About Kerri Arthur
When I was little, I would sit and play with bits of cloth and needle, while my grandmother, Carmella, hand sew dolls and clothing on an old Singer featherweight.
I have always had a passion for making things with my hands. I got my first sewing machine for Christmas when I was 8, and I still have the first thing I made with it! I taught myself how to quilt while living in Texas in 1998.
After years of trying different crafts, in 2003, I discovered my love of primitives and folk art. Whether its quilting, primitive woodworking, wool crafts or collecting primitive items and furniture, if its primitive, I LOVE IT!
Born and raised in Central New York, I really enjoyed many of the local craft fairs and artisan expos, where I often found inspiration for my own creations. The annual Apple Festival in Lafayette, NY was my favorite. Each year I looked forward to seeing what great primitive handcrafted items and creations the artisans would offer for sale.
In 2004, I re-located to the Triangle Area of North Carolina with my husband and daughter. Today I am a devoted mom of two, and I enjoy spending time with my family, and creating and researching new projects, to make and share and I continually seek to learn more about primitive style, craftsmanship and history.
I started Calico Rabbit to share my designs and products with fellow passionate primitive lovers, like you!
Feel free to e-mail me anytime! I love to hear from fellow prim folks!
From 2000-2001, Kerri hosted, and appeared in the local access television program "My Cozy Home," demonstrating how to create economical quality decor for the home. The show was a success locally in the Syracuse, NY area, and received a volume of mail with positive comments from the public.
In 2004, Kerri relocated to the Triangle Area of North Carolina with her husband and their daughter. Now a devoted mom of two, Kerri enjoys spending time with her family, and creating and researching new projects, as well as learning more about primitive style and craftsmanship.
To contact Kerri, you can reach her via email at kerri [at] calicorabbit dot com
