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Welcome to another edition of Meet Me Monday! We have another great artist to introduce you to today. I absolutely love her! Not only is she super sweet, she is really crafty. I love her outlook on things and she is just one of those people that you know you would enjoy spending a Saturday afternoon just hanging out with. Let’s see what she has to say:

Aprons and More

My name is Katy Waters and I live in Warner Robins, GA., located right in the center of Georgia. Originally being from Savannah, GA, I moved here in 2005 after my mother developed a rare sinus cancer and required care. During the down times I needed to do something so I started crocheting purses, something creative to distract my mind.

She has lots of retro type materials, I love them all!

I have enjoyed sewing and crocheting since I was a teen and I guess you could say I learned at the hands of the Masters (at least they were to me!) Both of my grandmothers were very creative and taught me their craft! One made all of my Barbie doll clothes and the other could crochet anything! Grandmother time was always a treat for me as none of the other grandchildren (18 combined from both sides) were interested in learning. They were so very inspiring and from them I felt that I was carrying on a tradition that need not be forgotten!

This interest led my educational path so much so that I earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts -Theatre/Costume Design from UNC-Charlotte and I went on to work on my Masters of Fine Arts – Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. I have worked many design jobs and creative jobs but have always wanted to work for myself doing what I love the most. It makes for a happy and satisfying life!

Isn’t this an adorable Mom and Daughter Set?

Fabric and yarn seem to piqué my creativity the most. I must have tons of both! I enjoy making functional items. I think that is why I make purses and now have branched out to aprons. (My brother in law comes from a cooking background and has inspired me to make “man aprons” as well.) The process of combining colors and patterns is so satisfying! Plus having something that is handmade is always special!

This one is my very favorite…because it is MINE! Made for me by Katy! Please don’t look at all the fingerprints on my cabinets. I can’t help it. I have kids. And lots of company on a regular basis. You can come too, if you are coming to visit. If you are coming to see where I live…please make an appt. a year in advance!

Surprisingly enough my Mothers’ illness made this happen. (She is 100% recovered by the way!) I have a shop, Aprons and More, on Etsy : www.apronsandmore.etsy.com , I also sell my aprons at Polk’s Fresh Market in Savannah, Ga and I am able to meet, greet and sell with other artists at the City Market on the Green in downtown Macon, Ga. I have even gone international with a sale to Australia from my Etsy shop! This was very exciting considering the site has only been up since Jan.15, 2009. Life is good. Good luck on the drawing for the apron and happy cooking!

ENTER TO WIN!

Now, take a minute and check out Katy’s site www.apronsandmore.etsy.com and her blog at www.apronsandmore.blogspot.com . Because she is offering one lucky reader a BBQ style apron of their choice, men’s or women’s! Leave a comment here at The Post-It Place telling me which you would choose. And why you love that one. Cause I am nosy today. I want all the details. Well, only if you want to give them to me…but I am nosy today! This contest is open to US residents with a valid mailing address. Deadline to enter is April 13th at 5 PM EST. Winner will be selected using random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be chosen

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