03/18/2026
There are some posts that are harder to write than others, and this is one of them.
When Kathy and I first opened the doors to Frayed, it was never meant to become what it eventually did. In the beginning, it was simply an outlet—something to get us out of the house, something creative for us to enjoy together. It was a space graciously made possible and from the very start it felt like a gift from Bill Eason. 🤍
We’ve always loved creating things, and even the name Frayed held meaning to us. We believed then, and we still believe now, that God makes all things beautiful out of ashes.
In those early days, our kids were homeschooling. They did their schoolwork in the back room, watched a show when they finished, and ran outside to jump on the trampoline. On beautiful days we’d open the doors, set tables on the porch, and the kids would sit outside eating their snacks while we worked. It was simple and sweet, and those are some of the memories we’ll always treasure most.
Over time, like many small businesses do, the shop grew into more than we originally planned. With growth came responsibilities, late nights, and deadlines. While finishing a big order can feel rewarding, missing our kids’ activities was never part of the dream.
Bill was our steady. He was the one we called when a light went out, when something needed fixing, or when the gas man needed to come. He helped carry the weight of this place in ways many people never saw. Without him, and with everyone’s schedules growing fuller, maintaining a storefront has simply become harder than we ever imagined.
So after a lot of prayer and reflection, we’ve made the decision to close our brick-and-mortar storefront.
We’re not exactly sure what the future holds, but we do know we are stepping into a new season.
Our kids will both be seniors next year, and we don’t want to miss these moments.
Frayed has been so much more than a store. It was a place of healing during a season of grief. A place where we hosted workshops, welcomed families, held fundraisers, created alongside our own kids, and built friendships within this community.
For all of that, we are deeply grateful.
We trust that the same God who opened this door will open the next one in His perfect timing.
For those who have placed orders or are waiting on packages, I will be posting a date and time soon for pickup. If you are needing something specific, please feel free to message me so we can coordinate a time.
Thank you to everyone who supported us, created with us, and walked through these doors over the years. This place and the memories made here will always be special to us.
We love you all
Anna & Kathy
