Josh’s stepmom mailed me a box of gorgeous yarn with a request to make her a piece of art. I decided to weave a piece and add embellishments. During her and Josh’s dad visit we took them along the pedestrian bridge over the Umatilla River. I remember looking down at the river and soaking in the moment. This piece is […]
Find Your Way is my one of my latest art pieces. I completed it early spring 2023. Find Your Way is named after a Rising Appalachia song. The yarn used consists of handspun yarn that I spun over a 14 year period. It represents my journey of finding myself after rebooting my life in 2012. Find Your Way now resides […]
Earlier this year I was invited to be in the June 2023 Northeast Oregon Artisans. This guide profiles regional artists of various genres. The guides are free and can be found at various artsy stores. There’s so much talent featured in them. It’s an honor to be included!
Are you an artist in Eastern Oregon? Do you need an artist group? I did so that’s why I started going to the Arts Center. Next month you can join us: Artist Meet and Greet Pendleton Center for the Arts Thursday, 07/20 6-8pm Free “Whether you’re a total pro or just beginning, if you have an artistic gift- we would […]
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 […]
Fall semester at the Pendleton Center for the Arts will be starting in September. This time around I’ll be teaching students how to make pincushions, monsters, and fridge magnets. Plus my popular Creative Mending class will return as well. To reserve your spot, you can call the arts center at 541-278-9201. Alternatively, you can sign up for my newsletter for […]
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 […]
Summer classes are happening at the Pendleton Center for the Arts! If your mending pile has grown out of control, bring it down to my Creative Mending Class. We’ll patch it up in style. My Monster Making classes were super fun. Fall term will include monster, fridge and mending classes. You can sign up for my classes here.
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. […]
Our Australia vacation was phenomenal. I’d wanted to go since childhood when I found out that there were different stars in the Southern Hemisphere. And it definitely lived up to the hype. On the way over, Josh and I had a short layover in Singapore so we just hung out in the airport and enjoyed the stellar food options. Then […]
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.
