About Me

Hello there, I am Ryn, owner/designer/creator of Stitched Out Designs. I am passionate about making everyone's life a little softer and more cuddly. My story starts back in my early 20's wanting to be a mother. It was my infertility that started my quilts, making a quilt for every new born that crossed my path. I used quilting to move through my emotions.  I discovered my love in playing with textured fabric, specifically Cuddle from Shannon Fabrics. I found that infants, children, and adults alike enjoyed the sensory output from my creations. I used a technique that was not familiar with Cuddle at the time called applique. With applique I have made some of my favorite designs, like "Under the Sea" and "Roar".

As I entered my 30's life had a very different path in mind for me than I had for myself. Motherhood would be taken from my grasp. In December 2015, I was diagnosed with 3b Uterine Cancer. Cancer nearly stole not just body parts but, nearly everything from me. I fought back with the support of my family and a few close friends. I have worked hard to keep my hands and body moving throughout the after math. The amount of chemotherapy my body went through and the surgery has left everlasting effects on my body. I am left with a disability called CRPS,  Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Because of this my ability to sew and create was dramatically effected. I have worked hard to gain back my abilities to create, design, and sew. 

I use sewing as my therapy. It grants me the gift to give to others, celebrate others, and heal others. By celebrating the new little one entering this world, my focus leaves from "Look what I don't have." to "Wow, I wonder what this little one's life will be like." Sewing shifts my perspective and allows my soul to grow. 

The goal for Stitched Out Designs goes beyond products. Sharing the love for Cuddle and making everyone's life a little softer. It's why I am starting Cuddle for Chemo. This is in honor of not just my fight - Uterine Cancer, but my mother's - Cervical Cancer, my grandmother's - Breast Cancer, my cousin's - RA, and my many chemo friends I have made along the way. I never met my grandmother and am honored with her name, which I have made my own. Her story along with many others I have encountered helped me in my journey.

So here is to "Embracing the Softer Side of Life". Explore the website to see all the different ways we help you do just that.