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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If You Hate Running…
…Jen A. Miller’s Running: A love story: 10 years, 5 marathons and 1 life-changing sport is for you. Fair warning: it’s the story of…
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Book Pairing
Book pairings like wine and cheese pairings have something unique to offer. Kim Baker went to Afghanistan in 2002 and her book,Whisky Tango Foxtrot, is…
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Reflections on Learning
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein It turns out that passionate curiosity about our own experience is key.…
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Run the World
I was browsing the running section at Powell’s bookstore in Portland. A tiny young woman with long brown hair dressed in a track suit…
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52 Books Checkpoint
Midway through the year I’m midway through my goal of reading 52 books. And I can say the practice is making a difference. Some…
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Brewing Day
Last summer , in pursuit of my dreams, I took a Brewing Basics: Going Beyond the Kit course at UC Davis and have been…
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No schedule, just the next experiment when it’s ready.
