Hello! I'm Regina, the heart and hands behind Crown & Needle. My sewing journey began in 2012, inspired by the desire to create baby items for my middle child. Armed with Grandma's old sewing machine & countless YouTube tutorials, I taught myself to sew. With a background in graphic design and a passion for crafting, I soon upgraded to a convertible machine capable of small 4x4 embroidery. I was instantly hooked, and sewing quickly became a true passion.

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Over the years, I created countless gifts for friends and family, which led me to specialize in memory bears and pillows crafted from precious fabrics like baby clothes or cherished garments from loved ones.

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I'm originally from Arizona, but I spent many years in Louisiana before moving to San Diego in 2017 to support my husband's Naval service. After his retirement in 2021, we settled in Coronado, where I transformed our dining room into the sewing studio of my dreams.

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2024 has been a milestone year for me. I enrolled in Mesa College's Fashion Design program, which sparked my creativity to explore upcycling fabrics into fashion pieces and memory keepsakes. I also expanded my business by acquiring a 15-needle commercial embroidery machine, allowing me to offer a full range of professional embroidery services alongside custom sewing.