I am in my late 20's, happily married since 2005 to DH, no kids or pets (yet!). I work full time at a university, doing grants management, and I go to school in the evening, studying epidemiology/public health.
Crafting is how I stay sane. I have been cross stitching since I was old enough to hold a needle! A few years ago I discovered the joys of hand dyed fabrics and independent designers such as Mirabilia. I learned how to sew at 14, with lessons at a local fabric store. Sewing became an obsession for me, fueled by my desire for an ever-increasing wardrobe. I learned some basic pattern drafting by copying ready to wear pieces. At 22, during a brief bout of unemployment, I learned to knit. Now I'm a yarn snob and I love cables, beads, lace, colorwork...
sewing, quilting, cross stitch, knitting