Knickernappies was started 3-4 years ago by a mom named Shannon.  It was purchased in 2005 by Amy, and in May 2006 by me.  Knickernappies has gotten rave reviews on Diaper Pin, Mothering.com, and other diapering forums.  I hope to continue the tradition of making quality, reliable, WAHM-made diapers! 

My name is Heather.  I live in Eugene, Oregon, with my husband and daughter.  We started this wonderful journey of cloth diapering when our daughter was just a few weeks old.  She had a persistant rash that would not go away no matter what we tried.  In searching for advice on rashes, I found a diapering forum.  To my astonishment, it was all about cloth!  When the helpful ladies there insisted cloth could solve our rash problems, I caved in and bought 2 diapers.  Soon, we were in love.  The rash went away and we bought a whole stash of cloth. 

When my job ended and I became a stay-at-home mom, I started a cloth diaper retail store (Cloth Diaper Outlet).  After almost a year, my husband and I decided it was time to move into manufacturing.  So I bought Knickernappies and the rest is...well, the future!  This is the beginning of a new journey for us and I'm pleased you want to come along.  =) 

Who Sews My Diapers?

I don't actually do much sewing anymore.  Thankfully my business has grown a lot and I've been able to find some wonderful people to help me.  All cutting and sewing are done in Oregon by people that I personally know and love.

All custom diapers are sewn by Caye.  Here's what she says about herself: "I come from a family of artists from the South (Arkansas and Kansas).  I was an art major in college and got a job at a plant nursery to pay my way through school.  Twelve years later I am still working in the horticultural field while doing my art as a hobby and occasional part-time job.  My husband is a writer from Connecticut and we met here in Oregon in 2001, fell in love, and were married in 2004.  We are expecting our first child in June 2007!"  Caye plans to stay home with their daughter and will be a work-at-home mom sewing customs for Knickernappies!  I'm proud to support her so she can do what I do...stay home with our babies!

All instock diapers and most of the other accessories are sewn by a dear couple named Terry and Julie.  They met and married while working together for a production sewing company in Oregon.  When that company outsourced to Mexico, Terry and Julie bought some equipment and started their own company. Most days its just the two of them in the shop.  Terry mostly cuts and keeps the equipment in tiptop shape while Julie sews.  They are a delightful couple that I'm thrilled to work with.