My name is Cassandra Karkkainen.

I am a dedicated left-handed needleworker. I enjoy many traditional textile crafts. Needlework, spinning, bobbinlace & weaving to name a few.

While growing up in Mount Isa, I tried and enjoyed many crafts.  During school holidays, I especially enjoyed visiting my Aunt Margaret, who is a professional dressmaker.

It wasn't until after I began a family that I found needlework an excellent way to relax and de-stress.  Not that I had a lot of spare time with 2 baby boys within 13 months.

I have memberships with several guilds and enjoy attending many various groups, within these guilds, as my business takes me around Australia.

While talking with fellow needle worker, I was asked to make some of my items for them too. They encouraged me to sell at our Guild Craft Fair and thus Every Sewer Needs began.