The Our Maker Life (OML) community consists of knitters, crocheters, yarn dyers, makers, business owners, pattern designers, bloggers, and social media influencers who are dedicated to creating handmade items. What began as an idea to hop offline and meet up in person has grown into an international community of makers passionate about the fiber arts.
The mission: join together to network, connect, inspire and make.
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Current OML Team
Jewell Washington
OML Founder / Community Leader
Jewell has been part of Our Maker Life since day one and has continued to bring her passion for connection, community and creativity to the forefront of all she does, both at OML and through her design, blogging and knitfluencer work at www.northknits.com and @northknits.
Hannah Howard
OML Board Member
Hannah has just joined the OML team in 2024 and looks forward to seeing the return of the great community and exciting events. She first attended Our Maker Life, Calgary, and shares Jewell’s passion for connection and sharing resources and information with others. You can follow her writing, photography and design work at www.slow-knitting.com or @hannahbelleknits.
Past OML Team Members
Anastasia Williams
OML Denver 2023 Consultant
Anastasia was able to help OML weather the pandemic and return to events in 2023 with OML Denver. She continues to run The Fiber Business Collective, a digital resource and membership for fiber industry businesses.
Nathan Bryant
OML Co-Founder
Nathan helped launch OML and has continued his work as a photographer and knitwear designer. You can follow him on Instagram @loopnthreads.
Kelly Brooks
OML Co-Founder
Kelly helped launch OML and now creates handmade crochet hooks for discerning makers from her home in Nova Scotia. You can follow her on Instagram @knitbrooks.
Alison Abbey
OML Co-Founder
Allison helped launch OML and currently runs a shop for maker goodies, patterns and more. Follow her on Instagram @la.reserve.design.
Kathleen Jones
OML Co-Founder
Kathleen helped launch OML and has now left to focus on being a full-time mama and designer. Follow her on Instagram @country.pine.designs.
Jake Kenyon
Former Board Member
Jake brought great social growth and vision to OML thanks to his multifaceted experience within the maker space as a dyer, designer and artist. You can follow his current work on Instagram @venusandthecrab.
Christie Bodden
Former Board Member
Christie contributed great social growth and vision to OML during her time on the board and is currently working on finishing her nursing school education. You can follow her on Instagram @christieboddendesigns.