This is the very first in a series of interviews with all those talented people and their businesses, who found their way to Maine. As well as with those who never left. Mary Jane is the first. Here’s a link to her 2bnMaine page: Mary Jane Mucklestone. Stay tuned for more. Thank you Mary Jane!
Mary Jane Mucklestone
She has the perfect name for a children’s book character, say of the Rowling variety, but Mary Jane Mucklestone creates her own fantasies, in living color, and they’re made mostly of yarn.
Originally from the Seattle area, and now a very popular knitter and blogger based in mid-coast Maine,
she’s all about color. And yarn is her medium. She has a wee bit of wit as well. The very clever ‘olive’ knitting pattern she published for free on her blog was an internet hit.
When she’s not out gathering inspiration, you can find her working with the well-known nautical photographer Allison Langely in Camden. But the best view into her sweet world is her blog — MaryJaneMidgeMink. She writes and photographs on a regular basis and each posting offers a different view into the colorful life she’s created in Maine.
She has gained fans from all over the world, with a keen interest coming from Scotland. The only thing missing now is more time to create knitting patterns . . .
Why do you live in Maine?
I was living in the East Village when I got pregnant. Neither of us wanted to raise kids in the city. His family was in mid-coast Maine, which was driving distance, so we came to Maine.
Please click here for the full interview.
