Chelsea Miller, knifemaker extraordinaire.

(1) I choose to surround myself with quality items that will last. (2) The process of starting the fire and tending it is a beautiful dance, with many more steps than gas. (3) I make my own wood cream from mineral oil and beeswax. (4) From wrapping a finger together on the way to get stitches, to tying my hair up and away from spinning wheels, I have at least 50 colourful handkerchiefs handy in the shop.

(5) My anvil was made 100 years ago in Brooklyn. It belonged to my grandfather, my father, and now me. (6) Practising estimation strengthens my intuition and creativity. What a delight when muscle memory knows where the edges are without a preset! (7) If the process isn’t fulfilling, then the product lacks value. (8) Having a local hardware store that understands my needs is everything.

They even source work gloves in a size small for me. That’s love.