Dawn has been working with fiber for most of her life. Learning to crochet at a young age, inspired and taught by her Mom and Grandmother, she continues to use the craft to inspire others. One of her earliest childhood memories was that of selling her "pom-pom crafts at the end of the driveway, while the other kids were selling plain, old lemonade - BORING!".
Once she noticed that the demand was there, she gradually added items such as full sized afghans, scarves, hats and other fun accessories. It was then that she decided that it was time for "Auntie Dawn's Afghans" evolve into "doe Studio". The studio's name came from the nickname her husband calls her (she knows she's in trouble when he calls her by her real name!). Rarely does Dawn use a pattern (unless she is learning a new technique) and has touted the internet as an "endless supply of information and inspiration". Since patterns aren't often found in her arsenal, most pieces are unique and one of a kind. However, if you see something that you do like, chances are she can replicate the item for you! She loves to work with fibers of all kinds and loves the texture and instant gratification that only crochet can provide. She strives to create a beautiful and professionally finished piece every
time. Where ever humanly possible, she uses a knot-free joining method
called "Russian Joining", this ensures that there are no bulging knots
or unsightly stray bits of yarn. More recently, Dawn added Macro Nature Photography to her line up of items, when she discovered that the artistic "eye" had been passed on to her down the very talented family tree. Self-taught and learning through trial and error, she has found that photography has provided her with a whole new creative outlet that allows her to "get outside and enjoy nature's greatest gifts...up close. Really close." Another fun pass-time is turning into an obsession, she has also added pendants to the list! Scrabble Tile pendants and now hand cut Glass Tile Pendants have arrived to her shop shelves! Her inspiration and constant desire to "be creative" keeps the inventory fresh and ever-changing.
Dawn currently runs a shop on Etsy, keeps a blog and stays in touch with customers through her doe Studio Facebook Fan Page.
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I strive to provide the BEST customer service humanly possible! I also
strive to provide the customer with the BEST e-shopping experience
possible! I take a lot of pride in what I create, and will work closely
with you to create what you are looking for! When ordering please remember that I am located in Canada and prices on my site are in Canadian Dollars.
I use Canada Post to ship my goodies to you. Generally (depending on size of course) it will be shipped via Small Packet. Shipping times are usually about 2 weeks to get to U.S. destinations, 1 week or so to Canadian destinations, International times will vary and can be determined upon request . These are not guaranteed and will be dependent on the postal service and customs. In order to reduce paper and ink usage, I will no longer be including a printed copy of the invoice with your shipment unless you have specifically requested one. Where available and if appropriate, I will also reuse packaging in an effort to recycle as much as possible. Should the actual shipping charges be less than what is charged by the difference of $1 or more, I will refund the difference via Paypal. I also ask that you bear with me while I learn the ropes with PayPal check out through this website - should you make a purchase, please expect correspondence from me!
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