risaq's Profile

Bio

And the day came when the risk it took to remain tightly closed in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom ~Anais Nin

These are the words that made me decide to stop dreaming and put my work out for the world to see. I have dreamed most of my life about being able to craft to my hearts content and then to sell what I make. To put my work out there for everyone to look at and critique is a scary thing, but to have never done it would have been even worse.

I'm from the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Like a lot of native people here, handcrafting runs deep in my roots. I started at the age of 6 and haven't stopped since. My medium is mostly fabric and my heart literally sings when I'm creating in my little studio in the woods.

It's my desire to provide accessories for you and your home that help express your individuality. Too often we are stuck with mainstream offerings that do little to say who we are or want to be. Most of my products are one-of-a-kind or limited editions, so it's unlikely you'll ever meet someone with the exact same item. My attention to detail and quality provides you with a product that you can be proud to own or give as a gift. I hope you're able to find something that speaks to you here at Risa Q Designs.

~Risa

My creations can also be found at:

Two Friends
4140 S. Greenville Hwy.
Cedar Mtn, NC 28718

A Touch of the Mountains
401 Windsor St.
Westminster, SC 29693

Hallelujah
1266 Asheville Hwy.
Brevard, NC 28712

Christopher's Salon
244 Cemetery Rd.
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

I am a juried member of:

Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild

Patchwork Crafters Guild

I'm also at the Transylvania County Tailgate Market every Thursday and Saturday, April thru October, from 7:30am until 1:00pm. November and December market hours are 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturdays only. The market is located in the parking lot behind South Broad Street Park, Brevard, NC, directly across from the Cardinal Drive-In. I hope you can stop by!

Female, Born on January 15

Favorite Materials

cotton, lace, buttons