Needles’n’Lint began with a Mother / Daughter team and their love of creating functional art.

This love, and extensive stashes of yarn went beyond gifts for the family. Elaine (Mother) and Laura (Daughter) decided to start selling their unique items at local art and craft fairs…and the fire was lit. The overwhelming appreciation of the team’s hard work and talent fueled them to make more, and more, and more. They currently showcase their art at shows across the northeast.

They created the concept of functional art as a way to describe the items they create. Carrying a purse or wearing a hat can not only be functional, but a way to showcase artistic designs and beautiful colors.

Elaine is an exceptionally talented felting artist. All her purses and bags are created by her imagination and brought to fruition by her fingers. Her bags and hats are hand-knit first, then felted. She continues to create new, unique and artistic pieces.

Laura strives to create functional pieces that make you feel good while wearing them. Her hand made shawls, cowls and gloves are designed to wrap you in softness. Like her Mother, she too continues to create new items for all.