It’s been a whirlwind few months! There’s been a lot happening here at Twilly23 HQ. My art has been featured in three art shows this year. My pompom deer above, Cervus Euphoria, is currently on display at Foundry Vineyards in Walla Walla, WA as part of their 2023 Juried Art Show. The show is ongoing and will conclude at the […]
Begin Again is buzzing along. I’ve added building details from beads I had in my stash. A friend gave me some sparkly embroidery thread and it was just what I needed. The inspiration originally After I finish detailing the buildings I’ll work on the sky. Maybe it will be done after that? Time will tell! My artwork Find Your Way […]
A decade ago I was living in New Mexico. My career as a fiber artist was slowly taking off. I had been in local art shows in Taos and Santa Fe. Then in 2012 I blew up my life and escaped to Portland. It was an intense time. So much change was happening all at once. I was experiencing so […]
Years ago, I had a small table loom that I used to dip my toes into the weaving world. It was fun but I was in college so just didn’t have the time to explore it deeply. In December I started a new art project. This hula hoop had been sitting in the back of my craft closet for months. […]
I’m so grateful we moved back to Oregon. One major reason is that settling down has enabled me to return to my fiber art roots. This is my most recent piece. He is named Cervus Euphoria, Latin for Deer Euphoria, to reflect the joy it creates. Last summer I found a paper mache deer at an estate sale for $5. […]
My Lotus Pond Blanket is finally finished! This project began back in 2017 when Josh and I were living in our first apartment in Taiwan. Originally I was going to make pink flowers attached to vines that would hang down from our balcony. It was my first summer in Taiwan and I was unbearably hot most of the time. Knitting […]
Monsters make great house guests and even better gifts. They are fun to knit and are very customizable. Make yours unique by adding three arms or four legs. Special buttons can give your creatures distinctive facial expressions. Ribbons or lace give them unique personalities.
Want to make a special present for that beloved furball in your life? While this cat bed won’t guarantee your cat will stop napping on your computer (mine hasn’t) it will give your cat a special place to sleep all her own.
Want to knit like a Viking? Nalebinding, also called Nalbinding or Viking knitting, is a fiber technique that predates both knitting and crochet. The Vikings also used nalebinding to create textiles and now you can too.
Invited to a party and need a gift? A crochet gift bowl is a quick project that leaves an impression. Make one in a pastel color and fill it with baby socks and pacifiers for a baby shower. Make one in a cotton yarn and fill with washcloths, fancy soap and hand lotion for a housewarming party.
