Our Artists

In addition to our international partners,we are proud to support and sell the products of more than 15 artists, most of whom are local or have strong ties to Kansas City. From woodworking to pottery, music to watercolor, basket weaving, jewelry, fashion design, and more - we at The Red Thread are grateful and truly honored to showcase the talents of so many creative, hard-working artisans and their crafts.

  • Sharon Abbott

    I needed to learn to paint it filled a place in my heart, gave me something to fill my days.

    SHARON ABBOTT

  • Frieda Rojas

    Frieda Rojas started crocheting at the age of 9, her mother and her grandmother taught her. Now shes creating rugs and baskets.

    FRIEDA ROJAS

  • The Painted Lady Curiousities

    enjoy together is spreading and mounting insects to make unique home decor or curiousities, if you may.

    THE PAINTED LADY CURIOUSITES

  • EM's Creations

    All for the glory to God I love to sew to bring
    JOY to others.

    ELAINE MILLER

  • Carol Mundy

    I am so lucky to have found a much less strenuous opportunity to work with beautiful, pieces of art and a group of people who are incredibly talented and generous with sharing their knowledge.

    CAROL MUNDY

  • Lauren Mellenbruch’s

    shapes are important to me. Each design must make a visual statement, whether bold or subtle, but must be pleasingly unified. I take pride in the uniqueness of my designs, combined with superb craftsmanship.

    LAUREN MELLENBRUCH

  • Donnie Alison

    I spend most of my free time in the basement just piddling on my new creations.

    DONNIE ALISON

  • Julie Koch

    believe jewelry is an elaboration on an individual's style and a statement on how they are feeling as they anticipate the events in their day.

    JULIE KOCH

  • FireFly Soap CO. & Casalou

    Firefly Soap Co. strives to make quality product with the utmost care. Each of our products is inspired by memories from our childhood and handmade the old fashioned way with quality, sustainable ingredients.

    FIRE FLY SOAP CO. & CASALOU

  • Debbie Wetschensky’s

    she prefers to paint on a black canvas and lays out her painting in white chalk. This planning allows her to problem solve through to a completed painting or illustration

    DEBBIE WETSCHENSKY'S

  • HAITI

    .The Employees of Home Sweet Home Orphanage created all the products that you see on this page.

    HAITI

  • Sri Lanka

    The traditional handicraft of wood carving has been around in Sri Lanka for centuries.

    SRI LANKA

  • ETHIOPIA

    It is our hope that one day these Ethiopian children will be inspired to make some of theses incredible art crafts also.

    ETHIOPIA

  • Brenda Lee Best

    My creative side was sparked so much that I enjoy being surrounded by fabrics, little scrapes of material, buttons and thread. I am delighted to share my works of art with others.

    BRENDA LEE BEST

  • CHLOE

    Chloe Morales is a mix-media fine artist with custom series inspired by endangered animals and biblical principles.

    CHLOE

  • CORRIE

    I love to tell stories through what I create. Most often the medium I choose to express myself through is collage.

    CORRIE

  • KAREN MERKEL

    I try to see the beauty in old and unused objects and give them new life by using found items in creative ways.

    KAREN MERKEL

  • Miscellaneous

    Karen Linstrom

    MISCELLANEOUS