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Featured Crafter: Danamarie Hosler (and a Halloween giveaway)

You might remember reading about Damanarie Hosler in my post about Artscape back in July. But did you know that besides being the genius behind Knitimals, she is also a prolific muralist whose work can be seen throughout Baltimore City?

At the moment, Danamarie is working on a mural at 539 E. 21st St., just past Greenmount Avenue. And whether or not your realize, you’ve probably seen her finished murals at Sylvan Beach Café in Mt. Vernon, Taharka Brothers Ice Cream in Mt. Washington, the Giant Supermarket in Waverly, the Baltimore City Health Department and the Baltimore Farmers' Market Downtown.

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Mural at the Waverly Giant, sketch for the mural on E. 21st St., mural at the Health Dep't.

Danamarie is a wearer of many hats. When she’s not painting murals, teaching art classes or illustrating children’s books, she is most definitely crafting. Her latest creation: Knitimal masks. These hand sewn felt masquerade masks are modeled after Danamarie’s one of a kind Knitimals.

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Knitimal masks.

As part of the Baltimore by Hand Halloween Giveaway Series, Danamarie has graciously offered to give a Knitimal mask to one lucky reader. Simply answer the following question: Which famous muppet does Danamarie have a crush on?

The answer can be found in her blog. Be the first to comment here with your answer and win! Winners will be announced on Monday.

In the meantime, keep your eyes open during your travels through Baltimore for one of Danamarie Hosler’s one of a kind murals.

(Images courtesy of Danamarie Hosler)

Comments

Which famous muppet does Danamarie have a crush on?
Answer = KERMIT

Kermit! And really, who can blame her?

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection... It's Kermit the Frog.

She's got a crush on Kermit!

Hee, hee.

Very awesome murals. I live in the 800 block of Gorsuch Ave. I always stop to view the mural on the Giant Foods wall. What a talent to have and use for everyone to see and to enjoy!

Thank you Danamarie.

Sandra

Congrats Mira! You're the lucky winner :) Thanks to everyone for your comments. More Halloween giveaways to come...

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Christy Zuccarini is a local fundraiser who has an enduring addiction to all things handmade. She began selling jewelry in the sixth grade (for extra snack money) and hasn't stopped since. She collects vintage beads, Polaroid cameras and Bakelite buttons.
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