Interview: Meet Stacey from The Ruadh

February 13, 2018 • Sarah Reuangrith • Coupon • Custom Work • Interview • Meet Supplier

This month our feature vendor is The Ruadh. Stacey has been one of our vendors for awhile now but until recently only had taken on custom work. We are so happy she has decided to branch out and let us showcase some of her work. Make sure you shop her store.

This month we sat down with Stacey to talk about her business.

If you enjoy this interview be sure to check out more of our supplier interviews here.

First Some Background

I met Stacey through some friends at a Halloween Party. We got talking and next thing you knew she had signed up as a vendor and has been giving me some really nice items for Thea-Bel. I'm so thrilled to have her and was very happy to sit down to do her interview. I hope you enjoy it! This is in her own words.

My name is Stacey McGregor, almost 29 years old, and by day I do Student Advising and run the International Exchange Program in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. I’ve been with my husband for over 8 years though we only got married in 2016. We have a beautiful daughter, born September 2017, and learning to be parents has been a great adventure so far. We have been blessed with a happy calm baby. We also have 2 dogs, both large and super friendly.

How did you come up with your name?

Ruadh means red haired in Scottish Gaelic. My family background is Scottish, as is my husband’s, and when I was trying to think of a name I wanted something unique that would stand out but also represent me.

What Attracted You to Making What you Do?

Well I learned to knit from my Nana, and the rest is history. Primarily I made crafts and such for myself, and then I branched out into making them for friends and family as gifts. From there it was a short hop to selling as I love making things but a girl only needs so many scarves.

How Long Have You Been Making Your Creations?

I’ve only been selling my projects for the last few years but I have been knitting since I was probably 10. I learned to cross-stitch probably at 12 or 13, taught myself tatting in university, and have picked up jewelry making and bath & beauty products in the last few years.

How Do You Decide What to Create?

I usually get my ideas from Pinterest and crafting magazines. I also have a lot of friends who send me pictures of things they find that they think I could make.

Any Big Plans for New Items?

Not currently, although I have been looking at making resin jewelry online, so that might be something I’ll experiment with this year. Ultimately my big focus right now is my daughter; I am still crocheting amigurumi (stuffed animals) for her and might be making some to sell this year.

What Do You Hope People Get From Your Items?

Enjoyment. I know how lovely I feel when I bundle up with a handmade scarf or blanket, or relax in a bath with handmade bath bombs, and I want people to have that same feeling when they wear or use my products.

Do You Have a Favorite Product That You Have Created?

Of the projects I have completed, my amigurumi are my favorites; of my in-progress projects, I think my orange Afghan and Victorian mittens are tied for favorite. And of course I have no idea when either of those projects will be completed ha ha ha.

What is your favorite product created by someone else on Thea-Bel?

I love the wooden boxes made by Lane’s Custom Wood Works, and the upcycled sweater mittens by LB Creations.

What Prompted You to Join Thea-Bel?

I met Sarah through mutual friends at a party and was talking about the knitting and crochet projects I had on the go, and she told me about her website and company - I was very interested. Before I had been selling mostly to friends and family, and friends of friends and some coworkers, but hadn’t tried to really get online to sell anything. It seemed like a great way to keep busy with my crafts and have someone experienced help me sell them.

Is There Anything Else You Want People To Know?

I love to cook! If I could I think I would open a cafe, which would have no set menu but rather a “chef’s choice” style, with books and board games for people to entertain themselves with while they waited and hung out.

Is There Anywhere Besides Thea-Bel That People Can Get Your Items?

I do sell direct to people, and might do some craft markets / shows in the coming year.

Do You Do Custom Work?

Yes, I do custom work, and am very upfront about what I can and can’t do so that no one is disappointed.

Wrap Up

I hope that you enjoyed learning more about Stacey. If there is anything else that you want to know please add your comments below.

Also, make sure you take advantage of the deal of the month to get 15% off The Ruadh.

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