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Julia Halasz-Tadajewski has been a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana, where she began crafting at a young age, starting with sewing lessons from her mother and aunt. During her years in 4-H, she won blue ribbons in knitting and baking, and was able to use those same skills to earn several Girl Scout badges. After becoming a mother, Julia’s creative talents were used to make one of a kind Halloween outfits, and personalized Valentines for her daughter’s classmates, among other things.

In 2011, Julia finally decided to turn her love of crafting from a hobby into a business, starting The Stitch is Back. Starting small with knit washcloths and baby sweaters at local craft fairs, Julia branched out into embroidered towels, child animal masks with corresponding books and hand knits at the Goshen’s Farmers Market in 2017. Now, with a larger location at the South Bend Farmer’s Market, Julia continues to offer her signature items, as well as showcase handmade items from other local and female owned artisans.