Next in my series of interviews with local sellers is Miso Funky! I've actually somehow never managed to cross physical paths with Claire however I feel it's only a matter of time!
From: Craft Vegas! (aka Glasgow's West End)
Occupation: I'm a subtitler for the major UK TV stations as well as running Miso Funky, Stitch Up Designs and being one half of Super Cute Kawaii.
Favourite colour: Green
Favourite animal: Monkeys!
Favourite band: Rocket From The Crypt
Favourite book: Flat Stanley
Shop / Business name: Miso Funky
What you make: Cross-stitched homewares and accessories with a modern twist!
How did you know you were crafty / artistic? I think I have always been creative in one way or another. I learned to cross stitch at primary school – I made a little mat on which I cross-stitched my favourite' pony's name.
What was the first thing you ever made? Some egg carton Christmas decorations with lots of glitter when I was about 2.
Do you have any formal training or who taught you what you know? I have no formal crafty training at all. I learned to cross stitch at primary school and then went back to it on and off. I came back properly about 5 years ago and haven't looked back since!
How did your craft business come about? Myself and a friend decided to relearn to knit and were making scarves, etc for ourselves. People started to ask where they could get one, we did a school Christmas fair and that was that – Miso Funky was born! It's just me now and I now concentrate solely on the cross stitch stuff.
Where and when do you do your crafting? It feels like there's not a minute of the day where I'm not crafting something! I do most of my stitching at home on my big squishy sofa – I'm lucky to have a portable craft. I frame everything in my spare room, which also acts as store room, dispatch room, etc. I have an embroidery machine to do my tea towels which lives there too, which is manned mostly by Mr Miso Funky.
Tell me something surprising about yourself: I used to be a majorette! Also, I've never seen Gremlins. Or the Goonies. Or Star Wars. Or indeed just about any classic film ever.
Which Folksy / Etsy shop can you not get enough of? I love stationery and prints – I have an art wall in my bathroom which I like to add prints and postcards, etc too. I love Lucy Player's Folksy shop and hope to add something from there next.
Why is handmade / crafting important to you? I love the fact that buying handmade means you get something of quality that has a story behind it and is often unique or just for you. It's great knowing that you're supporting a small, indie business too.
Is it just me or is crafting really hot right now? No, it's not just you! The message that there is an alternative to the mass-produced stuff on the High Street is slowly filtering out to the general public – hurrah!
Tell me why I should buy something from you! Because not only is everything hand-stitched, but it's pretty much guaranteed to raise a smile each time you look at it!
Ok you’ve got me convinced! Where can I find you? http://www.misofunky.com/
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