about.

We're a small studio in Simi Valley, California, making hand-dyed yarn and handmade bags.

Our story starts with a lifelong love of fiber. Quilting and sewing came first, learned from a grandmother, followed by crochet and then knitting. The bags began as a white elephant gift at one of The Knitting Lounge's gift exchanges, and they took off from there.

The name comes from Benedict, our orange-and-white studio cat. He loves to keep us company from his little window seat while we sew, and he has a serious weakness for the interfacing we use inside our bags. The moment we look away, it's gone, and "Bad cat!" echoes through the sewing room more often than we'd like to admit.

Our yarn is dyed by hand in limited collections, made by knitters and crocheters for knitters and crocheters.

Our philosophy is simple: use what you have and turn it into something better. Our bags are sewn from second-hand and thrifted fabrics, giving materials that already exist a second life. We favor natural fibers wherever we can, even for the interfacing inside. Some structured pieces use polyester foam for shape, which stays hidden inside, and our hardware is new. No two bags are exactly alike.

We keep our packaging simple, too. Orders ship in recyclable kraft paper bags or boxes, with little to no plastic.

Thank you for being here.