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

  • Trail Sitings

    I run a trail near my house quite often and on that trail I see many bikers, runners, families and walkers, 99% of whom…

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  • San Jose Haiku

    Afternoon light slants Old buildings grow gently cream Lights string over view

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  • The Finish Line

    The Finish Line

    “Finish the work” my Crossfit coach yelled across the gym. Apparently, some were having trouble finishing the last set. I was too busy breathing…

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  • Ruth

    Untitled by Ruth Asawa Ruth Her gestural grace and minute execution held the air in place. Crocheted row by row, wire flung out enshawled-…

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  • 4 Books that Changed My Life

    I was walking to join my husband in the Orange Room at Powell’s and suddenly, out of the sea of books lining the hallway,…

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  • 52 Books: The 2nd Half of 2016

    At the beginning of this year, 2016, I set a goal to read 52 books. Why I didn’t give myself 2 weeks off for…

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