During March 2025, the library is showcasing the crafts that Logan students, staff, and faculty enjoy during their free time. We aim to celebrate their artistic talents and inspire others to take up new hobbies.
Name: Kristi Hill
Logan Affiliation: On-campus staff member (Senior Application Programmer Analyst)
Type of Craft and why they love it: Knitting (or crocheting, spinning, weaving....) "I find it to be relaxing and my hands can just go, while my mind is elsewhere!"
How long they've been doing the craft: [Since] Ronald Reagan was president (the FIRST time!)
Name: Quinn Peters
Logan Affiliation: On-campus College of Chiropractic Student
Type of Craft and why they love it: Wire Wrapping - "For fun because I have to much time on my hands lol"
How long they've been doing the craft: Not too sure
Name: Jonah Finocchiaro
Logan Affiliation: On-campus staff member (Library Information Specialist)
Type of Craft and why they love it: Embroidery. "It brings me a feeling of accomplishment because I’ve made something with my own hands. It also helps me stay more present and mindful by giving me something to focus on when I’m bored instead of being on my phone."
How long they've been doing the craft: Almost 1 year.
Name: Lindsay Gallagher
Logan Affiliation: On-campus Faculty member (Discovery & Access Librarian)
Type of Craft and why they love it: Crochet- "I love it because it's a craft that my grandmother taught me. It was a fun way for us to spend time together when I was young, and since her passing I have been using her leftover yarn to make blankets for my family using stitches she taught me."
How long they've been doing the craft: 20 years.
Name: Emily Vollmar
Logan Affiliation: On-campus staff member (Library Assistant)
Type of Craft and why they love it: "Knitting. The repetitiveness is relaxing--almost like meditating. I also love the sense of accomplishment of seeing a ball of yarn turn into something fun or useful."
How long they've been doing the craft: Off and on for about 20 years
Name: Madison Stein (photo 1)
Type of Craft and why they love it: "I do polymer clay sculpting in my free time. I love doing it because I enjoy a craft that is hands on and allows me to be as creative (or not creative) as I want to be."
How long they've been doing the craft: This is a new hobby for me and I have been dabbling in it for almost a year.
Name: Madison Stein (photo 2)