All about Lady Scrib
Hi, I’m Kassie Scribner, also known as “Lady Scrib”!
Lady Scrib Design & Embroidery was started in 2015, after picking up stitching for the first time since 5th grade (my grandma taught me and I am so grateful!). Ever since I finished that first hoop, I have been hooked and love being able to mix lettering, and illustration to create unique goods for your home or wardrobe.
I make each hoop from “sketch to stitch” in my cosy studio situated in the basement of a 1906 bungalow in Salt Lake City, Utah.
HOW DID LADY SCRIB START?
In early 2015, right around this time of the month actually, I was in a creative rut. I was very happy in my day job, but when I came home, I felt like my personal design was lacking. I was a letting artist in a pool of insanely talented people. I had crazy imposter syndrome and it made me second guess everything I created. I wasn’t happy, and I wanted to find my spark again. I remembered something Jessica Hische said at a speaking engagement I went to early in my career. She told everyone to “find their niche" and that if they did, they would find success. Remembering that, I decided I needed to dig deep and find something that made me unique, and that would bring me joy.
I thought that the 100 Days Project would be the perfect way to help me get started and dive right in. I started writing down lists of things I loved, wanted to get better at, or just thought were cool and wanted to learn. On that list, I had embroidery. My Yiayia (grandma in Greek) had taught me years before when I was 10 or so, and she passed away when I was in high school. She was one of the sweetest women I have ever known, and I still miss her daily. When I started thinking it through, I realized it was a clear choice of what I should do for my project. I needed to pick up embroidery again to not only find my creative spark, but do something that would bring me closer to my Grandmother once again.
From that moment on, the rest was history. I found some fabric and really awful thread, and stitched my first hoop. It was an "S" for my newly inherited last name, and it...was pretty hideous. I wish I still had it! But after that hoop, I followed the 100 days project with 100 Days of Stitches. I haven't stopped stitching since, and don't think I'll ever stop.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ME? HERE'S SOME RANDOM FACTS.
I work at Adobe as an Associate Creative Director on the internal studio team. I work on designing web pages for adobe.com, along with working on other fantastic projects. In the past, I worked at design agencies in Utah as a web designer and art director. Design is definitely a huge passion of mine!
My husband and I are both designers, and we met at work. (Jim and Pam romance right there!) We flirted shamelessly but thought we were super sneaky about it. We've been married for about 5.5 years now!
I grew up traveling, thanks to my Mom working for Delta, and that bug hasn’t gone away! My favorite countries I've traveled to are: Japan, Thailand, Singapore and France. When I was in junior high, we went to Kenya and it was absolutely amazing and such an eye opening experience.
I play Dungeons and Dragons, and I’m definitely obsessed. I love the storytelling, time with friends, and the creativity everyone brings to the table!
For approx. 8 years, I was on the board of the Salt Lake Chapter of AIGA, which is a non-profit organization for design professionals. I was the VP of Programming and then the President. It has definitely been a highlight of my professional career.
When I am not working or stitching, you can usually find me at my local spin studio, Torrent Cycle. If you live in Salt Lake or are visiting, you need to book a bike and ride!
I love sci fi and fantasy. My favorite fandoms that I am a part of are Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, Critical Role and Studio Ghibli.
There's a whole lot more about me, my embroidery, likes and dislikes, but I'll stop here for now! I am looking forward to sharing more about embroidery, tips and tricks, my life, and other favorite things on a very unscheduled basis :)
-Kassie