Focus on Bearna Artisan Easter Fest next Sunday (April 14).

Christine McGuinness (EssieMakes)

This will be the French national’s first fair, so we wish her ‘bon chance’!

Married to Cian, and mother to five-year-old Eoghan, along with two cats and four hens, she still finds time to dedicate to her cottage industry!

“I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking and I did cross-stitch embroidery for many years. Then, two years ago I bought a skein of yarn, a crochet hook and taught myself to crochet with YouTubes videos! Then, naturally, came knitting and sewing!”

Christine’s work mostly consists of made-to-order gifts for babies and children, such as crochet dolls, baby bibs, and rattles.

“I will have a limited stock for sale on the day, but anyone can order the items on display with the yarn color of their choice or a specific fabric! Every item is handmade by me using quality materials, yarns and fabrics.”

christine.mcguinness00@gmail.com