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Crafter Jennifer shared: “I loved seeing Wink’s inspiring colorful mandalas in Simply Crochet magazine and I purchased her Boho Crochet book this year.

Shelly Bowles (who can be found on Instagram as 78th_stitch says: “I have Asperger Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic depression. Crochet helps me cope with pain, the world and stress. I like to think of myself as a string artist.”

Maryann in Canada shares: “I want to share my story about my depression. My depression led me to alcohol. Alcohol became my best friend from the age of 13 to 35. I relapsed many times but now have 11 years of continuous sobriety. My life had become much better.”

Ginny McGaw from Michigan writes this message to Wink’s family: “I did not know her, but her story has touched me. I made this mandala in her honor. May she be at peace.”

This contribution comes from Instagram’s crochetlovingcelticghirl who describes herself there as an: “Ageing teacher from the city, living in mid of nowhere, living the crafting way of life. I love my family, Celtic FC, crochet, my Bichon and a good cup of tea!”

Louisa, aka The Craft Pixie, describes herself as: “Thirtysomething, upcycled graphic designer, guerrilla crafter and urban allotmenteer, managing my Type 1 diabetes, depression and infertility through crochet and art.”

Tamara used the Winter Mandala crochet pattern, which was the first mandala pattern of Wink’s that she ever saw.

This anonymous maker shares herself through writing:

“One day at a time is what I say,

One day, one pattern

One hour, one minute, one second,

One pattern, one round, one stitch

This is Jamie’s first-ever crocheted mandala. She shared:

“It is a 12-round Wink mandala in Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, both solid and variegated, made in hopes that it brings comfort to Wink’s community, helps spread the word about mental health issues, and serves as a reminder of love, art, light and life. I am grateful for Wink’s art and generous spirit and for this memorial to her.”