b'Its the packaging that makes Mandies designs special.Mandie shows the many Included is a message in a bottle and a thank you note. designs her masks come in.Ananimallover,Mandielivesof di erent pasta recipes. She also Ifyouorderafacemaskfromas an artsy business card. withaGreatDane,aminiSheltielikesmakingPakistanidishes,her Mandie Kristin Wolf, it comes withHalf the fun is packaging thingsand a Standard Poodle, as well as anfavourite food. Mandie sews a lot more than just masks.preciouslittletreasures.Amessageupnicely,commentedMandie.IEachlovinglycreatedmaskis18-year-oldcat,apythonandtwoMandiedoesnotplantoreturnHere are a few more of her creations.in a bottle:Stay Safe & Be Kind. Aadore old-fashioned things, like seal- 100%cottonandhasapatternonpraying mantises. She would be hap-personalized handwritten thank-youing wax. one side and a plain side, so they arepy to sew up custom-made bandanas note, enclosed in an envelope deco- The 30-year-old Port Perry basedreversible. The elastic is adjustable toand jackets for your pets.A GLOWING TESTIMONIALrated with sealing wax. Stickers thatentrepreneurhassewnanddistrib-Interestingly,Mandiesformert di erent face sizes. There are twoMy sons in Toronto arent surrounded by crafty, generous people to the same read Handmade with Love, as welluted over 200 facemasks during thestyles to choose from. The cost? Onlyhobby, sewing, is now her job, and herextent as I am here. I noticed Mandie in the Port Perry Bulletin on Facebook and COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.$10.andincludesdeliveryinherformer job, cooking, is now her hobby.jumped on the chance to support a young entrepreneur and to supply my grandkids First,shemakesacupofcof- hometown of Port Perry. Her education includes chef trainingwith fun and colourful masks. I heard back from her within seconds and she sent fee, and then she puts on some oldMore orders have come in recentlyatGeorgeBrownCollege,andsheme fabrics and sizes to choose from. The next day, before noon, the industrious country hits. Johnny Cash and Dollyfor masks for children, since older stu- worked as a cook for six years. Whenand energetic Mandie deliveredve custom made BEAUTIFUL masks to my home. Partonarefavourites.SoisFrankdents will be required to wear themthepandemichit,shewaslaido ,My nine-year-old tree climber has one with raccoons up birch trees etc.Sinatra.Thenshesitsdownatherwhen school resumes in September. and she was later told that the lay-o We visited on my patio and she told me her story. Mandie is a seamstress and will be duplicating a favourite linen dress of mine that I have almost worn out!! My Euro pro sewing machine and gets toBut facemasks are not all that thiswould be permanent. personal, local dressmaker!! How cool is that!work.artistic young woman creates.She decided to pursue a career inLynn McDonald, Teacher and Music Presenter, Port PerryIts never failed me, she says ofSincetakingsomecoursesatsewing.Shelovesthefreedomof her 20-year-old sewing machine. Uxbridge Secondary School in Gradeself-employment.Mandie has 40 fabrics in stock at9, she has loved to sew. She makesIalwayswantedtoworkfrom the present time, and she is orderingscrunchies and other hair accessories,home and be my own boss and haveto the restaurant business. She com- YoucancontactMandiethrough specialHalloweenandChristmasand home dcor items such as deco- my own business. I can pick my ownmented,Ifeelbadforcookswhoher new website amandawolfdesigns.theme material, as requested by cus- rative pillows and quilted blankets.hours. Its a blessing. Mandie com- have to wear masks all day in a hotcomoratmandiewolf@gmail.com. tomers. People can choose their ownMandiecandoalterationsonmented.Im living my dream. kitchen. Sheiswaitingtocreatesomething designs from the photos she provides.clothing,plusshetakesordersforNowcookingisherhobby.SheMasks are important, she says,unique, just for you! Her handiwork Plain black is popular with men, butcustomdesignedapparel.Clothesespeciallyenjoyscreatingpastatoprotectyourself,andtobecon- istruetohermotto,EveryStitch Mandie modeling her 100% cotton,manycustomerslikecolourful,funfor babies and children are anotherdishes.Pastaissoversatile!shesiderate, by protecting others aroundSewn with Love.lightweight knapsack. patterns. specialty, and popular as gifts.pointedout.Therearethousandsyou. Im a big pro mask person. By Lynn Campbell, Focus on Scugog44FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2020'