CraftyMtnGirl

Crafty Mountain Girl

Saratoga, California 2738 Sales On Etsy since 2010

5 out of 5 stars (714)

CraftyMtnGirl

Crafty Mountain Girl

Saratoga, California | 2738 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (714)

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Announcement    Welcome to my store featuring my favorite fabrics, yarns, patterns and notions, as well as items handmade with love in the Golden State of California. xoxo, The Girl

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Last updated on Jul 30, 2016

Welcome to my store featuring my favorite fabrics, yarns, patterns and notions, as well as items handmade with love in the Golden State of California. xoxo, The Girl

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About CraftyMtnGirl

Sales 2,738
On Etsy since 2010
  • SAORI weave in progress.
  • My new fiber arts hobby - SAORI weaving. It’s so meditative and liberating.

Motherhood reawakened the creator in me.

Growing up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, I formed a deep appreciation for nature and organic beauty. A product of my environment, I was always independent – exploring the woods and falling deep into books and my artsy projects.

Somewhere along the way, I devoted my creative energy to high tech, which impacted my education and career path in undeniable ways. But it also sidetracked me from my low-tech creative outlets. I need a balance to be happy.

After my first child was born, I had to find something quiet to do during nap time and in the evenings. One beautiful afternoon in Santa Cruz, I fell in love with Manos del Uruguay yarn. I had to have this yarn but had no idea how to knit or crochet. So I learned to crochet. Quickly, I was making more products than I could personally wear or gift. I started selling items on Etsy and loved it. While shopping for yarn, I discovered all these fabulous fabric designers and bought a ton of fabric before I knew how to sew or quilt... Then came the sewing machine and I started quilting. The rest is yarn and fabric hoarding history.

During the day, I am still a marketeer in high tech, but there's something incredibly satisfying about creating a beautiful and tangible product with my own two hands. It's a feeling that no pixels can fulfill.

Now that I've brought to life two amazing little humans (and am done making babies), I can redirect my creator energy to my hobbies.

Fiber artists and teachers who inspire me include Gloria Loughan, David Taylor, Kaffe Fassett, and Sue Spargo.

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  • Margery Tonna

    Founder, The Girl, Honey

    I'm fifth generation Californian, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mother to two boys who melt my heart every day. In my creative projects and buying, I draw inspiration from the wonders and colors of nature.

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Last updated on July 31, 2016
I love fabric, yarn, and wonderful handmade creations. My bliss is to spread that joy and make beautiful fabrics and yarns accessible to everyone. Each item I buy is one that inspires me and that I can instantly envision a project for. Nothing gives me greater happiness than to see the finish product you've created with the materials and patterns from my store.

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Returns and exchanges
I'm not happy, unless my customers are happy. All cut yardage is final sale, though. Patterns, fabric pre-cuts (charm packs, fat quarters, etc.), and handmade items in their original condition can be returned within 15 days of purchase if you're dissatisfied. Open patterns are not eligible for return. Shipping costs on returns will not be refunded.
Payment
Payment must be received at time of purchase, either through Etsy or PayPal. Sales tax will be charged in California.
Shipping
All patterns, small handmade items, charm pack fabric precuts, and single fat quarters, half-yards or single yards of fabric are shipped first class USPS. Two or more yards of fabric or two or more charm pack fabric precut sets, medium-large handmade items, and fat quarter fabric bundles are all shipped USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. Insurance or shipping upgrades are available — please inquire before purchase. I will refund any shipping overpayments of USD$1 or more.
Additional policies and FAQs
Payment for custom orders must be received in advance before I begin creating the item.