I come from a family of makers, a strong lineage of creative and resourceful people. My maternal Grandfather was a carpenter and craftsman. Many of my siblings are woodworkers and skilled in various trades. My Mother sewed clothes for my siblings and me. She taught me how to sew and knit and encouraged me to explore other creative avenues. It was from her I inherited my love for collecting fabric and yarn. Over the years, my collection has grown quite a bit.
I am now at a point in my life where it makes sense to downsize and declutter. Oh, but what to do with all that yarn, fabric and unworn clothing that multiplied throughout the years? Landfill...no way! As I embarked on minimizing my stuff, I decided to dust off the sewing machine and started cutting, patching and sewing. It began with a shower curtain. Then came the bags...placemats, aprons, coasters and more bags. I daydream about what I can make next. Beads and maybe bowls, I've got endless ideas. I am committed to recycling and reusing unwanted and once loved textiles and remnants and restore them into something renewed.
This past October, I designated a room in my house to Emmykay Studio and began making things for Textile Re Store. Nearly every day I create something. Sometimes its a prototype that hits a dead end. Sometimes I'm intrigued enough to contimue to tweak. Sometimes these items make it to my Etsy store. I hope you enjoy shopping as much as I enjoy creating.
-Mary
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JOAN on Apr 15, 2026
5 out of 5 starsMary, just perfect, my son is a coach at a SUNY school...emblems are oak leaf and acorn...perfect as a spoon rest in his wife's kitchen......thank you
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Jeri on Mar 21, 2026
5 out of 5 starsWOW! The labels are SUPER AWESOME!!! Can't thank you enough. You are one exceptionally creative and artistic human being!!! Thanks, also, for the bookmarks. Each one is already in use; they are the most "functional" bookmarks I have ever used. Love, Gratitude & Hugs to You!!! --Jeri
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Jeri on Mar 5, 2026
5 out of 5 starsHi! Just received the labels and they are spectacular, beautiful and perfect, and exactly what I was hoping for!!! Thank you so much for the bookmark, I will use it LOTS!!! I am so, so very sorry, but I did not see the bookmark in the first box... I can say, I already miss it... I'm guessing you can "see" and create art in every little thing that crosses your path... You are an amazing artist!
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Jeri on Feb 19, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThese tags are EXACTLY what I had pictured in my mind... then wondering to myself, how do I make them... then I found your Shop!!! Not in a million years, could I have created these perfect tags. Can't wait to come back for more. Thank you so much!!!
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Olivia on Feb 13, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis is a size that is hard to find. Great packing for shipment.
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Chris on Jan 7, 2026
5 out of 5 starsVery carefully packed; exactly as described; sweet note & small handmade bookmark as gift. Great seller! Buy with confidence
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