Meet the WS Team: Ashley O'Brien

How did you discover Winter Session?

I bought a sandwich from Tifamade at her pop up in the old WS shop.

What’s your favorite thing about working here?

My coworkers!

Favorite WS colorway:

Olive with natural leather

What’s your favorite WS product to make?

Cutting the Garrison Bag // sewing the Day Pack

Favorite tool:

Rotary knife (vrooooom!) // My apron

What’s an especially satisfying moment for you while working at WS?

Finishing the last of a bobbin or thread cone

What’s your most memorable D.I.Y. project you've completed at WS? 

Cobalt duffel with white webbing (gift for my sister)

How did you get here today?

Usually by bike

What podcast is streaming in your headphones?

My Fair Murder // Reply All // any Stephen King audio book

During recess, you can usually find me…

Just joshing around, eating citrus

How do you take your coffee?

Hot and often

Favorite coffee mug:

Ann, Red River NM

Current snack of choice:

Always prunes, always

What WS bag/wallet/accessory do you carry?

Grey Garrison Bag // Heddels CO-OP x Winter Session Bank Bag

What do you always carry in your bag, no matter what?

Lip balm // current knitting project

Dream vacation:

Slovenia // Bulgaria in summer for knitting camp

Spirit animal:

A philodendron on a sewing machine

What’s your anthem/theme song?

The Fruit is for Everyone - The Growlers

Favorite halloween costume:

I was a Christmas tree in the 1st grade & I won 1st place for most original costume! Still proud.

Secret talent / alter ego outside of Winter Session:

Secret jock - I love baseball & basketball

Harry Potter house affiliation:

(heart) Hufflepuff (heart)

If you had knuckle tattoos, they would say:

KNIT // PURL