Marion Eastwood - Purse Nickety
Born in Thunder Bay (Port Arthur), Marion is the mother of four daughters and grandmother of seven (including triplets), all of whom live in Calgary. Since retiring from her teaching career at Confederation College 10 years ago, Marion has turned her lifelong love of knitting into a small business--PURSE-NICKETY. Using her own designs and techniques, she has produced more than 200 original felted creations, each one unique. Some have embroidery or needle felted designs, and most have one-of-a-kind buttons handcrafted from rare woods by her husband, James.
Marion also is a member of the band "Hawkeye,"comprised of five women who play a variety of instruments and enjoy performing at local hospitals and seniors' homes. She is particularly proud of her new acquisition, a remarkable electronic accordian. In addition, she is an active member of "Grandmothers for Africa," an organization that supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
