FINAL COUNTDOWN

The Final Countdown

7 Local crafters who make face masks

Please note: all masks listed for sale on Etsy are washable/reusable and non-medical grade. Sellers are not responsible for anyone that may become infected while wearing one of their masks. Ultimately, the safest thing to do is maintain social distance from others, wear a mask when social distancing is not possible, practice good hand hygiene, and stay at home. All photos courtesy of crafter Etsy shops.

SWEET STELLA’S BOUTIQUE LONGMEADOW, MA ETSY.COM/SHOP/SWEETSTELLASBOUTIQUE

Stella offers curved fabric masks with a center seam over the nose and mouth in a variety of patterns including florals, paisley, plaid, and even sushi fabric!

IN STITCHES AND STUFF CO. LAKESIDE GIFTS LLC ENFIELD, CT ETSY.COM/SHOP/INSTITCHESANDSTUFFCO

In addition to face masks, shop owner Susan sews, crochets, knits, and machine embroiders. She will make any mask in any color and welcomes special orders.

STETHOSCOPE SHOP STAFFORD, CT ETSY.COM/SHOP/STETHOSCOPESHOP

All masks in Kristina’s shop will be shipped the next business day. Her masks come with two adhesive backed metal nose pieces that can be placed on the inside or outside of mask and removed before washing and reapplied a few times before replacing.

MOMMA MADE THIS CRAFTS FEEDING HILLS, MA ETSY.COM/SHOP/MOMMADETHISCRAFTS

Anne makes both pleated masks and curved masks with a center seam over the nose and mouth, appealing to many fit preferences. She also crafts straw cozies and drink cozies for hot/ cold beverages.

OLGA MOREO EAST LONGMEADOW, MA ETSY.COM/SHOP/OLGAMOREO

Quick shipping! Most masks are ready to ship and processed within 1-2 business days. Olga also offers a Buy 3/Get 2 Free, or Buy 4/Get 3 Free deal!

MAMASBOUTIQUE08 EASTHAMPTON, MA ETSY.COM/SHOP/MAMASBOUTIQUE08

Shop owner Melanie creates pleated double-sided cotton face masks with elastic ear loops, as well as drink cozies.

SEWN FOR SEVEN WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA ETSY.COM/SHOP/SEWNFORSEVEN

Shop owner Lyubov is a mother of seven and has been sewing for years! Her three-layer masks are made with a built-in hydroknit filter. Tie straps offer comfort and fit to each individuals’ head shape.