Susie Caron
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![]() Inspiration for Quilting Includes Pets & Animals Susie E Caron (c) 2/6/21 My Interview With Phoebe Sunflower Pickles. Introduction: I met Phoebe soon after moving to Southern Vermont with our two toddler aged children. She lived not far from us and we hired her to babysit our young children from time to time. Phoebe was great with our kids. I was not surprised when she took her first amazing job. As you will soon discover Phoebe was a blessing in her first career choice and continues to bless others in her current passion. Susie: Briefly tell us a little bit about you, your family, and your occupation. Phoebe: I grew up in Vermont, then as a young adult I moved to Pennsylvania to be a nanny. I stayed with the family for 23 years. They treated me as family, and to me they are my family. I moved back to Vermont when the youngest child when off to college. I found a part time job at a contemporary quilt shop. It’s the best job ever! I love working there, being surrounded by so much color all day. ![]() Susie: Wow. Quite a career change. Do you or have you had any interesting pets or animals? Tell us a bit about your pet & animal interests and any stories you may want to share. Phoebe: I’ve always loved animals, especially cats. The cat I had before my current one was rather special. His name was Snicklefritz, he was found in a parking lot as a kitten with head trauma. A friend that is a vet, fixed him up and then gave him to me. The head trauma left him blind in one eye. He was very docile and loved being around people. He was my best friend for 17 years. After I lost him I didn’t think I would get another cat. Six months later I started looking for a kitten. My requirements were that it had to be the opposite of Snicklefritz. My current cat, Velma couldn’t be more different! She used to be rather a wild child but has calmed down a lot. While Snicklefritz was my friend, Velma is my baby. She’s a rather spoiled kitty that brings me so much joy. ![]() Susie: It's wonderful you've enjoyed two cat buddies who are very different. Do you do anything in your current occupation or hobby that includes pets or wildlife? Phoebe: I’ve made a few art quilts that have featured animals and would love to do more. There are just so many projects I want to make and not enough time to make them all. I love modern quilts although I can appreciate all types. ![]() Susie: Do you have any interesting products, featuring pets or animal themes for sale? Phoebe: I don’t make things to sell, I’m open to selling some quilts that I have made, but would rather gift or donate them. Susie: Where can my customers find these? Do you have a website, or etsy store? How can they contact you? Phoebe: I don’t have any of those, although I have considered opening an Etsy shop. People are welcome to follow me on Instagram as Sunflowerpickles Susie: Thank you Phoebe for sharing this interview with us. I love your passion for cats and quilts. Please keep us posted when you open your Etsy shop. I believe we will see people ordering from you. Your work is beautiful and inspired. Thank you all for reading. Below you'll find a few more of Phoebe's fantastic quilts. Please leave us a little Love by telling us what you think about this, or even about using your own passion with pets & animals in a hobby or vocation. You can do this by clicking on "Comments" up near the title and write! Thank you.
6 Comments
2/8/2021 11:15:07 am
Phoebe, I love your quilts and I believe others will too. Think about opening an Etsy shoppe so more people can see, enjoy and buy your beautiful work.
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Markus W
2/9/2021 08:02:12 pm
Great story, awesome quilts, and nice to see you both! :-)
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Sunflower Sista
2/9/2021 09:25:41 pm
Phoebe is such a generous and gifted artist. What I love best about her works is that you can see she pours love and FUN and lots of creative magic into each piece that continues to pop out once the piece is done and it goes to its destination !!
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Michele R
2/9/2021 09:40:29 pm
Great article. Phoebe is such a great person and amazingly talented in her designs.
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Barbara P
2/10/2021 10:46:55 am
Phoebe’s work is great; she’s truly dedicated to her craft - her love for it shines through. Glad her work found another way to be shared.
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Ruth Lazarus
2/26/2021 02:57:11 pm
Remembering how generous and thoughtful you were during the years your were in the Main Line quilt guild. Your pieces are amazing. Loving cats as you do makes life special.
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