Artists ~ Pamela Husereau ~ Westerly
Artist’s name: Pamela Husereau
Shop name: Knittingmore
Website: Etsy.com (Knittingmore)
1. Tell us about your work:
I designed this Newborn Cow Hat for my fifth grandson, after visiting and taking pictures at his family's dairy farm. A professional photographer took newborn pictures of him which included some with a holstein looking cow hat. The photographer posted the picture on her website and pinterest. Many people asked about the hat so she gave them my e-mail address. Finally, I created an Etsy shop, Knittingmore. I have added a few different designs an have sold well over 1,000 hats in just three years.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
The name of my business comes from two different thoughts. The first is there are more thing to do ( clean the house, laundry, cook dinner, etc. ) after I knit. The second thought is, I LOVE being created in many different areas (sewing gardening, painting, etc.) So I could say I do more than knitting.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I have been a creative person all of my life taking after my mother and also learning to knit when I was 8 years old. I believe in not holding back or to be afraid of putting yourself out in the public with your craft. I have been luck to find just the right product to be successful. I am always thinking up new items but holding on to those ideas until the right moment.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
From everywhere! Nature. Books. People e-mailing me asking if I could make a hat of a _______. :)
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
My favorite is the Black Angus Newborn Cow hat. Many people send me pictures of their child or grandchild in each of the different hats but I think love the way the Black Angus hat looks on each baby.
6. What’s your best seller?
My best seller by far is the Black and White Holstein hat.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
I have been in Rhode Island for 34 years. My husband is a native of Westerly.. so here I am!
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
The beaches and activities in Wilcox Park.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Watch Hill
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
My advice is to not be afraid of putting your product out there. I was lucking to find just the right item that was unique enough to sell. Also, when you design a unique item, you will have people that copy your product. Think of it as a compliment.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
Choose a craft that you enjoy doing for a business because you will be expected to complete orders all the time and it takes many hours of your life. Although I work a full time job that I count on to pay the bills, I still enjoy the time after hours with my business. Plus it doesn't hurt to have an item that can be mobile. Many times you will see me around town (coffee shop, beach, etc. ) working on pieces.
Shop name: Knittingmore
Website: Etsy.com (Knittingmore)
1. Tell us about your work:
I designed this Newborn Cow Hat for my fifth grandson, after visiting and taking pictures at his family's dairy farm. A professional photographer took newborn pictures of him which included some with a holstein looking cow hat. The photographer posted the picture on her website and pinterest. Many people asked about the hat so she gave them my e-mail address. Finally, I created an Etsy shop, Knittingmore. I have added a few different designs an have sold well over 1,000 hats in just three years.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
The name of my business comes from two different thoughts. The first is there are more thing to do ( clean the house, laundry, cook dinner, etc. ) after I knit. The second thought is, I LOVE being created in many different areas (sewing gardening, painting, etc.) So I could say I do more than knitting.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I have been a creative person all of my life taking after my mother and also learning to knit when I was 8 years old. I believe in not holding back or to be afraid of putting yourself out in the public with your craft. I have been luck to find just the right product to be successful. I am always thinking up new items but holding on to those ideas until the right moment.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
From everywhere! Nature. Books. People e-mailing me asking if I could make a hat of a _______. :)
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
My favorite is the Black Angus Newborn Cow hat. Many people send me pictures of their child or grandchild in each of the different hats but I think love the way the Black Angus hat looks on each baby.
6. What’s your best seller?
My best seller by far is the Black and White Holstein hat.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
I have been in Rhode Island for 34 years. My husband is a native of Westerly.. so here I am!
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
The beaches and activities in Wilcox Park.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Watch Hill
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
My advice is to not be afraid of putting your product out there. I was lucking to find just the right item that was unique enough to sell. Also, when you design a unique item, you will have people that copy your product. Think of it as a compliment.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
Choose a craft that you enjoy doing for a business because you will be expected to complete orders all the time and it takes many hours of your life. Although I work a full time job that I count on to pay the bills, I still enjoy the time after hours with my business. Plus it doesn't hurt to have an item that can be mobile. Many times you will see me around town (coffee shop, beach, etc. ) working on pieces.
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