How Did I Get Here
My Fiber Art Journey
Hello and Welcome to Blue Rhubarb Creations! I'm Renae, the owner, creator, designer and heart behind my small handmade business based in my home studio in Calgary, Alberta. One of the reasons Blue Rhubarb was created, is due to a serious love of fiber art projects with an "I can make that!" vision. My goal is share the love of making as it is such a good way for me to manage my stress and anxieties. Being a creator and needing an escape from work, being a mom, and general life stress, I use crafting as a medium for self-care. I learned to latch hook along with needlepoint at a young age from my grandma and great aunt. I called it "picking" and sure have some great memories from those two! This inspires me to make my own patterns and DIY kits for you to enjoy alone or with a loved one.
There are numerous forms of fiber art that encompass a variety of techniques from history and traditions. My background and culture has given me the focus on "string work" which is defined by fiber creation that begins with spinning fibers together that can be made into various textiles, yarn, rope, rugs, etc. A few types that of "string work" items are things like weaving, sewing, knitting or embroidery which is the primary focus within Blue Rhubarb.
In early 2019, my husband received the "Cancer" diagnosis, which was a rare and aggressive type of leukemia. This has shaken up our whole world and caused a serious timeout from work/life to face the hard road we have ahead. The challenges and setbacks that we are facing have me learning what is important to me and my business. I am beginning to grow from these challenges and realize where my passions lie. To be able to keep my hands busy and have someone enjoy my creations, fills my cup.
My Why
You Are Why, I Do What I DO
Blue Rhubarb has a passion not only to help people find the perfect piece of decor for their home, but because making and crafting reduces stress and anxieties. It can be really amazing when people can express themselves with art by showing textures, colors, and styles that make up their personalities. Research shows that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence and reduce overall stress. One of the reasons Blue Rhubarb is so passionate about handicrafts is due to the benefits it provides to overall mental well-being. It has an immense calming affect and the solace that it provides allows for the freedom to be creative. The tactile experience of creating art with your hands remains to be an invaluable way to learn and expand your skills and creative thinking.
I wouldn’t be here without the support of so many of you. Because of my customers, I remain inspired to expand my collections. Each woven wall art décor makes an amazing gift that will be treasured for years to come. I am always seeking out ways to learn and grow throughout the creative process to ensure home decorating needs are met.
It’s all about the joy when you finally have created something beautiful on your own and observe it with quite a great deal of pride & feeling of success. I am truly honoured that when someone gets one of my fiber art products, they are getting an authentic Blue Rhubarb creation that is worthy for any home decorating or individual personal need.
