About Me
You can read my casual self-description here, on my first post of this blog.
This was the most handmade accessorizing I could manage on the hot and humid day when this picture was taken.
As for the formal stuff…
Marie Segares, Proprietress of the Underground Crafter, has been crocheting for over 27 years. She learned to crochet during summers spent with her maternal grandmother. Marie finally learned to knit in 2010 and has never looked back. Marie is also a quilter, embroiderer, and soapmaker.
Marie is a Craft Yarn Council Certified Crochet and Knitting Instructor (Level I) and Certified Crochet and Knitting Teacher (Level II). She specializes in teaching individual and small group crochet lessons for beginner through advanced intermediate students, and knitting classes for beginner and intermediate students. In addition to private lessons, Marie teaches at the DC 37 Saturday Activity Program. You can view her current and upcoming class schedule here. She has also taught through the Adult School of Montclair, Barnard College Mini Course Program, the Brooklyn Workshop Gallery, the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Michaels Manhattan, the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, the North Jersey Fiber Arts Festival, and the Queens Public Library.
In addition to teaching, Marie designs her own patterns and makes handmade items for sale by commission, at New York area craft fairs, and on Etsy. Her published patterns can be found on her Ravelry designer page.
Marie is an Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association. Marie is also a member of the New York City Crochet Guild and Blogs by Latinas. You can also learn more about her in this interview with S2designs for her Women Entrepreneur Series.
Contact Information:
Underground Crafter
Planetarium Station
PO Box 340
New York City, NY 10024
United States
marie
Website * Facebook profile * Ravelry group * Ravelry designer page * Etsy shop * Goodreads * Pinterest * Twitter
Review Policy:
Underground Crafter frequently publishes reviews of crochet and knitting books and related products. While I accept free items for review from companies, I do not accept additional compensation for reviews. Additionally, when accepting a review copy, I do not guarantee a positive review to the company. My reviews are entirely based on my honest opinions and I always indicate when I’m reviewing a copy provided by the publisher/manufacturer. You can read my book review posts here and my other product review posts here.
Associates Program Disclosure:
Underground Crafter is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
