Board Member Introduction ~ Bean

You probably remember Bean from her wonderful quilted hot pads in last month’s Sewing for the Home tutorials. Bean is one of our new board members, joining Autum (and others with intros to come!) to help plan a very full and fun month of Handmade Holidays in November. Here she is with her daughter Annabel! Enjoy Bean’s answers to our crafty questions below, then head over to Coyote Craft for more of Bean’s creativity (sugar skulls, birthday fun, hats for people who really need some extra warmth, and much more…).

SMS: How long have you been sewing?
Bean: I started hand sewing & using patterns when I was around 5, making dolls and clothes for them with my mom. I started machine sewing after having my own daughter, mostly self-taught through books and online tutorials.

SMS: What do you enjoy about sewing? What are your favorite things to make?
Bean: I just really love making cute stuff and hording fabric. I especially enjoy making useful things for around the home, children’s clothes, toys & dolls, and just about anything that incorporates patchwork or recycled materials.

SMS: How do you find time to fit creativity (sewing and any other creative loves) into your life?
Bean: Creativity has always been a part of my every day life. I love to sew, crochet, embroider, collage, paint, dream, write, garden, felt, carve, stamp, work with clay, make up silly songs and avoid housework as much as possible.

That, and I don’t sleep enough!

SMS: Do you have a favorite sewing tip or skill that’s made things work better for you?
Bean: Google It… Be patient with yourself.

Bean’s Matryoshka bag.

SMS: What’s a favorite thing you’ve made lately?
Bean: I love this little handbag that I made with some fabric I got here @ Sew,Mama,Sew! It’s really cute, and holds everything I need.

SMS: Can you tell us a little more about yourself?
Bean: I’m too complicated to sum up in a blog interview!

21 Responses to “Board Member Introduction ~ Bean”

1. Juli Davis responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 9:16 am →

   Yeah!! Love the bean!

2. Liz responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 9:39 am →

   YAY! I love Bean.

3. Amy responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 9:42 am →

   Congratulations to Bean! I’m a longtime follower of Coyote Craft and look forward to seeing Bean’s ideas here at SMS.

   P.S. The Matryoshka bag is a delight!!

4. Jan Andrea responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 am →

   Congratulations, Bean! This is great!

5. alisha responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 1:49 pm →

   I love the handbag! And I can’t wait for Handmade Holidays next month. I still refer to the list from last year frequently and I can’t wait to get some new inspiration. Welcome aboard, Bean!

6. Terri responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 7:54 pm →

   Congrats to Bean! I’m a fan of your blog and your projects. I especially love your comment about loving to make cute stuff and hording fabric. What more do you need in life?! Look forward to more of your contributions to Sew Mama Sew.

7. Tiffany responds:
   Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 6:10 am →

   I am excited to see what is coming in November. Love the blog!

8. Penny responds:
   Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 6:27 am →

   CONGRATULATIONS Bean !!!!
   What an honor to be made a board member, I know you’ll be an awesome asset to this blog.

   Penny

9. jackie bonette responds:
   Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 7:30 am →

   congrats to Bean! i tried and loved your hotpad tutorial and am so excited that there is going to be another Handmade Holidays in nov!!

10. Pattye responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 8:18 am →

    Love that bag and your blog!!! YEAH!!!

11. Hannah responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 2:10 pm →

    Congrats Bean! I love your hotpad tutorial, thank you so much for sharing! I am so excited to see what you have planned for the Handmade Holidays yaaaaay! Congratulations again!

12. Bean Paulson responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2008 at 8:45 pm →

    Thanks everyone, you’re too sweet!!

13. Heather responds:
    Posted: October 17th, 2008 at 9:43 am →

    Congrats! I love that bag!

14. Rachel responds:
    Posted: October 21st, 2008 at 9:23 am →

    The bag is adorable!

15. Bascom Hogue responds:
    Posted: November 10th, 2008 at 7:40 pm →

    Bean cannot be beaten in her good work. I also enjoy reading Coyote Craft.

16. Tuttinc responds:
    Posted: April 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm →

    hmm… thanks )

17. Pogeoreic responds:
    Posted: April 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm →

    mm. luv it..

18. BepnainiA responds:
    Posted: May 23rd, 2009 at 4:16 am →

    I should notify you about it.

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    Posted: September 24th, 2009 at 8:07 am →

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    Posted: November 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am →

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    Posted: November 9th, 2009 at 11:17 am →

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