Ha, I remember doing macrame as a kid ( I think we made plant pot hangers) and recently made that connection again while working on a website project for an Australian fibre supplier.
You've probably used her if you've bought locally (Sydney) but maybe she's just a competitor. lol
And it's great you've been able to kick the 9-5 doing something you love. I quit the 9-5 a few years ago in search of a more creative life and are so glad I did.
Someone recently asked me if I was an artist after coloring in a pigeon for a community art project and I quickly said 'No'. But on reflection, I should have replied 'I am a creative' :-D
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