
Hello. My name is Emily. I’m a little giddy with excitement over my new role as blogger at Folksy.com so, sensing that, the Folksy gang have let me loose and asked me to introduce myself.
I come from a long line of artists and crafters and have an insatiable passion for all things handmade. It is therefore a huge honour for me to be asked to get involved with Folksy and write about, not only the items our sellers are making, but also the craft world itself; to celebrate British craft and design by bringing you inspiring stories from inspiring individuals.

My Grandfather’s studio
As well as continuing to showcase and promote the great shops Folksy has to offer, I also want to give you, our community, some interesting features to indulge yourself in. I want to get geeky and take a good look at aspects of art forms that are sometimes over-looked. I want to seek out those dedicated individuals keeping a dying craft alive and those that are striving to create a new one. To dig around your craft kits, snoop about your workspaces, take sneaky peeks at your new work and basically get to know you better! Then I want to share all this with you over a good cup of tea and a ginger snap.
But unfortunately, we have a couple of weeks to wait. September the 5th is my official start day and so, until then I will be sharpening my pencils, polishing my favourite shoes and pouring over Folksy’s fabulous shops just a little longer. See you soon!
Emily @mrsemilybarnes
18 Responses to Introducing Emily
Good luck Emily – Hilary will certainly be a hard act to follow!
Congratulations Emily. What a great start. I enjoyed reading your first blog and I just adore your photos. Brilliant! Many thanks for an interesting read x
Welcome on board!
Welcome Emily! Can’t wait till Sept 5th to see what you have in store for us!
Judy
Nice intro. I like your writing style.Enjoy!
Good Luck
Well done Emily! You must be very excited… also looking forward to your first posts here. Best of luck :)
Hi Emily!
Best of luck to you, and looking forward to reading all about the craft world through your eyes. Have fun sharpening your pencils! (It’s actually one of my favourite time out exercises! Hehe)
Emily – MochiPan
Welcome Emily!
Hi Emily, enjoy your window shopping on Folksy:)
See you in a couple of weeks!
Hello Emily
Really excited to read whatever you choose to write about. Good luck Xx
Welcome Emily to the land of Folksy!! Zoe x
thanks emily, lovely words and pictures. looking forward to more. jenx
Thanks for all the well wishes folks. Can’t wait to get started. Emily
Best Wishes with your new post. Intro. up to your usual high standards.
Looking forward to reading more.
Hi Emily
Good luck in your new role – will look forward to seeing your articles and finds! :)
Lovely post sis, looking forward to reading more xx
Your introduction was great. I will look out for your next words of crafting (only one more day).
Stephie :-)
p.s. The photo of your granddad’s studio is lovely!