Two-By-Two Threads Origin Story

 Religious fashion has always been a way for women to express their faith and beliefs through clothing. As for me, I thrift most of my clothes and hardly find any religious wear when I go. One day, however, I thrifted my most prized possession: a crewneck that had an image of Noah, his ark, and a couple of animals that only said, "Noah and Friends."

 I loved that crewneck and wore it constantly. I would always get compliments on it from fellow Catholics and even some of my non-religious friends. I believe it was the simplicity of the crewneck that made people notice it. In a way, I was subtilty showing my religion in a way that was not harsh, like some religious wear can be.

 The confidence I would get from wearing that crewneck drew me to want to share that feeling with others. There was only one problem: the style of the crewneck was outdated (I did find it in a thrift store, after all!). Because of that, I knew I would not be able to find this on normal store shelves. I am a very crafty person, so I wanted to try my hand at making garments that have a similar message.

 I believe that there was something that drew me to the simplicity of the Old Testament story. Those are the stories I feel like are unforgettable for those that attended religious classes growing up. Because of this, the first design I created was about Jonah and the Whale.

 Now, I've made a lot of projects in my time: I started sewing at the age of 10 and transitioned to knitting and crocheting by the time I was 14. If anyone else is also crafty, they will know that sometimes it is hard to part with your projects that you dedicate so much time to. I had the opposite effect; that project was the first project where I felt like I was meant to share it with others.

 Fast forward a couple of weeks, and I have made a couple other similar projects, like Daniel and the lion's den, Moses parting the Red Sea, and "Sampon's bad hair day." I loved making them, and I knew I was meant to share these projects with others. That's why I started this site and my Etsy shop.

 But, if you're looking for a subtle nod to your beliefs that showcases your spirituality, Two-by-Two Threads has something for every religious woman. Although we are a small project right now, I am excited to see how it grows with the response of people!

With love,

Two-by-Two Threads