the craft room
cape may, nj
est. 2017
by lauren foti
hi, i'm lauren. come & join me on my latest adventure, the craft room, located in CAPE MAY, NJ.
i have always been immersed in the crafting world. as a young child i loved going to the local craft store to get a new project. these were the days before A.C.Moore. i dabbled in beads, clay, and paints...but it wasn't until high school when my mother convinced me to take a sewing class that i really fell in love.
in 1999 i created Curly Hair Conspiracy, (a name inspired by my family, whom all have curly hair) a line which at first was mostly handbags, but soon evolved into accessories, clothing, and some gifts for the home. Curly Hair Conspiracy can be found on ETSY and also in some small local boutiques.
In 2013 i became the manager and craft specialist of the very popular NYC shop Pins & Needles. i was so inspired being in such a creative environment. i learned embroidery and mastered the art of the mood board. i was able to assist with some classes and watch a younger generation live out their crafting dreams. i knew that some day i wanted a shop of my own!
fast forward to 2019, i finally moved back to Cape May with my 3 boys and have started hosting lessons, parties, and workshops!
i am so very excited to inspire the next generation of crafters!
photos courtesy of megan khichi