Get to Know Us
Real ingredients, real craft, made fresh in small batches
Our Story
I've been making things by hand for as long as I can remember - baking beside my mom, quiet afternoons with needlepoint and crochet. Then life happened, and somewhere along the way, I stopped making time for the slow work my hands remembered.
The Sour Crumb began as a way to feed my family better, but sourdough gave me something unexpected: it reminded me what I'd been missing. The patience, the rhythm, the satisfaction of creating something that can't be rushed.
That awakening led me back to the fiber work I'd set aside, back to a slower pace where things have function and intention. Where craft takes time, not shortcuts. Where nothing is rushed or forced.
What started with one loaf has grown into a love for slow craft of all kinds. Whether it's naturally fermented bread or textiles made stitch by stitch, everything from our home is created in small batches with the time it deserves. Our family always comes first - we work during school hours, close for rest, and grow in ways that protect what matters most.
Whether you've been following along from the beginning or just discovered us, we're so glad you're here. Thanks for supporting real craft, made with intention.
What We Make
Everything from our home is crafted by hand in small batches with care and intention.
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Fresh-Baked Goods
Shop The Sour CrumbNaturally fermented sourdough made the slow way - 48+ hours of patience, traditional methods, and clean ingredients you can pronounce. We bake in small batches from our corn-free and nut-free kitchen, giving each loaf the time and attention it deserves.
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Hand-Made Goods
Shop the cozy stitchHandmade Home Goods
Cozy textiles and seasonal home goods, handmade one piece at atime. Stay tuned for chunky knit blankets, handwoven baskets,and thoughtful touches for your home.
Our Commitment to You
Corn-Free & Nut-Free Bakery
Every product at The Sour Crumb is made in our 100% corn-free and nut-free kitchen. We understand how challenging it can be to find truly safe options when allergies affect so many aspects of daily life. You can trust that everything here is made with your safety in mind.
Gluten-Free, Made Thoughtfully
So many of you have asked about gluten-free options, so we've started developing them with the same care as everything else we make. Our gluten-free items are made with gluten-free ingredients, our own gluten-free starter (Freeda), and equipment used only for gluten-free baking. We bake them on separate weeks from our wheat items, after a deep clean of the kitchen and oven.
We're a home kitchen that also bakes wheat, so we're not a certified gluten-free kitchen and can't promise zero cross-contact. What we do promise is to be honest about how everything is made, and to answer your questions before you order.
Made to Last
Every piece from the cozy stitch is crafted with durability in mind. We choose quality materials that are soft, washable, and meant to stand up to real life - from everyday use to being passed down. Our focus is on creating functional, cozy pieces that serve your family well, made by hand with care in our local community.
Small Batch Artisan
We make everything by hand in small batches - whether it's bread rising on the counter or yarn becoming a blanket, stitch by stitch. Small batches mean we can give each piece the attention it deserves. This isn't mass production; it's our hands, our time, and our commitment to quality over quantity.
Markets & Pop-Ups
Porch Pickup (Year-Round):Available for local Madison (35756) customers. Choose your pickup time Wednesday thru Friday 4-6 PM when you order. Address and instructions are sent via email within 24 hours after you order.
Providence Farmers Market (April–December): Thursdays, 5:30–8:30 PM at our booth on Town Center Dr., Huntsville. To ensure we have your favorites, we strongly encourage placing an order online. Add a note at checkout requesting "Providence Market pickup" and we'll have it ready at our booth. Limited quantities available for walk-up purchases.
Main Street Downtown Madison (Bake Weeks): Fridays at Lemon & Lavender on Main Street, on the bake weeks listed in the order calendar. I’ll drop off your order after 11 AM, and you can pick it up at your convenience anytime before 6 PM. Stop by the shop, browse while you’re there, and ask a staff member if you need help finding your order. If you can’t collect before 6 PM, please reach out to me directly to arrange an alternate time. Some Fridays I’ll also be at Blue Apple Books further down the street for an in-person pop-up. Follow along on Instagram for those dates.
From Our Home to Yours
Every week, we create with the same care and intention we bring to our own family's table. Whether it's your regular loaf of sourdough or a hand-stitched blanket for your couch, we're honored to be part of your routines, your celebrations, and the everyday moments that make a house feel like home.
Thanks for choosing real craft and supporting small-batch, local making.
