Joan Baily

My mother taught me to crochet many years ago. I started again when I befriended a snowboarder, and I became his caregiver when he was very ill. During the many hours he spent in a hospital bed dreaming of snowboarding again, I started crocheting beanies for him.  My friend, also an artist, introduced me to Arts Alive and gave me an outlet to sell my beanies.

I have always loved taking photos and I use some of those photos for cards that are sold here in the gallery.

I also craft no-sew fabric ornaments/decorations. These can be used in a variety of ways in addition to the traditional