Rebecca Mack of Flying Hen Studio
The Bobbin is committed to highlighting the unique and diverse population of our Old North End neighborhood.
This month we are turning our spotlight on one of our favorite local Mamas Becca Mack -founder of Flying Hen Studio A sound lab and stitcherie in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont. It is home to DJ's Classic Hits and mothertrucker, a.k.a. designer Rebecca Mack
Becca was one of our first Bobbin friends when we opened up shop in the Fall of 2007. She has been consigning her popular upcycled caps teaching classes at The Bobbin for over 2 years now. Check out her practical sewing skills class for June "A Better Fit"
Rebecca Mack "...loves making new things from old things." Learn more about Becca and her crafty ways on her blog flyinghenstudio.blogspot or her facebook fan page
We recently had Becca over at the shop to answer a few questions about herself and her work:
What do you create?
caps, mixed tapes, collections of found sound recordings, collages, quilts and franken-garments.
Why do you create?
i love making new things from old things.
What are your favorite materials?
favorite tools: scissors, sewing machine, turntables.
favorite materials: old clothes, paper, vinyl recordings + found sound
What would you like us to know about you?
i'm a mama, a healthcare worker and a student.
The Bobbin Sew Bar +
Craft Lounge is pleased to offer a wide variety of green, vintage,
upcycled and eco-friendly sewing, knitting + crafting supplies. We are
also the only spot to purchase one-of-a-kind upcycled caps.
Stop on by Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
I'm in love with flying hen already!
Posted by: Susan Mack | 04 June 2010 at 02:23 PM