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We love vintage fur and love giving it new life!

Candace is a 70 year old married mother of two adult girls.  Born in Stuttgart, Germany, her military parents adopted her at two weeks old.  She graduated from NTSU with a degree in home economics and taught school for 3 years.  She also was the Vice President of Gail Flags & Golf Course Accessories, a family owned business in Ft. Worth for many years, digitizing designs, running embroidery machines, designing and sewing custom flags for golf courses throughout Texas and the US.

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Since retiring, she works on her lifelong passion for oil painting.  She joined TOCCOA as a collaborator and enjoys the purpose and mission of the Company, leading the seamstress efforts since day one.
 

Madia is a fashion designer and illustrator. Originally from Virginia, she is the youngest of three and grew up travelling and living in many states and countries around the world.

Madia graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in Fashion Design. Passionate about giving back, you can often find Madia volunteering at her church in Desoto and non profit organisations around the community. She has one son who also shares similar love for travelling and exploring new adventures. Madia joined the TOCCOAgoods team in late 2023 and is excited about the purpose and mission of the Company.

Karen grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.  She has been in Fort Worth since 1984.  She has been married for 38 years.  She has a daughter, Allison, who is 36 and a son, Steven, who is 32.  She also has one granddaughter, Jade, who is 8 years old.

Karen gained a love of sewing in her 7th grade home economics class.  Over the last 40 years, she has increased her skills in sewing and, since retiring in 2022, her love of sewing has only increased now that she is able to devote more time to her craft.

Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in Liberal Arts.  For 19 years, she led a full career as an executive assistant at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park, Texas.

She loves the process of having a vision and carrying that vision to completion through sewing a garment, creating home furnishings, and alterations.  She believes in TOCCOA’s desire to give new life to beautiful furs and looks forward to doing all she can as a seamstress for TOCCOA!

Carol is a retired high school secretary.  She's been happily married to her husband Robb for 40 years. She has 3 children and 7 grandchildren.  She enjoys spending time with her grandkids as well as sewing and doing  other creative projects. 

Karla was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has been sewing for over 15 years. She earned a certification in design and patternmaking with stretch fabrics from the Tommie Hernandez Academy in Puerto Rico and is currently completing her degree in Fashion Design at Dallas College, along with a certification in Alterations. Beyond fashion, she has been happily married for 16 years and is a proud mother to a wonderful son. Her hobbies include beadwork, sketching, and visiting museums. 

Danielle was born and raised in DFW, Texas, She is a loyal wife and a devoted Mother of two wonderful young men who are her legacy. 

She grew up doing crafts like wreath making at Christmas or seeing who could wrap the prettiest presents.  She has always enjoyed being creative.  Her grandmother's passion for knitting gorgeous skating competition sweaters drizzled with crystals and quilting awed her.  She knew she wanted her to pass down her knowledge.  Sewing has introduced her to some amazing women who were willing to share their time, space, and stories through teaching of which she could not be more grateful. She am humbled by the freedom to explore her skills and trade and owes that to her amazing Husband who believes in her.