GOING CRAFTY WORLD-WIDE

Heather Moore is an illustrator and textile designer, and owner of Skinny laMinx. Born in Johannesburg, she studied English and Drama at university, followed by a Masters in education. She then got involved in illustration for schoolbooks. Getting creative, she found the international arts and crafts site, Etsy, and started showcasing her creations there. Her tray cloths sold well and soon she had more overseas and local orders coming in. Today Skinny laMinx produces textiles and homewares that are sold to housewares shops internationally, including Heath Ceramics in California. She has opened a shop/studio at 201 Bree Street, Cape Town. Her latest range, Flower Dreams, was well-received. Heather ascribes her success to the Internet and luck.