About Mary Jane's Handmade
Mary Jane's Handmade sells high-quality retro aprons.Mary Jane is a 90-year-old woman in Minneapolis, who has been an artist all her life. She was a potter for many years, and also paints and does Chinese calligraphy. These days, she's focused on sewing, with a bit of knitting and crochet for fun. She started "Mary Jane's Handmade" in 2007.
Mary Jane (left) and her sister Kate, circa 1960Mary Jane has 9 children, 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Fine Arts when she was 82 years old.
Mary Jane's oldest granddaughter, Meghan, helps to manage her web sites, online orders and show appearances.
Meghan and Mary Jane, Craftstravaganza 2008