SherriB

I learned to sew at my mother's side as a very young girl. I didn't use patterns and learned how to design and create my own doll's clothes. I spent several years in St. Louis and while there, I was a seamstress to Julie Anderson, Wearable Art Artist and also handcrafted, sequined and beaded the Elvis Peacock Jumpsuit for the St. Louis Wax Museum. I also designed and created wedding gowns, headpieces and formalwear for those with discriminating taste. I've always loved the creative arts and found them to be a form of relaxation therapy. I also found that designing furniture and building it in my own shop is as important in my life and have been doing this for about 20 years. I have a 12 year old granddaughter who has spinal muscular atrophy and this led me to design and build adaptive devices to improve her enjoyment and allows her to participate in activities that otherwise would be impossible (playing cards). I will be presenting a line of wheelchair accessible dollhouses in the near future. There is nothing like them! I absolutly promise you'll be stunned! Stay tuned...

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, gifts, home decorating, quilting, sewing, Woodworking

my etsy page:
http://SherriBallinger.etsy.com

Member Since: 07/31/2008