Dallas County

Fiber Arts

Joseph admits that his inspiration for his craft was self-motivated. “I have always liked to wear pins so guess I was self-inspired…and was trying to find less expensive lapel pins for men.”

Felt material is cut into pieces that are glued together to make flower shapes, and then are attached to pins or tie tacks. The finished product is his reward for creating his pins.

Joseph said “I just feel the need to try and work a little harder to succeed,” as the influence he receives for living in the Black Belt region.