Free-lance illustrator Jesse Breytenbach from South Africa currently spends most of her days working on a graphic novel, due out next year. It will be a collection of short stories and the theme is women and food. I’m very much looking forward to it. In the meantime Jesse loves to crochet and knit toys, which she sells at the Neighborhoods Market together with Heather from SkinnyLaminx and at a children's bookshop in Cape Town called 'A is for Apple'. The toys are knitted by hand, and pretty much designed during the process. Jesse wrote me that she will expand her knitting designs when winter is coming to SA. Mittens, socks and hats, as well children's t-shirts that she knits sleeves and collars on to. I think the crochet brooches are wonderful!
And if this isn’t enough Jesse also features two illustrated stories on her blog every day. Jesse will soon open her Etsy shop. If you have any questions or would like to order something just send Jesse an email.
Modern Furniture-Contemporary Design 
I've been following your blog for awhile now, but I have just looked at your graphic design work. I love your design sensibility. Thanks so much for stopping by the happy living Blog! erinn*
Posted by: Erinn | 03/07/2007 at 09:45 AM
what wonderful knits!everything looks so happy...thank you for sharing her story with us!
Posted by: karen c | 03/07/2007 at 11:19 AM
Yep, another fantastic talented woman.
Posted by: cruststation | 03/07/2007 at 11:51 PM
Jesse rocks!
Posted by: Heather Moore | 03/08/2007 at 01:16 AM
Big kiss for my big sister!!!!
Posted by: Paul | 03/08/2007 at 05:05 AM
Thank you for introducing her to me! Can't wait to check out her stuff
Posted by: Michelle | 03/08/2007 at 08:17 AM