiful place to be. I'm a slight bit obsessive-compulsive about organization, check lists and being productive. I've known how to sew for more than half my life and am extremely grateful that I can now consider it a major aspect of my day job. I'm married to the most wonderful man in the world, Sean, and we live in St. Louis, Missouri with our two kitty furballs Nelson and Greta, and my (now elderly) childhood beagle, Lily. 

 

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