Ok who the heck are you?
I’m Hilary Hitchcock.  I live in the Gravois Park neighborhood of south St. Louis.  I take photographs — digital, film, Polaroids.  I like to make jewelry and sew, although those are not necessarily my strongest suits yet (see below).

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
I have tried FOUR TIMES to make a patchwork fabric ball for my baby nephew, Bruno.  Two ended in such hilarious non-round shapes that I had to give them to him anyway.   As for the more recent two — I can’t even figure out a way to sew them closed, so no ball for Bruno!  I am determined to finally figure out how to do this.  Even if I have to give it to him for his high school graduation.

Where do you get your materials from?
Since I primarily make photographs, I get most of my materials from computer and photo places — locally I really like Schiller’s on Manchester.  For art supplies, City Art Supply, more or less around the corner from my house, on Cherokee Street.  I order some craft supplies from small retailers on Etsy.  And now Paste, of course!

If you could talent swap with another local St. Louis crafter for a day who would it be?
Oh boy!  All of them for an hour, so I could learn all of their skills.  Is that okay?  I love making stuff, even if it never turns into a ball-shaped ball.  I really love the idea of making something practical, something usable — so any of the clothing makers around town would be a delight to be/learn from.

Ok enough about you!  Tell us what you like about Paste!
The support for local artists and events around town is great; that’s what I love about small locally owned businesses!  Also, there is a good variety of what are clearly carefully chosen materials.  I want one of everything!

Ok shamelessly plug yourself!  (Where to find your goods, websites, etsy shops etc,)
At present I have prints for sale at Paste, Firecracker Press on Cherokee Street, and in my Etsy shop.  I’m also happy to answer questions and make anything available that you haven’t found in one of the above locations.  Just contact me through my web site.

http://www.hilaryhitchcock.com
http://hilary-hitchcock.blogspot.com
http://curioush.etsy.com