How It Works

All ¡MZ Makes It! orders are handmade and can be customized to your specifications. Explore the rotating “made-to-order” offerings, or dream up a one-of-a-kind custom commission.

MZ is particularly excited to collaborate on:

  • Wearables

  • Tapestries 

  • Filet crochet 

  • Unique and imaginative pillows and home decor

  • Blankets and throws

Submit an Inquiry Form

The Process

Inspiration & Inquiry

Fill out an inquiry form, where you can indicate if you are interested in a made to order design, or a custom commission. If you are not sure what you want, but you know you want something, just put that on your form.

Consultation

MZ will reach out via email to discuss your inquiry. This is when you will discuss the project, the materials, the timeline, and pricing.

Construction

With the details finalized, you will receive a detailed email with all the relevant information, and MZ will venture off to construct your piece!

Frequently Asked Questions

Crochet is unique in that it cannot be replicated by a machine. Each ¡MZ Makes It! piece handmade and customize-able to your specifications. Clothing or fitted accessories are made to measure, and yarns are selected to best fit the project’s scope and budget. Find answers to commonly asked questions below, and feel free to reach out - no commitment necessary - if you need further clarification.

  • A great place to start is the Portfolio, where you can explore some of MZ’s recent work, and see if anything strikes your fancy or piques your curiosity. Consider your budget, and your intentions for your crochet piece. Are you looking for something that you can display, or something you can use? A tribute piece or a comfort item for a loved one? Something durable or something delicate? The best crochet is the crochet that satisfies your particular needs!

  • All inquiries, and a brief consultation via email is conducted free of charge.  you can expect to hear from MZ in a week or two (via email MZ@mzmakesit.com in case it goes to spam). Once the commission has been agreed upon MZ will request a small deposit (for projects over 100$) in order to protect her time.

  • The majority of MZ’s designs are original patterns, though she sometimes references adapted patterns designed by other crochet artists. MZ will always credit any patterns that are not her own in the item blurb.

  • MZ generally works without a pattern, because she loves to improvise and also because her process is generally intuitive and disorganized. But, if life ever gets less busy, she would love to write, test, and publish patterns for other crochet makers out there!

  • No! Currently MZ doesn’t have an Etsy shop, due to the fees and limitations that would incur. This website and MZ’s newsletter are the best ways to follow her work, make inquiries, and purchase items.

  • Choosing the right materials for your project and your budget is very important. Don’t worry, that's where MZ’s expertise will guide you! MZ uses mostly organic fibers such as wool (including silk, cashmere, mohair, aplcaa etc) as well as plant fibers such as cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo etc. Acrylic yarns and other synthetic materials are also used, though less often, for their versatility in color, their durability, and lower price point.

  • Transparency and accessibility are of vital importance to MZ. Her work can range from $20-30 to over $1,000, depending on the complexity, scale, and materials of the crochet project. Prices are calculated by adding (materials and supplies)+(duration of project)*her hourly rate. 

    For example: a pillow made of acrylic yarn and polyfill stuffing may take $20 of materials, and 6 hours to complete. The pillow would then be priced roughly at ($15)+ (6*10)= $80. The same pillow made with wool and cotton stuffing would increase that price range to $100.

    Budgets of all sizes can be accommodated by swapping yarn, reducing size, or simplifying the pattern. Let’s work together to design something that you don’t need to feel guilty about!

  • This will be determined during the consultation and confirmed in an email summary. MZ accepts payment Via Venmo, Zelle, check, and cash prior to delivery. 

    MZ delivers locally in the greater Boston area, and ships all over the U.S. (shipping fees depend on the size of the project!)

  • Due to the time-consuming nature of crochet, MZ can only take on as many commissions as she can reasonably fit on her calendar. When the calendar is full, she will gladly put you on her waitlist for the next round of orders.