Journal
A record of my journey from sewing to designing—and the discoveries that are shaping my work along the way.
What I’m Paying Attention To
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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Mock it Up
When you want to be a little more sure of how the artwork will fit into the space, doing a mockup is an inexpensive…
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Photo Book vs Photo Magazine
In my last post I wrote about finding a way to publish photo books cheaper as a magazine. In the process of creating a…
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Clarify Your Color Language
I recently did a color consult for a client. The goal was simple: add a bright splash of the same color of yellow throughout…
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Make the Space Feel Bigger
Make the space feel bigger by using an image that leads you into the distance. The image below has a path and a succession…
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Pulse Color Throughout
The real star of the show in this client’s setting is the million dollar view. Bright blue pillows ground the interior with color pulses.…
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Add Tonal Contrast
Dark chocolate is luscious particularly when contrasted with a similarly dark gray. The gold lamp base makes a triple play with black, gray and…
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No schedule, just the next experiment when it’s ready.
