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 […]
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 […]
My knitting pattern Primum Monstrum (Latin for First Monster) is now available for purchase! You can buy the pattern on Ravelry here. Don’t have a Ravelry account? No worries, it will be listed on Etsy as well. This post will be updated when that listing is live.
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.
