If you have a knitting or crochet question, see Daniel! His passion for fiber related crafts extends over 30 years, including knitting, crochet, tatting, needlepoint, embroidery, spinning, and of course, sewing. His forte is conquering pattern errors, confusing directions, construction methods, foreign and vintage knitting patterns, and other trivial information. He likes “yes or no” answers to “yes or no” questions and his philosophy includes classic styling, keeping it fun, and nothing is impossible. He is the resident expert at the Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat at the “Just-in-Time Answers and Solutions Clinic” or as he likes to call it, the “Free Clinic for Wayward Fibers and Survivors of Domestic Misknits.”

Mark has been designing and making clothes and other things since he was in High School, sometime in the last quarter of the last century. He believes you'll quickly find success in sewing if you add a new technique or skill to each project you undertake.

Danial has been the sewing instructor at Stitches since August 2008. He strives to give his students a foundation in basic sewing techniques, which is grounded in 15 years of real world sewing experience. Before teaching at Stitches, Danial worked for 8 years in regional theatre and opera companies, including Santa Fe Opera, Seattle Opera and the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Still active in his own design business, Danial designs and manufactures custom clothing and soft goods for private clients and the film/television industries of the Northwest. Some of his clients range from Microsoft executives all the way to down to local drag performers and go-go boys across the nation.

Capitol Hill has been my home for over 20 years. I even live two blocks from where I was born. Along the way I have studied theater, escaped to New York, studied opera with a professional, went to art school, played the violin, played the ukelele, taught myself to knit, made many of my kids’ Halloween costumes, made zillions of sock monkeys, crocheted legions of amigurumi, and I have made all my Christmas gifts for the past 15 years. I love meeting and helping people who come to Stitches looking for their next project, or adding on yet another project simply because they find themselves wandering around the store clutching a bevy of fabric and some sexy fringe.

I'm a transplant all the way from the distant land of Minnesota. I've been here in Seattle for a few years now and although Minnesota is my home, Seattle is a close second contender – I love the Capitol Hill community and it makes me so happy to see that our store is a part of that. I love knitting, my first completed sweater has been safely kept in a vintage suitcase for almost ten years, I have knit more alligator mittens than I can count on my fingers and toes, and I often fall in love with a yarn before I know what to do with it. And, oh my goodness do I love to fix mistakes - seriously, if you drop a stitch or make a real hot mess of your knitting project, bring it in and let me help you fix it...please?! I also crochet a lot of granny squares and I am slowly but surely enhancing my sewing skills – with thanks to Stitches! I love meeting our customers and sharing tips and tricks and funny stories. I would love to help you with your next project whether it be knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing or anything at all really! I love giving opinions on color combinations! Sometimes I will surprise you by giving away delicious homemade vegan cupcakes!

I am a self-taught sewer, knitter, embroiderer, needle felter, jewelry maker, painter and self-proclaimed crafter. Any spare moment I have at home I’m working on a new project and can often be seen around town carrying a knitting or embroidery project with me to keep my hands busy. When my hands aren’t busy with a project, I’m putting them to good use with American Sign Language while working in the Deaf-Blind community. I take pleasure in helping others and love sharing new ideas with fellow crafters and artist. Other things I enjoy: my kitties (John and Rita), cooking and baking, a hot cup of good tea, afternoon naps in the sunshine, and walks though the Arboretum.