If Nettelhorst students appear especially well accessorized this season, it could be due to the fabulous, fun handcrafted accessories created by four local designers — just for Nettelhorst — as part of the Think Free Cooperative.Students have been sporting items like arm warmers, leg warmers, scarves, hats, purses, and patches - all in the school colors of navy and white and bearing the Nettelhorst name.

With accessories priced very reasonably at $1. and up, students can express their individuality while maintaining the school dress code. And Nettelhorst parents are pleased since these make great holiday and birthday gifts

The accessories are part of the evolving Think Free Cooperative, a program offering students the opportunity to learn crafting skills. It also helps them gain an appreciation for handcrafted goods and learn about supporting local business.

A little about the fab four local designers:

Lidia Wachowska is the creator and designer behind Evil Kitty. She has designed a wonderful fleece scarf, jacket, cape, skirt, leg warmers, patches and more.

For more information on her extensive retail line, visit: www.evilkitty.net to find a retail location for her EK products.

Michelle MacLean worked in advertising for over ten years before founding Snuggle Bug Knits. She has created charming knit hats, purses, hair bands, belts and more.
www.snugglebugknits.com

Designers Amiee Bae and Theresa Buffo are joint owners of a2b. Their innovative products include cozy knit caps, scarves, hoodies, canvas and leather bags, decorative charms and more.
Read more about them at the following sites:
findarticles.com
stylemaven.com
factio-magazine.com