Military Spouse Weaving Program
MADE BY HAND
Rich’s background as a craftsman and process engineer positioned the couple to manufacture the bulk of the jewelry componentry in the Stonington Designs woodshop in Connecticut. As Michelle’s creative handwoven jewelry designs became popular, the distribution for the jewelry shifted to online retail and wholesale. As the business grew, it became clear to Michelle she would need help with weaving.
WEAVING PROGRAM
The weaving program began with a lively dinner table discussion with the extended Drake Family. Their daughter-in-law, Donna, is married to their son, Michael, an Air Force pilot. It was Donna’s experience at a far away base that sparked the idea for the now robust Military Spouse Weaving Program at Stonington Designs.
The program offers military spouses free training, earning potential, and the opportunity for a flexible at-home work schedule. These families are often far from home and family support and are single handedly managing all of the household responsibilities while their spouse is deployed and serves our country. It offers an opportunity to learn a new skill while contributing to their family’s bottom line.
Watch Michelle's interview with WTNH News
about the Military Spouse Weaving Program here.