Honestly, Sanora didn’t start on purpose. It started with me selling used clothes from my mom’s stash. She kept a ridiculous amount of clothes from her, mine, and my sister’s closets—most of it in surprisingly good condition. So, I started selling them as a little side hustle.


But then, out of nowhere, I had this strange urge to pick up crochet and start making toys. Yep, toys. It surprised a lot of people, but for some reason, I was drawn to it. I bought a crochet kit and went to one of my dad’s aunts to teach me the basic stitches. My father comes from a family of crafters—his aunts are pros at crocheting chairbacks, clothing, and hats. But I wasn’t interested in making the usual stuff; I wanted to create plushies.


After spending an afternoon learning the basics, I went home and dove straight in. Within a week, I had made five items—not perfect, but surprisingly good for a beginner. That was July 2024. By October, I was selling my creations. I discovered a new passion, one that let me be creative and have fun. And it shows in everything I make!