Discover This: All Things Granny

Look, another fellow Etsyan! I've decided to ramp up the Discover This series with more posts about fabulous artists and their incredible handmade wares. Allow me to introduce my friend and fellow crocheter, Angela of All Things Granny. She's smart, talented, and a really nice person to boot. Angela currently manages 5 shops on Etsy. Yes, 5. Is that incredible or what?  Check out her other 4 shops listed on her Etsy Profile. Here's what Angela has to say about her thriving business:

Name: All Things Granny
Location: Arizona
Description of work: Crochet Designer

Reversible Cotton Granny Square Pot Holder

How long have you been creating your items? Over 35 years, since I learned how to crochet.

How did you get started? I learned to crochet back when I was just 8 or 9 years old, my mother taught me the basics, and I eventually learned how to read patterns. I made gifts for people throughout my life, and I also have a small dog sweater business, but my love for baby items got me started making Baby Blankets.



Custom Owl Granny Baby Blanket

Where do you draw inspiration for your designs? I get inspiration from everywhere I look in nature, magazines, even on the Internet.

Where can we find your items for sale? I sell on Etsy.com and also my own web page,  http://www.aandboriginals.com/

Do you have any formal training, or are you a self-taught artist? I am self taught.

How would someone benefit from purchasing your designs? I think people benefit by buying handmade items in general. The quality of my items is top-notch. I think an heirloom baby blanket that can be passed down from generation to generation can be a priceless gift for any new Mom, and Baby.



Custom Granny Square Baby Blanket

Special thanks to Angela for participating in the Discover This series on the JMO blog.  Beautiful work, my friend!

Ohhh Baby!

What's soft, stunning, and oh so cuddly? A baby blanket from Jean May Originals, that's what! Perfect as a baby shower gift, my blankets are crocheted using the softest yarns in designs exclusive to JMO and are sure to become any child's favorite "blankie." Alot of love is weaved in with every stitch and the finished piece is a beautiful, handmade creation that will, with proper care,* provide warmth and comfort for years to come. My baby blankets can also be used as a lapghan by older children or adults in the home.

Baby Blanket in Buttercup

Baby blankets can be crocheted in a wide range of colors to complement any nursery. The blankets in the photos shown here were crocheted using the softest cotton yarn I have found so far. Due to the possibility of skin sensitives in infants, I prefer to use cotton yarn but will use an alternative fiber on occasion. This is my own personal design; I followed no pattern to create this item. Finished piece measures approximately 34"W x 38"L but size can vary depending on the yarn and/or hook used and whether or not I have my tape measure handy when the piece is started!

Baby Blanket in Sage (wrapped and ready for gift giving)

Prices start at $35 excluding shipping charges. To place a custom blanket order, please send your inquiry to jmm@jmayoriginals.com. I strongly recommend that at least 3 color choices are provided and listed in order of preference. You will receive a reply email within 48 hours. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery from the date your order is placed. Expedited orders will incur additional charges. All orders are shipped neatly folded and wrapped with ribbon. (Ribbon will vary from that shown in the above photo.)

Thanks for visiting, and have a wonderful day!~Jean

*Machine wash warm, delicate cycle, using mild detergent. Lay flat to dry, or tumble dry on low.