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Behind The Scenes | Employee Spotlight

We always talk about how the Fabric Mart team is really more like a family. Well in this instance, the two in today's employee spotlight literally are family! Everyone say hello to Mother-Daughter team Mistianne & Karis!


Let's start with Mistianne!


Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Mistianne Guzman. Wife, mom of two beautiful daughters, owner of an online ballet costume store, and ready for adventures.

How long have you worked at Fabric Mart?

1 year in June.

What are your main responsibilities? What do you do?

I work in the back cutting room getting everyone's orders ready and helping out in the store.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart?

The people and I get to work with and fabric!

What question are you asked the most?

Will this fabric work for.......

Do you consider yourself crafty?

Yes! I quilt, sew, crochet, knit, make ballet costumes,one of a kind dolls, weave, rug hook and and and

Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies?

I love to work in my online store and spend time with my family and travel!

Do you collect anything?

Books!

What is a TV show you are currently binging?

I really do not binge anything, just put on weird old shows in the background when I am in my studio.

If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Fruit!!!

Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?

Believe in yourself.


Next up it's Karis!

Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Karis, I work at Fabric Mart as well as am a dance teacher. I am very active as I love to give everything my all.

How long have you worked at Fabric Mart?

A year in the summer.

What are your main responsibilities? What do you do?

I usually cut everyone's orders in the cutting room and help out in the store when it gets crazy!

What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart?

The family! Everyone is so amazing to work with.

What question are you asked the most?

Usually about what type of fabric it is.

Do you consider yourself crafty?

Yes I am very crafty. I make quilts, sew, and make professional ballet costumes.

Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies?

I am a dance teacher and fitness instructor. I also work in the yard and read a lot! As well as go on lots of walk with my dog!

Do you collect anything?

I collect key chains from all the countries I have visited.

What is a TV show you are currently binging?

I don't really binge watch anything just random shows in the background if it gets to silent.

If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Spaghetti.

Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?

Don't give up.

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  1. You two girls are awesome! So nice to meet you both. Wish you lots of happiness in continuing your journey.

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