Hello, I'm Megan!
I am the person behind Down Home Textiles. I started Down Home Textiles in 2018 as more of a hobby than a business. I come from a big family of sewers, (Both my mom and grandmothers have been quilting forever.) So of course, I got bit by the crafty bug. I originally started with making pillows and gnomes. However, they weren't quite right. So, it grew into plushies, and WOW!! was that a good direction for me! All the sudden my hobby became a true business!
Plushies were not the first call for me, with the exception of a white buffalo in home economics. I had no burning desire to make them. However, then my mom moved, and in the process of her decluttering she found one of my favorite stuffed animals from when I was a child. I started to remember how important it was for me to have that small bit of comfort. I hadn't thought about it in years! So, now I have a vintage teddy bear that is a precious memory to me.
As a mom of three, I am well aware that one of the challenges with plushies is they usually shouldn't be thrown in the washer machine. So, when I decided to make plushies, I decided to use quality fabric that can be washed and dried in a machine. By doing this, it increases the longevity of the plushies I create.
Thank You for allowing me the privilege of creating for you and your loved ones!