Nestled in the back of artisan collective Walnut Creek in Old Town is a cozy historic space with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and yarn, fabric and stationery of every color filling the shelves. Though The Twisted Stitch has been open for just over six months, it has managed to build a community of crafters of all skill levels.
“We opened it in May, and we did some pop-ups and tried to do a little bit of market research ahead of time,” said Mariah Tree, co-founder of The Twisted Stitch. “We have all sorts of crafting; we focus a little bit more on knitting and crochet, and then also sewing, accessories and apparel. … We do try to facilitate all sorts of crafts, so we have punch needle, we have embroidery, we have needle felting. If it is a craft, we want people to be able to access it and try it out.”
Fellow co-founder Nadia Hare and Tree both bring a passion for crafting and the fiber arts, along with business skills and connections…