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Knot your thread, not your knickers. |
I will describe myself as a pattern designer and maker. I like to create geometric patterns inspired by circles, traditional quilt patterns and folk-art designs of animals. Texture and fibre are important elements in my creations, whether it comes from added beads and velvets or the pattern of light as the sun pours through a sharp tin punch piece. Creating the desire to touch is equally important as creating a visual, and that is what makes CRAFT so special.
Over the hill Handmade patterns ranging in skill levels from "my first sewing adventure" to "I can cut a perfect circle." All wool applique kits use wool felt, which holds its shape and is easy to cut. Visit my Wool Felt Canada site for more info about the supplies I use.
Patterns are also sold as PDFs for those wishing to use their own felted woven wool. |
point prim lighthouse -
malpeque bay harbour -
route 20 - my little white house on the hill in kensington - county line road - thunder cove beach
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Bunny Hugs Bunny Hug (bun-ny-hug) n.
A term used only in Saskatchewan to describe a sweatshirt with a hood. After 20 years of making bunnyhugs I have decided to semi-retire my pattern. I had 18 marvelous years of shopping for the perfect fabric for your little one (and even a real princess), but the last two years of the pandemic has changed my fabric supply. So I am slowing down a bit. You can find bunnies ready made at the PEI Crafts Council and Northern Watters Knitwear in Charlottetown, or directly from me (order by email arlene(at)twistedknickers.ca ) . All other special requests have a 6-8 week wait time. |
Saskatchewan Tartan Bunny Hug
2015. twisted knickers inc
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daydreams and A soft touch or a gentle puff spins these sweet mobiles made from wool felt balls and hand made felt creatures and flowers. The mobiles are self balancing and the balls move freely on the string. These are NOT TOYS.
Find them at the PEI Crafts Council in Charlottetown and by Email Request. arlene(at)twistedknickers.ca See the mobiles spin on my TikTok. |
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washed ashore Matters not if you are an Islander through and through or have Come from Away, you will fall in love with Prince Edward Island.
Starfish pillows created from upcycled chenille bedspreads reminds me of childhood summers, comic books and waking from a nap with chenille imprint on my cheeks. Watch my Instagram stories to see when the next batch of starfish pillows will wash ashore.... |
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prettiest ditches in the Maritimes Not only do we have "Anne with an e", but Prince Edward Island has some of the wittiest people in the Maritimes living here. So if you are looking for one of those tea towels like - Prettiest Ditches in the Maritimes - Local Night Life - Follow the Red Dirt Road.... or any of the 199+ sayings I have heard you say, you can find them at the PEI Crafts Council, Island Lavender Distillery, Two Beggars, Point Prim Lighthouse, Victoria Glass Studio and Messy Crow in Souris.
I sold at the Charlottetown Farmers Market from 2014-2019, but I am no longer there. Instead, I will be open on saturdays this summer on my deck from 9am-2pm. Or send me an email, I offer curbside pickup also. |
morning mist on the way to the beach
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CV - Arlene MacAusland
Group Exhibitions
2007 - Celebration of Crafts: Enriching Island Culture. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2008 - Kindred Spaces 2008 Textiles Showcase. Tourism PEI, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
2011 - Celebration of Crafts : Artefact. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2014 - Heirloom: A Survey of Contemporary Island Craft. Gallery at the Guild, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
2017 - First Exhibition at the Library. Inspire Learning Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2017 - Art Begets Art. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2018 – PEI Natures Inspires Craft. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2020 – Creative Obsessions. Confederation Centre Art Gallery, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
Publications
The love that comes from Twisted Knickers. Amazing Canadian Fashion - Defining Canadian Fashion. Volume XII MMXVI. Pages 24-27.
Memberships
Prince Edward Island Crafts Council, Juried 2003.
Juried in wool applique, soft toys and tin punch.
Group Exhibitions
2007 - Celebration of Crafts: Enriching Island Culture. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2008 - Kindred Spaces 2008 Textiles Showcase. Tourism PEI, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
2011 - Celebration of Crafts : Artefact. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2014 - Heirloom: A Survey of Contemporary Island Craft. Gallery at the Guild, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
2017 - First Exhibition at the Library. Inspire Learning Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2017 - Art Begets Art. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2018 – PEI Natures Inspires Craft. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, PE. CA.
2020 – Creative Obsessions. Confederation Centre Art Gallery, Charlottetown, PE. CA.
Publications
The love that comes from Twisted Knickers. Amazing Canadian Fashion - Defining Canadian Fashion. Volume XII MMXVI. Pages 24-27.
Memberships
Prince Edward Island Crafts Council, Juried 2003.
Juried in wool applique, soft toys and tin punch.
Hare in the Butter. 2011. Artefact.
2003 - present
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Click on the above link to see my story shared on the PEI Craft Docs.
at home in my work space
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Creating the desire to touch is equally important as creating a visual, and that is what makes CRAFT so special. ~ with love from Twisted Knickers ♥
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102 Maple Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Open by chance or appointment only arlene@twistedknickers.ca call/text 902 439 0885 Pick Up Available Twisted Knickers acknowledges that the land on which it operates is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. Twisted Knickers respects the history, spirituality, and culture of the Mi’kmaq people who have lived on Epekwitk for over 15,000 years. |