Twilly23 products will be for sale at the Roots Of Giving gift market in San Diego, CA on December 2nd from 6-10pm. This event is an ethical holiday gift market. They are promoting local fair trade and ethical businesses and encouraging a positive shopping alternative this holiday season. Look for my items at the Free Brands booth. I am happy […]
I’m happy to announce that Twilly23 is now a solar powered small business! Earlier this fall Josh and I’s solar system was finalized. We are now running on solar panels and batteries. Any extra energy we produce is sent back into the grid to power others in our community. In addition to being made with upcycled materials, Twilly23 products are […]
My Hungry Hungry Monster Hat knitting pattern is now available for purchase! Monsters turn regular accessories into a fashion event. The whimsical nature of this design means you’ll get random smiles when you wear this hat outside. And maybe even a few high fives! These hats are fun to knit and are very customizable. There’s no wrong way to make […]
This past Valentine’s Day inspired me to create a new Twilly23 plushie design. I wanted a monster but also wanted a twist. After sketching some on my chalkboard I came up with the idea of Love Bugs. The finished product came out pretty close to my original sketch. Making them Love Bugs instead of Valentine’s Day bugs seemed the better […]
My old monster purse was retired in 2021. It had been with me for at least five years, even traveling with me to Taiwan. The Twilly23 store will soon have monster purses for sale. But first I had to make an adult sized prototype. I based the updated design on the old purse. Since I generally keep my prototypes I […]
I’m happy to announce that Twilly23 plushies are now for sale in at the Pendleton Arts Center. Additionally, they are part of the PCA’s holiday event Art Of The Gift. One of my cat plushies is even featured on the poster! If you’re in Eastern Oregon, stop on by for some great holiday gifts. The space is overflowing with gorgeous […]
The studio has been abuzz these past few weeks. I’ve created one new and one old pattern. The ones above are my new Sweater Savers. These plushies live in your dresser and are stuffed with cedar chips to keep those pesky moths away. They are made with upcycled sweaters, ribbons and buttons. Monster purses have been a stable in my […]
I’m happy to announce that my plushies are now for sale at Pendleton Foundation Trust Fine Craft Gallery! Located in the Pendleton Center for the Arts, there are lots of talented artists featured. I’m so excited to be part of this creative community. I’m becoming known as an upcycled maker and was recently gifted two felted sweaters. These guys were […]
Earlier this year I designed a new plushie. Owls were appearing in numerous forms suddenly so I channeled that energy into a new design. This item is available for purchase in my shop. Like my other plushies, these owls are made from upcycled sweaters. The buttons, felt eyes and bows are also upcycled. Combining different patches of sweater material makes […]
My latest design is a spin on a tooth fairy pillow. I decided to take it literally and created a tooth with wings. This item is now available for purchase in my shop. On the back there is a pocket for the all important tooth/money exchange. It’s large enough to slip in a folded up dollar for more valuable wisdom […]
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.
