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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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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No schedule, just the next experiment when it’s ready.