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

  • Deep Listening

    Deep listening, sitting with my fears in companionable silence, neither trying to deny them or fix them, instead looking at them to discern their…

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  • Take the Overgrown Path

    The path was overgrown but there were horse hoof prints in the mud. Which meant this could be a trail. I followed it and…

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  • Sell Your Work Online

    Where’s a good place to sell your photographic (or other) work online? How do you evaluate those marketplaces? Recently, Molly Jacques, a freelance illustrator, wrote The…

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  • Drink Beer Better in 2015

    If you’d like to have a richer experience while drinking a pint, here are 3 great resources to expand your enjoyment: The first is a…

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  • 3 Delightful Bay Area Gardens

    If you have a bit of extra time over the holidays or on a weekend, here are 3 of the most delightful Bay Area…

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  • 3 Mouthwatering Restaurants in Portland

    Today I’m putting into practice the advice from yesterday’s post to Step One: Go Exploring (practice noticing) and Step Two: Share What You Discover…

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