What is your business’
name? ParkesHill & Company and we are Phyllis Groce, Kim Wendt and Jessica
Bookin!
What sort of items do
you make?
We are a group of three and we make home accessories and children’s
clothing. Fun things like crochet cactus, to beautiful pillows, to a trendy top
for any little girl.
When and how did you
learn your craft?
Kim learned to sew from her grandmother, Phyllis learned to sew from her
mother / grandmother and Jessica learned to crochet from a friend. We all have
furthered our skills on our own. We love what we create.
Where do you get your
inspiration from?
We all love Pinterest. We are also such visual people so we gather
inspiration from nature, magazines, bookstores and our love of vintage
everything.
How did you get started
doing this as a business?
Making things for friends and just wanting more. It is fun to share your
vision with other people.
Do you have any advice
for other crafters/artisans just starting out?
Do not be afraid to try what you love. Get yourself out there and show
your craft. I find that many times the market and what people are really
looking for will help guide you. However if someone does not like what you do
it is OK, there will be others who love what you craft.
Anything else you would
like to share?
The most important thing I find is engaging in conversation. Many times
people really want to hear about your product. Also smile and have fun!
ParkesHill & Company will be a featured artist at the First Friday Indie Market on August 1, 2014. The market is located on the corner of MLK and Elm St in Downtown Greensboro, NC and is open from 4-9pm.
Want to see more of ParkesHill & Company? Visit Third
Caroline on Etsy and ParkesHill coming soon to Etsy.
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