People of SewGreen: Sue Sennett
You’ll find Sue Sennett leading the knitting club almost every Thursday afternoon, where she teaches new knitters, helps others grow, and advises more experienced knitters with their projects. She can spot a potential knitting problem at a glance, in between identifying and pricing donated yarn and enjoying a conversation. Sue’s fiber arts journey began with her mother, and like her mother, Sue can sew, knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, and craft. After a while, knitting became Sue’s favorite pastime. Each of Sue’s sisters were influenced by their mother, a Renaissance woman who encouraged her daughters to attend college, and then led by example - she studied to become a science teacher later in life. Like her mother, this retired special education Speech Pathologist thrives on communing with people. That’s why she shares her knitting knowledge, one stitch at a time.
Although she paused knitting after marriage, Sue resumed after a friend inspired her to continue. Sue recognizes the benefits of knitting, finding it especially therapeutic during troubling times. Having honed her craft over the years at Clara Parks retreats and testing patterns for professional designers, Sue identified with like-minded people who are still connected through yarn, knitting, and friendship. Each of Sue’s family members keep warm with blankets or sweaters that she created with love. Technology has changed retreats and pattern sharing, but her mother shaped her abilities and her creative space, even when Sue’s daughters were growing up. Sue’s place of solitude includes repurposed china cabinets for yarn, a recliner for her, and one more chair for family visitors so they can sort out what’s important.
Sue lives by this mantra: don't postpone joy! With this in mind, she fully engages with family, travel, and new experiences, while volunteering to help people. Sue Sennett knew that she wanted to be part of the SewGreen community after meeting our founder, Georgia Carney. Sue is excited for another knitter to be born, but no matter where you are, all are welcome at the knitting table.
