Blue Lion Arts Handmade

ARTISAN NAME: Annie Wu

CREATIONS: Toys, Ornaments

ARTISAN’S STATEMENT: At this year’s Artisans Market, I will be bringing a new collection of fun, fuzzy and cute animal friends, made from the wonderful textiles found at FabMo. This year’s zoo will include hedgehogs, bunnies, dogs, cats, whales, foxes, frogs, geese, fuzzy sheep, flying pigs, dinosaurs with fuzzy bellies, wild-maned lions, and more! Every item is one of a kind. Most of my handcrafted animals are made with the help of a 1941 hand crank Singer sewing machine and a good amount of hand sewing, but I will also have a small collection of unique, hand-knit animals made from FabMo-sourced yarn.

CONNECTION TO FABMO: I have been an active volunteer at FabMo for the past few years because I resonate strongly with its mission to save textiles and other materials from the landfill for creative reuse. It’s a privilege to have access to this treasure trove of locally sourced crafting materials. I encourage all newcomers to sign up for a volunteer shift to get a firsthand look at the high quality materials that find their way to the warehouse.

SHOP LOCATION: While I will be bringing never-before-seen handmade items to the Artisans Market in October, you can also find my animals year-round at the Mountain View Library Lobby Shop located in Mountain View, CA. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

CONTACT: bluelionartshandmade@gmail.com