Mikaela Pires, AKA The Sewing Survivor, from Modesto began her handmade business a year and a half ago.  Mikaela and her mother were making a lot of gift items for family and friends and decided to do a craft fair.  After that, they posted on Facebook and the orders started coming in!  She offers bowl cozys, cup cozys, baby bibs and burp rags, pacifier clips, crinkle tag toys, aprons and rag blankets.  Mikaela’s business name is a testament to her strength and perseverance as she was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 5 and is a proud survivor of over 20 years!  Be sure to visit her booth at the Fall Festival on 11/5/22 and also find her on Facebook: The Sewing Survivor