What our clients have to say:
“Twyla gave a new life to my parents’ vintage bedspread from the 1950’s that had been in my closet for decades. She crafted beautiful decorative throw pillows. Twyla paid great attention to detail, and was meticulous in her work. The pillows now sit proudly on my bed where I can enjoy them every day.”
- Lisa Silver
“Twyla has used her creative talent in unique fiber art and clothing design. Her attention to detail is unmatched and each piece shows the love she puts into each custom piece she not only designs but sews.”
- Kelley McLaughlin
“I met Twyla when she came in to shop at the Smart Art + Craft store, a thrift store in Nashville for donated arts and crafts supplies. She was looking for fabric that she could use to upcycle/recreate into her own designs. It didn't take long before I realized that this was a very special, talented designer who had a unique perspective and a commitment to creating beautiful, serviceful clothing from "leftover" fabric! Her coats and wraps are stunning. Twyla is invested in the well-being of her community and contributing to the fashion industry in a thoughtful manner. She is a strong advocate for Smart Art + Craft and has become one of our volunteers, bringing to us a wealth of knowledge about fabric and all things sewing. Her support helps to make Smart's mission of providing employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities a success. Thank you Twyla!!”
- Becky Bowman, Volunteer and Community Donations Coordinator for Smart Art
“Twyla is so inspirational and a pleasure to work with on any project. She is a true professional in any task she decides to take on. I recently threw out an idea for a pair of custom-made harem pants and she nailed it! I can’t wait for our next project together.”
- Adrianne Tuck Simonetti
“Twyla took an uninspiring bedroom and turned it into a lovely space by using an antique Italian tablecloth to cover two windows and the bottom of it to make a valence for another window. Then she took a bedspread and made pillow shams and a neck pillow to match then redid my husband's mother's vanity bench and recovered it to match. Simply beautiful!!!”
- Dee Moss
“I’ve known Twyla for decades and her creativity and attention to detail has never ceased to amaze me. I have several pieces of her work and I treasure them greatly. From repurposing a beloved chair that belonged to my grandmother, which she painted and made a woven bottom for, to beautifully crafted pillows, I love showcasing her pieces in my home. She is a joy to work with.”
- Mary Skinner
Learn more about Twyla’s fiber art
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Where to find Twyla’s fiber art
Appalachian Center for Craft, 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville, TN 37166
Shimai Gallery of Contemporary Craft, 8400 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221 (at Loveless Cafe)
River Gallery, 400 East Second Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Or make an appointment to visit my studio: