Meet Zoë

Come one, come all! I’m glad you’re here.

At a young age, I began sewing by my mother’s side. My first memory of this, really, is sitting on the floor by the waste can as the sewing machine hummed above my head, rooting through it to find any “usable” bits of fabric and stuffing them into a plastic grocery bag. This bag was my prized possession for the longest time. Occasionally I would dip into it and pull out a small piece to hand sew a doll skirt or blanket. Receiving my first sewing machine in grade school, I began making clothing for myself, from actual usable pieces of fabric. Finally as a teen, I learned to quilt and found my forever hobby.

I still specialize in saving unwanted fabric scraps from the landfill and using them to create beautifully unique items. In fact, bags of scraps are still some of my favorite possessions but instead of toting them all over the house, I actually use them. At Zoë Dawn Shop you’ll find quilts, potholders, rope bowls, and other useful decor and gifts. By shopping here you will be helping my family shop more ethically and give to organizations we see doing good in the world. Some of our favorites include Camp Deerpark, Mennonite Central Committee, and North Star Initiative. Fill your home with one-of-a-kind items and feel good doing it!

I’m married to a dairy farmer and we have four young children. My family and I reside in Lancaster, PA on an old farm. Besides sewing, I garden, chase chickens, feed my family, hum hymns, and occasionally have to suppress the urge to throw out bags of small “treasures” that the children leave lying around.

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