Featured Maker: ChannyPeasCorner

February 5, 2022

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Written by Brianne Matlage

February 5, 2022

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Written by Brianne Matlage

In December 2021, Yarnable subscribers got to enjoy a wonderful Sip & Stitch enamel pin inside their beverage-themed box. That pin was designed by the talented Channy Nesmith of CHANNYPEASCORNER, our first maker in this new series.

I asked Channy to tell us all about her business, from what got her started to the inspiration behind her creations, and what the future holds for her company.

Her story is incredibly inspiring.

In her own words:

I have always been crafty and even owned a scrapbook store, so I've always sold handmade items…

I started Channypeascorner, LLC in 2019, the year after my mom passed away.

She was diagnosed with cancer in September so as a way to make her happy, I started crocheting and knitting again. I hadn't done it since she taught me as a young teen. So I picked it up very quickly, but she passed away a month later without seeing the blanket I made for her. I crocheted about 16 cowls for my family as a way of grieving.

Fast forward a few months later, I saw an instagram challenge called "The Fiberuary Challenge." Each month there is a different prompt; one asked "favorite enamel pin." I was new to the yarn community and I didn't have one, so I tried to buy one on Etsy that said Queen of Yarn.

There wasn't one!

So I created one after months of research. I learned the ins and outs of enamel pin design and manufacturers, started designing my own, and formed an LLC. Now almost 3 years later I have over 60 designs!!

My designs are super cute, colorful and fiber focused, and are my original designs that I think up at 3am most every night.

My most popular pins have been Yarn Chicken, Smores, Sip & Stitch, Yarn Juice and all of my Queen of Yarn hearts.

I personally love them all, even if some don't do too well but my favorite has to be Yarn Diet...is a fridge full of yarn!